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Overview
Indulge yourself into the vibrant Indian culture and heritage. From a sunrise visit to Taj Mahal in Agra to a tiger safari at Ranthambore National Park, India has lot to offer to make your journey memorable that last a lifetime. Enjoy the hustle and bustle of Delhi, watching the sunrise at the Taj Mahal, explore the flora and fauna at Ranthambore and the 'pink city' of Jaipur, visit imposing forts and magical palaces.
Route Map
Route : Delhi - Agra - Ranthambore - Jaipur - Delhi
Tour Itinerary
8 Days / 7 Nights
Day 1
ARRIVE DELHI
Arrive Delhi by flight
Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel
- Overnight at the hotel
Day 2
IN DELHI
After breakfast, proceed to Delhi city tour.
Start your visit by Old Delhi-the 300-year-old walled city built by Emperor Shah Jehan in 1648 as his capital and named after him. Drive past the Red Fort built of red sandstone. Opposite the fort are the black and white onion dome and minarets of the Jama Masjid, the most elegant mosque in India. Enjoy the Cycle rickshaw ride through the Kinaree Bazaar and visit Raj Ghat, where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated in 1948
Later visit of New Delhi-the new capital designed by Sir Edward Lutyens. Drive past the Presidential Palace, the Rashtrapati Bhavan and the secretariat buildings followed by the visit of Qutub Minar, 72 metres high and the ruins of Quwat-ul-Eslam (Light of Islam ) Mosque.
- Overnight at the hotel
Day 3
DELHI - AGRA (220 KMS / 4 HRS)
After breakfast, proceed by surface to Agra- 220 Kms and a drive of around 3-3 ½ Hours.
Afternoom visit of Taj Mahal (Taj Mahal closed on Friday) which is among the wonders of world and was built by Shahjahan as a memorial to his wife Mumtaz Mahal by the banks of riverYamunaAfter her untimely death, Shahajahan had her mortal remains buried in this mausoleum.
Evening proceed to visit Agra Fort. The high red stone monument stretches for around 2.5 Kms, dominating a bend in the river Yamuna northwest of the Taj Mahal.
- Overnight at the hotel
Day 4
AGRA - RANTHAMBORE (265 KMS / 6- 7 hours via Fatehpur Sikri)
After breakfast at the hotel, depart by surface for Ranthambhore enroute visit of Fatehpur sikri-a drive of around 3½ hours-37 kms west of Agra lies the ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri-an epic poem in red sandstone, built by Emperor Akbar the Great in 1569 and deserted 14 years later because its water supply failed. Its glorious courtyards and palaces conjure up dreams of the mysterious past.
Later proceed by surface for Ranthambhore and on arrival check in at the hotel
- Overnight at the hotel
Day 5
IN RANTHAMBORE
Early morning enjoy Junlge Safari (On sharing basis by 4X4 jeep)
Return to hotel for breakfast
Afternoon Junlge Safari (On sharing basis by 4X4 jeep)
- Overnight at the hotel
Day 6
RANTHAMBORE - JAIPUR (165 KMS / 3-3½ HRS)
Breakfast at the Hotel
After breakfast proceed by surface for Jaipur and on arrival check in at the hotel
Later visit Galta Ji and Birla Temple
- Overnight at the hotel
Day 7
IN JAIPUR
After breakfast, proceed for Jaipur City Tour. Visit the Amber Fort-just 7 miles north of Jaipur isAmber with it’s a honey-coloured fortress-palace in the Aravalli Hills which can be mounted by elephant.
Later visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) an elaborate building encrusted with delicate honeycomb screens and carved balconies from which the royal ladies, confined to their quarters, could view the world outside. Jai Singh’s Observatory built in the 17th century by the founder of Jaipur who, besides being a prince was also soldier, astronomer and builder. City Palace now a museum contains fine Rajput and Moghul paintings, rare manuscripts and an armory
Evening rickshaw ride and local market visit
- Overnight at the hotel
Day 8
JAIPUR - DELHI (250 KMS /6 HRS)+ Leave Delhi
After breakfast depart to Delhi. On your arrival, transfer to the airport to catch flight for onward destination.
Inclusion
- 07 Nights hotel accommodation twin sharing basis with breakfast as mentioned in the program. Rates are inclusive of all presently applicable existing taxes.
- Accommodation on bed and breakfast basis at all places.
- Meal on full board basis at Ranthmbore.
- Meeting and assistance on arrival / departure by Destinos India representative
- Sightseeing, excursion and surface travel as per programme.
- 02 shared jungle safari at Ranthambore national park by 4X4 Jeep.
- English speaking local guide at all places (Delhi – Agra - Jaipur) as mentioned in the program, during Jungle Safaris English speaking naturalist in Ranthambore.
- Govt taxes
Exclusion
- Items of personal nature - such as laundry, table drinks, telephone bills, tips to room boys, drivers, guides, personal clothing including sleeping bags etc.
- Any Air fare.- quoted as supplement
- Travel & Health Insurance to be arranged and paid for directly by the clients.
- Airport taxes and fuel surcharges, which are subject to change without notice. Any meals (other than breakfast), drinks, tips, expenses of personal nature.
- Anything not mentioned in the “Cost Includes” column.