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Tiger Tour with Taj
Duration : 07 Nights / 08 Days
Destinations covered : Delhi - Jaipur - Ranthambhore - Bharatpur - Agra
- Delhi
Day 01 – ARRIVE DELHI
Delhi
is India's bustling capital city. It was from here that Hindu, Muslim and Mughal
dynasties as well as theBritish ruled. Old and New Delhi present a stunning
juxtaposition of sights and sounds with the ancient city built by Emperor Shah
Jahan the builder of the famous Taj Mahal, and the new garden city built in
1911 by the British.
Meeting assistance on arrival & transfer to hotel Welcome Marriot. After
combined city tour visit Sir Edward Lutyens' New Delhi visiting the Birla
Mandir (Lakshminarayan Temple) President House, Humayun's Tomb the forerunner
of the Taj Mahal, Qutab Minar and the India Gate. The Old Delhi visiting Feroz
Shah Kotla (Photo Stop), Shahjahanabad's Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk
and the Raj Ghat
Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 - DELHI/JAIPUR (256 KMS/05 HRS 30MIN)
Morning drive to Jaipur – the Land of Maharajas, is an exuberance of colour,
dance and song with the traditional arts and crafts. Known as the ‘Pink
City’ is one of India most well planned cities with wide straight avenues,
roads, streets and lanes in a grid systems. On arrival check-in at hotel. Afternoon
City tour visit the City Palace, the Jantar Mantar, and the Hawa Mahal. Overnight
at hotel.
Day 03 - JAIPUR/RANTHAMBORE (114 kms/03 hrs)
After
breakfast excursion to visit The Impressive Amber Fort, the former capital of
the Royal Family of Jaipur, taking an elephant ride to the top of the fort.
Drive to Sawai Madhopur town, the site of the famous Tiger Reserve of the country
– the Ranthambhore National Park. On arrival in Sawai Madhopur check into
hotel. In the afternoon embark on a Jeep Safari into the Park for Game Viewing.
Ranthambhore is the ideal place to spot the tiger. The majestic predator assured
of protection, roams freely during the daytime and can be seen at close quarters.
Other wildlife to be seen include sambar, chital, nilgai (blue bull), chinkara,
langur, wild boar, sloth bear, hyena, jackal, jungle cat, pythons and leopards.
Crocodiles abound in the lakes. The lakes also attract a large number of migratory
and local birds. The best time to visit is between October and April. On arrival
cheek-in at hotel overnight at hotel.
Day 04 - RANTHAMBHORE
In the morning embark on another Game View Jeep Safari into the National Park.
After breakfast rest or to pursue independent activities.In the evening embark
for Game View Jeep Safari into the National Park. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 - RANTHAMBHORE
In the morning embark on another Game View Jeep Safari into the National Park.
After breakfast rest or to pursue independent activities.In the evening embark
for Game View Jeep Safari into the National Park. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 - RANTHAMBHORE / BHARATPUR (191kms 4hrs approx.)
Today
you will drive to the paradise of birds – Bharatpur. On arrival check into
hotel. Later you will enjoy a Rickshaw ride inside the Sanctuary for Bird Watching.
Bharatpur is world renowned for its World Heritage listed Bird Sanctuary, the
Keoladeo Ghana National Park. It is one of the finest bird sanctuaries in the
world inundated with over 400 species of water birds. Exotic migratory birds
from Afghanistan, Central Asia, Tibet as well as Siberian cranes, come here
in July/August to spend the winters and they breed till October/November. Other
common bird life to be seen are cormorants, spoonbills, storks, egrets, herons,
pelicans, ibis and herons that can be spotted all over the park. The best time
to visit the park is from October to late February when many migratory birds
can be spotted. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast and Dinner included)
Day 07 - BHARATPUR / AGRA (50kms 1hr 30mins approx.)
Early
in the morning enjoy another Rickshaw ride inside the sanctuary to view the
birds. Later drive to the Mughal splendour of Agra, en route visiting Fatehpur
Sikri the ghost city 35kms from Agra. Fatehpur Sikri built in red sandstone
in honour of Saint Salim Chisti, who foretold the birth of 3 sons to Emperor
Akbar, is an example of robust stability combined with originality. Each important
edifice here represents a type by itself. Notable among them is the Diwan-e-Khas,
Panch Mahal, Tomb of Salim Chisti, and the Buland Darwaza. Drive on to Agra
and check-in to the hotel. afternoon embark on a full day tour of Agra. Visit
the incomparable Taj Mahal. This monument a fine example of fusion of many architectural
styles is one of the wonders of the modern world. Built in 1652 by Emperor Shahjahan.
It took 22 years and 20,000 skilled artisans to complete this poem in white
marble. Then visit the Agra Fort, which lies across the river Jamuna. It was
here that Aurangzeb the third son of Shahjahan kept his father under house arrest.
One can get the most moving view of the Taj from the little octagonal tower
in the Fort. Overnight at hotel.
Day 08 – AGRA/ DELHI (201kms 4hrs approx.)
Morning drive to Delhi. On arrival transfer to Local resturant for farewell
dinner. Later transfer to international airport to board the flight for back
home.
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