Golden Triangle with Ranthambore

Duration

7 Nights / 8 Days

Golden Triangle with Ranthambore. 07 Nights / 08 Days

Itinerary

Day 1 Delhi: Arrive in Delhi, you will be met and assisted by a Tamarind Tours representative and transfer to your hotel. India’s capital & a major gateway to the country, Delhi is contemporary and a bustling metropolis which successfully combines in its fold the ancient & the modern. Its strategic location was one of the prime reasons why successive dynasties chose it as their seat of power. New Delhi also reflects the legacy the British left behind. Overnight in Delhi.

Day 2   Delhi – Agra: This morning after breakfast, proceed for a half-day tour of Old and New Delhi. Visit Jama Masjid, which is the largest mosque in India, commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan. The courtyard of the mosque can hold about 25,000 worshippers. Enjoy a rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk, the busiest market in Old Delhi…noisy, chaotic and uniquely Indian. Drive past Red Fort, President House, India Gate and several other government buildings in Edwin Lutyen’s modern Delhi before you head to Rajghat, the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi that marks the spot where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated in 1948. Later visit Humayun’s Tomb, commissioned by Humayun’s wife Hamida Banu Begum in 1562. It was the first garden tomb built in the Indian sub-continent where the Persian architect used red sandstone on a large scale. After your sightseeing proceed to Agra (210 kms / 4hrs drive approximately). Arrive Agra and check in into your Hotel. Overnight in Agra.

Day 3 Agra – Ranthambhore: This morning after breakfast proceed for a half day tour of Agra. Visit the Red Fort, which was commissioned in 1565 by Akbar, and subsequently embellished by other Mughal Emperors. The beautiful yet forbidding structure houses many exquisite palaces, and is a handsome example of Mughal architecture. Also visit the Taj Mahal … a mausoleum built as a symbol Emperor Shah Jehan’s devotion to his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal. Thereafter, drive to Ranthambore (320 Kms / 6 Hrs 30 minutes drive approximately) Enroute Visit Fatehpur Sikri, which was built by Emperor Akbar and is home to many historical buildings. Akbar wanted to make Fatehpur Sikri his headquarters; however, he had to abandon it due to shortage of water. The Tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti enshrines the burial place of the Sufi saint who lived a religious life here. Today, Fatehpur Sikri is a UNESCO World heritage site. Ranthambhore National Park, once a princely game conserve is the scene where the celebrated Indian tigers are best seen. Arrive Ranthambore and check in to your hotel. Overnight in Ranthambore

Day 4 Ranthambhore: Today experience early morning and evening game drive in the Ranthambhore National Park. Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve lies on the junction of Aravali and Vindhyas. It sprawls over a varying and undulating landscape. The scenery changes dramatically from gentle and steep slopes of the Vindhyas to the sharp and conical hills of the Aravali. The tiger is not the only attraction at Ranthambhore. A variety of birds including owlets, the ubiquitous langur (monkey), leopard, caracal, hyena, jackal, jungle cat, marsh crocodiles, wild boar, bears and various species of deer are the other attractions. Overnight in Ranthambhore

Day 5 Ranthambhore – Jaipur: This morning after breakfast drive to Jaipur (180 Kms/3 Hrs 30 minutes drive approximately) Jaipur is the gateway to the magnificent and vibrant state of Rajasthan. Arrive Jaipur and check in to your hotel. Overnight in Jaipur.

Day 6 Jaipur: This morning after breakfast proceed for a full-day sightseeing trip of Jaipur, also known as the ‘Pink City’. Visit the Amber Fort, bordering the Maota Lake; this beautiful citadel is a fascinating blend of Hindu and Mughal architecture. The best way to explore the fort is to ride up to it on Elephant back. Prominent structures inside the fort are the Diwan-i-Aam, adorned with latticed galleries, the Ganesh Pol, with a beautiful painted image of Lord Ganesh, and the stunning Sheesh Mahal, a hall decorated with thousands of tiny mirrors. Later, stop to photograph the beautiful Hawa Mahal, also known as the “Palace of the Winds.” Post lunch you will visit the City Palace… again, a synthesis of Rajasthani and Mughal styles. The museums here showcase rare and ancient manuscripts, arms dating back to the 15th century, and costumes of erstwhile royalty. Later, visit the Jantar Mantar Observatory, comprising geometric devices for measuring time, and tracking stars in their orbits. You will also visit the Albert Hall, which was modeled on the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and is a fine example of Indo-Saracenic style of architecture. Overnight in Jaipur.

Day 7 Jaipur – Delhi: This morning after breakfast drive back to Delhi (252 kms / 6 hrs drive approximately) and check into your Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure for independent activities. Overnight in Delhi.

Day 8 Delhi – Overseas: Today you will be met & assisted by our representative to the International airport to board the flight for your onward destination.

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