Tour Duration : 07 Days Tour
Destinations : Delhi, Agra, Ranthambore and Jaipur
Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Namaste! We are warmly welcomed the traditional Indian way with hands clapped together. After immigration and custom formalities, we are transferred to our Hotel. Overnight: Maidens Hotel (1 Night)
Day 02: Delhi - Agra (Drive: 220 Km/ 4.5 Hrs)
The capital of India is a true reflection of the old and new of India. We start our morning tour with New Delhi and visit Birla House - The Former Residence of Mahatma Gandhi. Mahatma Gandhi spent his later years at Birla House before he was assassinated by Nathu Ram Godse on January 30, 1948. Later we visit the famous India Gate followed by the Houses of Parliament, Connaught Place, Humayun's Tomb and the Qutub Minar - a perfect minaret towering 72.5 meters / 80.5 yards into the sky and there are 379 stairs inside the tower. New Delhi is a blend of Mughal India, Hindu India, and British India and certainly of modern independent India. Later we visit Old Delhi, starting with the famous Red Fort. Built by Shah Jehan, this was once the most opulent fort of the Mughal Empire. Next we visit Mughal majesty, the Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque. After the tour we drive to Agra. On arrival in Agra, we check in our Hotel. Overnight: The Gateway Hotel (2 Nights) (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 03: Agra
Today we visit one of the most well known wonders of the world, the Taj Mahal. Built by Shah Jehan as a mausoleum for his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj is built of white marble, beautifully carved and inlaid with semi-precious stones. Next we visit Agra Fort, where Shah Jehan, in the later years of his life, was imprisoned by his son to prevent him from spending the family fortunes on a black echo of the Taj Mahal. Later we drive to Fatehpur Sikri, the beautiful capital built in 1640 by the Mughal King, Akbar the Great. The city was later abandoned for lack of water. A superb example of Mughal architecture, it stands perfectly preserved in the desert. We also visit the artistically designed mausoleum of Salim Chisty who is reputed to have prayed for a son for Akbar leading to the birth of Salim Jehangir (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 04: Agra - Ranthambore (Drive: 280 Km /5.5 Hrs)
In the morning after breakfast we drive to Ranthambore, the former hunting ground of the Maharajas of Jaipur, the Ranthambore National Park is situated in Eastern Rajasthan at the confluence of the Aravali hill ranges and the Vindhyan plateau. Two rivers flow through the Ranthambore National Park - the Chambal River in the South and the Banas River in the North. Six man-made lakes and many perennial streams pass through the entire national park. The Ranthambore National Park is nestled between the Aravali and Vindhya mountain ranges. The rugged terrain and the dense deciduous forests are major features of this national park, which has among the largest and most diverse collection of wildlife species in India.
On arrival in Ranthambore, we check in our Hotel. In the afternoon we take a safari through the National Park. On our journey we will see various indigenous animals such as: Nilgai, Chausingha, Chital, Chinkara, wild Boar and TIGER! Other habitants of the Park include the muntjac, jungle cat, Ratel, Hyena, porcupine, the Rhesus macaque and the black-faced Langur. About 150 species of bird are also found here including migratory birds, like the steppe eagle, that arrive in winter. Overnight: Tiger Den Resort (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 05: Ranthambore - Jaipur (Drive: 180 Km /3 Hrs)
Ranthambore is famous for the famous Royal Bengal Tigers and spotting the big cat in her natural habitat will be of great experience. Relying on our luck and how much lucky we are today, we take another safari in morning through the National Park. If we are lucky enough we may be able to spot the BIG CAT in her natural environment. After morning safari, we drive to Jaipur, the rose pink capital of Rajasthan.
Jaipur is filled with frenetic crowds; Rajasthan's chaotic, dusky - pink capital is a place of wild contrasts, bombarding the senses at every turn. Jaipur's old city, it's rich color deepening and fading according to the light, is lined with long, twinkling bazaars. Like Wacky Races on acid, vegetable - laden camel carts thread their way through streets jam-packed with cars, cows, rickshaws & bicycles. The city owes its name, foundation and careful planning to the great warrior -astronomer Maharaja Jai Singh II (1693 - 1743). In the evening we enjoy Dinner at Spice Court Restaurant with Rajasthan Cultural Dance performance. Overnight: Ramada Hotel (2 Nights) (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 06: Jaipur
A royal experience awaits us as we take an elephant ride uphill to the intriguing Amber Palace, a distinguished example of 17th Century Rajput architecture. After the tour and enjoying a panoramic view, we return to Jaipur to visit the old astronomical observatory built by the founder of the city, Jai Singh. We also visit the majestic Palace, which houses a rare collection of Indian art, and the colourful bazaar. Jaipur is noted for its craftsmen, skilled in brass inlay, lacquer work and stone setting. Most of the buildings in the old city are made of pink sandstone and one of the most beautiful is Hawa Mahal, Palace of Winds, where the ladies of the royal harem used to watch the city from behind the intricately carved facade. Evening is free to enjoy both shopping and a cultural experience in the bazaars of Jaipur. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 07: Jaipur - Delhi - Onward destination (Drive: 260 Km / 5 Hrs)
Today we drive to Delhi. On arrival, we are hosted a farewell dinner before we are transferred to airport for our flight to onward destination. (Breakfast) (Dinner)
Please Note: Ranthambore National Park remains closed from 01 July to 30 September. Departures during this period an additional night will be provided in New Delhi instead of Ranthambore.
Departure Dates |
Price in GBP |
Price in EURO |
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Tour Start Date | Tour End Date | Per Person Cost on Twin Sharing | Single Room Supplement | Per Person Cost on Twin Sharing | Single Room Supplement |
15-Sep-2011 | 21-Sep-2011 | GBP 342 | GBP 126 | EURO 398 | EURO 181 |
13-Oct-2011 | 19-Oct-2011 | GBP 485 | GBP 200 | EURO 564 | EURO 232 |
03-Nov-2011 | 09-Nov-2011 | GBP 485 | GBP 200 | EURO 564 | EURO 232 |
08-Dec-2011 | 14-Dec-2011 | GBP 485 | GBP 200 | EURO 564 | EURO 232 |
12-Jan-2012 | 18-Jan-2012 | GBP 485 | GBP 200 | EURO 564 | EURO 232 |
16-Feb-2012 | 22-Mar-2012 | GBP 485 | GBP 200 | EURO 564 | EURO 232 |
15-Mar-2012 | 21-Apr-2012 | GBP 485 | GBP 200 | EURO 564 | EURO 232 |
City | Hotel Name | Category of room | No. of nights |
Delhi | Maidens Hotel | Superior Room | 01 |
Agra | The Gateway Hotel | Standard Room | 02 |
Ranthambore | Tiger Den Resort | Cottage | 01 |
Jaipur | Ramada Hotel | Deluxe Room | 02 |
Inclusions | Exclusions |
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Accommodation on twin share basis in the mentioned hotels for 06 Nights | Any personal expenses such as laundry bills, telephone bills, alcoholic / Non Alcoholic beverages |
(Total 13 Meals) 06 Breakfast, 06 Dinners & 1 Lunch as per the itinerary | Tips and other such cost which is to be paid to the drivers, guides, porters etc. |
Transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary by air-conditioned Vehicle. | Visa fees or International flight tickets and insurance. |
All entrances to Monuments of visit as per the itinerary, excluding camera / Video Camera Charges. | Any other services not mentioned in the cost inclusions. |
Road tax, Toll Charges, parking fees and driver's overnight wages. | |
Services of English Speaking guide for sightseeing (Local guide at each city for 1-5 Pax and tour escort throughout the tour for 6 pax and above) | |
Elephant Ride at Amber Fort (Subject to availability) | |
2 Safaris through Ranthambore National Park (October to June Departures) (Subject to availability) | |
Demonstration of Marble craftsmanship in Agra | |
Demonstration of block printing & carpet weaving in Jaipur | |
Rickshaw Ride in Delhi | |
All presently applicable taxes. |
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