Golden Triangle Tour with Palace & Wildlife

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Delhi

Stop At: Indira Gandhi International Airport
Welcomed by Travel XS representative at Delhi airport and drive to your hotel. Check-into hotel and relax for some time. Delhi is a symbol of the country’s rich past and thriving present, Delhi is a city where ancient and modern blend seamlessly together. It is a place that not only touches your pulse but even fastens it to a frenetic speed. Home to millions of dreams, the city takes on unprecedented responsibilities of realizing dreams bringing people closer and inspiring their thoughts.
After some relax, visit one of the major attractions of Delhi like Red Fort and evening stroll around the famous Chandni Chowk market.
Duration: 1 day

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Delhi

Day 2: Delhi to Agra

Stop At: Agra Fort, Agra, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
Drive to Agra. It was the capital of the Mughal court during the 16th and 17th centuries and its sublime monuments date from that era. The emperors Akbar, Jahangir and Shah Jehan governed their vast empires from here and as prolific builders; artisans from Persia, Central Asia and other parts of India were attracted by their patronage. The resulting luxurious palaces, tombs, forts and gardens dot the picturesque riverine region along the Yamuna River; three of which, the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri have been declared World Heritage Sites. Agra is renowned for its delicate Pietra Dura work; a Florentine technique imported by Jahangir of arranging minute pieces of precious and semi precious stones in complex, stylized floral and geometric designs into a marble base.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Agra

Day 3: Agra to Jaipur

Stop At: Fatehpur Sikri, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
This morning holds lot of excitement for you. You will be overwhelmed at the panorama of the Taj Mahal basking in the rays of the morning sun. Rise early visit sunrise of Taj Mahal (Taj Mahal Closed on Fridays), perhaps the most photographed monument in the world, may you heard about the Taj Mahal and once you see so many picture of building your expectations are real high and this is the enigma about the Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal glory and beauty of building surpasses beyond all human imaginations.
Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri, a city built in red sandstone by Emperor Akbar to commemorate the birth of his son.
Later drive to the capital of the state of Rajasthan—Jaipur. Jaipur is known as the "Pink City" after the rusty colour that many of the houses are painted. With beautiful palaces, forts, gardens, temples, and unending market streets, it has a bit of everything that Rajasthan has to offer.
Note - Taj Mahal closed on every Fridays
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Jaipur

Day 4: Jaipur

Stop At: Amber Fort, Amer, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan
Start early excursion to Amber fort, on the way to the fort don’t forget to take photographs of the beautiful Pink Palace called The Wind Palace. Continue to Amber Fort. You can enjoy the elephant ride or jeep ride ascent to the fort. From the roof top of the fort you will marvel at the unforgettable views of the ancient capital of Royal Family of Jaipur. Bring your camera; it is a must! The Mirror Palace, Persian Gardens, The Turkish Baths, Diwan-e-aam, Ganesh-Pole are the finest example of the Indo-Islamic architecture.
After lunch proceed to visit the City Palace, the royal residence of Jaipur. Chandra mahal (the moon palace), Mubarak mahal (the welcome palace) and the Palace Museum are some interesting parts of the City Palace. Next to the City Palace is Jantar Mantar a scientific observatory built by astrologer King Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in 1728 AD. Singh measured time by the course of the sun’s shadow and charted the annual progress through the zodiac. The various instruments in the observatory help you to learn the scientific part of astrology.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Jaipur

Day 5: Jaipur to Ranthambhore

Stop At: Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve, Sawai Madhopur, Sawai Madhopur District, Rajasthan
After breakfast drive to Ranthambore National Park or Ranthambhore is one of the largest national parks in northern India. It is situated in Sawai Madhopur district of southeastern Rajasthan. Ranthambore wildlife sanctuary is known for its tigers and is one of the best places in India to see these majestic predators in the jungle. Tigers can be easily spotted even during the daytime.
Afternoon canter drive into Ranthambore National park to take a chance on Tiger sighting.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Ranthambhore

Day 6: Ranthambhore to Udaipur

Stop At: City Palace of Udaipur, Udaipur, Udaipur District, Rajasthan
Early morning go for a jeep safari into the park, return to hotel for breakfast.
Enroute visit Ranakpur - Beautifully sculptured Jain temples mark the glory of this renowned place. Considered as one of the five holy places for the Jain community, these were created in the 15th century during the reign of Rana Kumbha. The temple is an astounding creation of architectural splendor with 29 halls and 1,444 pillars all distinctly carved, no two pillars being alike.
Later drive to Udaipur Regarded by many, as the most romantic city in India, Udaipur is an enchanting image of white marble palaces, placid blue lakes and green hills. It is an oasis of colour in a stark and arid region. The city is dominated by the massive City Palace overlooking Lake Pichola with its white washed palaces, picturesque havelis, ghats and temples along the lake front. The lively bazaars of the old city and a relaxing atmosphere make a visit to Udaipur one of North India’s greatest highlights & perfect for wandering around.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Udaipur

Day 7: Udaipur

Stop At: Lake Pichola, Udaipur, Udaipur District, Rajasthan
Today sightseeing tour of Udaipur visiting City Palace, Jantar Mantar and you can also opt for a boating in famous Pichola Lake.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at Udaipur

Day 8: Udaipur Airport drop

Stop At: Udaipur Airport
After breakfast, checkout your hotel and drive to Airport to board flight to Delhi.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.