Taj and Tigers

Itinerary

Day 1: ARRIVAL DELHI

Pass By: Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, Delhi 110037, India
Arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport with meet and greet by a representative followed by transfer to your hotel. In the evening, enjoy a welcome briefing session with the tour manager. Delhi is a bustling metropolis where the past and the present merge, and where the Old and the New cities define the capital’s cultural and architectural heritage.

Overnight in Delhi

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Standard Hotel = Country Inn & Suites, NH8 or similar 3*

Superior Hotel = Radisson Blu, Paschim Vihar or similar 5*

Day 2: DELHI

Pass By: Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, 579, Main Chhatarpur Rd, Shahoorpur Extension, Sat Bari, New Delhi, Delhi 110030, India
After breakfast, go out on a sightseeing tour of Old Delhi seeing the largest monument of Old Delhi, the imposing Red Fort, built in red sandstone (photo stop from outside, entrance not included). The walls of the massive Red Fort rise a daunting 33 metres (108 ft) above the bustle of Old Delhi as a reminder of the magnificent power of former emperors. Very near the fort is the 17th-century Jama Masjid (‘Friday Mosque’), the largest mosque in India. Walk through the famous bazaars of Chandni Chowk, to experience the hustle and bustle of a crowded oriental bazaar. Also visit Raj Ghat, the Mahatma Gandhi memorial, a simple black marble platform that marks the spot of his cremation. In New Delhi, visit the India Gate, the memorial of the First World War and the road that leads from there to the President House, flanked by the houses of Parliament, the Secretariat building, the Birla Temple and Lotus Temple.

Overnight in Delhi .

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Standard Hotel = Country Inn & Suites, NH8 or similar 3*

Superior Hotel = Radisson Blu, Paschim Vihar or similar 5*

Day 3: DELHI – AGRA (210km – 3.5 hrs)

Pass By: Hotel Clarks Shiraz, Agra, 54, Taj Rd, near Phol Syed Crossing, Agra Cantt, Tajganj, Agra, Uttar Pradesh 282001, India
Take to the road after breakfast at the hotel, driving southwards to Agra on the banks of the River Yamuna. Check-in on arrival. Agra rose to fame in the 17th century as the capital of the Mughal Empire and was beautified with gardens, waterfalls, bathhouses and canals. In modern times, the city houses a thriving crafts industry, including marble inlay work and carpets. In the afternoon, go out on a sightseeing tour of Agra, which includes the awe-inspiring Taj Mahal. Built in the mid-17th century by the heartbroken Shah Jahan following the death in childbirth of his queen, Mumtaz Mahal, this mausoleum is an eternal love poem written in stone. During the visit, admire the intricacy of the work of the 20,000 craftsmen who were brought from Persia, Turkey, France and Italy to build this astonishing monument. (Closed on Fridays)

Overnight in Agra.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Standard Hotel Category = Clarks Shiraz or similar 5*

Superior Hotel Category = Crystal Sarovar Premiere or similar 5*

Day 4: AGRA – FATEHPUR SIKRI – BHARATPUR – SAWAI MADHOPUR (4.5 hrs total by road and rail)

Pass By: The Pugmark ( a Wildlife Resort), Village Khilchipur,Ranthambore,, Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan 322001, India
After breakfast at the hotel, depart by road to Bharatpur to board the Jan Shatabdi Express train to Sawai Madhopur , arriving late afternoon to the gateway to the famous Ranthambore National Park. On arrival, transfer to your hotel for check-in. Ranthambore National Park is a prime example of the Project Tiger conservation project’s success, as it is renowned for its tiger population. Dinner included

Overnight in Sawai Madhopur

Meals included:
• Dinner
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Standard Hotel Category = The Pugmark or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = Tiger Den Resort or similar 4*

Day 5: RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK

Pass By: The Pugmark ( a Wildlife Resort), Village Khilchipur,Ranthambore,, Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan 322001, India
Explore Ranthambore National Park on a canter safari after breakfast at the hotel. Ranthambore is located in what was originally the private hunting ground of the maharajas of Jaipur. The park features a varied geography of forested hills, sweeping grasslands and lakes, all under the shadow of the ruins of the hilltop Ranthambore Fort, more than 200 metres above the surrounding plain. The park’s Bengal tigers are renowned for being fearless and roaming the park during the day. Other residents include leopards, striped Hyenas, sambar and chital deer, jackals, sloth bears, wild boars and more. Break for lunch and return to the park in the afternoon for yet more animal sightings. After, return to the hotel. Lunch & Dinner included

Overnight in Ranthambore

Meals included:
• Dinner
• Lunch
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Standard Hotel Category = The Pugmark or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = Tiger Den Resort or similar 4*

Day 6: SAWAI MADHOPUR – JAIPUR (185 km – 4.5 hrs)

Pass By: KK Royal Hotel & Convention Centre, Amer Rd, Amer, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302028, India
Depart for Jaipur after breakfast at the hotel, arriving in the ‘Pink City’, as it is popularly known, at about lunchtime. Check-in on arrival with the rest of the afternoon at leisure.

Overnight in Jaipur.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Standard Hotel Category = KK Royal Days or similar 4*

Superior Hotel Category = Indana Jaipur or similar 5*

Day 7: JAIPUR

Pass By: KK Royal Hotel & Convention Centre, Amer Rd, Amer, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302028, India
Breakfast at the hotel is followed by a morning tour of Amber Fort. Located on a spur overlooking a lake, Amber Fort’s robust, time-ravaged walls appear imposing from the outside but they hide an interior packed with beautifully decorated palaces and temples, and landscaped gardens. Be dazzled by Sheesh Mahal, a room with all the four walls and the ceiling completely embedded with glittering mirror pieces. Admire the frescoes of the Ganesh Pol gate and the colonnade of the Diwan-i-Aam.

Return to the old city to visit the City Palace and the beautiful palaces within, such as the Chandra Mahal and Mubarak Mahal and the intricately decorated Peacock Gate. Also of interest is the Armoury Museum, which houses an impressive collection of antique weapons such as blunderbusses, flintlocks, swords, rifles and daggers, which belonged the royals.

Then, make a stop at the spellbinding Hawa Mahal or Palace of the Winds (photo stop) and the famous Johari bazaar famous for its jewels and saris, the Tripolia bazaar with bronzes, sculptures and lacquerware, the Bapu bazaar renowned for its perfumes and textiles, and Chandpol bazaar for pottery and bracelets.

Overnight in Jaipur.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Standard Hotel Category = KK Royal Days or similar 4*

Superior Hotel Category = Indana Jaipur or similar 5*

Day 8: JAIPUR – DEPARTURE DELHI (265km – 6 hrs)

Pass By: Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, Delhi 110037, India
After a leisurely breakfast, drive back to Delhi and transfer to the airport to board your onward flight.

Breakfast included.

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