GOLDEN TRIANGLE WITH HERITAGE & WILDLIFE
Overview:
Destination Covered: Delhi - Jaipur - Ranthambore - Karauli - Agra - Delhi
Best Time to Travel: September to March
Tour Highlights:
With home to the only natural habitat of Asiatic Lions outside Africa, 2/3rd of Great Single-horned Rhinoceros, Royal Bengal Tigers and a UNESCO inscribed World Heritage Site that is India's finest bird sanctuary, a wildlife holiday in India is as big as it gets.
Destination Covered: Delhi - Jaipur - Ranthambore - Karauli - Agra - Delhi
Best Time to Travel: September to March
Tour Highlights:
- Jama Masjid
- Raj Ghat
- India Gate
- Presidential Palace
- Humayuns Tomb
- Amber Fort
- Hawa Mahal
- Ranthambore Wildlife Sanctuary
- Taj Mahal
Day 01 Abroad β Delhi Late night your flight arrives at New Delhi International airport. Our representative will meet you and escort you to the hotel. Check in the hotel. Overnight
stay at the hotel.
Day 02 Delhi Your morning starts ofwith a sightseeing tour of Old Delhi - Former centre of Moghul Power.In Old Delhi visit ancient monuments sites, pass through narrow streets and bustling bazaars. Travel past the famed Red Fort, built in 1648 and take a 'cycle rickshaw ride' for a scintillating experience from the Red Fort, through the lively "Chandni Chowk" or Silver Street, feel the sights and sounds of this very busy avenue-heading west from the Fort. Travel to the famous Jama Masjid, one of the greatest mosque in India and completed in 1658 by Shah Jahan who also built the world famous Taj Mahal. Visit the Raj Ghat, the simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi who is revered as father of nation. In the afternoon take a tour of New Delhi. Get a chance to drive past the stately government buildings of the British Era designed by Lutyens, including the India Gate & the Presidential Palace. Travel to the beautiful Humayuns tomb of the Mughal era & predecessor of the world famous Taj Mahal. Your tourendswith a visit to the towering minaret of QutabMinar. Proceed for an overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 03 Delhi β Jaipur In the morning embark on a journey to Jaipur (265 kms). On your arrival in Jaipur you will be made to check into the hotel. Spendrest of the day at your own leisure. Relax overnight at the hotel.
Day 04 Jaipur In the morning visit the impressive Amber Fort which is situated on a ridge just outside City of jaipur. Mount caparisoned elephant at the foot of the hill for a slow but steady climb up to the main gate, making your entrance in the time honored fashion enthralled with royaltyThis fort was completed in the early 18th century taking over 100 years to be built. Although now it is deserted but it offers a fascinating insight into the lifestyle of the Moghul ruling families. In the afternoon take a city tour of Jaipur which is also called"The Pink City" Jaipur offers a picturesque view surrounded by rugged hills, dotted with ancient ruined fortresses. Your tour will include the imposing City Palace, still home to the Maharaja although several of the rooms are now open to the public. Many antiques and artifacts belonging to the ruling family are housed here, including a collection of weaponry and are put on display. Take a tour of the famousHawa Mahal "Palace of the Winds", and the open-air JantarMantar Observatory to see the vast astronomical instruments. Take a journey on foot through the colourful bazaar before returning to your hotel. Relax overnight at hotel.
Day 05 Jaipur β Ranthambore In the morning set on a journey to Ranthambore (156 kms). Upon arrival get checked into the hotel. Ranthambore Wildlife Sanctuary βis Rajasthan's most renowned wildlife sanctuary, it spreads across an area of 400 sqkms dry deciduous forest. This sanctuary is also a perfect natural habitation for tigers, and is set in the Aravalli and Vindhya hills, dotted with pavilions and dominated by a hilltop fort. Ranthambore was once a sought after hunting preserves of the former rulers of Jaipur and because of this the Maharajas ensured the environment was kept intact and the forest and their inhabitants well conserved. It has a good number of tigers and their prey species. It has been declared a "Project Tiger" reserve. The wildlife in this sanctuary includes blue bull, black buck, spotted deer or cheetal, wild boar, a large variety of bird species and, if very lucky, the rarely seen leopard. Late afternoon board the canter/jeep for enjoying a game viewing trip in the sanctuary. Proceed for an overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 06 Ranthambore Early morning and late afternoon again enjoy game viewing in the sanctuary by canter/jeep. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 07 Ranthambore - Karauli In the morning drive to Karauli (110 kms). Upon your arrival in Karauli you will be made to check into the hotel. Karauli was Founded in 1348 AD and is a city characterised by red sandstone walls, bastions, peripheral wall, six gates, eleven posterns. Karauli is also famous for annual fair at the Kaila Devi temple. Karauli is a most sought after excursion destination. Blended with history of the Rajputs, Karauli was known as Kalyanpuri after the local deity Kalyanji. As the local legend goes, the ruling family of Karauli, known as YadhuvanshiRajputs, are the descendants of Lord Krishna. Apart from other historic monuments, the temple of Madan Mohanji is also a place of interest to visit in Karauli. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 08 Karauli - Agra In the morning travel to Agra (124 kms). Upon arriving in Agra you will be made to check into the hotel. In the afternoon visit the Red Fort which lies on the bend of the river Yamuna, almost in the heart of the town. It was built by Akbar as his citadel over the years 1563-73 in the finest architectural style. It has imposing gates and walls of red sandstone and a moat Relax overnight at the hotel.
Day 09 Agra - Delhi In the morning travel to the famed Taj Mahal. This most fabulous Moghul monument was constructed by Emperor Shah Jahan in the everlasting memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal "the lady of the Taj". It is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and has been described as the most extravagant monument ever built for love, for the emperor was heartbroken when Mumtaz died after 17 years of marriage, during the birth of her 14th child.The central structure has four small domes surrounding the huge, central dome. On top of the tombs of Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan are false tombs, a general practice in Indian mausoleums. (Taj Mahal is closed on Friday). Later set on a journey to Delhi (203 kms). Post arrival in Delhi you will be transferred to the International airport for your flight to your onward journey.
Day 10 Delhi - Onward journey Depart from Delhi.
Day 02 Delhi Your morning starts ofwith a sightseeing tour of Old Delhi - Former centre of Moghul Power.In Old Delhi visit ancient monuments sites, pass through narrow streets and bustling bazaars. Travel past the famed Red Fort, built in 1648 and take a 'cycle rickshaw ride' for a scintillating experience from the Red Fort, through the lively "Chandni Chowk" or Silver Street, feel the sights and sounds of this very busy avenue-heading west from the Fort. Travel to the famous Jama Masjid, one of the greatest mosque in India and completed in 1658 by Shah Jahan who also built the world famous Taj Mahal. Visit the Raj Ghat, the simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi who is revered as father of nation. In the afternoon take a tour of New Delhi. Get a chance to drive past the stately government buildings of the British Era designed by Lutyens, including the India Gate & the Presidential Palace. Travel to the beautiful Humayuns tomb of the Mughal era & predecessor of the world famous Taj Mahal. Your tourendswith a visit to the towering minaret of QutabMinar. Proceed for an overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 03 Delhi β Jaipur In the morning embark on a journey to Jaipur (265 kms). On your arrival in Jaipur you will be made to check into the hotel. Spendrest of the day at your own leisure. Relax overnight at the hotel.
Day 04 Jaipur In the morning visit the impressive Amber Fort which is situated on a ridge just outside City of jaipur. Mount caparisoned elephant at the foot of the hill for a slow but steady climb up to the main gate, making your entrance in the time honored fashion enthralled with royaltyThis fort was completed in the early 18th century taking over 100 years to be built. Although now it is deserted but it offers a fascinating insight into the lifestyle of the Moghul ruling families. In the afternoon take a city tour of Jaipur which is also called"The Pink City" Jaipur offers a picturesque view surrounded by rugged hills, dotted with ancient ruined fortresses. Your tour will include the imposing City Palace, still home to the Maharaja although several of the rooms are now open to the public. Many antiques and artifacts belonging to the ruling family are housed here, including a collection of weaponry and are put on display. Take a tour of the famousHawa Mahal "Palace of the Winds", and the open-air JantarMantar Observatory to see the vast astronomical instruments. Take a journey on foot through the colourful bazaar before returning to your hotel. Relax overnight at hotel.
Day 05 Jaipur β Ranthambore In the morning set on a journey to Ranthambore (156 kms). Upon arrival get checked into the hotel. Ranthambore Wildlife Sanctuary βis Rajasthan's most renowned wildlife sanctuary, it spreads across an area of 400 sqkms dry deciduous forest. This sanctuary is also a perfect natural habitation for tigers, and is set in the Aravalli and Vindhya hills, dotted with pavilions and dominated by a hilltop fort. Ranthambore was once a sought after hunting preserves of the former rulers of Jaipur and because of this the Maharajas ensured the environment was kept intact and the forest and their inhabitants well conserved. It has a good number of tigers and their prey species. It has been declared a "Project Tiger" reserve. The wildlife in this sanctuary includes blue bull, black buck, spotted deer or cheetal, wild boar, a large variety of bird species and, if very lucky, the rarely seen leopard. Late afternoon board the canter/jeep for enjoying a game viewing trip in the sanctuary. Proceed for an overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 06 Ranthambore Early morning and late afternoon again enjoy game viewing in the sanctuary by canter/jeep. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 07 Ranthambore - Karauli In the morning drive to Karauli (110 kms). Upon your arrival in Karauli you will be made to check into the hotel. Karauli was Founded in 1348 AD and is a city characterised by red sandstone walls, bastions, peripheral wall, six gates, eleven posterns. Karauli is also famous for annual fair at the Kaila Devi temple. Karauli is a most sought after excursion destination. Blended with history of the Rajputs, Karauli was known as Kalyanpuri after the local deity Kalyanji. As the local legend goes, the ruling family of Karauli, known as YadhuvanshiRajputs, are the descendants of Lord Krishna. Apart from other historic monuments, the temple of Madan Mohanji is also a place of interest to visit in Karauli. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 08 Karauli - Agra In the morning travel to Agra (124 kms). Upon arriving in Agra you will be made to check into the hotel. In the afternoon visit the Red Fort which lies on the bend of the river Yamuna, almost in the heart of the town. It was built by Akbar as his citadel over the years 1563-73 in the finest architectural style. It has imposing gates and walls of red sandstone and a moat Relax overnight at the hotel.
Day 09 Agra - Delhi In the morning travel to the famed Taj Mahal. This most fabulous Moghul monument was constructed by Emperor Shah Jahan in the everlasting memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal "the lady of the Taj". It is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and has been described as the most extravagant monument ever built for love, for the emperor was heartbroken when Mumtaz died after 17 years of marriage, during the birth of her 14th child.The central structure has four small domes surrounding the huge, central dome. On top of the tombs of Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan are false tombs, a general practice in Indian mausoleums. (Taj Mahal is closed on Friday). Later set on a journey to Delhi (203 kms). Post arrival in Delhi you will be transferred to the International airport for your flight to your onward journey.
Day 10 Delhi - Onward journey Depart from Delhi.