Golden Tringal with Ranthambhore
Delhi- Jaipur-Ranthambhore- Agra-Delhi
Duration: 6 Nights/ 7 days
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Delhi
where our representative will meet you and facilitate you to check in at the Hotel. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 2: Delhi Sightseeing
After your breakfast at the hotel, you will be taken to visit Old Delhi- the former center of Mughal power which offers ancient monuments, narrow streets and bustling markets. Visit the Red Fort built in 1648 by the great Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan famous for his great edifice of love the Taj Mahal. Also see the biggest mosque in India the Jama Masjid, constructed by Shah Jahan in 1658. Take a rickshaw ride through the narrow lanes of Chandni Chowk to get a feel of the royal life of the Mughal emperors.
Post lunch you will be taken to see the “New Delhi” which came into existence much later, and is also known as Lutyens Delhi, taking after the name of a British architect who was largely responsible in designing the India Gate, The Presidential House, the Secratariat, the Parliament House and many other buildings in that area. Drive on to see the tallest tower in Delhi, known as Qutub Minar, which declared the arrival and rise of Islam in India. Evening back to the Hotel. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 3: Delhi to Jaipur
This morning after breakfast depart to Jaipur which is a 4 hr drive. Reach Jaipur and check in at the hotel.
Later proceed to visit the City Palace in the heart of the old city which is the former royal residence that houses a museum with a superb collection of Rajasthani costumes and an armoury of the Mughals and the Rajputs. Near the City Palace is Jantar Mantar a stone observatory, the largest of Jai Singh’s five remarkable observatories.
Also visit the landmark of the “Pink City” the Hawa Mahal or the palace of winds, built to enable the ladies of the royal household to watch the processions passing in the street without being seen.
Evening at leisure to explore Jaipur as per your interests.
Overnight stay at Jaipur.
Day 4: Jaipur
This morning visit Amber Fort and Palace, which is a striking example of Rajput architecture situated on a hill side and overlooking a lake, which reflects the fort’s ramparts and terraces.
Enjoy an Elephant ride that will take you to the main gate of the Fort.
In the afternoon visit Lakshmi Narayan Temple built in Marble on Moti Doongri hilltop.
Also visit Albert Hall Museum containing a rare collection of decorative art objects, paintings, sculptures and the well known Persian Golden Carpet.
Overnight stay at Jaipur.
Day 5: Jaipur to Ranthambhore
In the morning after breakfast, drive from Jaipur to Ranthambhore (3 Hrs). Arrive at Ranthambhore and check in at the hotel.
In the afternoon go for a jungle safari at the Ranthambhore National Park with a Guide/ Escort.
Ranthambhore National Park was declared a Wildlife Sanctuary in 1957 and in 1974 it gained the protection of “Project Tiger”. It got its status of a National Park in 1981. It is one of the finest places to view animals as they are used to being stared at here. The tigers here are so used to the human presence that they hunt in full view of the visitors and are even visible during the day, as they have no fear of the human presence in vehicles.
Evening at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.
Safari timings at Ranthambhore National Park:
6.30 A.M to 10.00 A.M in the morning.
2.30 P.M to 6.00 P.M in the evening.
Day 6: Ranthambhore - Agra
This morning go for a 2nd jungle safari at the park, morning is the best time to be able to sight the elusive tiger. Return to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, visit The Fort at Ranthambhore. A huge fort after which the park has been named towers over the hill. There are many ruins of bygone eras scattered all over the jungle, which gives it a unique, wonderful and mixed flavour of nature, history and wildlife. In the afternoon drive from Ranthambhore to Agra (6 hrs), arrive at Agra and check in at hotel for overnight stay.
Day 7: Agra to Delhi
This morning after breakfast visit the famous monument of love- the Taj Mahal. This most famous Mughal monument was constructed by Emperor Shahjahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal who died while giving birth to his 14th child and after just 17 yrs of marriage. Taj Mahal is not open to visitors on Fridays.
Post lunch visit the Agra Fort which lies on the bend of the river Yamuna, almost in the heart of town. It was built by Emperor 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.
Evening drive back to Delhi and drop at airport for flight to onward destination.
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