Golden Triangle and Ranthambhore 8 Days
8 Days: Delhi, Ranthambhore, Jaipur, Amber, Agra
Tour overview:
Adding some additional flavors of Rajasthan to the ever so popular trip to India’s Golden Triangle of Delhi -Jaipur-Agra, this tour, apart from a visit to the magnificent Taj Mahal, also takes you to the Ranthambore Game Reserve, which is one of the most popular national parks in India for the sighting elusive Bengal Tiger.
Day 1 - Arrive Delhi
Arrive in Delhi this evening. You are met upon arrival and escorted to your hotel where you can get ready for your Golden Triangle tour.
Day 2 - Delhi Sightseeing
Embark on the first of your India tours to explore both Old and New Delhi. Visit Old Delhi covering the Red Fort, Raj Ghat and the mile-long Chandni Chowk bazaar. In the afternoon tour New Delhi as you drive along Rajpath to view the Parliament House, the President’s House and India Gate. Visit the Humayun’s Tomb, Qutab Minar and Birla Temple. (B)
Day 3 - Delhi / Agra Sightseeing
Drive to Agra, arrive and check in at the hotel. This afternoon, spend time exploring Agra and the 16th century Agra Fort with its battlements, apartments, gardens and audience halls. The day ends with a visit to the magnificent Taj Mahal, monument to love, where you will witness the warm glow as the sun sets over the monument. (B)
Day 4 - Agra / Fatehpur Sikri / Ranthambhore
Post breakfast, leave for Ranthambhore. On the way you will visit the 16th century abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikri, once ruled by Emperor Akbar. This ghost town is remarkably well preserved and presents a perfect synthesis of Muslim, Hindu and Jain architecture. The sculptured columns bear mute testimony to this gallant experiment to unite Hindus and Muslims. Once you arrive in Ranthambhore, check in at the hotel. (B)
Day 5 - Ranthambhore Game Reserve
Ranthambhore Game Reserve is one of the few preserves, where the nocturnal camera-shy tigers may be seen in daylight. Almost hunted to extinction by the local royalty and their British overlords, the population of the Bengal tiger is slowly increasing, thanks to the efforts of “Project Tiger” and the World Wildlife Fund. You’ll take thrilling game drives in the morning and evening to scour the jungle for wildlife. (B)
Day 6 - Ranthambhore / Jaipur
Start off your day with a morning game drive. After, leave for the “Pink City” of Jaipur, where the old city is surrounded by a massive wall pierced by magnificent gates. (B)
Day 7 - Amber Fort Excursion & Jaipur Sightseeing
Visit the mountain fortress of Amber, a superb example of Rajput architecture with its complex of palaces, temples, and ornate apartments. In the afternoon you will tour Jaipur City and visit Hawa Mahal, or “Palace of Winds”. Continue on to City Palace, with its latticed balconies, tiny windows, cupolas, courtyards and arched entrances. A stop at the ancient observatory concludes the tour. (B)
Day 8 - Jaipur / Delhi / Depart
Bid farewell to India before being transferred to Delhi International airport for your onward flight home. (B)