Taj & Tiger Tour in India
Tour Destinations : Delhi - Jaipur
- Ranthambhore - Bharatpur - Fatehpur Sikri & Agra - Delhi
Tour Duration : 08 Nights / 09 Days
Tour Duration : 08 Nights / 09 Days
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi by flight
Arrive Delhi airport. After clearing your custom & immigrations you shall be met by Holiday Any Time representative outside the exit gate of the arrival hall. After meeting/assistance and traditional welcome at the airport transfer to hotel. Rest of the day/night at leisure to overcome jet-leg of the long flight & to recuperate to our weather conditions.
Delhi
The capital of kingdoms and empires is now a sprawling metropolis with a fascinating blend of the past and the present. It is a perfect introduction to the composite culture of an ancient land. A window to the kaleidoscope - that is India. Don't let your first impressions of Delhi stick like a sacred cow in a traffic jam: get behind the madcap façade and discover the inner peace of a city rich with culture, architecture and human diversity, deep with history and totally addictive to epicureans. Both Old and New Delhi exert a beguiling charm on visitors. Lose yourself unwinding the secrets of the city's Mughal past in the labyrinthine streets of Old Delhi before emerging into the wide open spaces of imperial New Delhi, with its ordered governmental vistas and generous leafy avenues.
Day 02 : Delhi
Morning breakfast at hotel and at 0900 hrs leave for combined city tour of old and new Delhi visiting Akshardham Temple, Mughal monuments like the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Rajghat- the place where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated, Humayun Tomb and drive pass to British landmark such as India Gate, President House and Govt. Secretariat. Also visit 12th century Minaret- Qutab Minar graceful and well sculptured and stands 75 meters, Lotus Temple. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 03 : Delhi - Jaipur (265 kms)
Morning breakfast at hotel and at 0900 hrs drive Jaipur - The picturesque capital of Rajasthan, built by the warrior-astronomer Raja Sawai Jai Singh II in 1727, it is full of formidable Forts, enchanting Palaces and lovely temples. Upon arrival check in at hotel.
Day 04 : Jaipur
Morning breakfast at hotel and at 0800 hrs proceed to city tour of Jaipur.
Amber Fort Palace
Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Enjoy ride the hill on the back of decorated elephant ascent to the fort and feel like Maharaja. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds it's ultimate expression.
City Palace
A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum. Complex which houses the rare and rich colection of ornaments, arms, royal costumes, carpets and decorative art objects of traditional Rajasthani and Mughal art and architecture
Jantar Mantar
A 18th century Observatory. This is the largest and the best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use.
Hawa Mahal
The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. Its five-storey structure of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women. Visit a rug factory and see the ladies at the intricate work or a gem factory and see the gem cutting and polishing process. Also visit Birla Temple. Overnight stay at hotel
Day 05 : Jaipur - Ranthmabhore (180 kms)
Morning breakfast at hotel and at 0800 hrs drive to "Land of Tiger" Ranthambhore sanctuary in wooded valley surrounded by barren Aravali and Vindhachal mountains. Ranthambore park inhabits blue bulls, Sambar, Spotted deer, Wild boar and various other species of animals. Upon arrival check in at hotel.
Day 06 : Ranthambhore
Early morning after Tea/Coffee at 0600 hrs another visit to the park by open canter (open bus/per seat basis) where you will have a chance to see Hynas, Jackals, Jungle cats, Chital, Panthers and possibility of the famous Indian Tiger if you are lucky. Return back to hotel for breakfast and other independent activities on the lap of the nature. After lunch one more jungle drive by open canter (open bus/per seat basis). and explore the various possbility to witness the wild life and other flora and fauna in natural habitat. Evening return to hotel for Dinner and overnight stay
Day 07 : Ranthambhore - Fatehpursikri - Agra (290 kms)
Morning breakfast at hotel and at 0800 hrs leave for Agra . Enroute visit Fatehpursikri- The city of victory beautifully preserved. The sandstone mansions of Sikri are experiments in art and architecture and to a great extent uphold Akbar's ideals and visions. The Palace complex so devotedly constructed by the great Mughal emperor Akbar and the shrine of Sheikh Salim Chisti
Day 08 : Agra
Morning breakfast at hotel and at 0900 hrs leave to city tour of Agra. Enjoy battery van ride to the Taj.
Taj Mahal
One of the seven wonder of the world. A pristine monument of undying love. Little needs to be said about this architectural wonder, which is always the soul raison-de-etre for every tourist's visit to Agra. Built by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial to his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument took 22 years to be completed and was designed, and planned by Persian architect Ustad Isa. Apart from it's stunning design balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj is also noted particularly for its elegant domes, intricately carved screens and some of the best inlay work ever seen.
Agra Fort
The first of the great mughal buildings where three Mughal emperor left there foot prints. Built by the famed Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565 AD, the fort is predominantly of red sandstone. Ensconced within is the picture perfect Pearl Mosque, which is a major tourist attraction.
Itmadullah's Tomb
Built by Empress Noor Jahan in memory of her father (The interiors of which are considered better than the Taj). Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 09 : Agra - Delhi - Onward destination by flight
Morning breakfast at hotel and drive to Delhi. Upon rrival direct transfer to airport to board return flight for your onward destination. In case time available come back to the city for dinner etc and drop back to airport to board return flight.
