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Golden Triangle with Ranthambore Tiger Reserve and Bundi Village tour will begin with pick up from Delhi airport. Explore Delhi, Agra & Fatehpur Sikri dominated with Mughal monuments. Then head to Ranthambore national park a Tiger Reserve and home to a hill fort and diverse flora & fauna. Continue to Bundi a magnificent town dotted with fairy tale quality palaces and forts. Continue to Pushkar one of the oldest cities in India with an interesting mythological history, lake with bathing ghats & temple. Explore the pink city Jaipur fort, palaces, museum & market. Tour will end with drop off to airport in Delhi.
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Duration: 10 days
Starts: New Delhi, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, India
Golden Triangle with Ranthambore Tiger Reserve and Bundi Village tour will begin with pick up from Delhi airport. Explore Delhi, Agra & Fatehpur Sikri dominated with Mughal monuments. Then head to Ranthambore national park a Tiger Reserve and home to a hill fort and diverse flora & fauna. Continue to Bundi a magnificent town dotted with fairy tale quality palaces and forts. Continue to Pushkar one of the oldest cities in India with an interesting mythological history, lake with bathing ghats & temple. Explore the pink city Jaipur fort, palaces, museum & market. Tour will end with drop off to airport in Delhi.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Delhi
Pass By: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
On arrival at Delhi airport assistance and transfer to hotel (hotel check in/ out time 1200hrs afternoon early check in subject to rooms availability). Rest time free and easy to relax and personal activities. You can opt to go out for dinner with your driver.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 2: Delhi
Stop At: Old Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, India
Breakfast at hotel, city tour of Delhi. Visit landmark of Old Delhi which include Red Fort the residence of the Mughal emperor for nearly 200 years until 1857. Jama Masjid one of the largest mosques in the world, built by Shah Jahan. Cycle Rickshaw ride in Chandni chowk & Khari Baoli Spice Market a busy shopping area with markets full of spices, dried fruit, silver jewelry and vivid saris, while the narrow side streets are crowded with tiny shops selling essential oils, stationery and traditional Indian sweets. Raj Gath the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi where he was cremated after his assassination.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
In New Delhi visit Humayun Tomb the first garden-tomb in Indian subcontinent and an early example of Mughal architecture commissioned by Humayun’s first wife Empress Bega Begum in 1569-70. Qutab Minar a 73-metres tall minaret that forms part of the Qutb complex a fine examples of Afghan architecture. Lotus Temple a Baháʼí House of Worship notable for its flowerlike shape open to all, regardless of religion. Drive thrugh VVIP areas passing President House, Parliament & India Gate etc.
Rest time free and easy to relax and personal activities.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Delhi – Agra (210kms/ 4hrs approx)
Pass By: Agra, Agra, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
Breakfast at hotel, drive to Agra check in at hotel.
Stop At: Agra, Agra, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
City tour of Agra visit Taj Mahal an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the bank of the Yamuna river commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favourite wife Mumtaz Mahal, it also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan himself. Agra Fort the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638, when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi. Itmad-ud-Daula Tomb a Mughal mausoleum commissioned by Nur Jahan, the wife of Jahangir, for her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 4: Agra – Ranthambore (250kms/ 5hrs approx)
Pass By: Fatehpur Sikri, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
Breakfast at hotel drive to Ranthambore via visiting Fatehpur Sikri.
Stop At: Panch Mahal – Fatehpur Sikri, Fatehpur Sikri India
Fatehpur Sikri founded in 1569 by Mughal emperor Akbar and abandoned after 15 yrs due to scarcity of water. Predominately, a red sandstone construction sprawling over a huge area, the architectural style is very much in tune with emperor’s dream & partakes of both Hindu & Muslim styles. See the graceful buildings including Diwan-E-Khas hall, Jodha Bais Palace, Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal & Buland Darwaza.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Ranthambore National Park, Ranthambore National Park, Sawai Madhopur District, Rajasthan
Continue drive to Ranthambore check in at resort.
Stop At: Ranthambore Fort, 322001 India
The Ranthambore Fort, built by the Chauhan rulers in the 10th century. Due to its strategic location, it was ideal to keep the enemy at bay. The fort is also related to the historical legend of the royal women performing ‘jauhar’ (self-immolation) when the Muslim invader Alauddin Khilji laid siege on this fort in 1303. The fort is characterised by temples, tanks, massive gates and huge walls. Rest time free and easy to relax.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: overnight at resort.
Day 5: Ranthambore
Stop At: Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, Sheopur – Sawai Madhopur Road Near Madina Hotel, Ranthambore National Park 322001 India
Head into Ranthambhore Park twice to enjoy game drives through the rugged terrain which is home to lots of wildlife, including the elusive Bengal tiger. Your game drives are early in the morning and then early evening, when animals at their most active.
Ranthambore National Park and Tiger Reserve is one of the world’s best known wilderness areas, at the junction of some of the geologically oldest mountain ranges – the Aravallis and Vindyas. Once a private game reserve of the royal house of Jaipur Ranthambore offers some of the finest opportunities for sighting the magnificent tiger in the wild. A mix of rolling hills and crags, and meadows, lakes and rivulets, this dry-deciduous forest system is home to an incredible variety of flora and fauna. Apart from the tiger, you can also spot sloth bear, leopard, caracal, jackal, fox, hyena and mongoose at Ranthambore.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: overnight at resort.
Day 6: Ranthambore – Bundi (155kms/ 3hrs approx)
Stop At: Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, Sheopur – Sawai Madhopur Road Near Madina Hotel, Ranthambore National Park 322001 India
Breakfast at resort, followed by gypsy safari in the national park.
Duration: 3 hours
Pass By: Bundi, Bundi, Bundi District, Rajasthan
Later drive to Bundi check in at hotel. Visit the magnificent town dotted with fairy tale quality palaces and forts. Bundi’s charm lies in its location, situated far from the crowds it is the simple rural folk surrounded by orchards of orange, guava, pomegranate and mango trees, flanked by the Aravalli range and rivers and lined by fields of cotton, barley and wheat. Bundi was once ruled by the Hada Chauhans. Many historians claim that it was once the capital of the great Hadoti Kingdom, which was renowned for its art and sculpture. However, in 1624, Kota separated and became an independent state and this marked the beginning of the downfall of Bundi.
Stop At: Bundi, Bundi, Bundi District, Rajasthan
Visit Garadia Mahadev Temple, Sukh Mahal, Rani Ji Ki Baori, Phool Sagar, Taragarh Fort, certain Cenotaphs & Step Wells and the royal site of the frescoes & paintings in Braj Bhushan Ji Ki Haveli.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 7: Bundi – Pushkar (180kms/ 4hrs approx)
Pass By: Pushkar, Pushkar, Ajmer District, Rajasthan
Breakfast at hotel, drive to Pushkar check in at hotel.
Pass By: Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Later city tour of Pushkar, one of the oldest cities in India surrounded by hillocks on three sides. Along with an interesting mythological history, a legacy of timeless architectural heritage makes Pushkar a fascinating city. According to legends, Lord Brahma, believed to be the creator of the Universe dropped a lotus to the ground leading to the immediate creation of a lake. He then decided to name the place after the flower, and thus the name, Pushkar. The city of Pushkar is home to the only temple dedicated to Lord Brahma in the whole world. Hindus consider a journey to Pushkar to be the ultimate pilgrimage that must be undertaken to attain salvation.
Stop At: Pushkar, Pushkar, Ajmer District, Rajasthan
Visit of Pushkar Lake one of the holiest lake in the country, has 52 bathing ghats, Brahma & Savitri Temple. Excursion to visit Khwaja Dargah E Sharif, Adhai Din Ka Jhonpda, Anasagar Lake in nearby town Ajmer.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 8: Pushkar – Jaipur (145kms/ 3hrs approx)
Pass By: Jaipur, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan
Breakfast at hotel drive Jaipur check in at hotel. Evening explore the pink city and visit the colorful bazaars.
Stop At: Albert Hall Museum, Museum Rd Ram Niwas Garden, Jaipur 302004 India
Albert Hall Museum – the building gets inspiration for its design & name from The Victoria and Albert Museum in London. The museum displays a wide range of metal objects, wood crafts, carpets, stone and metal sculptures, arms and weapons, natural stones and ivory goods. It also houses a large collection of miniatures from Bundi, Kota, Kishangarh, Udaipur and Jaipur schools of art.
Duration: 2 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel
Day 9: Jaipur
Pass By: Jaipur, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan
Breakfast at hotel, city tour of Jaipur. Jaipur holds the distinction of being the first planned city of India. Established in 1727 by Jai Singh II, the king of Amber when he shifted his capital from Amber to the new city because of the rapidly-growing population and an increasing water scarcity. Noted architect Vidyadhar Bhattacharya used the established principles of Vastu Shastra to build the city. In 1876, the Prince of Wales visited Jaipur and the entire Jaipur city was painted in pink the symbolic colors of hospitality to welcome him. The pink that colorss the city makes for a marvelous spectacle to behold. Jaipur rises up majestically against the backdrop of the forts Nahargarh, Jaigarh and Garh Ganesh Temple.
Stop At: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
In morning visit Amber Fort followed by Jaigarh Fort & Sisodia Rani Garden. Afternoon city tour visit City Palace, Observatory & Hawa Mahal. Further explore local market the famous bazaars of Pink City. In the evening attend Aarti Ceremony at Birla temple.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 10: Jaipur – Delhi (265kms/ 5hrs approx) / Departure (flight)
Pass By: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
Breakfast at hotel, drive to Delhi. After dinner at your choice restaurant transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
