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Ranthambore in the southeast Rajasthan has enjoyed the luxury of royalty, and faced the wrath of battle. Located in Sawai Madhopur district, a little over 100 kms from the capital of the state, Jaipur, the fort now stands as part of an enchanting landscape and speaks of a fascinating history. Ranthambore in the southeast Rajasthan has enjoyed the luxury of royalty, and faced the wrath of battle. Located in Sawai Madhopur district, a little over 100 kms from the capital of the state, Jaipur, the fort now stands as part of an enchanting landscape and speaks of a fascinating history.
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Duration: 8 days
Starts: New Delhi, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Ranthambore in the southeast Rajasthan has enjoyed the luxury of royalty, and faced the wrath of battle. Located in Sawai Madhopur district, a little over 100 kms from the capital of the state, Jaipur, the fort now stands as part of an enchanting landscape and speaks of a fascinating history. Ranthambore in the southeast Rajasthan has enjoyed the luxury of royalty, and faced the wrath of battle. Located in Sawai Madhopur district, a little over 100 kms from the capital of the state, Jaipur, the fort now stands as part of an enchanting landscape and speaks of a fascinating history.
Itinerary
Day 1: Day 01:-Delhi-Arrival
Stop At: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
On arrival at the Airport you will be welcomed and escorted till the hotel. In case of pre-booked hotel you will be received from the hotel and will be shifted to your pre-booked itinerary hotel.
Duration: 1 day
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Delhi
Day 2: Day 02:-Delhi local sightseeing
Stop At: Red Fort, Netaji Subhash Marg, New Delhi 110002 India
The Red Fort is a historic fort in the city of Delhi (in Old Delhi) in India that served as the main residence of the Mughal Emperors. Emperor Shah Jahan commissioned construction of the Red Fort on 12 May 1638, when he decided to shift his capital from Agra to Delhi. Originally red and white, its design is credited to architect Ustad Ahmad Lahori, who also constructed the Taj Mahal. It was constructed between May 1639 and April 1648.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Qutub Minar, Qutb Minar, Mehrauli, New Delhi 110030 India
Qutub Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a 73-metre tall 5 storey tower which was constructed by Qutub-ud-din Aibak, the founder of Delhi Sultanate, in 1193. It’s design is thought to be based on the Minaret of Jam.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: India Gate, Rajpath Near Connaught Place New Delhi, New Delhi 110001 India
India Gate is a war memorial located near the Rajpath. It is dedicated to the soldiers of British India who died in the wars. It is also considered as a great picnic spot where people enjoy with their family
Pass By: Parliament House, Sansad Marg, New Delhi 110002 India
Parliament House is also known as the Sansad Bhavan and consists of the the two houses/assemblies of India, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. The shape of the building is based on The Ashoka Chakra ( circular ) and is surrounded by lush green gardens and sandstone railings. We will drive pass this place.
Pass By: Rashtrapati Bhavan, Rajpath, New Delhi 110004 India
Rashtrapati Bhavan is the official house of the President of India. Presidential Estate additionally includes huge presidential gardens, large open spaces, residences of bodyguards and staff, stables and other offices. We will drive pass this place.
Stop At: Friday Mosque (Jama Masjid), 6 km North of Connaught Pl. across from Lal Qila, New Delhi India
The Masjid-i Jehan Numa, commonly known as the Jama Masjid of Delhi, is one of the largest mosques in India. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1650 and 1656 at a cost of one million rupees, and was inaugurated by Imam Syed Abdul Ghafoor Shah Bukhari from Bukhara, present-day Uzbekistan.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Chandni Chowk, Near Red Fort, New Delhi 110006 India
In the heart of Old Delhi, Chandni Chowk is 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. Nearby, the vast Mughal-era Red Fort now houses a museum complex, and the 17th-century Jama Masjid is a huge red-sandstone mosque with towering minarets.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Humayun’s Tomb, Mathura Road Opp Nizamuddin Mosque, New Delhi 110013 India
Humayun’s tomb is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun in Delhi, India. The tomb was commissioned by Humayun’s first wife and chief consort, Empress Bega Begum, in 1569-70, and designed by Mirak Mirza Ghiyas and his son, Sayyid Muhammad, Persian architects chosen by her
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Delhi
Day 3: Day 03:-Delhi-Agra drive
Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
Morning after breakfast check out from the Hotel and there will be drive to Agra. On arrival visit The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the southern bank of the river Yamuna in the Indian city of Agra. It was 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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
Agra Fort is a historical fort in the city of Agra in India. It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638, when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi. Before capture by the British, the last Indian rulers to have occupied it were the Marathas.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Itmad-ud-Daula, Moti Bagh, Agra, Uttar Pradesh 282006, India
Tomb of I’timād-ud-Daulah is a Mughal mausoleum in the city of Agra in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Often described as a “jewel box”, sometimes called the “Bachcha Taj”, the tomb of I’timād-ud-Daulah is often regarded as a draft of the Taj Mahal.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Agra
Day 4: Day 04:-Agra-Ranthambore Drive
Stop At: Ranthambore National Park, Ranthambore National Park, Sawai Madhopur District, Rajasthan
Morning after breakfast drive to Ranthambore. on arrival check in at the Hotel and rest of the day will be at leisure.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Ranthambore
Day 5: Day 05:-Ranthambore Tiger Safari
Stop At: Ranthambore National Park, Ranthambore National Park, Sawai Madhopur District, Rajasthan
Early Morning get ready for the Game Safari. Ranthambhore wildlife sanctuary is known for its Bengal tigers, and is a popular place in India to see these animals in their natural jungle habitat. Tigers can be easily spotted even in the daytime. Other fauna include the Indian leopard, nilgai, wild boar, sambar, striped hyena, sloth bear, southern plains gray langur, rhesus macaque, mugger crocodile and chital. The sanctuary is home to a wide variety of trees, plants, birds and reptiles, as well as one of the largest banyan trees in India. After safari return to the Hotel for Breakfast. Afternoon again visit Safari for Second turn.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: overnight stay in Ranthambore
Day 6: Day 6:-Ranthambore-Jaipur drive
Stop At: Jaipur, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan
Morning after breakfast checkout from the Hotel and drive till Jaipur. On arrival check in at the Hotel. Rest of the day will be at leisure.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Jaipur
Day 7: Day 07:-Jaipur
Stop At: Amber Palace, Devisinghpura, Amer, Jaipur 302001 India
Morning after breakfast visit Amer fort, constructed of red sandstone and marble, the attractive, opulent palace is laid out on four levels, each with a courtyard. It consists of the Diwan-e-Aam, or “Hall of Public Audience”, the Diwan-e-Khas, or “Hall of Private Audience”, the Sheesh Mahal (mirror palace), or Jai Mandir, and the Sukh Niwas where a cool climate is artificially created by winds that blow over a water cascade within the palace. Hence, the Amer Fort is also popularly known as the Amer Palace
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Jal Mahal, Amer, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Head down the hill to Jal Mahal, a palace floating on Man Sagar Lake, for a photo opportunity. Jal Mahal is a palace located in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake in the city of Jaipur. The palace and the lake around it were renovated and enlarged in the 18th century by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Amber. The palace and scenic beauty of the lake attracts various tourists.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: City Palace of Jaipur, Tripolia Bazar Near Jantar Mantar, Jaipur 3023002 India
Spend one hour to explore Maharaja’s City Palace. City Palace of Jaipur was originally the administrative and ceremonial seat of Maharaja of Jaipur which was constructed in 1721. It was also the location of religious and cultural events that took place at that time. It now houses the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum, and continues to be the home of the Jaipur royal family.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jantar Mantar – Jaipur, Tripoliya Bazaar near entrance to City Palace, Jaipur 302020 India
Jantar Mantar is a UNESCO World Heritage site built in 1734. It is a collection of nineteen architectural astronomical instruments built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur. The instruments allow the observation of astronomical positions with the naked eye.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Hawa Mahal – Palace of Wind, Hawa Mahal Tripolia Bazaar Road Badi Choupad, J.D.A. Market, Pink City, Jaipur 302002 India
Hawa Mahal also known as The Palace of Winds is made with the red and pink sandstones which makes it distinguished from the surroundings. The palace is a five-storey pyramidal shaped monument and was built by Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799. After visit to Hawa Mahal, return to your hotel.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Jaipur
Day 8: Day 08:-Jaipur-Delhi drive
Stop At: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
Morning after breakfast check out from the Hotel and drive back to Delhi. On arrival in Delhi you will be dropped till the International Airport for your onwards journey to home.
Drive takes approx 6 Hours so kindly book your return flights accordingly.
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
