New Delhi Trip Overview
Taj, Tiger, Fort & Mansion tour is combination of famous Golden Triangle with Ranthambore Tiger Reserve & Shekhawati region of Rajasthan. Delhi, Agra and Fatehpur Sikri present a lyrical vision of romantic India highlighting some of the great delights and most memorable sights of Mughal, while Fort and Palaces of Jaipur present the valour of Rajput. Enjoy safari & watch majestic tigers in their natural habitat. Discover the “open art gallery” of Rajasthan dotted with fascinating mansions (havelis) that have lavishly painted walls.
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Duration: 9 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
Taj, Tiger, Fort & Mansion tour is combination of famous Golden Triangle with Ranthambore Tiger Reserve & Shekhawati region of Rajasthan. Delhi, Agra and Fatehpur Sikri present a lyrical vision of romantic India highlighting some of the great delights and most memorable sights of Mughal, while Fort and Palaces of Jaipur present the valour of Rajput. Enjoy safari & watch majestic tigers in their natural habitat. Discover the “open art gallery” of Rajasthan dotted with fascinating mansions (havelis) that have lavishly painted walls.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Delhi
Pass By: National Capital Territory of Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
On arrival at Delhi International airport meet with our office executive assistance and transfer to hotel check in. Rest time free & easy to relax.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 2: Delhi
Stop At: Chandni Chowk, Near Red Fort, New Delhi 110006 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: 3 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.
Duration: 4 hours
Pass By: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
Rest time free and easy to relax and personal activities.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Delhi – Agra (204kms/ 4hrs approx)
Pass By: Agra, Agra, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
Breakfast at hotel drive to Agra check in at hotel.
Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
Later 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.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
Breakfast at hotel visit Agra Fort the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638, when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, Yamuna River, Agra 282001 India
And Itmad-ud-Daula Tomb a Mughal mausoleum commissioned by Nur Jahan, the wife of Jahangir, for her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Agra, Agra, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
Rest time free and easy to explore the local market. Overnight at hotel.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 4: Agra – Fatehpur Sikri – Ranthambore National Park (245kms/ 5hrs approx)
Pass By: Fatehpur Sikri, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
Breakfast at hotel drive to Ranthambore en-route visit Fatehpur Sikri the 16th century ghost town.
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 Ranthanmore National park and check in at hotel.
Stop At: Ranthambore Fort, 322001 India
After lunch visit 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 hotel.
Day 5: Ranthambore National Park
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.
Duration: 6 hours
Pass By: Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, Sheopur – Sawai Madhopur Road Near Madina Hotel, Ranthambore National Park 322001 India
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. The elusive Indian wolf too, has been spotted here occasionally.
Pass By: Ranthambore National Park, Ranthambore National Park, Sawai Madhopur District, Rajasthan
The dainty chital, sambhar deer, the blue bull antelope, rhesus macaque, langur and an incredible variety of birds amidst a setting of dhok, fig and banyan trees makes a visit to this park a delight – for tourists and naturalists alike. Basking crocodiles, king vulture on a snag, the scream of the serpent eagle, the alarm call of spotted deer are some sights and sounds that make this a safari experience like none other. The landscape is dominated by the 10th century fortress of Ranthambore while the valleys have numerous cenotaphs, ruins and abandoned settlements overcome by nature – testament to battles and romances of an era long gone.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 6: Ranthambore – Jaipur (145kms/ 3hrs approx)
Pass By: Ranthambore National Park, Ranthambore National Park, Sawai Madhopur District, Rajasthan
Breakfast at hotel. Morning safari in the national park.
Pass By: Jaipur, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan
After lunch check out from resort and drive to Jaipur check in at hotel.
Stop At: Bapu Bazar, Bapu Bazaar Road, Jaipur 302001 India
Rest time free and easy to explore the pink city and visit the colorful bazaars. You can visit 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: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 7: Jaipur
Pass By: Jaipur, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan
Breakfast at hotel. Visit the majestic Amer Fort and Jaigarh Fort.
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, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan
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 8: Jaipur – Mandawa (170kms/ 3hrs approx)
Pass By: Mandawa, Mandawa, Jhunjhunu District, Rajasthan
Breakfast at hotel drive to Mandawa check in at hotel. .
Stop At: Mandawa, Mandawa, Jhunjhunu District, Rajasthan
Later visit the Mandawa Fort and many beautiful mansions adorned with frescoes owned by the city’s elite. Admire the extravagance evident of these old buildings and uncover the history of places
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 9: Mandawa – Delhi (250kms/ 5hrs approx)
Pass By: Mandawa, Mandawa, Jhunjhunu District, Rajasthan
Breakfast at hotel time to relax and visit more havelis with your driver.
Pass By: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
Afternoon drive to Delhi and direct drop off to airport to board flight for onward destination.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
