Taj and Tiger Holidays

Duration: 07 nights / 08 days
Destinations : Delhi - Jaipur - Ranthambhore - Bharatpur - Agra - Delhi

Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Delhi is India's bustling capital city. It was from here that Hindu, Muslim and Mughal dynasties as well as theBritish ruled. Old and New Delhi present a stunning juxtaposition of sights and sounds with the ancient city built by Emperor Shah Jahan the builder of the famous Taj Mahal, and the new garden city built in 1911 by the British.

Meeting assistance on arrival & transfer to hotel Welcome Marriot. After combined city tour visit Sir Edward Lutyens' New Delhi visiting the Birla Mandir (Lakshminarayan Temple) President House, Humayun's Tomb the forerunner of the Taj Mahal, Qutab Minar and the India Gate. The Old Delhi visiting Feroz Shah Kotla (Photo Stop), Shahjahanabad's Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk and the Raj Ghat
Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 : Delhi - Jaipur (256 kms/05 HRS 30 min)
Morning drive to Jaipur – the Land of Maharajas, is an exuberance of colour, dance and song with the traditional arts and crafts. Known as the ‘Pink City’ is one of India most well planned cities with wide straight avenues, roads, streets and lanes in a grid systems. On arrival check-in at hotel. Afternoon City tour visit the City Palace, the Jantar Mantar, and the Hawa Mahal. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 : Jaipur - Ranthambhore (114 kms/03 hrs)
After breakfast excursion to visit The Impressive Amber Fort, the former capital of the Royal Family of Jaipur, taking an elephant ride to the top of the fort. Drive to Sawai Madhopur town, the site of the famous Tiger Reserve of the country – the Ranthambhore National Park. On arrival in Sawai Madhopur check into hotel. In the afternoon embark on a Jeep Safari into the Park for Game Viewing. Ranthambhore is the ideal place to spot the tiger. The majestic predator assured of protection, roams freely during the daytime and can be seen at close quarters. Other wildlife to be seen include sambar, chital, nilgai (blue bull), chinkara, langur, wild boar, sloth bear, hyena, jackal, jungle cat, pythons and leopards. Crocodiles abound in the lakes. The lakes also attract a large number of migratory and local birds. The best time to visit is between October and April. On arrival cheek-in at hotel overnight at hotel.

Day 04 : Ranthambhore
In the morning embark on another Game View Jeep Safari into the National Park. After breakfast rest or to pursue independent activities.In the evening embark for Game View Jeep Safari into the National Park. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 : Ranthambhore
In the morning embark on another Game View Jeep Safari into the National Park. After breakfast rest or to pursue independent activities.In the evening embark for Game View Jeep Safari into the National Park. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06 : Ranthambhore - Bharatpur (191kms 4hrs approx.)
Today you will drive to the paradise of birds – Bharatpur. On arrival check into hotel. Later you will enjoy a Rickshaw ride inside the Sanctuary for Bird Watching. Bharatpur is world renowned for its World Heritage listed Bird Sanctuary, the Keoladeo Ghana National Park. It is one of the finest bird sanctuaries in the world inundated with over 400 species of water birds. Exotic migratory birds from Afghanistan, Central Asia, Tibet as well as Siberian cranes, come here in July/August to spend the winters and they breed till October/November. Other common bird life to be seen are cormorants, spoonbills, storks, egrets, herons, pelicans, ibis and herons that can be spotted all over the park. The best time to visit the park is from October to late February when many migratory birds can be spotted. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast and Dinner included)

Day 07 : Bharatpur - Agra (50kms 1hr 30mins approx.)
Early in the morning enjoy another Rickshaw ride inside the sanctuary to view the birds. Later drive to the Mughal splendour of Agra, en route visiting Fatehpur Sikri the ghost city 35kms from Agra. Fatehpur Sikri built in red sandstone in honour of Saint Salim Chisti, who foretold the birth of 3 sons to Emperor Akbar, is an example of robust stability combined with originality. Each important edifice here represents a type by itself. Notable among them is the Diwan-e-Khas, Panch Mahal, Tomb of Salim Chisti, and the Buland Darwaza. Drive on to Agra and check-in to the hotel. afternoon embark on a full day tour of Agra. Visit the incomparable Taj Mahal. This monument a fine example of fusion of many architectural styles is one of the wonders of the modern world. Built in 1652 by Emperor Shahjahan. It took 22 years and 20,000 skilled artisans to complete this poem in white marble. Then visit the Agra Fort, which lies across the river Jamuna. It was here that Aurangzeb the third son of Shahjahan kept his father under house arrest. One can get the most moving view of the Taj from the little octagonal tower in the Fort.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 08 : Agra - Delhi (201kms 4hrs approx.)
Morning drive to Delhi. On arrival transfer to Local resturant for farewell dinner. Later transfer to international airport to board the flight for back home.

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