Places to See: Delhi - Agra – Ranthambore - Jaipur - Delhi |
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This Tour takes you to Delhi/Agra/Ranthambore/Jaipur where you will be able to see and enjoy Muslim Mosque, Red Fort, Hindu temple, Taj Mahal (One of the seven wonders of the world), Pink city of Rajasthan (Jaipur), house of Forts & Palaces, observatory and TIGERS. Enjoy Elephant ride at Amber Fort/Jaipur which adds to the beauty of this journey and where you will feel like a Maharaja (King) and Jeep Safari to see and hear the roaring tigers. |
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Day 01 Arrive Delhi |
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Day 02: Delhi After a leisurely breakfast sightseeing tour of New Delhi where ornate buildings recall the days when India was the Jewel in the crown of the British empire. Visit the 11th century Qutab Minar, India Gate and the grand President’s House , Mahatama Gandhi Memorial |
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Also visit Laxmi Narayan temple popularly known as Birla Temple. Night stay in Delhi. |
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Day 03: Delhi - Agra After breakfast drive to Agra (203 kms / 4hrs). Arrive Agra & check in at the hotel. Afternoon, sightseeing tour of Agra city visiting the impressive Agra Fort, the local bazaar and of course, the most perfect architectural monument |
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in the world - The Taj Mahal - one of the seven wonders of the world, this beautiful mausoleum in pure white marble, took 22 years and 22,000 craftsmen to build it. This monument was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved consort Mumtaz Mahal. Overnight at the hotel. |
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Day 04 Agra - Ranthambhore Morning drive to Ranthambhore (290 kms / 6hrs). Ranthambore-famous for the wildlife sanctuary which is said to have the India’s friendliest Tigers and also considered to be the best place in the world to photograph the tiger in its |
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natural habitat, also a wonderful place for bird watching enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri-a perfectly preserved red sandstone “ghost town” which was the estranged capital of mughal emperor Akbar, built in 1569 and deserted when its water supply failed. Arrive Ranthambhore & transfer to hotel. Night stay in Ranthambhore. |
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Day 05: Ranthambhore Early morning 3 hrs Jungle safari in a Canter (a vehicle which is open on the top) enjoy the game viewing in the national park and back to the hotel. After lunch second visit to jungle and enjoy the game viewing again. Night stay in Ranthambhore. |
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Day 06 : Ranthambhore - Jaipur Early morning 3 hrs Jungle safari in a Canter (a vehicle which is open on the top) enjoy the game viewing in the national park and back to the hotel, later in the evening drive to Jaipur (180 kms – 4hrs) - the fabled “pink city” of the desert named after Jai Singh, the former Maharaja of Jaipur. This is the only city in the world symbolizing the nine divisions of the universe through the nine rectangular sectors subdividing it. The palaces and forts of the yesteryears, which were witnesses to the royal processions and splendors are now living monuments. Arrive Jaipur & transfer to hotel. Night stay in Jaipur. |
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Day 07 Jaipur After a leisurely breakfast , visit the majestic Amber Fort, is one that cannot be easily described. Ride up on Elephants to the former capital of the royals set against the backdrop of the wooded hills. Later visit the Palace of Winds also known as Hawa Mahal, this elaborate building, now little |
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| more than a façade, is encrusted with delicate screens and carved balconies from which the royal ladies, confined to their quarters, could sneak views of the outside world. Past, present and future merge at Jai Singh's observatory, where time has been accurately measured since the 17th century. Overnight at hotel. | ||
Day 08 Jaipur - Delhi Depart |
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