Delhi - Agra - Ranthambore - Jaipur

Day 01 : Arrive Delhi

Arrive Delhi. Meeting and assistance on arrival then transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 : In Delhi

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning sightseeing of Old Delhi takes you to the magnificent Red Fort, - a marvel in red sandstone, built on the banks of River Yamuna by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. Visit Raj Ghat (memorial to Mahatma Gandhi), Jama Masjid, - The largest mosque in India. Drive past Chandi Chowk, once an imperial avenue of Mughal Royalty which today is the busiest commercial area of the city. Walk through Chandni Chowk to savor the ambience of an oriental bazaar

Afternoon city tour of New Delhi. Visit the 12th century Qutab Minar, gracefully hand-carved for its entire height of 234ft, and the iron pillar, which has withstood the ravages of time and not rusted even after 1500 years. Visit the mausoleum of emperor Humayun – a forerunner of the Mughal style of architecture and the imposing modern Lakshminarayan temple. Drive past the India Gate (war memorial dedicated to the lives of laid down by the Indian soldiers), the president's residence - formerly the Viceroy's Palace, parliament House and the Secretariat buildings, - an interesting blend of the Victorian and 20th century architecture. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 : Drive Delhi – Agra (201 Kms / 5 Hrs.)

Breakfast at the hotel. Later drive to Agra. On arrival check-in at hotel.

Afternoon visit The Red Fort. Built principally as a military establishment by Akbar in 1565, the red sandstone Agra fort was partially converted into a palace during Shah Jahan's time. Though the principal structure was built by Akbar, many more additions were made by his grandsons. This massive fort is 2.5 kms long and is considered as the predecessor of the Delhi Red fort. There is only one entry point in the fort. The building and structures inside the fort gives an impression of a city within the city. Many of the building inside the fort is now closed for the public.

Next visit the Taj Mahal - The Taj Mahal is synonymous with beauty, love and grandeur. This white marble mausoleum, built on the banks of river Yamuna, epitomizes Shah Jahan’s love for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Designed by a local architect, Ustad Ahmad Lahori, the entire complex, with gardens, gateway structures, and mosque, was completed in 1643. More than three centuries later, the monument retains its romantic aura. There is much to see – the exquisite calligraphy, the lyrical floral motifs of the pietra dura decorations which form a mosaic of colour; and the fountains and canals of the gardens which reflect the monument in a series of ethereal images (Taj Mahal Closed On Fridays). Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 04 : Drive Agra - Bharatpur (Train Bharatpur-Ranthambore ) - (57 Kms / 2 Hrs) - Jan Shatabdi (1545-1805 hrs)

Breakfast at the hotel. Later drive for Bharatpur enroute visiting Fatehpur sikri - Located 40 Km from Agra, the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri was built by Emperor Akbar in 1569, in honour of the great Saint Sheikh Salim Chisti who blessed Akbar and prophesized the birth of three sons to the heirless Emperor. Akbar used Fatehpur Sikri as his capital and the city was fully occupied for 14 years but slowly became deserted and ruined after Akbar left the city. Scarcity of water was the prime factor for the abandonment of this beautiful city. Visit the remarkably well-preserved, graceful buildings within the 'Ghost City' including the Jama Masjid, tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal Palace and other palaces that speak of the grandeur and splendour of the Mughal empire at the height of its power.

On arrival in Bharatpur board Jan Shatabdi Express for Sawaimadhopur. On arrival at Sawaimadhopur transfer to Ranthambore(13 Kms drive) and check-in at hotel. Dinner and Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 : In Ranthambore

Morning and afternoon visit the Park by jeep/canter.

The tourists, accompanied by a trained guide are allowed into the park at fixed times during the morning and evening. The jeeps/canters have to follow a fixed route and leave the park by the end of the appointed time. At a given time not more 2 jeeps/canters can travel on a particular route and more then 16 vehicles are not allowed into the park. The open grasslands, forested areas and ruins of monuments within Ranthambore National park provide many opportunities for wildlife viewing while on a jeep safari of National Park Ranthambore. Tigers can be seen hunting deer, their primary prey, on the open grassy regions. A glimpse of a magnificent Royal Bengal Tiger is a sight that cannot be forgotten Dinner and Overnight at hotel.

Day 06 : Drive Ranthambore - Jaipur (167 Kms/4 Hrs)

Morning visit the Park. Afternoon drive to Jaipur. On arrival check-in at hotel Overnight at hotel.

Day 07 : In Jaipur

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning visit Amber Fort. Amber is a classic, romantic Rajasthani Fort Palace. The rugged, time-ravaged walls of the Fort may not look beautiful from the outside, but the interior is a virtual paradise. Miniatures painted on the walls depict hunting and war scenes, apart from festivals. Precious stones and mirrors are embedded into the plaster. Inside the Fort visit the Jag Mandir or the Hall of Victory. Inside the Jag Mandir is the famed Sheesh Mahal - a room with all the four walls and ceiling completely embedded with glittering mirror pieces, which were specially imported from Belgium during that period. Enroute to Amber Fort, you will have a brief photography stop at Hawa Mahal - the Palace of Winds.

Afternoon city tour with a visit to the Maharaja's City Palace, the former Royal residence, part of it converted into a museum. A small portion is still used by the Royal family of Jaipur. Built in the style of a fortified campus, the palace covers almost one-seventh in area of the city. One of the major attractions in the museum is the portion known as Armoury Museum housing an impressive array of weaponry-pistols, blunderbusses, flintlocks, swords, rifles and daggers. The royal families of Jaipur once used most of these weapons. Later visit the Jantar Mantar, which is the largest stone and marble crafted observatory in the world. Situated near the gate of the city palace, the observatory has 17 large instruments, many of them still in working condition. Later visit the Jantar Mantar, which is the largest stone and marble crafted observatory in the world.



Day 07 : Fly Jaipur - Mumbai

Breakfast at the hotel. Later transfer to airport to connect flight back home.