Ranthambhore Tiger Tour of Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur 5 Star Hotel
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- Duration : 5 days (approx.)
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Overview
India’s Golden Triangle is immensely popular among travelers because it connects some of the best sights of Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur, but following the route can be hard if you don’t have transport. Avoid exploring the route by yourself, and opt for this 5-day Ranthambhore tiger tour that follows the Golden Circle with stops in Agra, Jaipur, Delhi, and Bharatpur. Plus, it also includes a rickshaw ride in Keoladeo Ghana National Park, a jeep safari in Ranthambhore National Park, all transport, and four nights of 5-star accommodations.
- Multi-day trip lets travelers visit multiple destinations with transportation included
- See and learn about native wildlife at two national park stops
- Some meals included
- All entrance fees included
- Four nights’ accommodation in 5-star hotels provided for you
- Enjoy pickup and drop-off at a chosen Delhi location
Itinerary
Humayun’s Tomb
Begin with pick-up at 9am from your desired place in Delhi, Gurugram (Gurgaon) or Noida. Take a half-day city tour of Delhi and visit Humayun’s Tomb (Unesco World Heritage site) – is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun in Delhi. Constructed for the Mughal emperor in the mid-16th century by Bega Begum, Humayun’s Persian-born wife, the tomb marries Persian and Mughal elements, with restrained decoration enhancing the architecture.
Qutub Minar
Qutub Minar (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) – The Qutub Minar that gives the complex its name is an unmissable, soaring Afghan-style victory tower and minaret, erected by sultan Qutb-ud-din in 1193 to proclaim his supremacy over the vanquished Hindu rulers of Qila Rai Pithora.
Lotus Temple
Designed for tranquil worship, Delhi’s beautiful Lotus Temple offers a rare pocket of calm in the hectic city. It is shaped like a lotus flower, with 27 delicate-looking white-marble petals. The temple was created to bring faiths together; visitors are invited to pray or meditate silently according to their own beliefs. Note: Lotus Temple remain closed on every Monday. If today is Monday you can alternatively visit Gurdwara Bangla Sahib, a magnificent white-marble gurdwara (Sikh temple).
India Gate
This imposing 42m-high stone memorial arch was designed by Lutyens in 1921. It pays tribute to around 90,000 Indian army soldiers who died in WWI, the Northwest Frontier operations and the 1919 Anglo-Afghan War.
Parliament House
This circular, colonnaded building, designed by Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker, was where the 1947 handover of power from Britain to the newly independent India took place, and parliament still meets here.
Rashtrapati Bhavan
Rashtrapati Bhavan or President House is an official residence of the President of India.Formerly home to the British Viceroy, the President’s House has 340 rooms, with 2.5km of corridors, and it’s fascinating to take a peek inside
Jaipur
After Delhi Sightseeing drive 5hrs approx. to the Pink City of Jaipur. Here the past comes alive in magnificent forts and palaces, blushed pink, where once lived the maharajas. Upon arrival in Jaipur, check inn to the hotel.
Amber Palace
Amber Fort – The magnificent, formidable, honey-hued fort of Amber (pronounced ‘amer’), an ethereal example of Rajput architecture, rises from a rocky mountainside about 11km northeast of Jaipur, and is the city’s must-see sight. It comprises an extensive palace complex, built from pale yellow and pink sandstone, and white marble, and is divided into four main sections, each with its own courtyard.
Jal Mahal
Photo Stop at Jal Mahal (Water Palace) – Near the cenotaphs of the maharanis of Jaipur and beautifully situated in the watery expanse of Man Sagar, is this dreamlike palace. It’s origins are uncertain, but it was believed to have been extensively restored if not built by Jai Singh II (1734).
Hawa Mahal
Palace of Wind Photo Stop at Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) – Jaipur’s most distinctive landmark is an extraordinary pink-painted delicately honeycombed hive that rises a dizzying five storeys. It was constructed in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh to enable ladies of the royal household to watch the life and processions of the city.
City Palace of Jaipur
The City Palace is the residence of the royal family. A complex of courtyards, gardens and buildings. There are palace buildings from different eras, some dating from the early 20th century. It is a striking blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture.
Jantar Mantar – Jaipur
Jantar Mantar Observatory (a Unesco World Heritage Site) – is a collection of curving geometric buildings that are carefully calibrated to monitor the movement of the stars and planets.
Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve
Late afternoon drive 4hrs approx. to Ranthambore Tiger Reserve one of the favorite national parks in India due to the high density of tigers living in their natural habitat. It is a former royal hunting ground and home to tigers, leopards and marsh crocodiles. Upon arrival in Ranthambhore, check inn to the Jungle Resort.
Ranthambore Tiger Reserve
Enjoy morning Safari in the Tiger Reserve in a shared Jeep in search of Tigers. The Ranthambhore National Park, which is considered to be the best place in the world to photograph the tiger in its natural habitat, is a wonderful place for bird-watching too. Return to your hotel, enjoy the breakfast and relax.
Ranthambore Tiger Reserve
Enjoy afternoon safari in the Tiger Reserve in a shared Jeep in search of Tigers that gives you another opportunity to explore Ranthambore National park.
Keoladeo National Park
Enroute Ranthambhore to Agra visit Bharatpur, famous for Keoladeo Ghana bird sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the finest bird parks in the world. Home to an astonishing range of flora and fauna. An abundance of birdlife is found here, including the open-bill and painted stork, egret, darter, white ibis, spoonbill, grey heron, Sarus crane, cormorant, migratory geese, duck, rosy pelican and the rare Siberian crane. Have a completely rewarding experience of seeing an overwhelming range of birds during the rickshaw (tricycle) ride into the Keoladeo Ghana National Park.
Agra
After visiting Keoladeo Ghana bird sanctuary be driven 1hrs to the City of Taj Mahal, Agra an ancient city on the banks of the River Yamuna. Upon arrival check in to the hotel.
Taj Mahal
At sunrise visit Taj Mahal (a Unesco World Heritage Site) – widely considered the most beautiful building in the world. Built by Shah Jahan as a memorial for his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died giving birth to their 14th child in 1631. The magical allure of the Taj Mahal shall definitely be the highlight of your tour.
Agra Fort
Agra Fort (a Unesco World Heritage Site) – is a historical fort along the bank of the Yamuna River in the city of Agra. It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638 and one of the finest Mughal forts in India. Walking through courtyard after courtyard of this palatial red-sandstone and marble fortress, your amazement grows as the scale of what was built here begins to sink in.