This 8-night itinerary is great for exploring the “Golden Triangle” attractions of India. This region’s three cities, Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur, are culturally and historically rich. Visit Delhi’s Red Fort, Agra’s majestic Taj Mahal, and Jaipur, Rajasthan’s bustling capital known as the “Pink City.” Finally, embark on an adventure to explore everything Ranthambore has to offer in the quest of the Royal Bengal Tigers.
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Introduction
India is the most exciting and rewarding travel destination on the planet. Few visitors ever leave disappointed, thanks to everything from the exhilarating pace of life in its vibrant, colourful towns to its magnificent temples and breathtaking scenery. On this tour into the heart of India, explore the old and new parts of Delhi. Mughal art and architecture can be found at the Taj Mahal in Agra, the Mughal capital. Similarly, Jaipur’s magnificent palaces and bustling bazaars reflect the Rajputana people’s rich cultural past. Finally, embark on an expedition and experience all that Ranthambore has to offer in search of the Royal Bengal Tigers.
Trip Highlights
- Delhi Full Day Tour with a visit to the Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar, tour of Imperial Delhi and much more.
- Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal.
- Visits to Agra Fort and Abhaneri Stepwells.
- Jeep ride to Amber Fort.
- Visit to Jaipur City Palace and Jantar Mantar.
- Cooking demo with Dinner with an Indian family in Jaipur.
- 02 Shared Jeep safaris at Ranthambore National Park.
Hotel Information
5* VIVANTA BY TAJ DWARKA HOTEL | NEW DELHI | 2 NIGHTS
The hotel has excellent access to the city centre as it is close to the Sector 21 Metro station. The domestic and international airport terminals, as well as Gurgaon’s business and entertainment district, can be reached after a quick 15-minute drive to the west. Drive 20 minutes east and you’ll arrive in Lutyens’ Delhi, the city’s beating heart.
The hotel lies on 7 acres and opens to a 6000 square foot modern lobby with suspended chandeliers and dramatic design flourishes that just keep going and going. This reflects the generosity of the capital city. It’s as modern as they come with its dramatic light, space, and fixture interactions. with accent walls, a piece of the Onyx elevator, and Pod seats. The diagonal grid used in the glass design was inspired by the complex yet dependable geometrical patterns used in Indian craft and art.
As per tradition, the Vivanta by Taj – Dwarka offers a selection of food and drink choices through Creo, an all-day dining multi-dimensional restaurant that also features Italian cuisine, a Teppanyaki table, three private dining rooms, and floor-to-ceiling wine walls. Then there is the pre-independence Punjabi cuisine that is served on the Indus Express. Start with the hip and vivacious bar Tipple. Or give succumb to your sweet tooth at Caramel, the alluring deli with lots of surprises.
The board basis will be on Bed & Breakfast
5* CRYSTAL SAROVAR PREMIERE | AGRA | 1 NIGHTS
Conveniently located in Agra’s tourist hub, Fatehabad road, Crystal Sarovar Premiere hotel offers a calm and peaceful oasis for business and leisure travellers. Its strategic location offers a magnificent view of the Taj Mahal. The hotel is highly accessible to guests, being close to the city’s airport and railway station. The elegant 136 well-appointed rooms offer luxurious amenities and personalized service. Three dining and nightlife venues enhance the stay experience with exclusive culinary fare. A fully-equipped health club and Spa specialising in relaxation and rejuvenation treatments pamper personal fulfilment. A well-designed swimming pool promises a quiet, peaceful laid-back scene, complete with comfortable loungers and parasols.
The board basis will be on Bed & Breakfast
4* RANTHAMBORE REGENCY | SAWAI MADHOPUR | 2 NIGHTS
Ranthambore Regency is situated just ten minutes away from Ranthambhor National Park. Accommodation consists of guest rooms, each equipped with air conditioning and LCD TV. A delicious breakfast is offered daily for guests’ enjoyment. Other amenities offered are internet access, an on-site restaurant, a swimming pool and a bar.
The board basis will be on Full Board
4* SHAHPURA HOUSE | JAIPUR | 2 NIGHTS
The Shahpura House derives its name from the ruler of Shekhawat Maha Rao Shekhaji and the Manoharpur Shahpura family. The establishment is 200 years old and is set amidst green surroundings. All of the 38 guest rooms at Shahpura House are equipped with modern facilities to make a guest feel at home. Each room is embellished with marble and semi-precious stones accompanying the marble bathrooms, private porches and lobbies.
The board basis will be on Bed & Breakfast
5* VIVANTA BY TAJ DWARKA HOTEL | NEW DELHI | 1 NIGHT
The hotel has excellent access to the city centre as it is close to the Sector 21 Metro station. The domestic and international airport terminals, as well as Gurgaon’s business and entertainment district, can be reached after a quick 15-minute drive to the west. Drive 20 minutes east and you’ll arrive in Lutyens’ Delhi, the city’s beating heart.
The hotel lies on 7 acres and opens to a 6000 square foot modern lobby with suspended chandeliers and dramatic design flourishes that just keep going and going. This reflects the generosity of the capital city. It’s as modern as they come with its dramatic light, space, and fixture interactions. with accent walls, a piece of the Onyx elevator, and Pod seats. The diagonal grid used in the glass design was inspired by the complex yet dependable geometrical patterns used in Indian craft and art.
As per tradition, the Vivanta by Taj – Dwarka offers a selection of food and drink choices through Creo, an all-day dining multi-dimensional restaurant that also features Italian cuisine, a Teppanyaki table, three private dining rooms, and floor-to-ceiling wine walls. Then there is the pre-independence Punjabi cuisine that is served on the Indus Express. Start with the hip and vivacious bar Tipple. Or give succumb to your sweet tooth at Caramel, the alluring deli with lots of surprises.
The board basis will be on Bed & Breakfast
Itinerary
Fly from UK Departure point overnight to New Delhi.
Our representative will meet you in the arrival area of the airport after you clear all immigration and custom formalities. He will be assisting you and transfer you to your hotel where you will check in for your stay.
Overnight: Delhi.
After breakfast, proceed for the full-day city tour of Old & New Delhi
Old Delhi unravels the old charm and speaks volumes about India's history, culture and tradition, whereas fascinating New Delhi exhibits the picture of modern India.
The tour will begin with a visit to the Jama Masjid, one of Asia’s largest mosques. It was built in red sandstone and marble by more than 5000 artisans. Later visit Chandni Chowk, Asia's largest wholesale market, a massive area packed with shops, bazaars and people. Drive past the Red Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan in 17th century. Also visit the Raj Ghat, a simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.
Proceed towards New Delhi, which reflects the legacy the British left behind. The first stop will be a UNESCO World Heritage site - Qutub Minar, the second tallest minar in India. It is made of red stone and marble covered with intricate carvings and verses from the Qur'an. Later visit the 16th century Humayun’s Tomb, the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent, an outstanding monument in the Indo-Persian style and a precursor of the Taj Mahal. The tour to Imperial Delhi will also include a drive past of India Gate, the 42 m high War Memorial Arch, the Parliament House, the Secretariat buildings and the Vice Regal Palace, now the official residence of the President of India.
Overnight: Delhi.
Drive to Agra (210 km / 04 hours approx.) after breakfast. Check into the hotel upon arrival. Later, visit Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal at sunset.
Known as the Red Fort of Agra, this walled imperial city was founded in 1565 by the Emperor Akbar (1556-1605) and is a well-deserving UNESCO World Heritage site, located just 2.5 kilometres from the famous Taj Mahal. Its palaces, grand mosques and elaborate public hall are crafted from pink-red sandstone and are testament to an era when Indo-Muslim art, strongly marked by influences from Persia, was at its height. Emperor Shah Jahan, who built the Taj Mahal for his deceased wife, was imprisoned by his son Aurangzeb in Agra Fort. He is said to have died in the Musamman Burj, a marble tower he himself built, with one of the most alluring views of the Taj Mahal.
The Taj (closed on Friday) expresses its various moods with its various colours. The Taj is pinkish in the morning, milky white in the evening, golden when the moon shines, and a variety of other colours at different times of day and seasons. The ideal time to see this magnificent monument is at sunset.
Overnight: Agra
After breakfast, drive from Agra to Ranthambore (245 km / 5.5 hours approx. ), stopping along the way to visit Fatehpur Sikri with a guide. Arrive in Ranthambore (Sawai Madhopur) and transfer to the hotel.
A highlight in the province of Uttar Pradesh, Fatehpur Sikri served briefly as the capital of the Mughal Empire from 1571 to 1585. This world heritage site is rated as one of the best-preserved collections of Mughal architecture in India. Surrounded by a six kilometre wall, with the fourth being a lake at the time, a day can be spent exploring the elaborate structures within. Marvel at the impressive Jama Masjid mosque, the detailed palaces built for Emperor Akbar’s wives, the public and private discussion halls and vast ornamental pool; all of which took over 15 years to conceptualise and build.
Overnight: Ranthambore
Enjoy a shared Jeep safari at Ranthambore National Park this morning. Return to the hotel for breakfast later. After lunch, go to Ranthambore National Park for an afternoon shared safari.
Enjoy a morning and afternoon jeep safari in Ranthambore National Park, which has amazing wildlife. Its verdant woodlands are home to Tigers, Leopards, Striped Hyenas, Sambar deer, Chital, Nilgai, and over 250 bird species. The safari lasts about three hours and is led by an experienced naturalist. Safaris are booked with forest officials and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Overnight: Ranthambore
Drive to Jaipur (165 km / 04 hours approx.) after breakfast. Arrive at the hotel and check-in.
You will be taken to a traditional Rajasthani lunch with a local family in the evening.
Ikaki Niwas is a beautiful house which is tastefully decorated in the Rajasthani style with motifs and wall frescos. The cooking demo at Ikaki Niwas is a perfect way to learn the art of Indian and local Rajasthani Cuisine.
Each dish is explained in detail and clients are encouraged to actively participate in the cooking process. The Demonstration is followed by meal with the Family.
Overnight: Jaipur
After breakfast, go on a full-day sightseeing tour of Jaipur. Amer Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, and Hawa Mahal are among the sights to see.
Amer Fort is located in Amer, Rajasthan, India. Originally built by Raja Man Singh, the fort overlooks Maota Lake and features four levels with a courtyard on each level. At the main entrance of the fort is a temple dedicated to Shila Devi. The building is a fine example of Rajput architecture and includes Maharaja's apartments, temples and a hall.
The jeep ride will spare the trouble of walking up to the fortress. Reach the top of the Amer Fort, and stroll through the sprawling complex of courtyards and halls. Learn about the Hindu and Mughal traditions that influenced the design of this impressive structure.
City Palace forms one of the most famous tourist attractions and a major landmark in Jaipur. The beautiful palace was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh during his reign. Among the various forts and palaces of Jaipur, City Palace stands apart, with its outstanding art and architecture.
In 1734, the year of its completion, the Jai Singh Observatory was the last outpost of medieval science. From the outside, the eighteen fixed observational instruments look more like playground apparatus than sighting devices, but they were used to measure the position of the sun, stars and planets. Built by Jai Singh, the first Maharaja of Jaipur who founded the city in 1727, the observatory is one of a handful. Jai Singh, fulfilling a lifelong interest in mathematics and astronomy, built observatories in Delhi, Jaipur, Ujjain, Mathura and Benares. The Jaipur observatory is the largest and best preserved of these.
The Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), one of Jaipur's most recognisable structures, is noted for its unique facade. Small windows with detailed latticework give the illusion of a honeycomb. The lattice's initial purpose was to allow the royal ladies to observe normal life in the street below without being noticed. The palace got its name from the cooling effect offered by the breeze blowing through the small windows. The remarkable structure was originally designed to look like Krishna's crown and was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh. The top of the building offers a panoramic view of Jaipur.
Overnight: Jaipur
After Breakfast, you will drive to Delhi (Approx. 261 Kms / 6.5 Hrs). Arrive and check in at Hotel.
Overnight: Delhi.
After an early breakfast transfer to the airport for the flight to Delhi to connect with the return flight to the UK.
Tour routing & hotels may vary for operational reasons. The Red Fort is closed on Mondays and the Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays.
Cost Includes:
- 08 night’s accommodation at the hotels mentioned above on Twin Sharing Basis.
- Daily buffet breakfast at all the above hotels.
- Entrance fees at all monuments (one time only) as per the itinerary, road taxes, parking fee, fuel charges & interstate taxes.
- All transfers, excursions and sightseeing tours will be by air-conditioned Innova.
- Services of an English-Speaking local Guide shall be provided for the sightseeing & excursion tours as per the itinerary.
- 01 Bicycle rickshaw ride in Old Delhi.
- 02 Shared Jeep safaris at Ranthambore National Park
- Cooking demo with Dinner with an Indian family in Jaipur
- A Jeep ride while ascending the Amber Fort at Jaipur (one way).
- A representative for assistance on all arrival and departure transfers.
- All currently applicable taxes
Cost Excludes:
- Expenses of personal nature like tipping, laundry, telephone/fax calls, alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, airport departure tax, any insurance etc.
- Any meals are other than the ones mentioned.
- Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions.
