Itinerary
Day 1: New Delhi Sightseeing & Drive To Jaipur (4-5 Hrs Approx)
Stop At: Humayun's Tomb, Mathura Road Opp Nizamuddin Mosque, New Delhi 110013 India
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Qutub Minar, Qutb Minar, Mehrauli, New Delhi 110030 India
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Lotus Temple Rd, Bahapur, Shambhu Dayal Bagh, Kalkaji Near Kalkaji Temple, East of Nehru Place, New Delhi 110019 India
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).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: India Gate, Rajpath Near Connaught Place New Delhi, New Delhi 110001 India
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Parliament House, Sansad Marg, New Delhi 110002 India
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.
Pass By: Rashtrapati Bhavan, Rajpath, New Delhi 110004 India
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.
Stop At: Jaipur, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan
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.
Duration: 5 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Jaipur at Hotel Hilton (5-star) or similar
Day 2: Jaipur Sightseeing & Drive To Ranthambhore (3-4 Hrs Approx)
Stop At: Amber Palace, Devisinghpura, Jaipur 302001 India
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Jal Mahal, Amer Road, Jaipur 302002 India
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).
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Hawa Mahal - Palace of Wind, Hawa Mahal Tripolia Bazaar Road Badi Choupad, J.D.A. Market, Pink City, Jaipur 302002 India
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: City Palace of Jaipur, Tripolia Bazar Near Jantar Mantar, Jaipur 3023002 India
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jantar Mantar - Jaipur, Tripoliya Bazaar near entrance to City Palace, Jaipur 302020 India
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve, Ranthambore road, Sawai Madhopur 322001 India
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.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: (if booked with option included hotels)
• Dinner: (if booked with option included hotels)
Accommodation included: Overnight in Ranthambhore at the Tigress Spa and Resort (5-star) or similar.
Day 3: Safari's at Ranthambhore National Park
Stop At: Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, Sheopur - Sawai Madhopur Road Near Madina Hotel, Ranthambore National Park 322001 India
Enjoy morning Safari in the Tiger Reserve in a shared Jeep/Canter 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.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, Sheopur - Sawai Madhopur Road Near Madina Hotel, Ranthambore National Park 322001 India
Enjoy afternoon safari in the Tiger Reserve in a shared Jeep/Canter in search of Tigers that gives you another opportunity to explore Ranthambore National park.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: (if booked with option included hotels)
• Lunch: (if booked with option included hotels)
• Dinner: (if booked with option included hotels)
Accommodation included: Overnight in Ranthambhore at the Tigress Spa and Resort (5-star) or similar
Day 4: Ranthambhore - Bharatpur Bird Park - Agra (4-5 Hrs Approx)
Stop At: Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur 321001 India
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Agra, Agra, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast: (if booked with option included hotels)
Accommodation included: Overnight in Agra at Hotel Jaypee Palace (5-star) or similar.
Day 5: Agra Sightseeing & Drive To Delhi (3-4 Hrs Approx) & Drop-off
Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
After Agra sightseeing, you will drive back to New Delhi which will take you around 4 hours and we will drop you at your desired location in Delhi, Gurugram (Gurgaon), or Noida.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: (if booked with option included hotels)
No accommodation included on this day.