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9 Day itinerary in India, Asia

Taj, Tiger, Fort & Palace Tour of India

Rajasthan is in the northwestern part of India. It is said that hardly any region of the earth remained as faithful to its historical, cultural, and mythological origins as Rajasthan. For thousands of years, the fascinating contrast of sumptuous palaces and the impressive beauty of the land have liv... Read More

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

Tour Guide, Driver

starting point

Delhi

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Culture & History

Meet local people

Visit markets

Water & Coastline

Nature & Wildlife

Start

Night

End

Highlights

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Rikshaw ride in Old Delhi

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02 Jeep open jeep safari in sharing basis along with naturalist

3

Visit Amber Fort, Jantar Mantar, and the City Palace Museum in Jaipur

4

Cooking demonstration with a local family in Jaipur

Itinerary

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Day 1

place ARRIVE IN DELHI BY INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT

Welcome to India! On arrival in Delhi, you will be greeted by our representative and transferred to your hotel.02 nights.

Accommodation:

  • Comfort Hotel: The Suryaa New Delhi
Day 2

place DELHI - SIGHTSEEING TOUR

After breakfast, you can explore the contrasts between New & Old Delhi with an English-Speaking guide, including a drive past the President's Palace, Houses of Parliament, and the impressive India Gate with its eternal flame. Visit the Sikh Temple “Bangla Sahab Gurudwara” where the community kitchen serves free meals to thousands of people a day. Continue towards Old Delhi with an English-Speaking Guide pausing on the way at Rajghat, the monument to Mahatma Gandhi erected on the site of his funeral pyre. Drive past Red Fort followed by a visit to Jama Masjid Mosque that can accommodate up to 20000 people at a given time and explore the Bazaars through the bustling alleys of 500 years old city – Chandni Chowk, where silver merchants ply their trade Visit Humayun’s Tomb - the monument that served as a model for the Taj Mahal and was beautifully restored by Aga Khan Foundation. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Comfort Hotel: The Suryaa New Delhi
Day 3

place DELHI / AGRA

After breakfast drive to the ancient Mughal capital – Agra. This drive will take about 3-4 hours via Yamuna Expressway. Upon arrival in Agra, Check-in at the hotel. Evening at leisure to enjoy the vicinity of the hotel. Or you can take a walk into the local bazaars, known for its marble work. Overnight at the hotel

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Comfort Hotel: Crystal Sarovar Premiere, Agra
Day 4

place AGRA - SIGHTSEEING

You have an early start this morning by going out to the Taj Mahal (which remains closed every Friday) with an English-speaking guide, to experience the rising sun. This is the most spectacular time to see the Taj Mahal - one of the seven wonders of the world, an exquisite monument of love, remarkable for its perfect proportions, which was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved consort Mumtaz Mahal. This beautiful mausoleum in pure white marble is an architectural marvel (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Return to the hotel for breakfast & enjoy the surroundings. Later visit Agra Fort (a World Heritage site) with an English-speaking guide - a magnificent citadel with marble palaces, ornate alcoves & terrace pavilions. Agra fort is also known as the Red Fort situated on the bank of the river Yamuna. The fort was built in red stone; the fort stretches almost two kilometers on the bank of the Yamuna. Also, enjoy Mehtab Bagh. Later, take a stroll through Agra's Old Town and stroll through the old marketplace with bazaars and historic buildings. The Rest of the day is free at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Comfort Hotel: Crystal Sarovar Premiere, Agra
Day 5

place AGRA / FATEHPUR SIKRI / RANTHAMBORE

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Ranthambore National Park, en route to visiting Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri, (UNESCO World Heritage site) - the deserted, but perfectly preserved sandstone city, built by Emperor Akbar but abandoned after only 15 years. This is a 500-year-old city built in red sandstone on the outer skirts of Agra. Upon arrival in Ranthambore. The Ranthambore National Park was once the private hunting ground of the Maharaja of Jaipur. The Park is in the Sawai Madhapur district of south-eastern Rajasthan, which is about 130 km from Jaipur. At present, the national park is a part of Project Tiger and is one of the few places in the world, where over 300 species of birds and wildlife such as tigers, leopards, nilgai, black buck and Indian black boar graze with gay abandon. Visiting Ranthambore is a dream of every wildlife enthusiast; the park is renowned for tigers and is one of the best places in India to sight the majestic species. Overnight at the hotel

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Comfort Hotel: Hotel Ranthambore Regency
Day 6

place RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK

02 morning & evening, Open Jeep Safari on sharing basis in Ranthambore National Park offers you an exceptional experience. Jeep Safari is the best way to explore the Ranthambore National Park. You would be accompanied by the very best naturalist guides. There are two safaris each day in Ranthambore National Park, one in the morning and another in the afternoon. Lunch, Dinner & Overnight stay in hotel.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Comfort Hotel: Hotel Ranthambore Regency
Day 7

place RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK / JAIPUR

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Jaipur, the magical city carved out of the desert still blush pink even 273 yrs. later. It was found by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in 1727. Today it has become the most popular tourist destination in Rajasthan ‘making’ “Golden Triangle” (Delhi- Agra- Jaipur). You can have a relaxing time at the hotel enjoying its vicinity. Overnight at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Comfort Hotel: Alsisar Haveli
Day 8

place JAIPUR - SIGHTSEEING

After breakfast full day sightseeing of the pink city, “Jaipur” with an English-speaking guide including Amber Fort- the final ascent to this ancient fort is made in truly royal style, on Jeep. In Amber, you will see magnificent palaces with walls covered with mirrored mosaics. Visit City Palace where the present Maharaja continues to live with its many regal courtyards, temples, and pavilions, proceeding towards the world’s largest stone Observatory (UNESCO World Heritage Site) - The observatory consists of fourteen major geometric devices for measuring time, predicting eclipses, tracking stars' location as the earth orbits around the sun, ascertaining the declinations of planets, and determining the celestial altitudes and related ephemerides, drive past to the five-story Palace of the winds. In the evening enjoy a cooking demonstration with a local family in Jaipur. Overnight at hotel

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Comfort Hotel: Alsisar Haveli
Day 9

place JAIPUR / DELHI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Morning relaxed breakfast at the hotel and later departure transfer to Delhi International Airport in time to board the flight for onward destination. Reporting time 03 hours prior to flight’s departure.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • Crystal Sarovar Premiere, Agra
  • The Suryaa New Delhi
  • Hotel Ranthambore Regency
  • Alsisar Haveli

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (8)
  • Dinner (2)
  • Lunch (1)

Transport expand_less

  • Roundtrip and transfer in the air-conditioned vehicle (Toyota Innova)

Activities expand_less

  • Assistance by a Quality India Tours representative on arrival and departure at the airport
  • 24-hour accessibility throughout the trip
  • 08 x nights
  • Accommodation in 01 double room in the mentioned or similar hotels
  • Qualified local English-speaking tour guides in Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur
  • City tours, sightseeing, and entrance fees as described above.
  • Daily breakfast except in Ranthambore where you will get all the meals (breakfast, lunch & Dinner)
  • Visit Humayun’s Tomb
  • Rikshaw ride in Old Delhi
  • Visit the Taj Mahal and the Red Fort in Agra
  • 02 Jeep open jeep safari in sharing basis along with naturalist.
  • Visit Amber Fort, Jantar Mantar, and the City Palace Museum in Jaipur
  • Old town stroll with a photo stop at the Hawa Mahal ("Palace of the Winds" - outside) in Jaipur
  • Cooking demonstration with a local family in Jaipur
  • All applicable taxes.
  • Visit to Fatehpur Sikri in Agra

Not Included expand_less

  • International Flights
  • Insurance (e.g., travel insurance, health insurance, etc.), visa application and visa fee
  • Photographic and video camera usage fees for some attractions, personal expenses
  • Optional excursions
  • Travel Literature
  • No meal.

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