Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Delhi/Jaipur (258kms 5hrs 30mins approx.). Morning drive to Jaipur, part of the exciting Indian trail. It is here that the seekers of India experience their fantasy of a voyage of discovery. Jaipur is an exuberance of color, dance and song with the traditional arts and crafts. Known as the 'Pink City' is one of India's most well planned cities with wide straight avenues, roads, streets and lanes in a grid system. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 2: Jaipur. In the morning visit the impressive Amber Fort, the former capital of the Royal Family of Jaipur, taking an elephant ride to the top of the fort. In the afternoon visit the City Palace, the Jantar Mantar and the Hawa Mahal. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast and Dinner included)
Day 3: Jaipur / Ranthambhore (167kms 3hrs approx.). Today you will drive to Sawai Madhopur town, the site of the famous Tiger Reserve of the country – the Ranthambhore National Park. On arrival in Sawai Madhopur check into hotel. In the afternoon embark on a Jeep Safari into the Park for Game Viewing. Ranthambhore is the ideal place to spot the tiger. The majestic predator assured of protection, roams freely during the daytime and can be seen at close quarters. Other wildlife to be seen include sambar, chital, nilgai (blue bull), chinkara, langur, wild boar, sloth bear, hyena, jackal, jungle cat, pythons and leopards. Crocodiles abound in the lakes. The lakes also attract a large number of migratory and local birds. The best time to visit is between October and April. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast and Dinner included)
Day 4: Ranthambhore. In the morning embark on another Game View Jeep Safari into the National Park. Rest of the day is at leisure to pursue independent activities. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
Day 5: Ranthambhore / Bharatpur (191kms 4hrs approx.). Today you will drive to the paradise of birds – Bharatpur. On arrival check into hotel. Later you will enjoy a Rickshaw ride inside the Sanctuary for Bird Watching. Bharatpur is world renowned for its World Heritage listed Bird Sanctuary, the Keoladeo Ghana National Park. It is one of the finest bird sanctuaries in the world inundated with over 400 species of water birds. Exotic migratory birds from Afghanistan, Central Asia, Tibet as well as Siberian cranes, come here in July/August to spend the winters and they breed till October/November. Other common bird life to be seen are cormorants, spoonbills, storks, egrets, herons, pelicans, ibis and herons that can be spotted all over the park. The best time to visit the park is from October to late February when many migratory birds can be spotted. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast included)
Day 6: Bharatpur / Agra (50kms 1hr 30mins approx.). Early in the morning enjoy another Rickshaw ride inside the sanctuary to view the birds. Later drive to the Mughal splendor of Agra, en route visiting Fatehpur Sikri the ghost city 35kms from Agra. Fatehpur Sikri built in red sandstone in honor of Saint Salim Chisti, who foretold the birth of 3 sons to Emperor Akbar, is an example of robust stability combined with originality. Each important edifice here represents a type by itself. Notable among them is the Diwan-e-Khas, Panch Mahal, Tomb of Salim Chisti, and the Buland Darwaza. Drive on to Agra and check-in to the hotel. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast included)
Day 7: Agra. In the morning embark on a full day tour of Agra. Visit the incomparable Taj Mahal. This monument a fine example of fusion of many architectural styles is one of the wonders of the modern world. Built in 1652 by Emperor Shahjahan. It took 22 years and 20,000 skilled artisans to complete this poem in white marble. Then visit the Agra Fort, which lies across the river Jamuna. It was here that Aurangzeb the third son of Shahjahan kept his father under house arrest. One can get the most moving view of the Taj from the little octagonal tower in the Fort. Also visit the Tomb of Itmad-ud-daullah, built by Empress Noorjahan in memory of her father. It is a small tomb but made of splendid marble construction. Its craftsmanship foreshadows that of the Taj Mahal. It was here that 'pietra dura' the inlay work on marble, so characteristic of the Taj was first used. This is followed by a visit to a marble factory to witness the inlay work of precious and semi-precious stones into marble. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast included)
Day 8: Agra/Delhi (201kms 4hrs approx.). In the afternoon en route to Delhi visit the Tomb of Emperor Akbar at Sikandra. (Breakfast included)
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Daily Breakfast
- Special Rajasthani Dinner at Jaipur.
- Kite Flying at Agra.
- Visit at Turban Museum in Jaipur.
- Boat ride at Lake Pichola
- Welcome Dinner at Delhi
- Elephant ride at Amber Fort
- English Speaking Chauffeur for the whole tour
- All inter state taxes, permits, toll taxes and fuel charges
- Driver’s allowances and all other expenses related to the car.
- Personal assistance by GeTS Holidays representative on arrival and departure
- Surface transportation by air-conditioned Luxury car with chauffeur as per the itinerary
- All government taxes and service charges
Price Does Not Include:
- Airport Tax
- Airfare
- Guide and entrance fee for the monuments
- Train Tickets fare.
- Medical and insurance of any kind
- Personal nature Expenses
- Camera Fee at Monuments
- Gratuities.
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