SKETCH ITINERARY:

Day 01 : ARRIVE DELHI
Day 02 : FULL DAY IN DELHI
Day 03 : DELHI – JAIPUR (259kms/ 6hrs drive)
Day 04 : FULL DAY IN JAIPUR
Day 05 : JAIPUR – RANTHMBHORE , 180 km
Day 06 : RANTHMBHORE
Day 07 : RANTHMBHORE - AGRA (250kms/ 5 hrs drive)
Day 08 : AGRA – DELHI (204 kms/ 4 hrs drive) AND TRANSFER TO AIRPORT

DETAILED ITINERARY:

DAY 01 : ARRIVE DELHI
On arrival at the airport meet with our representative at airport arrival lounge and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 02 : FULL DAY IN DELHI
Today we take a guided tour of Old Delhi, the 17th century walled city of Shah Jahanabad, Visiting the great Jama Masjid, the principal mosque of Old Delhi. Built in the year 1656 AD by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, it is the largest & best known mosque in India. Later we walk down or take a rickshaw ride through Chandi Chowk, the old marketplace of Shah Jahanabad now a picturesque bazaar to reach Red Fort, built in the year 1648 by Shah Jehan.

In New Delhi, we visit Raj Ghat, memorial to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. It is a simple black marble platform that marks the spot of his cremation on 31 January 1948. Further we drive past India Gate, memorial built in the year 1931 to commemorate the Indian soldiers who died in the World War I & the Afghan Wars. The names of the soldiers who died in these wars are inscribed on the walls. President's House, the official residence of the President of India, built in the year 1931. Until 1950 it was known as Viceroy's House & served as the residence of the Governor-General of British India.

We will also visit Humayun's Tomb, memorial of Mughal Emperor Humayun, built in the year 1562. The complex is a World Heritage Site & the first example of this type of Mughal architecture in India. Qutub Minar, built in the year 1206 by Qutub-ud-din Aibek. It is the tallest (72m) brick minaret in the world, an important example of Indo-Islamic Architecture. Qutub Minar & its monuments are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 03 : DELHI - JAIPUR (259kms/ 6hrs drive)
Morning after breakfast drive to Jaipur. On arrival check in at the hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 04 : FULL DAY IN JAIPUR
Morning after breakfast an excursion tour of Amber Fort, at a short distance of 11 kms from Jaipur, the Amber Fort complex stands amidst wooded hills overlooking the Delhi-Jaipur highway, with its forbidding ramparts reflected in the still waters of the Maota Lake below.

One of the finest examples of Rajput architecture, it was the ancient capital of the Kachhawah rulers. The original palace was built by Raja Man Singh and additions were made later by Sawai Jai Singh.)

In the afternoon we will take a guided tour of Jaipur city, visiting City Palace, Jantar Mantar (natural observatory), Hawa Mahal ( Palace of winds) etc. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 05 : JAIPUR – RANTHAMBHORE (180kms/ 4 hrs drive)
Morning after breakfast drive to Ranthambhore National Park, on arrival check in at the wildlife resorts. In the afternoon safari to the national park for wildlife viewing. Overnight stay at resort.

DAY 06 : FULL DAY IN RANTHAMBHORE
Morning and afternoon safari to the national park for wildlife viewing overnight stay at resort.

Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve, at the junction of the Aravalis and the Vindhyas, is a unique example of natural and historical richness, standing out conspicuously in the vast, arid and denuded tract of eastern Rajasthan, Tiger, at the apex of the food chain, lord over the kingdom in a subtle way. Solitary by nature, it operates in stealth. Therefore tiger sightings, frequent as they are, always a matter of chance. However, even evidences of tiger's activities are very exciting. The other kinds of cats found in Ranthambhore are Leopard (Panthera pardus), Caracal (Felis caracal), Leopard Cat (Felis bengalensis), Fishing Cat (Felis viverrina) and the Jungle Cat (Felis chaus). Besides the big cats, the other large predators found in Ranthambhore include Sloth Bear, Striped Hyena, Wolf, Wild dog (or Dhole), Jackal, Indian Fox, Palm Civet, Small Indian Civet, Common Indian Mongoose, Small Indian Mongoose, Ratel (or Honey Badger), Marsh Crocodile and the Indian Python. There are two species of Antlers, namely the Spotted Deer (or Chital) and the Sambhar Deer, and, two kinds of Antelopes, namely the Indian Gazelle (or Chinkara) and the Bluebull (or Neelgai).

DAY 07 : RANTHAMBHORE – AGRA (280kms/ 6.5hrs drive)
Morning after breakfast drive to Agra, en-route visit Fateh Pur Sikri. On arrival at Agra check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 08 : AGRA - DELHI, 203 km
Today we visit Taj Mahal, symbol of eternal love, which stands on the banks of River Yamuna. It was built by the 5th Mughal emperor, Shah Jehan in the year 1631 in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It was completed in 22 years. Further we visit Agra Fort, taken over from the Lodhis by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century. The Fort can be more accurately described as a walled palatial city. It was built from red sandstone, often inlaid with white marble & intricate decorations.

We will also visit Sikandara, Akbar's tomb. His son Jahangir completed the construction of the tomb in the year 1613. Itmad-Ud-Daulah's Tomb, built by Nur Jahan between 1622 and 1628. It belongs to the father of Nur Jahan, Ghiyas-ud-Din Beg. He was the Wajir (Chief Minister of Emperor Jehangir). This white marble tomb was the first complete marble Mughal structure. Later in the afternoon drive to Delhi. On arrival transfer to the International airport to board the flight for onward destination.

Tour and Services ends.

The per person cost for above itinerary in US $ will as per below details.

Single Room Supplement would be US$ 170

Cost with 4 * star Hotels

Single room Supplement would be US$ 346

Quote with 5* Star Hotels

Single room Supplement would be US$ 988

THE ABOVE COST INCLUDES:-

1.    Accommodation for 07 Nights / 08 days on Single/Dbl room.
2.    Daily breakfast
3.   All transport as per the itinerary by chauffeur driven car.
4.   Elephant ride at Amber fort
5.    Safari to the national park as per the itinerary
6.    Park entry fee
7.    Naturalist fee
8.    Driver expenses.
9.    All Applicable taxes.

THE ABOVE COST DOES NOT INCLUDE:-

• Meals not mentioned above.
• Anything not mentioned in the itinerary
• Expenses of personal nature such as laundry, telephone calls, drinks, tipping etc.>
• Any kind of insurance.
• Any increase in the govt. taxes.