Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
Destinations Covered: Delhi - Agra- Fatehpur Sikri - Ranthambore - Jaipur - Delhi
Day 1: Arrival in Delhi
Arrive at the airport in Delhi. Our representative will escort you to the hotel. After a traditional Indian welcome at the reception, check in and relax for the day. Enjoy the various hotel facilities and treat yourself to an assortment of Indian recipes for dinner. Alternatively, visit the trendy shops or old Delhi markets in the evening and enjoy a night out at the India Gate lawns to get a taste of Delhi's nightlife. Overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi.
Day 2: Delhi
Move for a half day guided sightseeing tour of New Delhi after breakfast at the hotel. Visit the secular Lotus Temple, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Parliament House, India Gate, Raj Ghat, National Museum, and Connaught Place to get a feel of Delhi's colonial past blending with its vibrant present. Post lunch, move for a half day sightseeing tour of Old Delhi. Visit Humayun's Tomb, Jama Masjid, Red Fort, and Qutub Minar to get a taste of the classy Mughal Delhi. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Delhi.
Day 3: Delhi - Agra
Leave for Agra (a 6-hour journey) after breakfast at the hotel. On arrival in Agra, check in at the hotel and unwind in the comforts of your room on your overnight stay in Agra. Visit to Taj Mahal in the moonlight can be arranged on request.
Day 4: Agra - Ranthambore
After breakfast, move for a half-day sightseeing tour of Agra. The most spectacular monument ever built for love, Taj Mahal greets you with the crisp morning air and breathtaking scenery. Later, visit the colossal Agra Fort, a symbol of Mughal dynasty's unyielding power, and its many palaces, mansions, and museums. Return to the hotel and leave for Ranthambore National Park after lunch.
En route, visit the ruined fort city of Fatehpur Sikri. Built in red sandstone, the palaces, mosque and shrine of Saint Salim Chisti at Fatehpur Sikri speak of the saga that marked the rise and fall of Akbar, the epic Mughal Emperor. On arrival in Ranthambore, check in at the jungle lodge and relax and unwind amidst natural surroundings on an overnight stay.
Day 5: Ranthambore
After breakfast, go on a jungle safari to Ranthambore National Park in the morning. The open-top jeeps afford you a panoramic view of the game at its best. Catch the birds and animals in action on an elephant safari. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Ranthambore.
Day 6: Ranthambore - Jaipur
Leave for Jaipur in the morning (a 3-hour journey) after breakfast at the hotel. On arrival in Jaipur, the Pink City, check in at the hotel and relax for the day. Move for a half day sightseeing tour of Jaipur city. Visit City Palace and Museum, Jantar Mantar Observatory, Hawa Mahal, and Birla Temple and revel in Rajasthan's desert landscape and grandeur that has inspired many romances over the centuries. Later in the evening, explore the colorful ancient markets of the city or enjoy the hotel facilities. Overnight stay at the hotel in Jaipur.
Day 7: Jaipur - Delhi
After breakfast at the hotel, visit Amber Fort. You can walk up to the fort or enjoy an elephant ride the Maharaja style. Return to the hotel in the afternoon and transfer to the airport to board the flight to Delhi. On arrival, check in at the hotel and relax. Indulge in a last-minute shopping spree in the bustling Delhi markets or catch-up on the sightseeing. Leave for the airport in the evening to board your flight back home or to onward destination.
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