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Taj Tigers Tradition
Duration: 07 Nights / 08 Days
Destinations:
Delhi - Agra - Ranthambhore - Jaipur - Delhi
 Day
01 : Arrive at Delhi
Company representatives will receive you on arrival
at the international airport in Delhi late in the night or midnight. Transfer
to your hotel. Relax.
DELHI, the capital of kingdoms and empires is
now a sprawling metropolis with a fascinating blend of the past and the present.
It is a perfect introduction to the composite culture of an ancient land. A window
to the kaleidoscope - that is India.
Overnight will be at Delhi.
Day 02 : Delhi
Start a full-day tour of Old and New Delhi after
breakfast.
OLD DELHI - A sightseeing tour of Old Delhi would
entail visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated;
Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India and the Red Fort - once the most opulent
fort and palace of the Moghul Empire.
Enjoy a Cycle rickshaw ride from
Jama Masjid to Chandni Chowk.
NEW DELHI - An extensive sightseeing
tour of New Delhi would include a visit to the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar
and a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate,
Parliament House, the President's Residence and the Lotus Temple and would end
with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave.
Spend night at Delhi.
Day 03 : Delhi - Agra
Start for Agra early in the morning
after breakfast.
Reach and check in at hotel.
AGRA:
Two great Mughal monarchs, Akbar and Shah Jahan, transformed the little village
of Agra into a befitting second capital of the Mughal Empire - giving it the name
Dar-ul-Khilafat {seat of the Emperor}. Today a visitor to Agra is caught up in
a world of contrasting edifices, of red sandstone and white marble, narrow galleys
and quaint buggies, and that irresistible charm that this favorite city of the
Mughals still retains. It is not surprising, that modern Agra still reflects its
Mughal heritage most conspicuously. A walk down the narrow bustling streets of
the city will introduce the visitor to the wafting aroma of Mughlai cuisine.
Proceed for day sightseeing of Agra.
 TAJ
MAHAL: Little needs to be said about this architectural wonder which is always
the soul raison-de-etre for every tourist's visit to Agra. Built by Shah Jahan,
the Taj is a white marble memorial to his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument
took 22 years to be completed and was designed, and planned by Persian architect
Ustad Isa. Apart from its stunning design balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj
is also noted particularly for its elegant domes, intricately carved screens and
some of the best inlay work ever seen. AGRA FORT - Built by the famed Mughal emperor
Akbar in 1565 AD, the fort is predominantly of red sandstone. Ensconced within
is the picture perfect Pearl Mosque, which is a major tourist attraction.
After Agra Fort we will visit BABY TAJ - The interiors of which are considered
better than the Taj.
Overnight will be at Agra.
Day 04 :
Agra - Ranthambhore
Breakfast will be at hotel.
Drive to Fatehpur
Sikri. The deserted, red Sandstone City, Emperor Akbar built that as his capital
and palace in the late 16th century is an exhilarating experience.
It
a veritable fairytale city and its "ruins" are in pristine condition
... it's not hard to imagine what the court life must have been like in the days
of its grandeur. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world.
Proceed to Ranthambhore.
Reach and transfer to the resort. Evening
free at the resort and you can relax or watch some slides on the tiger.
 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, barely 14 kilometers from Sawai Madhopur.
Get in tune with nature for a luxury holiday in the heart of the jungle.
It spreads over a highly undulating topography varying from gentle to steep slopes;
from flat topped hills of the Vindhyas to the conical hillocks and sharp ridges
of the Aravalis, from wide and flat valleys to narrow rocky gorges. An important
geological feature the 'Great Boundary Fault' where the Vindhya plateaus meet
the Aravali hill Ranges, meanders through the Reserve.
The National
Park is bound by the rivers Chambal in the south and Banas in the north.Ranthambhore
forest is of tropical dry deciduous type, further classified as Dhok climax forest
because of the predominance of Dhok (Anogeissus pendulla) found nearly everywhere.
Dhok is an extremely hardy tree, capable of withstanding prolonged droughts.
The leaves of this tree are good fodder and they are browsed by herbivores,
and form a significant part of their diet. Even the dry, fallen leaves, eaten
by them, are rich source of nutrition.
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, are always a matter
of chance. However, even evidences of tiger's activities are very exciting.
Dinner will be served at the resort and relax for the night at resort.
 Day
05 : Ranthambhore
Wake up early morning and leave for your safari into
the National Park. Track the tigers and other wildlife through the morning. Return
to the resort / lodge by 1000 in the morning and have breakfast.
Freshen
up and either spend time at the pool or visit the town. You could also go for
a nice visit to the temple on top of the fort.
In the afternoon have
lunch and then leave again for you afternoon safari. The safari will be till evening
1700 - 1800 hr and then return to the resort / lodge.
Dinner will be
at the resort and retire early for the night. Overnight will be at Ranthambhore.
Day 06 : Ranthambhore - Jaipur
Proceed to the National Park
for the third safari. Return to the resort for breakfast.
Leave for
Jipur after breakfast. Reach and check in at hotel.
Jaipur is the capital
of the state of Rajasthan a romantic realm of resplendent palaces, mighty fortresses
and regal Maharajahs that lies in the western deserts and is an utterly unique
part of India. Proudly belonging to the KSHATRIYA warrior caste and fiercely independent,
the Rajput princes made fearsome foes. However, many of them realized that to
maintain their wealth and authority locally, it was expedient to proclaim allegiance
to the central power. Thus, many enjoyed a privileged position under the Mughal
emperors and also the British Raj that followed.
 The
bustling Rajasthan capital of Jaipur takes its name from its venerated founder
Jai Singh II, who was given the title Sawai Maharaja by the Mughal.
Literally translated this would mean 'one and a quarter', suggesting that the
Mughal thought this emperor to be more valuable than just 'one'. Jaipur is known
as the 'Pink City' on account of the distinctive colour of its buildings. This
did not, however, form part of the original plan, but dates back to 1856, when
the city was given a wash of pink in honor of a State Visit from Prince Albert.
This evening, visit the Birla Temple to learn more about the fascinating
religious life of Jaipur. The marble structure, built as recently as 1985, houses
ornate statues including one of Lakshmi (goddess of Wealth and Beauty) and Narayan
dressed in gaudy robes, representing a Hindu vision of heavenly luxury. Carvings
in the temple and on pillars supporting the covered walkways include images of
the Hindu pantheon, as well as Jesus, the Blessed Virgin Mary and St Francis of
Assisi. Your visit will coincide with the AARTI Ceremony, which involves oil lamps
being lit and waved, in order to awake and invoke the deity. Enjoy the experience
and spend night at Jaipur.
Overnight will be in Jaipur.
Day
7 Jaipur:
Proceed for a morning excursion to Amber Fort after breakfast.
Elephant ride ascent to the fort.
 AMBER
FORT PALACE - Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction
was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh
I. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of
Mughal and Hindu styles finds its ultimate expression.
Continue sightseeing.
CITY PALACE - A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture,
the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses
the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum.
JANTAR MANTAR - This is the largest and the best preserved of the five observatories
built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This observatory consisting
of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use.
HAWA MAHAL - The
ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark
in Jaipur. It is a five-storey structure of sandstone plastered pink encrusted
with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows.
Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace
women.
Relax in the evening or visit the markets. Overnight will be
at Jaipur.
Day 07 : Jaipur
Proceed for a morning excursion
to Amber Fort after breakfast. Elephant ride ascent to the fort.
AMBER
FORT PALACE - Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction
was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh
I. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of
Mughal and Hindu styles finds its ultimate expression.
Continue sightseeing.
 CITY
PALACE - A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture,
the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses
the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum.
JANTAR MANTAR - This is the largest and the best preserved of the five observatories
built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This observatory consisting
of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use.
HAWA MAHAL - The
ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark
in Jaipur. It is a five-storey structure of sandstone plastered pink encrusted
with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows.
Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace
women.
Relax in the evening or visit the markets. Overnight will be at
Jaipur.
Day 08 : Jaipur - Delhi
After leisurely breakfast
proceed for shopping.
Leave for Delhi after lunch. Reach Delhi and you
will be transferred to airport for flight home with sweet memories of India.
TOUR ENDS
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