Forts, Palaces & Tigers

AM visit New Delhi, where you shall visit Qutab Minar a UNESCO World Heritage. It is five storeyed Victory Tower to announce the advent of Muslim sultans. Later visit Lotus temple or the Baha’I House of worship, designed by Iranian architect Fariburz Sahba.  The Baha’I sect originatedin Persia and is based on a view of humanity as one single race, a world where silence and order prevails.

Later visit Humayun's tomb,  Built in 1565 by Persian architect Mirak Mirza Ghiyas, the first great example of Mughal garden tomb and inspiration for several later monuments. This type of garden is known as a charbagh and is based on a grid. Continue visit of the Parliament Buildings including North & South block which house several ministries as well as the Prime Minister's Office.

Later visit India Gate. A massive red sandstone arch, built to commemorate the Indian and British soldiers who died in World War I.

PM visit Old Delhi. Here you shall visit the Jama Masjid. This grand mosque was built by Emperor Shah Jahan, with three imposing black and white marble domes, and twin minarets framing its great central arch.

Later enjoy Rickshaw ride through streets of Chandni Chowk. Its most elegant boulevard laid out in 1648 and is lined with grand shops and mansions.

Also visit Raj Ghat, site of Mahatama Gandhi's cremation. It’s a sombre, black granite platform. 

Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, visit Qutab Minar. It is five storeyed Victory Tower to announce the advent of Muslim sultans. Later visit Lotus temple or the Baha’I House of worship, designed by Iranian architect Fariburz Sahba.  The Baha’I sect originatedin Persia and is based on a view of humanity as one single race, a world where silence and order prevails.

PM visit the Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Delhi epitomizes 10,000 years of Indian culture in all its breathtaking grandeur, beauty, wisdom and bliss. It brilliantly showcases the essence of India’s ancient architecture, traditions and timeless spiritual messages. The Akshardham experience is an enlightening journey through India’s glorious art, values and contributions for the progress, happiness and harmony of mankind.

Overnight at the hotel.

Delhi – Agra (205 Kms & 4 Hrs)

Morning leave for Agra, en-route visit Itimad-ud-Daullah, also known as the "Baby Taj", it is the first tomb in India built entirely in white marble. It was built in 1628 by Nurjahan, wife of Emperor Jahangir, for her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg, an Imperial Officer who had received the title of Itmad-ud-Daula (Pillar of Government).On arrival check into your hotel.

Later visit the Red Fort a UNESCO World Heritage. It’s built on the banks of the river Yamuna. Its imposing red sandstone ramparts form a crescent along the river front and encompass an enormous complex of courtly buildings, ranging in style from the early eclecticism of Akbar to the sublime elegance of Shah Jahan. Visit the gloriously inlaid Musamman Burj, a double-storeyed octagonal tower with clear views of the Taj.

Overnight at the hotel.

Agra – Jaipur (235 Kms & 6 Hrs)

Early morning visit the Taj Mahal a UNESCO World Heritage Built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Its an image of the Islamic Garden Paradise, an enduring monument of love continually fulfilling beauty in white marble. To the poet Tagore it was " A Tear Drop in the face of eternity". Pietra dura has been extensively used to translate naturalistic forms into decorative patters that complement the majesty of its architecture.

Later leave for Jaipur, en-route visiting Fatehpur Sikri'S BULAND DARWAZA, built by Emperor Akbar in honour of Salim Chisti a famous sufi saint. Its architecture is a blend of Hindu and Islamic styles. The Buland Darwaza, erected by Akbar to mark his conquest over Gujarat is a huge gateway.

En-route to Jaipur, visit the stepwell at Abhaneri. On arrival at Jaipur, check into your hotel.

Overnight at the hotel. 

AM excursion to Amber fort. En-route photostop at Hawa Mahal known as "the Palace of winds", with its ornate pink facade has become an icon for the city. The tiered Baroque like composition of projecting windows and balconies is five storeys high.

Amber Fort a UNESCO World Heritage which is at a short distance of 11 kms from Jaipur. The old capital of the Kachhwahas stands atop a range of craggy hills. You can take elephant ride from the base of the fort to the hilltop. Fort offers panoramic view of Maota Lake and the historic old town at the base of the hill. Embark on an Elephant ride to the top of the Fortress.

PM visit city palace & observatory. The sprawling complex is a superb blend of Rajput and Mughal architecture, with open airy Mughal - style public buildings leading to private apartments. Its treasures, which include miniature paintings, manuscripts, Mughal carpets, musical instruments, royal costumes and weaponry, provide a splendid introduction to Jaipur's princely past, and it’s fascinating arts and crafts.

Jantar Mantar a UNESCO World Heritage, translated into 'Instruments of Measuring the Harmony of the Heavens', it was built by Sawai Jai Singh II between 1728 and 1734. Jantar Mantar is a grand celebration of astronomical science and each instrument here perform a particular function and gives an accurate reading.

Later visit the markets of Jaipur famous for their exquisite carpets, clothes, jewelry etc.

Overnight at the hotel. 

AM embark on an elephant trek which are conducted in the original Aravali forests surrounding the camp and follow a route passing by hutments, agricultural fields, hills and ancient monuments, the birdlife in the thick forests is thriving and though panthers do inhabit the jungles it is very rare to see them however occasionally the hyena and the wolf has been sighted by guests, antelopes, jackals are in abundance.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast drive to Sawai Madhopur. On arrival check in at the hotel. 

PM game drive to the Ranthambore national park. Overnight at the hotel.

(Please note that the Jeep Safari’s are booked online 90 days in advance & we would need the passport copies for all participants to confirm same)

Early morning leave for a game drive through the Ranthambore National park. This park lies in the shadow of the Aravalli and Vindhya mountain ranges and covers a core area of 275 sq km (106 sq miles). Its razor sharp ridges, deep boulder-filled gorges, lakes and jungles are the habitat of carnivores such as the caracal, panther, jackal and hyena, deer and variety of resident and migratory birds. The most famous resident, however is the endangered tiger.  Have a hearty lunch for the second half. After breakfast take a jeep ride to the base of the fort & later embark on a hike to the fort ramparts. After lunch, continue game drive through the park.

Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast drive to Udaipur. En-route visit Chittorgarh Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site & is the largest fort in India and the grandest in the state of Rajasthan. It sprawls majestically over a hill 180 m (590.6 ft) in height spread over an area of 280 ha (691.9 acres) above the plains of the valley drained by the Berach River. The fort precinct with an evocative history is studded with a series of historical palaces, gates, temples and two prominent commemoration towers.

On arrival at Udaipur, check in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

AM visit to the City palace, built by the Maharana Udai Mirza Singh as the capital of the Sisodia Rajput clan in 1559, after he moved from Chittor. It is located on the east bank of the Lake Pichola and has several palaces built within its complex. Also visit the crystal gallery & the vintage car museum. Later visit Sahalion ki Bari or the 'garden of maids' recreates regal grandeur as you walk along marble pathways flanked by life size marble sculptures of elephants and lions spurting water into exotic water pools.

PM embark on a sunset Boat ride on the lake Pichola to Jag Mandir.

Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, morning at leisure.  Later departure transfer to domestic airport for connect flight to Delhi. On arrival at Delhi, meet, assist & transfer to the International airport for your connect flight to your home destination.