Old and New Delhi: Explore the magnificent Red Fort, India's largest mosque Jama Masjid, and Gandhi's crematorium Raj Ghat.
The Taj Mahal: Discover the most iconic site in India and enjoy a guided tour at this extravagant symbol of love.
Fatehpur Sikri: Walk around the ghostly city which was abandoned more than 400 years ago.
Ranthambore National Park: Explore the park and spot endangered Bengal Tigers on three included game drives.
Jaipur: Hop on a guided tour of the Pink City and visit the imposing lakeside palace of Amber Fort.
Udaipur: Enjoy a tour of the highlights of the City of Lakes, including the City Palace Museum, Sahelion-ki Bari, and the Jagdish Temple, as well as a boat ride along Lake Pichola.
Included/Excluded
Accommodation: Usually includes hotel stays with breakfast.
Transportation: Covers flights, trains, and ground transportation as mentioned in the itinerary.
Sightseeing: Guided tours of various attractions and monuments as outlined in the itinerary.
Meals: Typically includes breakfast, some lunches, and dinners as specified.
Activities: Entrance fees to parks, monuments, and activities mentioned in the itinerary.
Guides: Services of local guides for sightseeing tours.
Airport Transfers: Transfers to and from the airport at the beginning and end of the tour.
International Flights: Flights to and from your home country to the tour destination.
Visa Fees: Costs associated with obtaining necessary visas.
Travel Insurance: Travel insurance for health, trip cancellations, and emergencies.
Personal Expenses: Expenses for items such as souvenirs, additional meals, and beverages.
Tips and Gratuities: Tips for tour guides, drivers, and hotel staff.
Optional Activities: Any activities or excursions not mentioned in the itinerary.
Alcoholic Beverages: The cost of alcoholic drinks is usually not included.
Laundry and Phone Calls: Personal expenses such as laundry and phone calls are typically not covered.
Itinerary
Once you arrive into Delhi, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Overnight: Delhi | Meals: Breakfast
This morning enjoy a sightseeing tour of Old Delhi taking in the impressive Red Fort - dating back to India’s Mughal period; Jama Masjid mosque - the final architectural extravagance of Emperor Shah Jahan and the colorful, if crowded, Chandni Chowk bazaar.
This afternoon, enjoy a tour of New Delhi. Offering a real contrast to the congestion of Old Delhi, open and relatively streamlined New Delhi was built as the imperial capital of India by the British. Highlights include the majestic India Gate, Rajpath and bustling Connaught Place. A visit is also made to Qutab Minar, a massive tower built to proclaim the arrival of Islam in India in the 11th century and a carpet emporium.
Overnight: Delhi | Meals: Breakfast
Delhi - Agra. Today, journey to Agra, once the capital of India under the Mughals. We take an exotic horsecart or rickshaw ride to the legendary Taj Mahal, built entirely of white marble it has no peers. Witness first-hand, the efforts Emperor Shah Jahan went to in constructing the immense mausoleum, stunningly studded with semi-precious stones for his beloved wife, Mumtaz.
Visit Agra Fort, which has some of the finest Mughal buildings in India behind its walls, followed by a tour of a marble craftshop.
Overnight: Agra | Meals: Breakfast
Agra - Bharatpur - Ranthambore. This morning tour and explore the fascinating former Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri - Emperor Akbar’s vision in red sandstone. Early afternoon board the train Kota Jan Shatabdi Express (air-conditioned chair car) to Sawai Madhopur station and onward transfer to Ranthambore National Park. The remainder of the afternoon at leisure.
Overnight: Ranthambore National Park | Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Ranthambore National Park is one of the prime examples of Project Tiger’s conservation efforts in Rajasthan. Sprawling across an area of some 1334 sq. kms, Ranthambore is scenically beautiful. Set amidst a landscape of hills, lakes, and rivers, the park boasts an impressive 10th-century fort. The park terrain fluctuates between impregnable forests and open bush land. The entire forest is peppered with ruined pavilions and small domed, Mughal kiosks known as chhatris. In addition to the Bengal tiger, Ranthambore is home to wild boar, nilgai, sambar deer, and a variety of birds. Tiger spottings are more common in the morning or late afternoon, especially if hunting or tending to their young. Venture on morning and afternoon game drives in shared jeeps or Canters.
Overnight: Ranthambore National Park | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Ranthambore - Jaipur. Indulge with a final game drive this morning before our afternoon transfer to UNESCO-listed Jaipur. Jaipur is affectionately known as the ‘Pink City’ as Maharaja Ram Singh had all of the Old City painted a welcoming pink in 1876 to herald a visit by the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII), it is also the bustling capital of the state of Rajasthan.
Overnight: Jaipur | Meals: Breakfast
This morning, travel beyond Jaipur to the 16th-century Amber Fort. A jeep transports us to the lofty fort, where we’ll enjoy a tour of this Rajput extravaganza. Later in the afternoon, we tour the City Palace, which boasts an interesting museum of regal attire and Jantar Mantar, an ancient astronomical observatory. The 18th-century observatory is the largest and best-preserved of five observatories built by the astronomer prince, Jai Singh II. He had the huge stone structures built to measure time, chart the declination of celestial bodies, and predict eclipses. The observatory complex is remarkably fascinating. Jaipur is additionally renowned for its wonderful silks, saris, and intricate beading. This evening there is time to shop in the colorful local markets or visit a tailor. Good quality tailors are very capable of whipping up European-style clothing and other garments meeting your specification, at a fraction of prices charged for tailoring in the West. Also, most will often deliver your freshly sewn garments to your door.
Overnight: Jaipur | Meals: Breakfast
Jaipur - Udaipur. Take a mid-morning flight south to Udaipur, which was founded in 1568 by Maharana Udai Singh II. An oasis of cool, with its massive and Venetian-like appearance, Udaipur is one of the most romantic towns in Rajasthan. A favorite amongst the wealthy and the elite, Udaipur is full of palaces and temples. Spend the afternoon at leisure enjoying our wonderful hotel facilities. On Day 9, you'll enjoy a cruise on Lake Pichola, plus touring of the imposing City Palace, a vision in soft yellow stone on the northeast promontory with breathtaking views of the lake. The City Palace is the largest palace complex in Rajasthan. Free time to explore the palace or perhaps shop for colorful Rajasthani arts and crafts and Indian spices.
Overnight: Udaipur | Meals: Breakfast x2
Udaipur - Delhi. Departure transfer to the airport for our morning flight to Delhi. The afternoon is free for you to relax by the hotel pool and bar or consider venturing out to further explore this vibrant city.
Overnight: Delhi | Meals: Breakfast
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