Day 01 - Arrive Delhi
Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Check-in time 14:00 hours
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 02 : Delhi-Agra drive, 204 km
Morning drive to Agra.
On arrival, check-in at the hotel.
Afternoon sightseeing tour.
Taj Mahal is the finest example of Mughal architecture. A UNESCO World Heritage site, this immortal monument, the inimitable poem in white marble is the true expression of love of Emperor Shahjehan for his queen Mumtaz Mahal. The monument was completed in 1653 AD and thousands of workers and artisans were employed. It took little over 20 years for its completion. Agra Fort's importance can be judged with the great names of Mughal dynasties Humayun, Akbar, Jehangir, Shahjehan and Aurangzeb who lived here. The imposing structure on the banks of the river Yamuna is replete with priceless examples of craftsmanship in the Mughal period. The beautiful pearl Mosque, Diwan-e-Am, Diwan-e-Khas, Jehangir palace, Moti Masjid are to name a few that form the part of this great fort.
Day 03 : Agra-Bharatpur drive, 50 km
After breakfast, drive to Bharatpur visiting en-route Fatehpur Sikri.
The beautiful city was planned and erected by Emperor Akbar in 1569. The story behind the city relates to birth of his Son Salim who was named after a Muslim Saint - Sheikh Salim Chishti. Emperor Akbar hearing his renown, had visited the Saint, asked of the blessings of a child. When a son was born, he decided to built a city near the place where the Saint lived. The city was abandoned after 14 years due to shortage of water and growing population. The imposing pavilions, Mosque, massive Buland Darwaza (Gate), Panch Mahal and other buildings are worth a visit.
On arrival, check-in at the hotel.
Afternoon visit Keoladeo Ghana (Bharatpur) Bird Sanctuary.
Bharatpur was earlier known as the best duck shooting resort in the British empire. After independence, in 1956, the State Government declared Keoladeo as a reserve for birds. In 1981 this land was upgraded to a National Park. Being a unique bird place, the UNESCO has recognised it as a world heritage site.
The first rain of the monsoon makes the park come alive - thousands of egrets, storks, darters, ibises, herons, spoonbills, jacanas and other birds get busy courting, mating and nesting. The most prominent water-fowl coming to this park are barheaded and greylag geese. Ducks also create a lot of fluttering in the lakes. The ducks usually found here are pintail, widgeon, common shelduck, ruddy shelduck, shoveler, garganey, teal, green winged teal, mallard, pochard etc. The other predatory birds include, tawny eagles, spotted eagles, short-toed eagles, imperial eagles and fishing eagles also arrive. They all form the apex of the biological pyramid of the sanctuary and complete the avian food chain of the ecosystem. There are large herds of nilgai, chital, wild boar and feral cows, in addition to a few herds of sambar.
Day 04 : Bharatpur-Ranthambhore drive, 270 km
Morning drive to Ranthambhore.
On arrival, check-in at the hotel.
Afternoon jeep safari to view wildlife.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 05 : Ranthambhore
Morning and afternoon jungle safari.
Ranthambhore National Park is part of Ranthambhore Tiger Project which spreads in an area of 1344 sq km. Out of which 282 sq km of dense forest, surrounded by the Vindhyas and the Aravalis hills, is assigned to Ranthambhore National park.
The wildlife species found in this area include chital, sambar, blue bull and chinkara. Sambar deer is the pride of the park. There is no other park in Asia, where these largest of all Asiatic deer can be seen so frequently during day-time. Wild boars and langurs are a common sight. Among the reptiles, crocodiles can be seen basking in the sun near the lakes.
The Tiger is the biggest attraction of this park. Ranthambhore is one of the best parks in the country for sighting the most beautiful elusive Tiger. Other carnivores in the park include leopard, hyena, jackal, fox, caracal, jungle cat, sloth bear and ratel.
Day 06 - Ranthambhore-Jaipur drive, 185 km
Morning drive to Jaipur
On arrival, check-in at the hotel.
Rest of the day free
Day 07 : Jaipur
Morning excursion to Amber Fort, set in a picturesque location. Amer is a fascinating blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture. Built in the 16th century by Raja Mansingh in red sandstone and white marble, the palace complex has some very interesting sections. Jai Mandir, Sheesh Mahal, Sukh Niwas, Ganesh Pol and Temple of Kali are some of the prominent areas of interest. Elephants are provided to ascend the fort.
Afternoon city sightseeing tour.
The city was planned and built by Maharaja Jai Singh, the notable astronomer 260 years ago. The City Palace, the home of the erstwhile royal family, the Observatory, RamNiwas Gardens, Hawa Mahal or the Palace of winds built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh and Birla Temple are the most important tourist sites.
Day 08 : Jaipur-Delhi drive, 260 km
Morning drive to Delhi and transfer to airport for onward flight.
