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Taj Mahal & Tigers Tour
Duration : 6 Days
Places to Visit : Delhi Agra Bharatpur - Ranthambore Jaipur Delhi
Day
01 Abroad Delhi Arrive: Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, you will be met by our representative and transferred to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 Delhi Agra
Morning drive to Agra (203 kms). Upon arrival in Agra check into the hotel.
Afternoon visit Red Fort and famous Taj Mahal.
Red Fort - lies on the bend of the river Yamuna, almost in the heart of the town. It was built by Akbar as his citadel over the years 1563-73 in the finest architectural style. It has imposing gates and walls of red sandstone and a moat.
Taj Mahal -This most famous Moghul monument was constructed by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal "the lady of the Taj". It has been described as the most extravagant monument ever built for love, for the emperor was heartbroken when Mumtaz died after 17 years of marriage, during the birth of her 14th child.The central structure has four small domes surrounding the huge, central dome. (Taj Mahal is closed on Friday). Overnight at hotel
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03 Agra Bharatpur Ranthambore Morning drive to Bharatpur (56 kms) enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri.
Fatehpur Sikri - drive to the impressive sandstone fortress of Fatehpur Sikri. The fort was built in the 16th century and only occupied for a few years before being abandoned, leaving the buildings in virtually perfect conditions.
Continue drive to Bharatpur and upon arrival, board the cycle rickshaws to the famous Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary, which is a wonder of the natural world and no less worth seeing than the marble mausoleum of the Taj. Here over 350 species of birds find refuge in the 29 sq. kms of shallow lakes & wood lands of the park. A third of them are migrants many of whom winter in Bharatpur before returning to their breeding grounds as far away as Siberia and Central Asia.
Afternoon drive to Bharatpur railway station for train to Ranthambore.
Leave: Bharatpur at: 1547 hrs by: Shatabdi Express
Arrive: Ranthambore at: 1750 hrs
Upon arrival in Ranthambore, you will be met and transferred to the hotel. Overnight at hotel
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04 Ranthambore Early morning and afternoon you will be escorted on a game viewing in the sanctuary by jeep/canter.
Ranthambore Wildlife Sanctuary Rajasthan's most renowned wildlife sanctuary, it is 400 sq kms of dry deciduous forest, perfect natural habitat for tigers, and is set in the Aravalli and Vindhya hills, dotted with pavilions and dominated by a hilltop fort. Ranthambore was one of the hunting preserves of the former rulers of Jaipur and because of this the Maharajas ensured the environment was preserved and the forest and their inhabitants well protected. It has a good population of tiger and their prey species, and has been declared a "Project Tiger" reserve. Wildlife includes blue bull, black buck, spotted deer or cheetal, wild boar, a large variety of bird species and, if very lucky, the rarely seen leopard. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 Ranthambore Jaipur
Morning drive to Jaipur (156 kms). Upon arrival in Jaipur check into the hotel
Afternoon city tour of Jaipur - "The Pink City" is spectacularly set within surrounding rugged hills, dotted with ancient ruined fortresses. Your tour will include the imposing City Palace, still home to the Maharaja although several of the rooms are now open to the public. Many antiques and artefacts belonging to the ruling family are housed here, including a collection of weaponry. You will also visit the Hawa Mahal "Palace of the Winds", and the open-air Jantar Mantar Observatory to see the vast astronomical instruments. Enjoy a stroll through the colourful bazaar before returning to your hotel. Overnight at hotel
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06 Jaipur Delhi Onward journey Morning tour of the impressive Amber Fort, situated on a ridge just outside Jaipur City. At the foot of the hill, you will mount your caparisoned elephant for the slow but steady climb up to the main gate, making your entrance in the time honoured fashion. The Fort, completed in the early 18th century, took over 100 years to build and now, although deserted, offers a fascinating insight into the lifestyle of the Moghul ruling families.
Afternoon drive to Delhi (250 kms). Upon arrival in Delhi transfer to airport for your onward journey.
Depart: Delhi