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Destinations:
DELHI
» JAIPUR
» RANTHAMBORE
» AGRA
Wildlife with
adventure is a concept to introduce the untouched adventure on the
most popular program “golden triangle”. It is a unique combination
of tiger in its natural habitat with wonder of the world Taj Mahal
and two days walk through the mountains of Aravali mountain range
visiting the untouched tribes in their natural surroundings.
Day 1 -
Delhi
Arrive at Delhi (most flights arrive either in the evening or at
night). You are greeted at the airport by a Destination Thar
travel facilitator or your Tour Director, and then ushered to a
chauffeur driven vehicle. You are then driven to your hotel where
you are assisted with your check in. The next day’s plans are
briefly reviewed and the travel facilitator or Tour Director hands
over travel documents such as your air tickets and hotel vouchers
to you.
Day 2 -
Delhi
Delhi. Start your exploration of India with a city tour of Old
Delhi that includes visits to the Jama Masjid (1650 AD) which is
the largest mosque in India, and the amazing Red Fort (1639-48)
which was the seat of the Moghul Empire for more than 250 years.
Enjoy a rickshaw ride along the alleys of the ancient bazaar at
Chandni Chowk. Visit the bird hospital (located at of the
Digambara Jain Temple opposite the entrance to the Red Fort) at
the east end of Chandni Chowk. You also visit the cremation site
of Mahatma Gandhi (Raj Ghat).
There is a break for lunch.
Afternoon – enjoy a city tour of
New Delhi
that begins with a drive past Safdarjang’s Tomb (1753 AD) while
driving to the Qutab Minar (1193 A.D.),
which
is a striking medieval tower of victory of Persian architectural
style and is 73 m high. Within the Qutab complex, amidst the ruins
of Quwat-ul-Islam mosque, stands the Iron
pillar, which
has stood the vagaries of weather and has not rusted over 1500
years. Later, visit the Tomb Moghul Emperor Humayun and then drive
through Lutyens New
Delhi,
which
includes the Embassy area (Diplomatic enclave), Government
buildings, India Gate, a golden domed Sikh Temple (Bangla Sahib
Gurudwara),
Birla
Temple and Connaught Place, which is New Delhi’s main shopping
area.
Day 3 -
Delhi to Agra
Board the early morning (6 am) Express train - two-hour journey - to
Agra. Half day tour of Agra – The tour includes a visit to
Itmad-Ud–Daulah’s tomb, built by the Mughal Emperor Jehangir’s
queen as a memorial to her father. It has beautiful ornamentation
with ‘Pietra Dura’ inlay and lattice marble screens. The mausoleum
rests in a walled garden with a view of the river Yamuna.
Constructed in the year 1628, most historians believe that its
design provided the inspiration for the Taj Mahal. You then visit
the original red sandstone fort in
North India,
the Agra Fort.
Emperor Akbar, the greatest Mughal ruler of India, built it in
1565.
Its
maze of courtyards, marble mosque, and private chambers all serve
as reminders of the grandeur of the Mughal Empire.
There is a break for lunch.
Afternoon - Visit one of the
Seven Wonders of the World,
the incomparable Taj Mahal. The world’s greatest monument
dedicated to love, the Taj Mahal was built by Emperor Shah Jahan
in 1653 AD as a memorial to his beloved queen, Mumtaz Mahal. This
pure white marble mausoleum took 22 years and 22,000 craftsmen to
build.
Tour
the amazing monument and its surroundings till it is time to
admire the sun’s rays setting on the Taj Mahal’s façade.
Agra is famous for its marble art & manufacturing
of the same.
Day 4 -
Agra to Ranthambore
You have the option (no charge) of a sunrise visit to
Mehtab Bagh, which is a 500 year old Mughal garden located across
from the Taj Mahal on the other side of the
Yamuna River. If
you do that, you will return to your hotel to freshen up after the
visit.
Check out of your hotel and proceed for the drive to Bharatpur.
Stop at Fathepur Sikri for a tour.
This deserted, red sandstone city, built by Emperor Akbar, between
1570 and 1585, is a haunting reminder of its brief and glorious
past. Visit the towering Bulund Darwaza (The Gate of Victory),
which is set in the south wall. In the northern part of the
courtyard is the superb white marble tomb of Shaik Salim Chishti,
built in 1570.
Lunch is included this afternoon at Bharatpur.
After lunch - board the Express train for Ranthambore - a two and
a half hour journey to Ranthambore.
Arrive at Ranthambore in the evening and check in at your resort.
Day 5 - Ranthambore
Covering an area of 410 sq. km, Ranthambore runs along the
eastern spur of the Aravali
mountain range till they meet with the Vindhya ranges. Ranthambore
used to be the private hunting ground for the Royal family of
Jaipur. In 1972 it was declared a Sanctuary and was brought under
the Project Tiger Conservation platform.
Dry deciduous forest covers open valleys with lush vegetation
around the lakes in this park, and there are open grasslands on
the higher slopes. This varied flora supports a large number of
animals including a variety of deer, the sloth bear, the shy
caracal, leopards and of course, the tiger.
Enjoy wildlife safaris' into the park in the morning and evening.
In between safaris' you can visit the jungle fort at Ranthambore.
This is one of the finest examples of the ancient Hindu concept of
"vana-durg", or a fort protected by a jungle. The history of this
Fort (first built in AD 944) is a chronicle full of tales of blood
and valor. Occupied by the Muslims, Rajputs and Mughals, the
insides of the fort today lie in ruins, but there are superb views
of the park to be had from the ramparts.
Day 6 - Ranthambore to Jaipur
Enjoy your last safari into Ranthambore in the morning.
Check out of your hotel and drive to Jaipur. Arrive at Jaipur and
check into your hotel.
Afternoon - Proceed for a half-day
city tour of the walled city of Jaipur, including the magnificent
City Palace. Visit the unique Jantar Mantar magnificent stone
observatory built by Raja Jai Singh in 1728. View the 'Hawa Mahal'
(Palace of the Wind), the intriguing facade built in 1799 to allow
royal ladies to view the city and bazaar from the windows.
Continue the tour to visit the City Palace, the former royal
residence (a part of it is still occupied by the Royal family and
is not accessible to the public), built in a blend of Rajasthani
and Mughal architectural styles. This immense complex also houses
a number of museums that offer a large and impressive collection
of miniature paintings, costumes, and armory.
Jaipur is famous for its carpets, jewelry, & handicrafts.
Day 7 - Jaipur
Start your day with an excursion to Amber Fort & Palace,
located 12 kilometers from the center of the City. Arrive at the
complex well before 9 a.m. so as to be able to partake in the
elephant back ascent. The Fort was originally built by Raja Man Singh and is one of the finest
examples of Rajput architecture. Enjoy the ascent to the palace on
the back of a brightly caparisoned elephant. Visit the chambers
and hallways of the Palace, which
are famous for their design and decorations.
From here you will proceed on a drive to Samode for sightseeing
and a camel back (or camel cart) safari through local villages.
Please bear in mind that there are no sand dunes in this area.
Enjoy a Rajasthani lunch (included) at the Samode Palace.
A guided tour of
Samode
Palace
and the other monuments in the area is included. Drive back to
Jaipur in the late afternoon.
Evening - Watch the show at your hotel and then drive to have
dinner with an Indian family at their home. Or drive to a cultural
show and dinner.
Day 8 - Jaipur to
Delhi
Board the morning flight to
Delhi. Arrive at
Delhi and your personal driver greets you
at the airport. If you are doing this visit as part of a
small group, you are provided with personal vehicles for each
single traveler / couple / family traveling together. Do any last
minute shopping and sightseeing that you feel you may have left
for the end.
Your vehicle and driver stay with you till your (usually late
evening) assisted check in at the airport.
Our services end at Delhi airport.
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