Delhi - Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Ranthambore - Jaipur - Amer
Fort 
Day
01 Arrive Delhi Today Arrive Delhi, The Capital of India. You are
greeted with a traditional Indian Welcome and escorted transfer to Hotel.
Day 02 New & Old Delhi Sightseeing
Morning embark on a tour of "Imperial City" New Delhi. Drive pass
through the Raisina Hill to view Parliament House, The President House, past
the imposing India Gate, visit the Humayun's Tomb, Quatab Minar, Lotus
Temple and Birla Temple. Afternoon visit to Old Delhi includes The Red Fort,
Jama Masjed and Raj Ghat, the memorial site of Mahatma Gandhi.
Day 03 Delhi - Agra - Taj Mahal (200 kms) Morning drive to Agra.
Later today sightseeing includes Agra Fort, Itmad-ud-Daulah tomb. Also visit
the Magnificent Taj Mahal - The Monument of Love in the warm glow of Sunset,
which was built in 1630 by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a tomb for his
beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. Construction of the Taj Mahal began in 1631, and
is believed to have taken 18 years to complete, with over 20,000 craftsmen
working around the clock.
Day 04 Agra - Fatehpur
Sikri - Ranthambore (294 kms) Morning drive to Ranthambore via
visit the ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri, built in 1569 by the Great Emperor
Akbar. On today's drive to Ranthambore through the Rajasthani countryside we
see villages, woman dressed in the brilliantly colored saris of the region,
Camels, Elephants & scenes of rural lives. Arrive Ranthambore.
Day 05 Ranthambore National Park - Jaipur (175 kms) Morning 3 hrs.
Canter drive for Game viewing deep into the Jungle to see the Wild Animals.
Breakfast at hotel. Later drive to Jaipur - Known as the "Pink City",
Jaipur is the capital of the colorful state of Rajasthan. Afternoon visit to
Maharaja's City Palace, Jantar Mantar (an accurate Observatory built in 1726
AD), Hawa Mahal (Palace of Wind) - a five storied wonder with a spectacular
pyramidal façade overhanging windows and Birla White Marble temple.
Day 06 Excursion to Amber Fort Ascend
on Elephant for a short safari along the picturesque hills of 17th century
fortress of Amber Fort - marvelous example of Rajput architecture with its
terraces and ramparts reflected in the Maota Lake below. The interiors of
the fort have various royal halls decorated with intricate ivory, mirror and
glasswork complemented by exquisite wall paintings and also visit temple of
Kali.
Day 07 Jaipur - Delhi - Onward Destination
After a leisurely morning drive to Delhi. After taking a lot of memories say
good-bye to this fascinating land.
Note
- Taj Mahal closed on Friday
- Ranthambore open from Oct. to June.
Inclusion & Highlights
- Luxury Class accommodation with Private bath & shower
facilities.
- Daily buffet breakfast and dinner at Hotel Restaurant.
- Arrival & Departure transfer
- All sightseeing and excursion as per itinerary by air-conditioned
vehicle.
- Local English Speaking guide for sightseeing
- Entrance fees to the Monuments
- Elephant ride up to Amber Fort
- Game viewing in Ranthambore National Park.
- Sunset & Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal
Excludes: Laundry, Insurance, Tips, Telephone
Calls and Expenses like personal nature, Still & Video Camera fees in
Monuments
Optional Activity (Meeting with Chieftains Family)
After finishing your Amber Fort tour (or from your hotel) drive to the
Khuraad estate, nestled in the hills of Jaipur, 5 Kms. from Amber Fort. Here
the Chieftains family will invite you for tea. After which you mount your
Elephant(s) and start on your short safari through the quite and peaceful
bushy countryside of Amber, away from all the hustle and bustle of the City,
and from the annoying touts and beggars. After a half-hours safari along the
picturesque hills of Amber you will arrive at your private "dinner"
camp pitched up only for you in the jungles of Jaipur. Here you will be
welcomed by the Safari staff after which enjoys some local folk
entertainment and a wide range of cocktails by a fire under a canopy of
stars. Flame torches and hurricane lamps will brilliantly light up the whole
area. This will be followed by a BBQ Dinner. Later one could either sip
cognac around a fire or head back to their respective hotels.
