Jaipur Trip Overview
Jaipur to Ranthambore, Agra & Delhi – Golden Triangle & Tiger Safari Tour will begin with pick up from Jaipur airport. Explore the pick city Jaipur fort, palaces, museum & market then drive to Ranthambore Tiger Reserve one of the world’s best known wilderness areas, at the junction of some of geologically oldest mountain ranges – the Aravallis and Vindyas. Enjoy game drives through the rugged terrain which is home to lots of wildlife, including the elusive Bengal tiger. Next head to Agra via visiting Fatehpur Sikri a ghost town founded in 1569 by Mughal emperor Akbar and abandoned after 15 yrs due to scarcity of water. Visit world famous Taj Mahal an ivory-white marble mausoleum & Agra Fort then drive to Delhi a historic city ruled by 7 different dynasties before colonial settlement. Explore the monuments build by Mughal & British then board flight for onward destination.
Additional Info
Duration: 7 days
Starts: Jaipur, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Jaipur to Ranthambore, Agra & Delhi – Golden Triangle & Tiger Safari Tour will begin with pick up from Jaipur airport. Explore the pick city Jaipur fort, palaces, museum & market then drive to Ranthambore Tiger Reserve one of the world’s best known wilderness areas, at the junction of some of geologically oldest mountain ranges – the Aravallis and Vindyas. Enjoy game drives through the rugged terrain which is home to lots of wildlife, including the elusive Bengal tiger. Next head to Agra via visiting Fatehpur Sikri a ghost town founded in 1569 by Mughal emperor Akbar and abandoned after 15 yrs due to scarcity of water. Visit world famous Taj Mahal an ivory-white marble mausoleum & Agra Fort then drive to Delhi a historic city ruled by 7 different dynasties before colonial settlement. Explore the monuments build by Mughal & British then board flight for onward destination.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Jaipur
Pass By: Jaipur, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan
On arrival at Jaipur airport assistance and transfer to hotel & check in.
Stop At: Albert Hall Museum, Museum Rd Ram Niwas Garden, Jaipur 302004 India
Rest time free and easy to relax. You can visit Albert Hall Museum, the building gets inspiration for its design & name from The Victoria and Albert Museum in London. The exquisitely built Albert Hall is housed in the centre of Ram Niwas Garden. Sir Swinton Jacob (who is also the mastermind behind many other palaces in Rajasthan) conceptualised and designed it using styles from the Indo-Sarcenic architecture and the Prince of Wales laid the foundation stone of the building in 1876. The museum displays a wide range of metal objects, wood crafts, carpets, stone and metal sculptures, arms and weapons, natural stones and ivory goods. It also houses a large collection of miniatures from Bundi, Kota, Kishangarh, Udaipur and Jaipur schools of art.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 2: Jaipur
Pass By: Jaipur, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan
Breakfast at hotel, city tour of Jaipur. Jaipur holds the distinction of being the first planned city of India. Established in 1727 by Jai Singh II, the king of Amber when he shifted his capital from Amber to the new city because of the rapidly-growing population and an increasing water scarcity. Noted architect Vidyadhar Bhattacharya used the established principles of Vastu Shastra to build the city. In 1876, the Prince of Wales visited Jaipur and the entire Jaipur city was painted in pink the symbolic colour of hospitality to welcome him. The pink that colours the city makes for a marvellous spectacle to behold. Jaipur rises up majestically against the backdrop of the forts Nahargarh, Jaigarh and Garh Ganesh Temple.
Stop At: Jaipur, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan
In morning visit Amber Fort followed by Jaigarh Fort & Sisodia Rani Garden. Afternoon city tour visit City Palace, Observatory & Hawa Mahal. Further explore local market the famous bazaars of Pink City. In the evening attend Aarti Ceremony at Birla temple.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Jaipur – Ranthambore (150kms/ 3hrs approx)
Pass By: Ranthambore National Park, Ranthambore National Park, Sawai Madhopur District, Rajasthan
Breakfast at hotel drive to Ranthambore National Park & check in at resort.
Stop At: Ranthambore Fort, 322001 India
After lunch visit The Ranthambore Fort, built by the Chauhan rulers in the 10th century. Due to its strategic location, it was ideal to keep the enemy at bay. The fort is also related to the historical legend of the royal women performing ‘jauhar’ (self-immolation) when the Muslim invader Alauddin Khilji laid siege on this fort in 1303. The fort is characterised by temples, tanks, massive gates and huge walls. Rest time free and easy to relax.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at resort.
Day 4: Ranthambore
Stop At: Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve, Ranthambore road, Sawai Madhopur 322001 India
Head into Ranthambhore Park twice to enjoy game drives through the rugged terrain which is home to lots of wildlife, including the elusive Bengal tiger. Your game drives are early in the morning and then early evening, when animals at their most active.
Ranthambore National Park and Tiger Reserve is one of the world’s best known wilderness areas, at the junction of some of the geologically oldest mountain ranges – the Aravallis and Vindyas. Once a private game reserve of the royal house of Jaipur Ranthambore offers some of the finest opportunities for sighting the magnificent tiger in the wild. A mix of rolling hills and crags, and meadows, lakes and rivulets, this dry-deciduous forest system is home to an incredible variety of flora and fauna.The landscape is dominated by the 10th century fortress of Ranthambore while the valleys have numerous cenotaphs, ruins and abandoned settlements overcome by nature – testament to battles and romances of an era long gone.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at resort.
Day 5: Ranthambore – Agra (250kms/ 5hrs approx)
Stop At: Ranthambore National Park, Ranthambore National Park, Sawai Madhopur District, Rajasthan
Early morning enjoy Jeep safari in the national park.
Duration: 3 hours
Pass By: Agra, Agra, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
Breakfast at hotel & drive to Agra via visiting Fatehpur Sikri.
Stop At: Fatehpur Sikri, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
Fatehpur Sikri founded in 1569 by Mughal emperor Akbar and abandoned after 15 yrs due to scarcity of water. Predominately, a red sandstone construction sprawling over a huge area, the architectural style is very much in tune with emperor’s dream & partakes of both Hindu & Muslim styles. See the graceful buildings including Diwan-E-Khas hall, Jodha Bais Palace, Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal & Buland Darwaza.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 6: Agra – Delhi (210kms/ 4hrs approx)
Stop At: Agra, Agra, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
Breakfast at hotel, city tour of Agra. Visit Taj Mahal an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the bank of the Yamuna river commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favourite wife Mumtaz Mahal, it also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan himself. Agra Fort the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638, when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi. Itmad-ud-Daula Tomb a Mughal mausoleum commissioned by Nur Jahan, the wife of Jahangir, for her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg.
Duration: 3 hours
Pass By: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
After sightseeing drive to Delhi check in at hotel.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 7: Delhi – Departure (flight)
Stop At: Old Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, India
Breakfast at hotel, city tour of Delhi. Visit landmark of Old Delhi which include Red Fort the residence of the Mughal emperor for nearly 200 years until 1857. Jama Masjid one of the largest mosques in the world, built by Shah Jahan. Cycle Rickshaw ride in Chandni chowk & Khari Baoli Spice Market a busy shopping area with markets full of spices, dried fruit, silver jewelry and vivid saris, while the narrow side streets are crowded with tiny shops selling essential oils, stationery and traditional Indian sweets. Raj Gath the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi where he was cremated after his assassination.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
In New Delhi visit Humayun Tomb the first garden-tomb in Indian subcontinent and an early example of Mughal architecture commissioned by Humayun’s first wife Empress Bega Begum in 1569-70. Qutab Minar a 73-metres tall minaret that forms part of the Qutb complex a fine examples of Afghan architecture. Lotus Temple a Baháʼí House of Worship notable for its flowerlike shape open to all, regardless of religion. Drive thrugh VVIP areas passing President House, Parliament & India Gate etc.
Duration: 4 hours
Pass By: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
After dinner transfer to airport to board late night flight for onward destination.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
