Wildlife & Pinch of Culture
Duration: 09 Days & 08 Nights
Destinations Covered : Delhi - Sariska - Ranthambore - Jaipur - Bharatpur - Agra - Delhi
Destinations Covered : Delhi - Sariska - Ranthambore - Jaipur - Bharatpur - Agra - Delhi
Day 01 Abroad - Delhi
Arrive late night at New Delhi International airport.
On arrival at Indira Gandhi International airport, the guest will be met by our representative and transferred to hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 Delhi
This morning you will be taken to visit Old Delhi ‑ Former centre of Moghul Power, Old Delhi offers ancient monuments, narrow streets and bustling bazaars. Visit the vast Red Fort, built in 1648, the Jamia Masjid, the greatest mosque in India and completed in 1658 by Shah Jahan who also built the Taj Mahal, and the Raj Ghat, the simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of New Delhi ‑ drive past the stately government buildings of the British Era designed by Lutyens, including the India Gate & the Presidential Palace. Continue onto the beautiful Humayuns tomb of the Mughal era & predecessor of the world famous Taj Mahal. End the tour at the towering minaret of Qutab Minar.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 Delhi - Sariska
After breakfast drive to Sariska (180 kms)
On arrival in Sariska – check into the hotel
Sariska Palace - built by Maharaja Jai Singh of Alwar, at the turn of the century, the Sariska Palace was a royal hunting lodge or Palace de Nature. Silhouetted against the nurturing arms of the Aravali range, this legacy of Maharaja, now a heritage hotel, is located right inside the Tiger Reserve. Hard tennis courts with a viewing pavilion and a swimming pool give that zestful touch to a quiet holiday.
Lunch at the hotel
Afternoon, an exciting jeep drive to the Sariska sanctuary to view wildlife. Set among valleys, hills and deep forests that change colour with the seasons. It is the home to an exotic variety of wild animals and beautiful birds. Here, herds of golden deer dart and pirouette gracefully, playing hide and seek with their shadow, and the big wild cat, the tiger, roams free.
Overnight at hotel
Day 04 Sariska – Ranthambore
After breakfast drive to Ranthambore (240 kms)
On arrival in Ranthambore – check into the hotel
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 pavillions 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.
This afternoon you will be escorted on a game viewing in the sanctuary by jeeps.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 Ranthambore
Early morning and late afternoon, game viewing in the sanctuary by jeeps.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 Ranthambore – Jaipur
After breakfast drive to Jaipur (156 kms)
On arrival in Jaipur – check into the hotel
Day 07 Jaipur
After breakfast, 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, tour of 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.
Day 08 Jaipur – Agra
Morning drive to Agra (235 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.
On arrival in Agra – check into the hotel
Overnight at hotel.
Day 09 Agra – Delhi
Morning, visit the Taj Mahal is the mausoleum of Empress Mumtaz Mahal, the beloved spouse of Shah Jahan, who died in 1630. The Taj complex comprises a forecourt, a lofty entrance, a charming formal Mughal garden with canals and a central tank with a series of fountains, the tomb proper, and an attached mosque on the west and its symmetrical counterpart on the east. The Taj is remarkable for its perfect proportion and rich pietra dura, with minute details executed with great skill. The building, often styled "a dream in marble" is said to have taken at least 22 years (1631-1653) to build. (Taj Mahal remain closed on Friday)
Also visit the Red Fort built by three generations of Mughal Emperors starting from Akbar the Great in 1565 AD, which is a masterpiece of design and construction. It housed both the residential Palaces of the Royal family, and the military quarters
Overnight at hotel.
Later drive to Delhi (200 kms). Upon arrival in Delhi – transfer to the airport/ railway station for your onward journey.
The above cost includes:
Arrive late night at New Delhi International airport.
On arrival at Indira Gandhi International airport, the guest will be met by our representative and transferred to hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 Delhi
This morning you will be taken to visit Old Delhi ‑ Former centre of Moghul Power, Old Delhi offers ancient monuments, narrow streets and bustling bazaars. Visit the vast Red Fort, built in 1648, the Jamia Masjid, the greatest mosque in India and completed in 1658 by Shah Jahan who also built the Taj Mahal, and the Raj Ghat, the simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of New Delhi ‑ drive past the stately government buildings of the British Era designed by Lutyens, including the India Gate & the Presidential Palace. Continue onto the beautiful Humayuns tomb of the Mughal era & predecessor of the world famous Taj Mahal. End the tour at the towering minaret of Qutab Minar.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 Delhi - Sariska
After breakfast drive to Sariska (180 kms)
On arrival in Sariska – check into the hotel
Sariska Palace - built by Maharaja Jai Singh of Alwar, at the turn of the century, the Sariska Palace was a royal hunting lodge or Palace de Nature. Silhouetted against the nurturing arms of the Aravali range, this legacy of Maharaja, now a heritage hotel, is located right inside the Tiger Reserve. Hard tennis courts with a viewing pavilion and a swimming pool give that zestful touch to a quiet holiday.
Lunch at the hotel
Afternoon, an exciting jeep drive to the Sariska sanctuary to view wildlife. Set among valleys, hills and deep forests that change colour with the seasons. It is the home to an exotic variety of wild animals and beautiful birds. Here, herds of golden deer dart and pirouette gracefully, playing hide and seek with their shadow, and the big wild cat, the tiger, roams free.
Overnight at hotel
Day 04 Sariska – Ranthambore
After breakfast drive to Ranthambore (240 kms)
On arrival in Ranthambore – check into the hotel
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 pavillions 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.
This afternoon you will be escorted on a game viewing in the sanctuary by jeeps.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 Ranthambore
Early morning and late afternoon, game viewing in the sanctuary by jeeps.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 Ranthambore – Jaipur
After breakfast drive to Jaipur (156 kms)
On arrival in Jaipur – check into the hotel
Day 07 Jaipur
After breakfast, 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, tour of 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.
Day 08 Jaipur – Agra
Morning drive to Agra (235 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.
On arrival in Agra – check into the hotel
Overnight at hotel.
Day 09 Agra – Delhi
Morning, visit the Taj Mahal is the mausoleum of Empress Mumtaz Mahal, the beloved spouse of Shah Jahan, who died in 1630. The Taj complex comprises a forecourt, a lofty entrance, a charming formal Mughal garden with canals and a central tank with a series of fountains, the tomb proper, and an attached mosque on the west and its symmetrical counterpart on the east. The Taj is remarkable for its perfect proportion and rich pietra dura, with minute details executed with great skill. The building, often styled "a dream in marble" is said to have taken at least 22 years (1631-1653) to build. (Taj Mahal remain closed on Friday)
Also visit the Red Fort built by three generations of Mughal Emperors starting from Akbar the Great in 1565 AD, which is a masterpiece of design and construction. It housed both the residential Palaces of the Royal family, and the military quarters
Overnight at hotel.
Later drive to Delhi (200 kms). Upon arrival in Delhi – transfer to the airport/ railway station for your onward journey.
| Validity: October 16, 2011 till April 15, 2012 – Standard Hotels | ||
| Cost based in EURO | 2 – 3 Guests | 4 – 6 Guest |
| Land cost | Euro 840 per person | Euro 715 per person |
| Supplement for single room | Euro 340 | |
| City | Hotel name | Category of room | No. of nights |
| Delhi | Hotel Park Land Grand | Executive room | 02 |
| Sariska | Hotel Sariska Palace | Standard room | 01 |
| Ranthambore | Hotel Ranthambore Regency | Standard room | 02 |
| Jaipur | Hotel Holiday Inn | Deluxe room | 02 |
| Agra | Hotel Marina | Standard room | 01 |
| Validity: October 16, 2011 till April 15, 2012 – Superior Hotels | ||
| Cost based in EURO | 2 – 3 Guests | 4 – 6 Guest |
| Land cost | Euro 1065 per person | Euro 940 per person |
| Supplement for single room | Euro 655 | |
| City | Hotel name | Category of room | No. of nights |
| Delhi | Hotel Crowne Plaza | Deluxe room | 02 |
| Sariska | Hotel Sariska Palace | Standard room | 01 |
| Ranthambore | Hotel Tiger Den | Standard room | 02 |
| Jaipur | Hotel The Trident | Deluxe Garden View | 02 |
| Agra | Hotel The Trident | Deluxe Garden View | 01 |
- Accommodation on double/twin sharing basis for Eight.
- Based on room plus Breakfast basis at all the cities except Ranthambore which is on full board basis.
- Transfers and sightseeing by air-conditioned transport as per the itinerary,
- Entrances at monuments & national parks at all cities as per the itinerary.
- Services of a English speaking local guide for sightseeing tours as per the itinerary..
- Road tax, parking fees and driver’s overnight wages
- Validity as mentioned along with the quotations.
- Service tax levied by the government of 2.576%.
- Any personal expenses such as laundry bills, telephone bills, alcoholic beverages and airport tax.
- Tips and other such cost which is to be paid to the drivers, guides, porters etc.
- International flight tickets and insurance.
