North India– Tigers and The Taj Mahal
DAY 01:
Board the overnight flight from the UK to Delhi.
DAY 02:
Arrive Delhi transfer to the Hotel. Later a guided tour of the New Delhi. Highlights include the India Gate war memorial, the vast boulevard of the Rajpath, Parliament House, and - from an earlier epoch - the ruins of the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque and the ornate Qutb Minar tower.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
DAY 03:
Breakfast at the hotel . After breakfast checkout and proceed for Old Delhi sightseeing. Old City will introduce you to Jama Masjid Mosque and Raj Ghat, Gandhi's cremation site, with a drive past Red Fort, and a Rickshaw ride through the narrow lanes of Chandni Chowk. This afternoon you'll head to the 'Pink City' of Jaipur for a two-night stay.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel
DAY 04:
Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast proceed for full day city tour of Jaipur Visit Amber, ancient capital of the Rajput Empire, with its magnificent palaces and temples dominated by the stronghold of Amber Fort. Make the final part of the climb by elephant or jeep to marvel at the Royal Halls and the stupendous views from the ramparts. Lunch at a local restaurant / hotel.
This afternoon enjoy an included sightseeing tour of Jaipur, introducing the 'Palace of the Winds', the City Palace and the amazing astronomical observatory built by the city's founder Jai Singh II.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
DAY 05:
After breakfast depart for Ranthambhore National Park, one of the prime examples of Indian conservation and your base for two nights. Once the hunting ground of Indian princes, this national park stands atop a 600-metre-high hill range and is the home to Project Tiger and the Tigers of Ranthambhore.
After lunch, relax for the rest of the day or take an optional visit to nearby Ranthambhore Fort.
Lunch, dinner and overnight at the hotel.
DAY 06:
Enjoy a true highlight of your trip to India - morning and afternoon canter (open-air vehicle) safaris in the Park with your naturalist guide. Lunch is also included today.
Lunch, dinner and overnight at the hotel
DAY 07:
Drive to Geejgarh enroute visit to Abhaneri, a small town popular for its amazing 'Baoris', or step wells, and the mighty Harshat Mata Temple. Explore the architectural beauty of the Chand Baoli step well with its carved panels, before spending the night in lodge accommodation in Geejgarh, for an authentic feel of the India of the past, where you'll also enjoy a local cookery demonstration with the chef. Later in the evening enjoy traditional dance performance at the lodge.
Lunch, dinner and overnight at the lodge.
DAY 08:
Today you'll head to Agra, fabled 'City of Love' and site of the exquisite, incomparable Taj Mahal. See the royal pavilions, palaces and courtyards of majestic Agra Fort before your first sight of the Taj Mahal, as the sun sets.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel
DAY 09:
Sunrise visit of Taj Mahal (optional).Afternoon drive to Delhi.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
DAY 10:
Morning transfer to Delhi International airport to board your return flight to the UK.
- 08 night’s hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis.
- Buffet Breakfast and Buffet Dinner [MAP Basis] is included throughout the tour
- Except at Ranthambore and Geejgarh where meal plan would be on Full board basis [AP basis] which includes Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner.
- 01 additional Lunch on Day 04 in Jaipur at Hotel Holiday Inn.
- All Transfers / sightseeing’s / drives would be in an air-conditioned Coach as per the program. o 10-14 Pax A/C Mini Coach
- English Speaking Accompanying Guide / Escort [staying at hotels other than the group] from Day 02 till Day 09 will be provided Monument Entrance fees at monuments / museum (one time) as per the program. 01 Cycle Rickshaw ride in Old Delhi.
- Elephant ride at Amber fort, Jaipur (Subject to availability). Else jeep ride will be provided.
- Two canter safaris at Ranthambore National Park [in Morning and in afternoon]
- Cookery Demonstration in Geejgarh
- Traditional dance performance at Geejgarh
- Portage at the airports.
- All currently applicable taxes.
o Above 15 Pax A/C Large Coach
o Above 30-39 Pax: AC Large Isuzu Coach
- Airfare, airport tax or visa fees (domestic airfares are quoted separately).
- Any Meals other than those specified.
- Any Optional visits listed in the Itinerary.
- Camera Fee (where levied), telephone calls, laundry, drinks, mini bar, room service, tips, personal insurance, and items of personal nature not specified in the inclusions above.
- Any additional expenses arising from unforeseen problems unrelated to the organization like natural disaster, accident, medical evacuation ,war, strikes, terrorist attacks, cancellation or missing the connection for flight or last minute change of timings etc.
- Any other service, which has not been specified as "included".
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