Taj Mahal & Tigers
Taj Mahal & Tigers
Taj Mahal & Tigers
11 Days Starting in New Del and ending in Mumbai
Visiting: New Delhi, Chandni Chowk, Agra, Agra Fort, Kinari Bazar, Lohar Gali, Ranthambore National Park, Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri, Jaipur, Amber Palace, Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jaipur, Udaipur, Lake Pichola, City Palace, Mumbai, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya
Tour operator:
Tour code:
IV 002A
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 12
Physical rating:
Medium, Walking & steps
Age range:
1-80
Special diets catered:
Vegans, Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishPrivate Available:
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Tour Overview
This tour arrives into the bustling Indian capital-Delhi, takes you to the romantic Taj Mahal in Agra, Tigers in Ranthambhore covers the main highlights in Rajasthan and ends at the Indian financial capital of Mumbai. The tour includes guided visits to spectacular monuments, a food walking tour, a cycle rickshaw ride in Old Delhi, 02 Game drive Safaris in Ranthambhore national park and a boat cruise on the gentle Lake Pichola in Udaipur and shopping opportunities. An excellent tour for that first trip to India!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Delhi
Location: New Delhi
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Colonels Retreat, New Delhi
Meals Included: No Meals
Arrive at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. As you exit, you will be met by an Indian Vistas representative and escorted to the hotel and assistance will be offered during check in formalities.
Day 2 : Delhi
Location: Chandni Chowk
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Colonels Retreat, New Delhi
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast this morning, your private guide and driver will meet you in the hotel lobby and proceed for the days activities.
Old Delhi Walk : Old Delhi is a happy marriage between historic structures and present-day socio-cultural traditions. Our experience gives you a rare glimpse of serenity in the labyrinthine alleys of the Walled City, which are at their most accommodating during this time of the day. Gaze at spectacular havelis and discover the latent charm of the area right before the bustle sets in.
Visit Jama Masjid, the largest practising mosque in India.
During the walk you will cover main Street of Chandni Chowk, Dariba Kalan, Kinari Bazaar, Paranthe Wali Gali [Lane of stuffed breads] & Ballimaran, Khari Baoli [Spice Market].
Visit the mighty Red Fort followed by “cycle rickshaws” through the lanes of “Chandni Chowk” or Silver Street, experiencing the sights and sounds of this very busy Avenue.
Visit the Humayun’s Tomb - the magnificent structure in red sandstone and white marble – one of the finest examples of the garden tomb and a precursor to the Taj Mahal.
Your guide will recommend suitable lunch and dinner venue options.
Day 3 : New Delhi - Agra (200 Kms / 4 Hours Drive)
Location: Agra, Agra Fort, Kinari Bazar, Lohar Gali
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Bansi Homestay
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast this morning, check out and drive to Agra in your private car. The driver will be happy to offer suggestions for a washroom break.
Upon arrival in Agra, the Indian Vistas representative wil meet you in the hotel lobby and assist with check in.
This afternoon, enjoy a guided walk in the narrow lanes and bazaars of Agra. Also visit the spectacular Agra Fort.
The guide will offer suggestions for lunch and dinner venues.
Day 4 : Agra – Fatehpur Sikri (36 Kms / 01 Hr Drive Approx) Fatehpur Sikri – Ranthmbhore (260 Kms / 05 Hrs Drive Approx)
Location: Ranthambore National Park, Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Raj Palace, Ranthambhore
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Early this morning your guide will pick you up and take you to see the monument of love, the Taj Mahal, by the light of the rising sun.
It is said that the world is divided into two parts; those who have seen the Taj Mahal and those who have not.
Return to your hotel for breakfast, after which you wil check out and drive to Ranthambhore. Enroute, visit the abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikri. This exquisite city built by Mughal Emperor Akbar the Great in 1569, in red sandstone, with its forts, palaces and mosques was abandoned 14 years after its creation due to political reasons.
Later this evening, arrive at Ranthambhore. The Indian Vitas representative will meet you in the hotel lobby and assist with check in formalities.
Day 5 : Ranthambore
Location: Ranthambore National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Raj Palace, Ranthambhore
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Early morning enjoy a jeep safari to the sanctuary in the hope of spotting the elusive tiger. Apart from the Royal Tiger, this park also has a large population of panthers, which are the second largest predators of the forest. Another interesting feature of the park is the visibility of marsh crocodiles in and around the lakes. Other predators in Ranthambore are hyenas, jackals and jungle cats. Caracals too have been recorded. Ranthambore also has sloth bears, Sambar, Chital, Nilgai (Blue Bull), wild boar, Indian gazelles, Indian hare, mongoose and Monitor lizards.
Return to the hotel after the park safari for breakfast.
Again go for Jeep Safari to the park.
All meals are included
Day 6 : Ranthambore – Jaipur (145 Kms / 03 Hrs Drive Approx)
Location: Jaipur
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Suryaa Haveli, Jaipur
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we will drive Ranthambore to Jaipur.
Jaipur – The City of Royalty
Jaipur was one of the first examples in the world of city planning. The 250-year-old city is a startling blend of forts and palaces, of teeming markets, shops and transport of every kind, from cars to camels!
Evening enjoy a walking tour of Jaipur followed by High Tea at the home of a local family.
Day 7 : Jaipur
Location: Jaipur, Amber Palace, Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jaipur
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Suryaa Haveli, Jaipur
Meals Included: Breakfast
Amber – The Medieval Rajput Citadel
Amber, the former capital of Jaipur state is stunningly situated on a hillside and overlooking a lake.
“I have seen many royal palaces, but for varied and picturesque effect, for the richness of carving, for wild beauty of situation and the strangeness of finding such a building in such a place and country, I am able to compare nothing with Amber.” Bishop Heber, 1824.
Proceed to the highly ornamented Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds which has no less than 953 little windows and balconies.
Later visit the imposing City Palace now a museum this was the former royal residence and which now houses a museum.
We will embark on an adventure of discovery of the city of Jaipur as we take bi-cycle rickshaws to the narrow and winding lanes of the city markets experiencing the various interesting sights and sounds.
Day 8 : Jaipur - Udaipur (Flight To Be Advised)
Location: Udaipur, Lake Pichola
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Jagat Niwas Palace, Udaipur
Meals Included: Breakfast
On time transfer to Jaipur airport to board your flight to Udaipur.
Arrive in Udaipur and transfer to Hotel for check-in.
Evening enjoys a Shared Sunset Boat Cruise on Lake Pichola visiting the Jagmandir Island – situated in the middle of this romantic lake. It commands a magnificent view of the City Palace, Lake Palace and Sajjangarh Fort, on its own island, and it is where Prince Khurram was given refuge in the 17th century.
Day 9 : Udaipur
Location: Udaipur, City Palace
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Jagat Niwas Palace, Udaipur
Meals Included: Breakfast
Proceed for a city tour of the stunning City Palace - The City Palace was once the home of the Mewar rulers. Most of the Palace is converted into a museum and a luxurious hotel. Wander through the markets and bazaars to get a feel of the city situated close behind the City Palace.
Day 10 : Udaipur - Mumbai (Flight To Be Advised)
Location: Mumbai, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Comfort Inn, Mumbai
Meals Included: Breakfast
On time drive to Udaipur Airport to board your flight to Mumbai.
Arrive Mumbai and transfer to the hotel.
Visit to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya - Barely a stone's throw from the Gateway of India is the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangralaya, formerly the Prince of Wales Museum, a magnificent, but somewhat strange structure, built in a confluence of Gothic and Moorish styles, and crowned by a sparkling white dome. It boasts a good collection of ancient Indus Valley artifacts dating back to 2000 BC, plus some priceless Tibetan and Nepali Art.
Day 11 : Mumbai- Onward Destination (Flight Tbe Be Advised))
Location: Mumbai
Meals Included: Breakfast
On time check-out from the hotel and drive to Mumbai International Airport to board your flight to onward destination.
What's Included
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Accommodation
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
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Entrance Fees
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Meals – Breakfast Only
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Fully Guided
Local guides at each destination are booked.
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
All domestic transportation is included but domestic flights are NOT included.
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Meet & greet services at all cities is included.
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Local Taxes
What's Not Included
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Meals – Full Board
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Drinks with Meals
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
Internal flights are NOT included in price.
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Meals – Half Board
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Train Tickets
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Country Entry Visas
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International Travel
Check out our Q&As
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Yes, luggage is limited as per the allowance of the international and internal flights. Excess baggage charges can be paid beyond airline limits.
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes, all transport used on the tour is air conditioned.
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