A Date with the Tiger
Duration: 8 Nights / 9 Days
Places Covered: Delhi - Agra - Ranthambore - Jaipur - Delhi
Day 1. Delhi Arrive
Delhi
by international flight. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to the
hotel. Check-in time is 12 Noon. Overnight.
Day 2. Delhi
Full day sightseeing tour of New Delhi and Old Delhi New Delhi visit includes
Qutab Minar, one of the earliest remains of Imperial Delhi (13th century AD
) Humayun's Tomb-the fine monument believed to be forerunner of Taj Mehal, India
Gata, the 42 metre high arch was raised as a memorial to soldiers, drives past
Parliament House, President's House, Secretariat Building, Laxminarayan Temple
and The Connaught Place. Old Delhi, constitutes of Red Fort built by Emperor
Shahjehaan in 1638 AD, Jama Mosque largest mosque in India also built by Shahjehan,
Raj Ghat and Shanti van-the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Pt. Jawaharlal
Nehru and drives past Chandni Chowk, the main congested shopping hub of Old
Delhi
Day 3. Delhi - Agra drive, 204 km/4 hours
Breakfast at the hotel Around 1000 hours, drive to Agra and on arrival, check-in
at the hotel. Rest of the day free. Car at your disposal.
Day 4. Agra
Morning sightseeing tour of Agra. Agra, the home of the immortal Taj Mahal,
the inimitable poem in white marble is the first expression of love of an Emperor
Shahjehan for his queen Mumtaz Mahal. This great monument was completed in 1653
AD. Agra Fort, the imposing structure on the banks of the river Yamuna is replete
with priceless examples of craftsmanship in the Mughal period, including the
beautiful pearl Mosque, it was designed and built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 AD.
Tomb of Itimadd-ud-Daulah built between 1622 AD by Empress Nur Jehan, in memory
of her father, Ghias-id-Din Beg., it is considered a precusor of the Taj Mahal.
Day 5. Agra - Ranthambhore drive, 275 km/7 hours
Morning drive to Ranthambhore visiting enroute Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri,
the birth story of this beautiful city is interesting. There, in a grotto in
Sikri, lived a Muslim Saint , Sheikh Salim Chishti by name. Akbar hearing of
his renown, asked of the blessings of a son, and when a son was born, not only
was the child named Salim, the site for a mighty and ambitious project - a city
- was chosen near the residence of the saint erected in k1569. The shortage
of water lead to the desertion of this city. Visit the mosque of Salim Chishti,
Panch Mahal and other Palaces.
Day 6. Ranthambhore
Morning and afternoon jeep safari to view wildlife. Main species found: Tiger,
panther, hyena, jungle cat, civet, sambar, chital, nilgai, bear, wild boar,
partiridge, green pigeon, red spurfowl etc. Surrounded by the Vindhyas and the
Aravalis, amidst vast, arid and denuded tracts of the desert ecology of Rajasthan,
lies the oasis of biomass, the Ranthambhor National Park, spread over an area
of 392 sq.kms. of dense forest with nullahs and waterfalls. The herbivorous
population includes chital, sambar, blue bull and chinkara. Sambar deer is the
pride of the park. There is no other park in Asia, where these largest of all
Asiatic deer can be seen so frequently during day-time. Wild boars and langurs
are a common sight. Among the reptiles, crocodiles can be seen basking in the
sun near the lakes. The tiger is the biggest attraction of this park. According
to naturalists, Ranthambhore is one of the best parks in the country for observing
and photographing the activities of the tiger. Other carnivores in the park
include leopard, hyena, jackal, fox, caracal, jungle cat, sloth bear and ratel.
The park nests more than 300 varieties of birds. Common birds seen in the reserve
are peafowls, parakeets, doves, partridges, storks, egrets, flycatchers, eagles
and owls. Meals and overnight at the hotel.
Day 7. Ranthambhore - Jaipur drive, 185 km/4 hours
Morning and Evening Safari and board even Train to Agra.
Day 8. Jaipur
Morning excursion to Amber Fort, set in a picturesque location. Amer is a fascinating
blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture. Built in the 16th century by Raja Mansingh
in red sandstone and white marble, the palace complex has some very interesting
apartments. Jai Mandir, Sheesh Mahal, Sukh Niwas, Ganesh Pol and Temple of Kali
are some of the prominent areas of interest. Elephants are provided to ascend
the fort to visit the complex. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Jaipur. Jaipur,
this city was built by Maharaja Jai Singh, the notable astronomer 260 years
ago. Visit the Maharaja's City Palace, the home of the erstwhile royal family,
the Observatory, Ram Niwas Gardens, Hawa Mahal or the Palace of winds built
in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh and drive past the old part of Jaipur
city
Day 9. Jaipur - Delhi
Departure
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