Golden Triangle With Ranthambore

After breakfast, proceed for the full day city tour of Old & New Delhi including visit of the 17th century Jama Masjid and enjoy normal rickshaw ride through the narrow, winding lanes of colourful and bustling Chandni Chowk. Also stop in front of the Mughal Empire’s most opulent fort, the Red Fort for a photo stop.

Later Visit Raj Ghat where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated.

Afternoon proceed to New Delhi where you will be taken for the Drive past of The Presidential Palace, the one-time imperial residence of the British viceroys, the India Gate, a memorial raised in honour of the Indian soldiers martyred during the Afghan war and a drive along the Rajpath past the Parliament House and secretarial buildings.

Afterwards visit Qutab Minar, the 12th century tower of victory built by a slave king and prototype of all minars (towers) in India. Also visit the 16th century Humayun’s tomb, a precursor to the Taj Mahal.

Later return to hotel.

Overnight in Delhi

Post leisurely breakfast, you will be transferred to Agra in your private vehicle. The drive from Delhi to Agra would be 210 Kms / 4 hrs. Arrive Agra and check-in at your hotel (Hotel Check-in: 1400 Hrs, Early check in would be subject to the availability)

Agra – Once a small village on the banks of the Yamuna, it was transformed by two great Mughal monarchs, Akbar and his grandson Shah Jehan into the second capital of the Mughal Empire – Dar-ul-Khilafat, or ‘seat of the Emperor’ in the 16th & 17th century.

Later meet your guide at hotel and proceed for visit of the Agra Fort.

Agra Fort, the seat and the stronghold of the Mughal Empire under successive generations. Approachable by two imposing gates and constructed of red sandstone, the citadel was built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar between the years 1565 and 1573. Encircled by a moat, this dramatic city within a city was the palace of three emperors, Akbar, Shah Jehan and Aurangzeb, each of whom made significant contributions to the wonderful architecture of the inner buildings – a combination of Persian (Islamic) and local Hindu styles.

In the evening, enjoy a visit to Mehtab Bagh for the splendid views of the Taj Mahal in the lap of serene landscaped surroundings. It is a great place to get unique shots of the ever majestic Taj Mahal. In fact this garden itself offers many beautiful photo opportunities. Mehtab Bagh was built as an integral part of the Taj complex as the gardens of the Taj are perfectly aligned with Mehtab Bagh, making it the best place to view the Taj from.

Early morning you will be taken to witness the Taj Mahal at Sunrise (Closed on Fridays) with your guide. On the inner walls, jewel-like stones create beautiful designs in white marble. The Mughals perfected the art of embedding semi-precious stones into marble and the Taj is the finest example of this special process called pietra dura. It begins with a marble plate, varying in size. Then jewels are sliced paper thin and embedded in the marble with such precision that the joints are invisible to the naked eye.

Return to the hotel for breakfast.

Post breakfast check-out of your hotel and drive to Bharatpur. During your drive, you will visit the once seat of Mughal legacy, which is an abandoned city glowing red under the sun, Fatehpur Sikri - the deserted red sandstone city built by the Great Mughal Emperor, Akbar, as his capital and palace in the late 16th century is just 37km from Agra.

Later, you will be assisted & transferred to Bharatpur Railway Station to connect train to Ranthambhore.
(Luggage will be transferred by your vehicle to the hotel in Ranthambhore – we recommend carrying 1 handbag
with your valuables during your Train journey)

Arrive Ranthambore and transfer to hotel.

Overnight in Ranthambore

Early morning, meet your naturalist and set out for morning shared jeep safari to scour the Ranthambore National Park having a great deal of Padam Talao is the largest of the many lakes in the park where one may see a lot of aquatic birds. There are grasslands, meadows, and lush woods that host several interesting bird species of North India. There are villages close by that, apart from a birding session, also make for a culture trip of rural Rajasthan.

Return to hotel for breakfast & relax. After lunch, proceed for second round of shared jeep safari.

OPTIONAL TOUR – Visit to Ranthambore Fort with Guide.

Overnight in Ranthambore.

After lunch you will drive to Jaipur.

The drive from Ranthambore to Jaipur would take around 4.5 hrs (approx. 190km). Arrive at Jaipur and check in at the hotel.

Jaipur, founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in 1727, is planned according to Indian Vastu Shastra. Jaipur is the only city in the world symbolizing the nine divisions of the Universe through nine rectangular sectors sub-dividing it. The city is steeped in history and culture. The palaces and forts of yesteryear that were witness to royal splendour and processions are now living monuments. Except for the busy traffic of bicycles, cars and buses, little seems to have changed. This fascinating city with its romantic charm takes you to an epoch of royalty and tradition.

Spend the rest of the evening at leisure.

Overnight in Jaipur.

Set off this morning to explore the yellow-hued Amber Fort that served as the medieval capital of the Kacchwaha Rajputs until the 18th century One of Rajasthan’s finest hill-top forts, Amber is particularly noted for the stunning Sheesh Mahal pavilion (Palace of Mirrors).

Visit the City Palace, which is an overwhelming complex of exquisite palaces, gardens and courtyards, decorative art and carved doorways.

Also visit Jantar Mantar which is the most famous of five observatories built by Sawai Jai Singh in India. Jai Singh was a great admirer of progresses and research made in the fields of science and technology, and he was passionate about astronomy.

You will also view the façade of the Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds), a high screen wall with nearly 900 jharokhas (latticed windows).

Overnight in Jaipur.

After breakfast you will drive to Delhi. Arrive and check in at the hotel and spend the evening at leisure.

Overnight in Delhi.

Our representative will meet you at the hotel lobby and will provide you the assisted departure transfer to the International airport to board your flight for onward destination.