Golden Triangle with Ranthambore

Welcome to Delhi, the capital of India !

Upon arrival, our representative will welcome you at the airport arrival lounge and transfer you to your hotel and check in

Delhi is a city that offers a glimpse of both ancient and modern-day India. It is the third largest city in India and one of the fastest growing in Asia. This city is rich in culture, always changing with time and exhibiting its splendid past. The various ancient ruins seen in the city are silent witnesses to its magnificent history

Overnight stay in Delhi

After breakfast, your driver will pick you up from the hotel. As the city awakens, you will be transported to the times of the grandeur and subsequent ruin of the Mughal Empire. Colorful, vibrant, noisy and chaotic are words that best describe what many call Old Delhi. The Empire was built by the mighty Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.

Here you will visit India’s second largest and most aesthetically designed Mosque, the Jama Masjid. Walk through the streets and markets of this 17th century Imperial capital city of the Mughal Empire where royalty once descended. Savor the fragrances of the boisterous Spice Markets, one of Asia’s largest, and be dazzled by the glitter of India’s largest Jewelery market. Catch a glimpse of the once-glorious havelis (royal mansions) of Old Delhi. Discover hidden gems while exploring the narrow alleys and 350-year-old markets of the city built at the acme of the Mughal Empire, India’s most glorious monarchy. In Old Delhi, you will also have an opportunity to enjoy a rickshaw ride through the old city market laid by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Pass through the colorful shops of bustling Chandani Chowk, one of the largest wholesale markets in Asia and an important landmark in the history of India. If you feel up to it, take a short walk in the market and explore another facet of Indian life

This afternoon, enjoy a sightseeing tour of New Delhi, offering even more historical sites than Old Delhi. The city was founded by the Imperial British government in 1911 to move their capital from Kolkata (previously known as Calcutta). Spectacular sights include a visit to Humayun’s Tomb, a drive along the ceremonial avenue – Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, the Parliament House and the President’s Residence. End your tour with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave

Overnight stay in Delhi

Check out and Drive to Agra, A single-family dominated India for around 300 years, a family known as the Great Mughals. Agra was the seat of the Imperial Mughal court during the 16th and 17th centuries.

Afternoon visit the Agra Fort: Made of red sandstone the Agra Fort was renovated and converted into a palace during Shah Jahan's time. In the process, it got a facelift with extensive marble work and pietradura inlay. The fort houses the Pearl Mosque, the Diwan-e-Am and Diwan-e-Khas (halls of public and private audience), Jehangir's Palace, KhaasMahal, Sheesh Mahal (mirrored palace), and MusammanBurj

Arrive and check in at the hotel 

Overnight stay in Agra

After breakfast, check out and feast your eyes to the early morning beauty of the Taj Mahal, the manifestation of the wealth and luxury of Mughal art as seen in its architecture, garden design, painting, and calligraphy.

Drive to Ranthambore, where The Ranthambore Fort dating as far back as 944 AD, passed through several hands as bounty of vicious battles and was absorbed into the kingdom of Jaipur in the 17th Century.  The forest around the fort was a hunting ground for the Maharajahs of Jaipur, and after India’s independence from British colonization, Ranthambore National Park was carved out to offer sanctuary to diverse wildlife, the most enigmatic of which is the Royal Bengal Tiger

En route stop at Chand Baori which is considered to be one of the largest and deepest step wells in India. It was constructed in the 9th century and has 3500 narrow steps in thirteen stories and is a hundred feet deep

Arrive and check in at the hotel 

Overnight stay in Ranthambore

Start the day early, with a morning Jeep Safari through Ranthambore, which is also home to the common leopard, nilgai or blue bull antelope, wild boar, sambar, hyena, sloth bear, gray langur, rhesus macaque and chital, among others.

Afternoon head out for a Second Safari

Overnight stay in Ranthambore
 

After breakfast check out and Depart on a five-hour drive to Jaipur

The capital city of the state of Rajasthan, also known as the “Pink City”, owes its name, foundation and planning to the great warrior/astronomer Maharaja Jai Singh II. The city sits on a dry lakebed in a wild and somewhat arid landscape, surrounded by barren hills surmounted by fortresses and crenelated walls. Besides cultural sightseeing, Jaipur is also known for shopping and is famous for fabric, gems, jewelry and handicrafts.

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This afternoon, experience Jaipur’s heritage through bazaars, crafts, and cuisine. Jaipur offers a dazzling immersion into the riches of traditional India. Since its foundation in 1727, the royal family and nobles of Jaipur have employed various craftsmen and artisans in the Pink City. Many of these traditions continue to this day, making the modern day Jaipur a favorable destination to witness India’s rich artwork and craftsmanship. Mingle and talk with locals while sampling some of the region’s culinary delights – be sure to sample some Samosa Kachori, Kulfi and Lassi. Sample sweets from some of the city’s most popular Mithai Walas, and observe local artisans like silversmiths and bangle makers at work.

In the evening enjoy the traditional live dance and music performance followed by Dinner

Overnight stay in Jaipur

An excursion to the Amber Fort, the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds its ultimate expression.

Continue this afternoon to visit the City Palace, a delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture. The City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. Continue on to the Jantar Mantar, a royal observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments that are still in use. Finally, visit the Hawa Mahal (from outside). The ornamental facade of this “Palace of Winds” is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. The palace has 953 niches and windows.

Overnight stay in Jaipur

After breakfast, leave for the airport to connect with your flight to your next holiday destination.