Golden Triangle Tiger and Birds Tour for 08 Nights / 09 days from Culture Holidays

Golden Triangle Tiger and Birds Tour for 08 Nights / 09 days from Culture Holidays

Destinations Covered: Delhi – Agra – Fatehpur Sikri – Bharatpur – Ranthambhore – Jaipur – Delhi
Duration: 08 Nights / 09 days

Itinerary:

Day 01 / Arrival Delhi
Arrive Delhi, meet assist at the airport & transfer to hotel. Night stay in Delhi.

Day 02 / Delhi
After a leisurely breakfast sightseeing tour of New Delhi where ornate buildings recall the days when India was the Jewel in the crown of the British empire. Visit the 11th century Qutab Minar ,India Gate and the grand government buildings, the President’s House , Red fort, Mahatma Gandhi Memorial. Also visit Laxmi Narayan temple popularly known as Birla Temple. Night stay in Delhi.

Day 03 / Delhi – Agra ( By train Dep 0600 Hrs Arr 0810)0 Hrs)
Early morning pick up from hotel & transfer to railway station to board the superfast air-conditioned train to Agra. Breakfast in the train, Arrive Agra in approx. 02 hours & later visit the magnificent Taj Mahal. Also visit the Agra fort – the rusty and majestic red-sandstone fort of Agra stands on the banks of the river Yamuna. Evening free to explore the Agra’s rich heritage of handicrafts in its markets. Night stay in Agra.

Day 04 / Agra – Fatehpur Sikri – Bharatpur ( By road )
After breakfast drive to Bharatpur – lying between the cities of Agra and Jaipur in the north-west is famous for Keoladeo Ghana bird sanctuary which is a home to an astonishing range of flora and fauna. Birds come to this national park in waves enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri- a perfectly preserved red sandstone “ghost town” which was the estranged capital of mughal emperor Akbar, built in 1569 and deserted when its water supply failed. Arrive Bharatpur and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Night stay in Bharatpur.

Day 05 / Bharatpur – Ranthambhore ( By road )
Morning have a completely rewarding experience of seeing an overwhelming range of birds during the rickshaw ride into the Keoladeo Ghana National Park. Later drive to Ranthambhore- famous for the wildlife sanctuary which is said to have the India’s friendliest Tigers and also considered to be the best place in the world to photograph the tiger in its natural habitat. Arrive Ranthambhore & transfer to hotel. Night stay in Ranthambhore.

Day 06 / Ranthambhore
Early morning 3 hrs Jungle safari in a Canter (a vehicle which is open on the top) enjoy the game viewing in the national park and back to the hotel. After lunch a second visit in the national park. Night stay in Ranthambhore.

Day 07 / Ranthambhore – Jaipur ( By road )
Early morning visit the jungle again in search of tiger. The park, which is one of the finest tiger reserves in the country is the main attraction of Ranthambore. Later drive to Jaipur – the fabled “pink city” of the desert named after Jai Singh, the former Maharaja of Jaipur. This is the only city in the world symbolizing the nine divisions of the universe through the nine rectangular sectors subdividing it. The palaces and forts of the yester years, which were witnesses to the royal processions and splendors are now living monuments. Arrive Jaipur & transfer to hotel. Night stay in Jaipur.

Day 08 / Jaipur – Delhi ( By train Dep 1745 Hrs Arr 2230 Hrs)
After breakfast checkout from hotel & visit the majestic Amber Fort, is one that cannot be easily described. Ride up on Elephants to the former capital of the royals set against the backdrop of the wooded hills. Later visit the City Palace, Palace of Winds also known as Hawa Mahal, this elaborate building, now little more than a façade, is encrusted with delicate screen sand carved balconies from which the royal ladies, confined to their quarters, could sneak views of the outside world. Past, present and future merge at Jai Singh’s observatory, where time has been accurately measured since the 17th century. Evening transfer to railway station to board the air conditioned train to Delhi, Dinner in the train. Arrive Delhi & transfer to hotel. Night stay in Delhi.

Day 09 / Delhi – Departure
Transfer in time to airport to board the onward flight.

Includes:
» 8 nights accommodation as per the itinerary with breakfast.
» All Meals in Ranthambhore Except Luxury Category which is with breakfast only.
» Train tickets for Delhi-Agra & Jaipur-Delhi in air conditioned chair car.
» Surface travel Agra-Ranthambhore-Jaipur by exclusive air conditioned car.
» All transfers , sightseeing , excursions as per the itinerary.
» Local English speaking guides.
» Elephant ride in Jaipur (subject to availability) & Jungle safari by Canter in Tiger park.
» All taxes, driver allowances, parking etc.

Exclusions:

» Entrance fee to monuments.
» Any airfare.
» Tips, beverages, laundry etc.
» Any item not shown in cost Includes.

Hotels Selected – Luxury (5* Deluxe)
Delhi : The Oberoi Hotel / The Imperial
Agra : The Oberoi Amarvilas
Jaipur : The Oberoi RajVilas
Ranthambhore : The Oberoi VanyaVilas
Bharatpur: Laxmi Niwas Palace

Hotels Selected – Royal (5* Deluxe)
Delhi : The Metropolitan / The Lalit / The Grand
Agra : JayPee Palace / Taj View / Trident
Jaipur : Hotel Trident / Le Meridien
Ranthambore : Nahargarh Fort / Khemvillas
Bharatpur: Laxmi Niwas Palace

Hotels Selected – Classic (4*)
Delhi : The Connaught / Hotel City Park / De Marks
Agra : Clarks Shiraz / Holiday Inn
Jaipur : Hari Mahal Palace/ Wall Street / Hotel Clarks Amer / Ramada Plaza / Country Inn & Suits by Carlson
Ranthambhore : Ranthambhore Bagh / The Pugmark
Bharatpur: The Bagh

Hotels Selected – Jewel (3* – 4* & Heritage)
Delhi : Hotel Gautam Deluxe / Hotel Sunstar
Agra : Hotel Amar / Hotel Usha Kiran
Jaipur : Hotel Jas Vilas / Nana ki Haveli / Dera Rawatsar
Ranthambhore : Ranthambhore Bagh / The Pugmark
Bharatpur: Chandra Mahal Haveli

Hotels Selected – Economy (2* Moderate)
Delhi : Hotel Blue Bell / Hotel De Gold
Agra : Royale Residency / Hotel Pushapvila
Jaipur : Hotel Vijay Niwas / Hotel Sarang Palace
Ranthambhore : Ranthambhore Bagh / The Pugmark
Bharatpur: Chandra Mahal Haveli

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