Taj & Tigers Tour
Duration
: 08 Days
Places to Visit : Delhi - Agra - Jaipur -
Ranthambore - Sariska
Day 01: Delhi Arrival Delhi. On
arrival Check in at the Hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day
02: Delhi
Morning drive to
Agra
(203 km)
Upon arrival in Agra - check into the hotel
Afternoon
visit famous
Taj Mahal.
Taj Mahal -This most
famous Moghul monument was constructed by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of
his wife Mumtaz Mahal "the lady of the Taj". It has been described
as the most extravagant monument ever built for love, for the emperor was
heartbroken when Mumtaz died after 17 years of marriage, during the birth of
her 14th child.The central structure has four small domes surrounding the
huge, central dome. Above the tombs of Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan are false
tombs, a common practice in Indian mausoleums. (Taj Mahal is closed on
Friday).
Stay at pristine Taj Mahal for sunset, to see this true
Wonder of the world in gentle late afternoon light.
Overnight at hotel
Day 03: Agra - JaipurMorning Drive to Jaipur
enroute visiting
Red Fort - built by Akbar as his citadel over the
years 1563-73 in the finest architectural style.
Fatehpur Sikri -
the deserted, red sandstone city that was built by Emperor Akbar as his
capital and palace in the 16th century. Continue drive to Jaipur and check
into the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04: Jaipur Morning
tour of the impressive
Amber Fort. At the foot of the hill you will
mount your caparisoned
Elephant for the climb to the main gate. The
Fort, completed in the early 18th century, took over 100 years to build and
now, although deserted, offers a fascinating insight into the life-style of
the Mughal ruling families.
Afternoon tour of
The Pink City
- will include
City Palace. Also visit the
Hawa Mahal "Palace
of the Winds", and the open-air
Jantar Mantar Observatory
to see the vast astronomical instruments. Enjoy a stroll through the
colorful bazaar before returning to your hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day
05: Jaipur - RanthamboreMorning drive to Ranthambore Wildlife Park
for Jungle Safari. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 06:
Ranthambore Day at leisure for the visit to the park. Overnight at
the hotel.
Day 07: Ranthambore - Sariska Morning
drive to Sariska. Arrive & check in at hotel. Afternoon visit at
sanctuary.
Day 08: Sariska - DelhiMorning drive
to Delhi and drive directly to International Airport for onward journey.
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