Golden Triangle With Wildlife, Golden Triangle & Tiger Safari, Golden Triangle Wildlife
GOLDEN TRIANGLE WITH WILDLIFE
Tour duration: 8 Nights / 9 Days
Places Covered: Delhi / Agra / Ranthambore / Jaipur
Tour Destination: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8 | Day 9
A 9 day holiday combining India’s Golden Triangle, and a Tiger safari in Ranthambore. This trip begins in India’s capital Delhi, goes on to the city of the Taj Mahal, Agra, then on to North India’s most famous Tiger Reserve of Ranthambore, before ending in the Pink city of Jaipur – a classic itinerary combining the Golden Triangle and a wildlife safari.
Day 01 – Arrive Delhi
You will be met on arrival and transferred to the hotel.
Delhi - The country's energetic capital, offers a panorama of fascinating but very conflicting images, from the forts, tombs and ruins in Old Delhi to high-rise buildings and stately homes on wide, tree-lined avenues in New Delhi.
Overnight at the Connaught hotel in Delhi.
Day 02 – In Delhi
A full day's sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi visiting the mighty Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk (Silver Street), Raj Ghat, Birla Mandir , India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan (President's House), Humayun Tomb and Qutub Minar.
Overnight at the Connaught hotel in Delhi.
Day 03 – Drive Delhi to Agra (220 kms/04 hrs)
Drive to Agra, city of the Taj Mahal, a great monument to love and one of the world's most beautiful buildings.
On arrival, check in at the hotel and pass the afternoon enjoying the facilities or exploring on your own.
Overnight at the Howard Park Plaza in Agra.
Day 04 - In Agra
The day starts early with a sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and the Itmad-ud-Daulah.
Overnight at the Howard Park Plaza in Agra.
Day 05 – Drive Agra to Ranthambore (280 kms/06 hrs)
Depart Agra for Ranthambore, en-route visit Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted capital of Emperor Akbar, an almost perfectly preserved 400 year-old Mughal capital.
After visiting Fatehpur Sikri, continue drive to Ranthambore.
Ranthambore : The most convienently located National Park in the North Indian state of Rajasthan, is considered by many to be one of India's most beautiful national parks .The Ranthambore National Park is one of the prime examples of Project Tiger's conservation efforts in Rajasthan. The terrain is a blend of impregnable forests and open bush land. Ranthambore is best known for its tiger population, and tiger sightings are common here. Apart from tigers, the park has a very good mix of other wildlife, including panthers, marsh crocodiles, hyenas, jungle cats and sloth bears apart from Chital, Nilgai, and Chinkara, as well as a good avian population. It is the ideal park for wildlife photography. Wildlife safaris in Ranthambore are conducted using open top jeeps and mini trucks.
On arrival in Ranthambore, check in at the jungle lodge.
Overnight at the Tiger Den in Ranthambore.
Day 06 – In Ranthambore
Morning and evening game drives into Ranthambore National Park.
Overnight at the Tiger Den in Ranthambore.
Day 07 – Drive Ranthambore - Jaipur (180 kms/03 hrs)
After another early morning game drive in Ranthambore National Park, continue on to Jaipur, called the pink city, painted pink to welcome Prince Albert in 1853, and pink still. In addition to Delhi and Agra, Jaipur is the third point of what is called India’s Golden Triangle.
On arrival in Jaipur, check in at the hotel.
Overnight at the Shahpura House in Jaipur.
Day 08 – In Jaipur
A full day of sightseeing in Jaipur includes the Hawa Mahal (Palace of winds), City Palace, Jantar Mantar (Observatory), Amber Fort - the climb to the fort is on gaily-bedecked elephants.
Overnight at the Shahpura House in Jaipur.
Day 09 – Drive Jaipur to Delhi (250 kms/05 hrs) and depart Delhi
Leave Jaipur for the return drive to Delhi, pausing for tea at the Neemrana Palace, a most elegant and historical heritage hotel. Continue on to Delhi's international airport for your flight home.
| Category of Hotel | Standard |
| Valid from 01st Oct'2010 till 15th April'2011 | US$ 1126 per person |
| Cities | Standard |
| Delhi | The Connaught |
| Agra | Howard Park Plaza |
| Ranthambhore | Tiger Den |
| Jaipur | Shahpura House |
Small supplements may apply for travel between 20th December’2010 and 05th January’2011 and during the month of February 2011.
- Accommodation on twin sharing bed and breakfast basis (except in Ranthambore where all meals are included) at the hotels mentioned above.
- All arrival-departure transfers and land transportation using an aircon car exactly as per the itinerary.
- Sightseeing tours/Game rides along with a local English Speaking Guide/Naturalist and including entrance fee to monuments/game park exactly as mentioned above in the Itinerary.
