A Date with the Tiger
( Duration: 8 Nights - 9 Days. )
( Destination Covered
: Delhi - Agra - Ranthambore - Jaipur - Delhi. )Day
1. Delhi Arrive 
Delhi
by international flight. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to
the hotel. Check-in time is 12 Noon. Overnight.
Day 2. DelhiFull
day sightseeing tour of New Delhi and Old Delhi New Delhi visit includes
Qutab Minar, one of the earliest remains of Imperial Delhi (13th century AD
) Humayun's Tomb-the fine monument believed to be forerunner of Taj Mehal,
India Gata, the 42 metre high arch was raised as a memorial to soldiers,
drives past Parliament House, President's House, Secretariat Building,
Laxminarayan Temple and The Connaught Place. Old Delhi, constitutes of Red
Fort built by Emperor Shahjehaan in 1638 AD, Jama Mosque largest mosque in
India also built by Shahjehan, Raj Ghat and Shanti van-the cremation sites
of Mahatma Gandhi and Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru and drives past Chandni Chowk,
the main congested shopping hub of Old Delhi
Day 3. Delhi -
Agra drive, 204 km/4 hoursBreakfast at the hotel Around 1000 hours,
drive to Agra and on arrival, check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day free.
Car at your disposal.
Day 4. AgraMorning sightseeing
tour of Agra. Agra, the home of the immortal Taj Mahal, the inimitable poem
in white marble is the first expression of love of an Emperor Shahjehan for
his queen Mumtaz Mahal. This great monument was completed in 1653 AD. Agra
Fort, the imposing structure on the banks of the river Yamuna is replete
with priceless examples of craftsmanship in the Mughal period, including the
beautiful pearl Mosque, it was designed and built by Emperor Akbar in 1565
AD. Tomb of Itimadd-ud-Daulah built between 1622 AD by Empress Nur Jehan, in
memory of her father, Ghias-id-Din Beg., it is considered a precusor of the
Taj Mahal.
Day
5. Agra - Ranthambhore drive, 275 km/7 hoursMorning drive to
Ranthambhore visiting enroute Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri, the birth
story of this beautiful city is interesting. There, in a grotto in Sikri,
lived a Muslim Saint , Sheikh Salim Chishti by name. Akbar hearing of his
renown, asked of the blessings of a son, and when a son was born, not only
was the child named Salim, the site for a mighty and ambitious project - a
city - was chosen near the residence of the saint erected in k1569. The
shortage of water lead to the desertion of this city. Visit the mosque of
Salim Chishti, Panch Mahal and other Palaces.
Day 6.
RanthambhoreMorning and afternoon jeep safari to view wildlife.
Main species found: Tiger, panther, hyena, jungle cat, civet, sambar,
chital, nilgai, bear, wild boar, partiridge, green pigeon, red spurfowl etc.
Surrounded by the Vindhyas and the Aravalis, amidst vast, arid and denuded
tracts of the desert ecology of Rajasthan, lies the oasis of biomass, the
Ranthambhor National Park, spread over an area of 392 sq.kms. of dense
forest with nullahs and waterfalls. The herbivorous population includes
chital, sambar, blue bull and chinkara. Sambar deer is the pride of the
park. There is no other park in Asia, where these largest of all Asiatic
deer can be seen so frequently during day-time. Wild boars and langurs are a
common sight. Among the reptiles, crocodiles can be seen basking in the sun
near the lakes. The tiger is the biggest attraction of this park. According
to naturalists, Ranthambhore is one of the best parks in the country for
observing and photographing the activities of the tiger. Other carnivores in
the park include leopard, hyena, jackal, fox, caracal, jungle cat, sloth
bear and ratel. The park nests more than 300 varieties of birds. Common
birds seen in the reserve are peafowls, parakeets, doves, partridges,
storks, egrets, flycatchers, eagles and owls. Meals and overnight at the
hotel.
Day
7. Ranthambhore - Jaipur drive, 185 km/4 hoursMorning and Evening
Safari and board even Train to Agra.
Day 8. JaipurMorning
excursion to Amber Fort, set in a picturesque location. Amer is a
fascinating blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture. Built in the 16th
century by Raja Mansingh in red sandstone and white marble, the palace
complex has some very interesting apartments. Jai Mandir, Sheesh Mahal, Sukh
Niwas, Ganesh Pol and Temple of Kali are some of the prominent areas of
interest. Elephants are provided to ascend the fort to visit the complex.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of Jaipur. Jaipur, this city was built by
Maharaja Jai Singh, the notable astronomer 260 years ago. Visit the
Maharaja's City Palace, the home of the erstwhile royal family, the
Observatory, Ram Niwas Gardens, Hawa Mahal or the Palace of winds built in
1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh and drive past the old part of Jaipur
city
Day 9. Jaipur - Delhi Departure
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