ITINERARY

Day 1: Depart from London

Heathrow for the flight to Delhi.

Day 2: Delhi

Arrive Delhi. You will be met, assisted and transferred to your hotel. Overnight Le Méridien New Delhi at hotel.

Day 3: SIGHTSEEING OF OLD & NEW DELHI (B)

This morning after breakfast,Visit Old Delhi Old Delhi: Arrive at the steps of Jama Masjid, known as the final architectural extravagance of Shah Jahan, with a courtyard capable of holding 25000 devotees. From here, enjoy a rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk, winding through the tangled lanes past tiny shops crammed with spices and trinkets. Later, drive past the magnificent 17th century Red Fort finally stop at Raj Ghat, the cremation ground of Mahatma Gandhi.
Afternoon: Visit New Delhi
New Delhi: Photo stop at India Gate, the 42-metre-high, free-standing arch, designed by Lutyens, built in 1931, is dedicated to 90,000 soldiers of the Indian Army who died in World War I. Drive past the Presidential building, the official residence of President of India. Visit the very interesting Bangla Sahib Sikh temple known for its huge community kitchen which daily serve food to thousands of devotees.
Explore the 16th Century Humayun’s Tomb, built in 1570, and is of cultural significance being the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent. It inspired several major architectural innovations, culminating in the construction of the Taj Mahal. Visit the 72.5-meter Qutab Minar. The ensemble of mosques, minars, and other structures in the Qutb Minar complex is an outstanding testimony to the architectural and artistic achievements of Islamic rulers after they first established their power in the Indian subcontinent in the 12th century. Stay overnight at Le Méridien New Delhi hotel.

Day 4: DELHI - AGRA (240 KMS/ APPROXIMATELY 4 HRS DRIVE) (B)

This morning proceeds to Agra via the Express way. On arrival in Agra, check-in your hotel. Later proceed for Half Day City tour of Agra. Visit the Red Fort, which was commissioned in 1565 by Akbar. The beautiful yet forbidding structure is a handsome example of Mughal architecture. Later, visit the Taj Mahal … a mausoleum built as a symbol of Emperor Shah Jehan’s devotion to his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal. Considered an architectural marvel, its construction took thousands of workers over 21 years to complete. Visit Taj Mahal by Sunset. Taj Mahal is living example of greatest love story ever told. On the death of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, in wild extravagance, Mughal emperor Shahjehan built her this memorial. 20,000 men laboured for over 17 years to build this wealth of white marble and precious stone.
Stay overnight at the Radisson Hotel Agra or Similar.

Day 5: AGRA - BHARATPUR – RANTHAMBORE (B,L,D)

Breakfast at the hotel. after breakfast drive to Bharatpur Railway station to connect train to Sawai Madhopur station. En route visit Fatehpur Sikri West of Agra lies the ghost City of Fatehpur Sikri - an epic poem in red Sandstone, Built by Emperor Akbar the Great in 1569 and deserted 14 Years later because its water supply failed.br/> After visit continue your drive to Bharatpur railway station and board the train. On arrival Sawai Madhopur station you will be met by our representative and transfer to hotel. The Ranthambore National Park located in the Sawai Madhopur district of southeastern Rajasthan is one of the biggest and most renowned national wildlife parks in Northern India. It is spread over an area of 1,334 sq km including its nearby sanctuary – the Mansingh Sanctuary.It has a large number of fauna, significant among those being sambhar, chital, nilgai, chinkara, langur, wild boar, peafowl and the Great Indian Tiger. The park is most famous for its tigers and is one of the best locations in India to see in them in their natural habitat. Overnight stay at The Tigress hotel in Ranthambore

Day 6: GAME DRIVE IN RANTHAMBORE (B,L,D)

Today early morning & late afternoon safari in Ranthambore National Park by shared Jeeps. Ranthambhore National Park was the hunting ground for the Maharajahs of Jaipur before India’s independence in 1947. The Park is one of the finest tiger reserves in the country under the Project Tiger. The majestic predators, assured of protection, roam freely during the daytime and can be seen at close quarters. Ranthambore sanctuary has a large number of fauna, significant among those being sambhar, chital, nilgai, chinkara, langur, wild boar, peafowl and of course the King of the Jungle- the Great Indian Tiger. A system of three artificial lakes-Padam Talab, Rajbagh and Milak Talab, are part of the biosphere. Besides enhancing the scenic beauty of the park, they are an important source of water for the inhabitants of the park. Overnight at The Tigress hotel.

Day 7: RANTHAMBORE – JAIPUR (170 KM / 3 HRS APPROX). (B,L)

Breakfast athotel, later check out from hotel and drive to Jaipur, the first planned city of India, located in the desert lands of Rajasthan. It was built 285 years ago by warrior – astronomer Raja Sawai Jai Singh-II and reflects the royal taste of the Rajputs in its architecture. It is the capital city of Rajasthan. The graceful pink colored architecture of the city has earned it the title of ‘The Pink City’.
On arrival, transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day free for independent activities or to enjoy shopping in the famous bazaars of the Pink City. Overnight stay at hotel in Jaipur.
Overnight stay at Radisson Blue hotel.

Day 8: JAIPUR (B)

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning: Excursion to Amber fort. Amber is a classic, romantic Rajasthani Fort Palace. The rugged, time-ravaged walls of the Fort are beautiful outside as well as inside. Miniatures painted on the walls depict hunting, war scenes and festivals. Precious stones and mirrors are embedded into the plaster. Inside the Jag Mandir is the famed Sheesh Mahal - a room with all the four walls and ceiling completely embedded with glittering mirror pieces, imported from Belgium during that period. En route to Amber Fort, you will have a brief photography stop at Hawa Mahal - the Palace of Winds to admire its unique architecture. Afternoon: Visit Maharaja's City Palace, the former Royal residence, part of which is converted into a museum. A small portion is still used by the Royal family of Jaipur. Built in the style of a fortified campus, the city palace is a major attraction to tourists. Amongst various sections, the best known is the armoury museum housing an impressive array of weaponry-pistols, blunderbusses, flintlocks, swords, rifles, and daggers. The royal families of Jaipur once used most of these weapons. Later visit the Jantar Mantar, the largest stone and marble crafted observatory in the world. Situated near the gate of the city palace the observatory has 17 large instruments, many of them still in working condition. Overnight stay at Radisson Blue hotel

Day 9: JAIPUR – DELHI (300 KM / 5 HRS APPROX). (B)

Breakfast at the hotel.
Drive to Delhi. On arrival, proceed to your hotel for check in. Rest of the day at leisure for independent activities.

Day 10: DELHI – LONDON (B)

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Cost

Price Details
TOUR PRICE PER PERSON IN £ STERLING
Prices from (Fr.) per person based on 2-4-6-8 Persons traveling together. Extra Seasonal supplements may apply during National Holiday periods and will be advised at time of inquiry.

Based on 5Stars hotels

QUOTE INCLUDES:

•Return international flight
•7 night’s accommodation in hotels mentioned or similar.
• Category of room- Base/Standard category
• Meal plan: Meal plan: Bed and breakfast basis at all places except in Ranthambore will be on full board basis (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner).
• Arrival & departure transfers will be by air-conditioned vehicles as under:
• Cycle rickshaw ride in the bylanes of Chandni Chowk
• 02 Jungle safaris by shared centre (20 seaters)
• Train Fare – Bahartupur- Sawai Madhopur, by Shatabdi Train in Air conditioned car
• English speaking naturalist during jungle safaris
• Entrance fees at all monuments as on date which is subject to change
• A local English speaking guide for all sightseeing as per the Itinerary
• Services of an English-speaking representative to assist at airports and hotels.
• All applicable taxes as on date. Any future levies will be charged extra
• Airport departure tax/airport development fee included in the international air ticket.

QUOTE DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Cost of shared jeep safari (06 seater jeep) quoted as supplement
• Any expenditure of personal nature such as telephone calls, laundry, mini bar or drinks during meals, tips to driver, guide, helper, etc.
• Any other meal/ details not mentioned in the itinerary.
• Visa charges to India.
NOTES: • The following monuments/sites are closed to visitors on:
The Red Fort - Delhi Mondays
Taj Mahal – Agra Fridays
• Jeep safaris are not guaranteed, safaris are booked by the Forest authorities on first-cum-first basis 90 days prior to the safari dates;
hence we need the scan copies of the passport to book the safaris at the time of a confirmed booking.
If Jeep safaris are not available alternatively we will provide canter safaris.
• The Ranthambore National Park has closed annually during monsoon seasons from 01st July until 30th September.