Tiger Trails With Taj Mahal & Pink City

Day 01 : JAIPUR – RANTHAMBHORE (Approx. 185 Kms./ 04 Hrs.)

On arrival at Jaipur airport, pick-up and proceed by surface to Ranthambore National Park is a vast wildlife reserve near the town of Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan, northern India. It is a former royal hunting ground and home to tigers, leopards and marsh crocodiles. Its landmarks include the imposing 10th-century Ranthambore Fort, on a hilltop, and the Ganesh Mandir temple. Also in the park, Padam Talao Lake is known for its abundance of water lilies. Upon arrival in Ranthambhore and check-in to the hotel.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 02 : RANTHAMBHORE

Morning and afternoon game drives in the park. The park, which is one of the finest tiger reserves in the country, is the main attraction of Ranthambhore.

Afternoon visit Ranthambhore Fort, a UNESCO Word Heritage site and explore its historic structures including the Trinetra Ganesh Ji Temple. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 03 : RANTHAMBHORE – FATEHPUR SIKRI – AGRA (Approx. 310 Kms./ 05 Hrs.)

After breakfast drive to “City of Taj” Agra, enroute we stop at Fatehpur Sikri - which has been described as “the world’s most perfectly preserved ghost town”. Built by Akbar in the late 16th century, it was abandoned after only 14 years, and the elegant buildings of this superb walled city remain intact to this day and later continue drive to Agra, upon arrival check-in to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 04 : AGRA – JAIPUR (Approx. 265 Kms./ 05 Hrs.)

After breakfast we leave to explore the monumental heritage of the Great Mughals, including the magnificent Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World and surely the most extravagant expression of love ever created. 20,000 men laboured for over 17 years to build this memorial to Shah Jahan's beloved wife. It's a wealth of white marble and semi-precious stone - undoubtedly the highlight of our tour. Later we leave for tour of the imposing Agra Fort, built of red sandstone and marble is a hilltop citadel with fabulous courtyards, fountains and gates. Rest of the evening free to explore the local handicrafts and shopping centers of the city where one can look for marble inlay work, fine quality carpets, Zari and embroidery, leather goods etc. [Taj Mahal remains closed on every Friday].

Afternoon proceed by surface to Jaipur - the fabled “pink city” of the desert named after Jai Singh, the former Maharaja of Jaipur. The palaces and forts of the yesteryears, which were witnesses to the royal processions and splendors, are now living monuments. On arrival check-in to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 05 : RANTHAMBHORE – JAIPUR (Approx. 184 Kms./ 04 Hrs.)

Afternoon proceed for sightseeing of Jaipur and we stop to view the elegant Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds)- this elaborate building, now little more than a façade, is encrusted with delicate screens and carved balconies from which the royal ladies, confined to their quarters, could sneak views of the outside world. (also you can visit to Tatto Café in Hawa Mahal) Later continue tour of the Maharajah’s City Palace, now partly a museum displays a unique fusion of Mughal and Hindu architecture, and house a rare collection of paintings, Rajput armoury. Later we visit the unique Jantar Mantar Observatory - situated in the heart of the city where time has been accurately measured since the 17th century & continue visit to Birla Temple.

Day 06 : JAIPUR

After breakfast at the hotel we visit the dramatic hilltop fortress at Amber Fort – ascend the imposing fort on a painted elephant. We wander among glittering inlays and the Hall of Mirrors. Continue visit to Jal Mahal, Panna Meena Ka Kund and Elephant Village (Optional) a housing project for 100 elephants and their mahaout is located in the foothills of the Amber Palace

Afternoon visit to Sisodia Rani Garden, Vidyadhar Garden and Jal Mahal, Albert Museum, Gaitore Memorials Patrika Gate, Toran Dwar. Evening explore the colourful bazaars of Jaipur where one can shop for Jewellery, Paintings, block prints, textiles,

carpets, brassware, blue pottery etc. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 07 : JAIPUR (Departure)

Morning breakfast at the hotel and relax until departure transfer. (Check-out time 1200 Hrs.)

Later continue transfer to the airport to connect the flight to your onward journey…

*** End of our services with sweet memories ***