DAY 01 - DELHI/ JAIPUR (258kms 5hrs 30mins
approx.)
Morning drive to Jaipur, part of the exciting Indian trail.
It is here that the seekers of India experience their fantasy of a voyage
of discovery. Jaipur is an exuberance of color, dance and song with the
traditional arts and crafts. Known as the 'Pink City' is one of India's
most well planned cities with wide straight avenues, roads, streets and
lanes in a grid system. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at hotel. (Dinner included)
DAY 02 - JAIPUR
In the morning visit the impressive Amber Fort, the former
capital of the Royal Family of Jaipur, taking an elephant ride to the
top of the fort. In the afternoon visit the City Palace, the Jantar Mantar
and the Hawa Mahal. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast
and Dinner included)
 DAY 03 - JAIPUR
/ RANTHAMBHORE (167kms 3hrs approx.)
Today you will drive to Sawai Madhopur town, the site of
the famous Tiger Reserve of the country – the Ranthambhore National Park.
On arrival in Sawai Madhopur check into hotel. In the afternoon embark
on a Jeep Safari into the Park for Game Viewing. Ranthambhore is the ideal
place to spot the tiger. The majestic predator assured of protection,
roams freely during the daytime and can be seen at close quarters. Other
wildlife to be seen include sambar, chital, nilgai (blue bull), chinkara,
langur, wild boar, sloth bear, hyena, jackal, jungle cat, pythons and
leopards. Crocodiles abound in the lakes. The lakes also attract a large
number of migratory and local birds. The best time to visit is between
October and April. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast and Dinner included)
DAY 04 - RANTHAMBHORE
In the morning embark on another Game View Jeep Safari
into the National Park. Rest of the day is at leisure to pursue independent
activities. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
DAY 05 - RANTHAMBHORE / BHARATPUR (191kms
4hrs approx.)
Today you will drive to the paradise of birds – Bharatpur.
On arrival check into hotel. Later you will enjoy a Rickshaw ride inside
the Sanctuary for Bird Watching. Bharatpur is world renowned for its World
Heritage listed Bird Sanctuary, the Keoladeo Ghana National Park. It is
one of the finest bird sanctuaries in the world inundated with over 400
species of water birds. Exotic migratory birds from Afghanistan, Central
Asia, Tibet as well as Siberian cranes, come here in July/August to spend
the winters and they breed till October/November. Other common bird life
to be seen are cormorants, spoonbills, storks, egrets, herons, pelicans,
ibis and herons that can be spotted all over the park. The best time to
visit the park is from October to late February when many migratory birds
can be spotted. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast and Dinner included)
DAY 06 - BHARATPUR / AGRA (50kms 1hr 30mins
approx.)
Early in the morning enjoy another Rickshaw ride inside
the sanctuary to view the birds. Later drive to the Mughal splendour of
Agra, en route visiting Fatehpur Sikri the ghost city 35kms from Agra.
Fatehpur Sikri built in red sandstone in honour of Saint Salim Chisti,
who foretold the birth of 3 sons to Emperor Akbar, is an example of robust
stability combined with originality. Each important edifice here represents
a type by itself. Notable among them is the Diwan-e-Khas, Panch Mahal,
Tomb of Salim Chisti, and the Buland Darwaza. Drive on to Agra and check-in
to the hotel. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast and Dinner included)
DAY 07 - AGRA
In the morning embark on a full day tour of Agra. Visit
the incomparable Taj Mahal. This monument a fine example of fusion of
many architectural styles is one of the wonders of the modern world. Built
in 1652 by Emperor Shahjahan. It took 22 years and 20,000 skilled artisans
to complete this poem in white marble. Then visit the Agra Fort, which
lies across the river Jamuna. It was here that Aurangzeb the third son
of Shahjahan kept his father under house arrest. One can get the most
moving view of the Taj from the little octagonal tower in the Fort. Also
visit the Tomb of Itmad-ud-daullah, built by Empress Noorjahan in memory
of her father. It is a small tomb but made of splendid marble construction.
Its craftsmanship foreshadows that of the Taj Mahal. It was here that
'pietra dura' the inlay work on marble, so characteristic of the Taj was
first used. This is followed by a visit to a marble factory to witness
the inlay work of precious and semi-precious stones into marble. Rest
of the day is at leisure. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast and Dinner
included)
DAY 08 - AGRA/ DELHI (201kms 4hrs approx.)
In the afternoon en route to Delhi visit the Tomb of Emperor
Akbar at Sikandra. (Breakfast included)
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