Golden Triangle with Tiger Tour
The Golden Triangle a tourist circuit which connects Delhi, Agra & Jaipur which is located on the map of India form the shape of a virtual triangle. We have added a wildlife destination Ranthambhore in it. Embark on a wonderful journey to explore the capital city of Delhi, to witness the wonder of the world, Taj Mahal at Agra & explore the “Tiger” at their natural inhabitant in Ranthambhore and admire the pink city of Jaipur!
Highlights
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Delhi and experience the Mughal architecture.
- Explore the old city markets in its colourful avatar, narrow alleys on a Rickshaw ride tour
- Visit to one of the 7 wonders of the world Taj Mahal and discover the magic of white marble at Agra
- Go for a Battery Bus at Taj Mahal in Agra
- Go on a Mughal Heritage Kachhpura Village Walk tour in Agra- an eye opening experience.
- Canter Safari at Ranthambhore National Park.
- Enjoy Guided tour of the Pink City- covering Forts, Palace and Temples. Also enjoy traditional Heena Painting on Hands.
- Enjoy Cycle ride, Yoga experience & cooking and dinner with a noble family in Jaipur.
Day 01: Delhi
Welcome to India’s capital city Delhi, a symbol of the country’s rich past and thriving present where ancient and modern blend seamlessly together.
Arrive International Airport, meet with our representative who will assist you with transfers and smooth hotel check in.
Spend rest of the day at leisurely. (Standard Check in time for every hotel is 02:00PM. Early check in is subject to availability)
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 02: Delhi
After breakfast at hotel you will set out on a full day tour of combined Old & New Delhi. The tour begins in Old Delhi with Jama Masjid India’s largest mosque, the Jama Masjid, beautifully decorated with paintings, inlaid stones, carvings and glazed tiles and then a unique glance at local life by an exploration to the bustling local bazaar of Chandni Chowk once the grandest Indian market. Enjoy a rickshaw ride in this street.
Drive pass by Red Fort before driving to New Delhi. Enjoy the calm serenity of the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib and witness the Langar (free kitchen), where everyone is welcomed and fed a vegetarian meal, irrespective of color, cast, creed, age or gender.
Continue drive along the city landmarks of India Gate, President’s House, Parliament House & Government Secretariat Buildings and stop for photo opportunity there.
Next visit Lotus Tempe(closed on Monday) one of the marvels of modern architecture. The temple gives the impression of a half-open lotus flower afloat, surrounded by its leaves. The shining pure white marble, the majestic dome, the petals clearly standing out create a sense of grandeur and awe.
Conclude the tour at 11th-century Qutub Minar – Standing 73 foot tall, this five-storeyed tower, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, remains one of the most magnificent buildings of India from the medieval era. Return back to hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 03: Delhi – Agra
This morning transfer to the railway station to connect train to Agra
Train: Gatimaan Express
Dep. 08:10 HRS.
Arr. 09:50 HRS.
Upon arrival meet with our representative and transfer to the hotel.
Proceed to explore the remarkable Agra Fort a UNESCO World Heritage Site, made using red sandstone and marble and features the Mughal style of architecture. There are splendid rooms, magnificent mosques, and beautiful halls inside this fort. The main structures and monuments at the fort include public and private halls called Diwan-i-Am and Diwan-i-Khas, royal pavilions that house masjids, royal baths made using marble, a mirror palace or Sheesh Mahal, and courtrooms, among others.
Optional – Kachhpura village walk– a rural side of Agra located across the river Yamuna. In this heritage walk, the guide will take you through the narrow hives of beautiful lanes of the village. During the trip you will get to see the famous Baoli of Mughal period, Humanyun Mosque, Villager’s hand-made crafts and paintings. You will come across various monuments and structures from the Mughal era still stand.
Next visit MehtabBagh situated on the opposite bank of the Taj Mahal from where you will have the opportunity to watch the Taj Mahal during sunset. The site is also associated with the myth of similar black Taj, but the excavations have provided ample evidence for a garden complex. This is also corroborated by a letter of Aurangzeb, addressed to Emperor Shah Jehan stating the condition of this garden after a flood in 1652 AD.
Later visit a workshop to experience Marble Inlay Work – The most famous stone arts in the country is the inlay or crafting work done with marble stones. The craft flourished and reached its peak during the Mughal era especially after the construction of the Taj Mahal.
Optional – An amazing local social enterprise, Sheroes Hangout, is located about 10-minutes from the Taj Mahal and is an excellent place to stop for a cold drink, coffee or light meal while you are here. The initiative is part of the Stop Acid Attacks campaign and staffed by survivors.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 04: Agra – Ranthambhore (270 Kms/06 Hrs.)
Early morning visit Taj Mahala symbol of love (closed on Friday) by sunrise. The Taj Mahal, a mausoleum of white marble, was built between 1631 and 1648 in memory of Emperor Shah Jahan’s favorite wife Mumtaj Mahal. Taj Mahal is admired across the world as a masterpiece of Indian art – a UNESCO world heritage site.
The Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore called the Taj Mahal a “teardrop on the cheek of time.” It remains a testament to the grief—and power—of an emperor.
Return back to hotel for breakfast.
Morning drive towards Ranthambhore en-route stop at Fatehpur sikri – a city predominantly in red sand-stonebuilt by the Mughal EmperorAkbar. He shifted his residence and court from Agra to sikri, for a period of 13 years, from 1572 to 1585 to honour the Sufi Saint, Sheikh Salim Chishti, who resided here.He had planned this city as his capital but shortage of water compelled him to abandon the city. Some important structures here are Diwan-I-Am, Diwan-I-Khas, the private living quarters, Jodhabai’s Palace, Birbal’s Palace, Panch Mahal, Salim Chishti’s Tomb, Jama Masjid, Buland Darwaza, and many more.
Upon arrival check in to the hotel.
Evening enjoy your dinner at the hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 05: Ranthambhore
Morning and afternoon enjoy game drives, there is ample opportunity to spot the wild Bengal tigers in their natural environment. Hope to be spot a Tiger – it’s thrilling!
Ranthambore was amongst the first National Parks where Project Tiger was started.With an area of 400 sq. km, Ranthambore encompasses rocky hill crests which descend to open valleys between the Aravalli and Vindhya Ranges, dotted with water pools and fruit trees, this park gets its name from the thousand-year-old fortress, which looms above the forest. Well known for the diurnal activity of Tigers, Ranthambore is a very special and unusual area where a natural present meets a historical past. Sambar, Cheetal, Chinkara, Nilgai, and Languor. The elusive Leopard and Tigers are found in this reserve with tourists standing a very good chance of seeing tigers during the safaris. Dotted across the landscape are the crumbling ruins of its past glory, be it chatris or cupolas, like palaces or old guard posts, all of which reinforce the magical and ethereal quality of this great wilderness.
The entire park is divided into 10 different zones, with good Tiger and wildlife population in almost all zones. It is a photographer’s paradise with different kinds of lighting, angles, backdrop and any frame that you want, Ranthambore is picturesque in its own special way.
Note:Morning game drive starts around 06:00 AM and
Afternoon game drive starts around 02:00 PM.
Timings are seasonal. Each game drive lasts around 3 hours.
Game drives are offered in open-top canters and these could be pretty dusty and bumpy. Please consider carrying a scarf to cover your face. In summers, wear long sleeves, sunscreen, sunglasses and sunhat.
Evening enjoy your dinner at the hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 06: Ranthambhore – Jaipur (150 Kms/03 Hrs)
After breakfast drive towards Jaipur, upon arrival check in to the hotel.
In the evening witness Aarti at the beautifully carved Lakshmi Narayan temple. Built purely out of white marble, the edifice of the Birla Temple is an amalgamation of ancient Hindu architecture styles and modern design. The walls of the temple are embellished with intricate carvings of Gods and Goddesses and words of wisdom from the Puranas and Upanishads
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 07: Jaipur
This morning take an excursion tour to the magnificent Amber Fort located a distance of about 11 kilometers from Jaipur.Accent the fort riding on Jeep. Amber was the capital of Jaipur in early days during the rule of Kachhwahas from the 11th to the 16th century. Later Raja Man Singh built this fort and expanded Amber. The fort is dived into four part, each having separate entrances. SurajPol“Sungate”is the main entrance to the fort, this entrance faces east. Once we enter in to the fort, the fort has lot of interesting things to flaunt. Every part of this palace is an amazing work of art.The “Magic flower” a fresco carved out of marble stone is a major attractionhere.
Drive back to Jaipur en-route stop at HawaMahal. HawaMahal is famous for its windows or ‘Jharokhas’ which enable free circulation of air within the structure. Though many reasons are cited behind the construction of the fort, Purdah system followed by the Rajputs is said to be one of the main causes. During those days, Rajput royal women did not appear in public or in front of strangers. However, they were keen to follow the day-to-day events and royal processions occurring on the streets. It is for their benefit that the HawaMahal was built, complete with small windows and screened balconies. This gave the women a sense of freedom, without appearing in public.
Explore the City Palacea spectacular example of the unification of Rajput and Mughal architecture. Commissioned to be built by the founder of Jaipur, Maharaja Jai Singh II, this lavish palace includes the living quarters of the erstwhile royal family. The palace also boasts several rare artworks. Next visit the Jantar Mantar astronomical observatory.
This evening enjoy a culinary experience and dinner with a local royal Indian family where you can learn about exquisite dishes and also local cultures including saree draping.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 08: Jaipur - Delhi (260 Kms/06 Hrs.)
This morning join a local bicycle trip to have a close look of Pink City –
06:30 – Meeting the team at Jal Mahal
07:00 – Hike to the top of Mountain&Yoga experience
07:45 – Spot the Gentle Giants – a visual symphony to look at the rows of these majestic giants entering into the grand palace of Amber Fort with a graceful gait.
08:15 – Get mesmerized with the beautiful architecture
09:00 – Concluding the trip at Ankohi Museum
Return back to hotel for breakfast.
Later drive towards Delhi, upon arrival transfer to the International airport to connect flight for your onward destination.