Easily the most popular tourist circuit, the Golden Triangle offers a glimpse of Delhi’s glorious history, Jaipur’s royal magnificence, and of course, Agra’s inimitable Taj Mahal. Ranthambore National Park was once a former royal hunting ground and is home to tigers, leopards and marsh crocodiles. Its landmarks include the imposing 10th – century Ranthambore Fort.
On arrival check into your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Delhi.
After breakfast, proceed to a full day tour of Old Delhi and New Delhi. Start the tour of the city with a visit to the Jama Masjid, which is the largest mosque in India. The courtyard of the mosque can hold about 25,000 worshippers. Enjoy a rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk, the busiest market in Old Delhi. You will then visit the Red Fort, which served as the residence for the Mughal royal family. Later, drive past president House and several other government buildings in Edwin Lutyen’s Delhi before you head to Rajghat , the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi where he was cremated in 1948. Lastly, visit Humayun’s Tomb, the first garden tomb built in the Indian subcontinent where red sandstone is used. Return to your hotel. Overnight in Delhi.
After breakfast, drive to Agra. On arrival check into your hotel. Visit the Agra Fort. The beautiful yet forbidding structure houses many exquisite palaces, and is a handsome example of Mughal architecture. Also visit the Taj Mahal, a mausoleum built as a symbol Emperor Shah Jehan’s devotion to his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal. The rest of the evening is at leisure. Overnight in Agra.
After breakfast, drive to Ranthambore. Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri. This magnificent fortified ancient city, was the short lived capital of the Mughal Empire. Later, proceed to Sawai Madhopur, surrounded by Vindhyas and Aravalis. Continue to Ranthambore. On arrival, check into your hotel. Overnight in Ranthambore.
After breakfast, enjoy a morning & Afternoon game ride in Ranthambore National Park. This park is famous for its tigers. Originally a hunting ground of the Maharaja of Jaipur, the park is now home to animals like the jackal, mongoose, sloth bear, leopard, and of course, the tiger. Later, return to your hotel. Overnight in Rathambore.
After breakfast, drive to Jaipur, also know as the “Pink City”. On arrival, check into your hotel. Rest of the evening is at leisure. Overnight in Jaipur.
After breakfast, enjoy a full day sightseeing of the city of Jaipur. Visit the Amber Fort, a fascinating blend of Hindu and Mughal architecture. The best way to explore the fort is to ride up to it on elephant back . Later, proceed to the beautiful Hawa Mahal, with its ornately carved latticework windows. Later, visit the City Palace, which is a synthesis of Rajasthani and Mughal styles. Later, visit the Jantar Mantar Observatory, comprising geometric devices for measuring time, and tracking stars in their orbits. Return to the hotel. Overnight in Jaipur.
After breakfast, drive to Delhi or Jaipur Airport. On arrival, you will be transferred to airport to board flight for onward destination.