The classic Golden Triangle of Delhi, Jaipur and Agra with a wildlife twist — two days in Ranthambore National Park, one of India’s finest tiger reserves, sit between the pink-sandstone palaces of Rajasthan and the Taj Mahal. Heritage, bazaars and big-cat safaris in a single eight-day route.
On arrival at Delhi, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi.
Full-day sightseeing tour of Delhi, including Old Delhi. Visit the world-famous Red Fort and Jama Masjid, and enjoy an exciting cycle-rickshaw ride through the busy lanes of Chandni Chowk, the main street of Old Delhi and a lively shopping bazaar.
In the afternoon, visit New Delhi — designed and developed by the English architect Sir Edwin Lutyens (1869–1944) and famous for its wide, tree-lined avenues, parks, skylines and historical monuments. See Rashtrapati Bhawan (the official residence of the President of India), India Gate (a 42 m high stone memorial arch), the 12th-century Qutub Minar, the mid-16th-century Humayun’s Tomb and the famous Lotus Temple. Overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi.
Morning drive to Jaipur, popularly known as the ‘Pink City’. Evening free to explore the local market. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour of Jaipur. Take an elephant ride up to the famous 17th-century Amber Fort. Thereafter, visit the enchantingly beautiful City Palace, a fine blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture, now housing a museum of rare armoury, manuscripts and paintings.
Later, visit the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), the landmark of Jaipur built of pink sandstone, and Jantar Mantar, the astronomical observatory built by Maharaja Jai Singh in 1728. Overnight stay at the hotel in Jaipur.
Morning drive to Ranthambore, one of the finest tiger reserves in India and considered the best place to spot a tiger in its natural habitat. The park is also popular with wildlife photographers.
On arrival, check in at a wildlife resort. After lunch, set out on an afternoon safari. Evening free. Overnight stay at the wildlife resort.
Morning and afternoon safaris into the national park to explore the rich flora and fauna of Ranthambore. Overnight stay at the wildlife resort.
After breakfast, drive to Agra, visiting Fatehpur Sikri en route. On arrival at Agra, check in at the hotel. Evening free. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Morning sightseeing tour of Agra, including the Taj Mahal, the most beautiful and extravagant monument ever built, and the magnificent Agra Fort, built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1565.
Later, drive to Delhi, visiting Sikandra en route. On arrival, transfer to the international airport in time to catch your flight to your onward destination.