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Tigers & Taj Mahal

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Cross paths with some of India’s most majestic creatures as you embark on this highly anticipated introduction tour to India. Together with the best wildlife sightings, you’ll experience India’s deep cultural heritage and most popular attractions on this perfectly paced tour.

Witness firsthand the culture of Indian, Mughal empires and the British Raj with heritage journeys through Hindu and Islamic temples, ancient forts, grand palaces and the magnificent Taj Mahal – a grand monument which took over 22 years to complete. Then for the more scenic wildlife adventures, spot a rich diversity of the Bengal tigers, sambar, chital, nilgai, wild boar, leopard, sloth bear and an abundance of birdlife in their natural habitat.

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📣   Special Offer 15% Discount  Ends Dec  14
8 Days, 7 Nights: Delhi, Agra, Ranthambore, Jaipur

Inclusions

TRIP OVERVIEW (*UNESCO World Heritage Sites)

  • Delhi City Tour
  • Jama Masjid Mosque
  • Cycle Rickshaw at Chandni Chowk Bazaar
  • Spice Market
  • Humayun’s Tomb*
  • Lunch at Sikh Temple, Bangla Saheb Gurudwara
  • Qutab Minar*
  • Mehtab Bagh (Moonlight Garden)
  • Taj Mahal*
  • Agra Fort*
  • Itimad-ud-Daulah Tomb
  • 2 Ranthambhore Park Wildlife Game Drives
  • Jaipur City Tour
  • The Walled City of Jaipur*
  • Amber Fort*
  • Sheesh Mahal (Palace of Mirrors)
  • Jaipur City Palace
  • Jantar Mantar*
  •  Kheri Gate Step Well

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS TOUR

JAMA MASJID Largest mosques in India built between 1644 and 1656 at a cost of 1 million rupees.

GLIMPSE INTO THE MAJESTIC PAST

The many past rulers have left behind royal palaces and ancient forts which are now UNESCO’s World Heritage sites. Each historical monument possesses great history with its own unique identity.

BEST WILDLIFE SIGHTINGS

Drawing the attention of nature lovers from around the globe, Ranthambore has more than 85 Bengal tigers providing high chances of actually spotting them during safari. To ensure the best views, each jeep will have no more than two adult passengers. Get your cameras ready!

WILDLIFE SAFARI Discover the overwhelming beauty and magnificence of the Bengal tiger.
Spice Market. Inhale the aromatic atmosphere in the labyrinthine spice market. Shop for red chilis, yellow turmeric, green cardamoms and more!

LOCAL MARKET LIFE

The best way to explore the alluring liveliness of India is to go shopping in the colorful chaos of the markets. Experience a Delhi bazaar on a cycle rickshaw and be dazzled by the many choices of spices, funky souvenirs, jewelry, wood carvings and other handmade handicrafts.

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Tour Plan

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8 Days 7 Nights
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Wildlife
1

Meet Up at Delhi (DEL)

Upon arriving at Delhi airport, you'll be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free.
2

Delhi | Old and New Capital City

Delhi is the capital of modern India. It has also been the capital of at least seven previous civilizations as well as the British Raj, and each have left behind a trail of monuments.
Explore the beautiful chaos of both Old and New Delhi, including Jama Masjid - India’s oldest and largest mosque. Experience a busy & bustling local bazaar on a cycle rickshaw through Chandni Chowk and visit Khari Baoli (Spice Market). Next is Humayun’s Tomb of the Mughal Emperor. Photo op at Rashtrapati Bhavan (President’s Residence) and India Gate. Visit the most prominent Sikh temple, Bangla Saheb Gurudwara, and share one of the 25,000 free meals served daily in the temple.
Breakfast the most important meal of the day. We select fabulous hotels with both local authentic and western breakfast so you are well prepared to enjoy your travel tours.Breakfast    Have fun on one of our travel tours with everything include lunches that are prepared and convenient for you. We take the stress away from our guests and allow your more time to really enjoy themselves.  Lunch

JAMA MASJID
Largest mosques in India built between 1644 and 1656 at a cost of 1 million rupees.

HUMAYUN'S TOMB
This tomb has the significance of being the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent. 

BANGLA SAHEB GURUDWARA
A magnificent white-marble Sikh temple, topped with glinting golden onion domes. Sikh hymns waft over the tranquil compound.

3

Delhi – Agra | Qutub Minar, Moonlight Garden

After breakfast, visit Qutab Minar - the world’s tallest brick tower and then a photo op at Lotus Temple. We then drive to Agra, the erstwhile capital of the Mughal Empire. We will watch a breathtaking, fully symmetrical sunset view of the Taj Mahal from across the river at Mehtab Bagh (Moonlight Garden).
Breakfast the most important meal of the day. We select fabulous hotels with both local authentic and western breakfast so you are well prepared to enjoy your travel tours.Breakfast
Qutub Minar tourist attraction

QUTUB MINAR
A 12th century soaring Afghan-style victory tower and minaret of intricately carved sandstone.

SUNSET AT TAJ MAHAL
A magical experience! The colors of the buildings change with distance and sun.

SPICE MARKET
Inhale the aromatic atmosphere in the labyrinthine spice market.

4

Agra | The Legendary Taj Mahal

Early morning, a sunrise visit to the legendary Taj Mahal. Built by Emperor Shah Jahan in loving memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz, who tragically died in childbirth in 1631. Then breakfast.
Visit Agra Fort (Red Fort), a 16th-century Mughal fortress which also contains the imperial city of the Mughal rulers. It offers splendid views across the river towards the Taj Mahal. Then let’s size down to the Itimad-ud-Daulah tomb, the "Baby Tāj”, a Mughal era mausoleum.
Breakfast the most important meal of the day. We select fabulous hotels with both local authentic and western breakfast so you are well prepared to enjoy your travel tours.Breakfast

TAJ MAHAL
Catch a once-in-a-lifetime glimpse of the most beautiful building in the world.

AGRA FORT
A representative of the Mughal architectural tradition. 

ITMAD-UD-DAULA TOMB
Described as a "jewel box", and regarded as the inspiration for the Tāj Mahal.

5

Agra - Ranthambore | Afternoon Safari

Enjoy your breakfast and then drive to Ranthambhore.
Arrive at the park for our first tiger safari this afternoon. Ranthambhore Park sprawls over an estimated 400 sq. km (150 sq. miles). Steep crags embrace a network of lakes and rivers, and on top of one of these hills is the impressive Ranthambhore Fort, built in the 8th century. The tigers here can be spotted quite often, even during the day. With the strict measures that have been taken for their conservation, the tigers seem quite accustomed to human activity and take the visitors in stride. For its relatively small area, the park also has a rich diversity of fauna and flora.
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WILDLIFE SAFARI
Discover the overwhelming beauty and magnificence of the Bengal tiger.

SPOTTED DEER IN NATURAL HABITAT
Wildlife sanctuary where animals like Boar, Spotted Deer, Gaur, and Nilgai roam freely.

RANTHAMBHORE FORT & RED LAKE
Constructed in the 12th and 13th centuries from red Karauli stone.

6

Ranthambore | Morning Safari

Enjoy a morning wildlife safari in the park before departure to Jaipur this afternoon.
Breakfast the most important meal of the day. We select fabulous hotels with both local authentic and western breakfast so you are well prepared to enjoy your travel tours.Breakfast     Have fun on one of our travel tours with everything include lunches that are prepared and convenient for you. We take the stress away from our guests and allow your more time to really enjoy themselves.  Lunch

THE OLD CITY OF JAIPUR
Founded in 1727, it's famously known as “Pink City” for its trademark building color. 

7

Jaipur | The Pink City of Jaipur

Visit the stunning 16th century Amber Fort perched on a hillside overlooking the dusty plains, regal palaces, sleepy villages, and stone carved temples below. Reaching its summit on a jeep (or request an elephant ride during reservation), we enjoy a tour of the fort's well-preserved interior grounds including Sheesh Mahal (Palace of Mirrors) with its interior embellished of reflective glass tiles.
Visit the City Palace in Jaipur, an imposing blend of traditional Rajput and Mughal architecture. Jantar Mantar is an ancient open-air astronomical observatory and UNESCO world heritage site. Enjoy the sight of Jal Mahal (Water Palace), a palace located in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake. Photo op at Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds) where it’s high screen walls allows the women of the royal household to observe street life without being seen.
If we have time, we’ll marvel at a 16th-century stepwell near Kheri Gate. The stepwell serves as the community well, gathering place and swimming hole.
Breakfast the most important meal of the day. We select fabulous hotels with both local authentic and western breakfast so you are well prepared to enjoy your travel tours.Breakfast
 

ROYAL PALACES OF THE PAST
Glimpse into the past to see the fine architecture that past royals resided in.

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AMBER FORT
The historic 16-century site that overlooks the picturesque Maota Lake in Jaipur.

HAWA MAHAL (WIND PALACE) 
Lattice windows for royal ladies to observe street life without being seen.

 
8

Jaipur – Delhi (DEL)

After breakfast the tour ends. Hotel check-out and transfer to Delhi airport (DEL).
Breakfast the most important meal of the day. We select fabulous hotels with both local authentic and western breakfast so you are well prepared to enjoy your travel tours.Breakfast
 
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Hotel Information

We carefully handpick our hotels to ensure they provide you with the best comfort and experience. For Private Tours, you may request a specific hotel as one of the customizable options.
Destination Comfort Class  Premium Class  Luxury Class 
Delhi Redfox Aerocity
Agra Mansingh Palace
Ranthambhore The Baagh Ananta Elite
Jaipur Golden Tulip
* Hotels mentioned are subject to availability at the time of reservation.  

Accommodation Classification

  • COMFORT ⭐⭐⭐- 3-Star Hotels or Equivalent Accommodations
  • PREMIUM ⭐⭐⭐⭐- 4-Star Hotels or Equivalent Accommodations
  • LUXURY ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐- 5-Star Hotels or Equivalent Accommodations
Overview
Tour Plan
Dates & Prices

Dates & Pricing 

📣   Special Offer 15% Discount ends Dec 14, 2020. Tours must be Completed by End of 2021. Discount Applies during Booking.

SMALL GROUP TOUR (Comfort Class Hotels)

Year Departure Date Premium
2021 April 17, Saturday $1,695

Small Group Tour Price Details

  • ‣ Prices are in USD and are inclusive of all applicable taxes but do not include airfare.
  • ‣ Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Special rate for single travelers is available on request - please inquire.
  • ‣ This tour operates with a minimum of 2 and maximum of 12 guests.
  • ‣ Tour departure confirmation 70 days prior to departure.
  • ‣ Recommend to book 6 months in advance to avoid disappointment.

PRIVATE TOURS, Daily departures except for Tuesday.

Year Tour Dates Comfort Premium Luxury
2021 Feb 1 to Jun 15 $1,975 $2,055 $2,555
2022 Feb 1 to Jun 15 Call Call Call

Price Details

  • ‣ Prices are in USD and are inclusive of all applicable taxes but do not include airfare.
  • ‣ Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply during applicable major holidays.
  • ‣ Special rates for single travelers or larger groups, and ultra-luxury hotels are available on request - please inquire.
  • ‣ Note that tour prices vary according to season. If your tour straddles two seasons then each portion will be priced according to that season.
  • ‣ Recommend to book 6 months in advance to avoid disappointment.

Deposit

  • ‣ A deposit of $300 per person is required upon booking and full payment to be made 60 days prior to departure date.
  • ‣ Monthly installment plan is available - please inquire.

Flight Add-On

  • ‣ We work with all major airlines for the best routes and competitive pricing.
  • ‣ The nearest airport is DEL (Delhi International).
  • ‣ Contact us for more detail and pricing.

Inclusions

  • ‣ Airport Transfers, Meet and Greet
  • ‣ Hotel Accommodations
  • ‣ Daily Breakfast and Selected Meals (See tour plan for details)
  • ‣ English-speaking Local Guide
  • ‣ Entrance Fees to Monuments & Attractions per Itinerary
  • ‣ Open Jeep Wildlife Safaris with Maximum 2 Adult Passengers Per Jeep

Exclusions

  • ‣ Air Fare
  • ‣ Travel Insurance
  • ‣ Medical Expenses
  • ‣ Visa Fee
  • ‣ Gratuity
  • ‣ Personal Expenses
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