Tiger Safari with Taj

Places covered- Delhi - Jaipur - Ranthambhore - Agra – Varanasi
This Taj tour helps you to explore various places and royalty in India. It takes you to extremely beautiful palaces, dense forests, and evergreen temples. In short, Tiger Safari with Taj Journey means Tiger, Taj and Temple. We begin with the Royal Capital exploration which is Delhi, Jaipur where the Palaces, forts and mansions are heavenly and possess a great ambience. Then we move on to them wild forest which is home of Tigers, the national Animal. Then we see Taj of Agra that is built up as a tribute fully in marble that rests in peace. Finally, we move on to Varanasi, the traditional city of India that has built a traditional foundation of the country where we visit the Ghats to see the rituals that take place every day and also the Temples. With this the Journey comes to an end.

More than anything else, at one shot, The Tiger Safari with Taj tour brings in a lot of sentiment and endearment in the hearts of the traveller by providing unforgettable experiences.

DAY 01: ARRIVE DELHI
At the Airport upon arrival, you will be received by our representative who will then transfer you to the Hotel. Overnight, stay at Hotel.

DAY 02 : DELHI
Morning we begin with visiting old Delhi where we visit the Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana that happens to be the cremation grounds of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. Later we visit the Jama Masjid and drive by the Red Fort and Chandni chowk.

In the afternoon, we see Qutub Minar raised by Qutub-ud-Din-Aibek in the year 1199, India gate (War Memorial), Humayun’s tomb, the modern Hindu temple ie; The Lakshminarayan Temple. We drive by the President’s house, Parliament House, Government Secretariat Buildings, and then visit the Connaught Place shopping centre that was erected by the British. Overnight, Stay at Hotel.

DAY 03 : DELHI - JAIPUR
We drive to Jaipur also known as the Pink city (240 kms/ 5 Hrs) post breakfast. Being the capital city of Rajasthan (Desert state), it is known for its elegant forts, awesome lakes, sand dunes and Luxurious Mansions. This place dates back to about 300 years which was the period ruled by the Mughals. After these visits, we check in into the Hotel. At your Leisure in the evening, you can shop around the local market. Overnight, stay at the hotel.

DAY 04 : JAIPUR
Morning we visit the Amber Fort on the hill top which was once the capital of the state in the ancient times. Also, see the sheesh mahal or the hall of victory shining with mirrors. Enjoy a ride on an Elephant’s Back to move further on the fort.

This city is 260 years old and was built by king and a renowned astrologer Jai Singh. A century back, the city was painted in Pink colour in respect to a visiting prince and from then this colour has been retained. In the Afternoon, visit Maharaja’s city palace, the watch tower and also see the Ram Nivas gardens. Take a look at the Hawa Mahal and the pink rose residential and business area while we drive by. Overnight, stay at the hotel.

DAY 05 : JAIPUR - RANTHAMBHORE
Morning post breakfast, we travel to Ranthambhore National park which is about 130 Kms/ 3 hrs. Then Upon arrival we will check in into the wildlife resorts. In the afternoon, start with a hunting expedition at the national park viewing the wildlife there. Overnight, stay at the resort.

DAY 06 (THU): FULL DAY IN RANTHAMBHORE
We will view the wildlife and go on a hunting expedition both in the morning and afternoon. Ranthambhore is located at the convergence of the Aravalis and Vindhyas and is a perfect example of ancient abundance standing out very evidently in the huge and bare land of eastern Rajasthan. Overnight, stay at the hotel.

DAY 07 : RANTHAMBORE - AGRA
Post breakfast we drive to Agra which is about (265 kms/6hrs) and was built during the years 1571 and 1585 AD. On the way, we also visit Fatehpur sikri which is perfect example of Mughal architecture to the core though we can fin only ruins. One should not miss to visit this place in Agra as the Sun set upon these ruins remains is a memory to be cherished by one and all. Upon arrival, check in into the hotel. Overnight, stay at Hotel.

DAY 08 : AGRA- VARANASI
In the morning we visit the extremely popular and beautiful Taj Mahal that was erected by Shah Jahan in memory of his Queen Mumtaz Mahal using white Marble which took 22 long years for completion (1630-1652 AD)

The Red sand stone Agra fort was built mainly as a military establishment by Akbar in the year 1565 and later converted into a palace during Shah Jahan’s time partially. But, the initial structure was built by Akbar. Post breakfast visit The Agra fort. Then in the Afternoon we get to visit Itmad-ud-daulah the Tomb that was constructed by Nur Jahan for her father Gyhias-ud-Din Beg. He was a chief Minister of King Jehangir and the white Marble tomb was erected during 1622 and 1628. You are free to shop around in the evening at the local market and then move on to Railway station for Varanasi. Overnight, stay on board.

DAY 09 : ARRIVE VARANASI
Upon arrival meet our representative at the Railway station and transfer to the Hotel. Freshen up a little and start the tour to Sarnath. Take a look at the deer park and Museum. Sarnath with lumbini, Gaya and Kushinagar is said to form the Buddhist Quadrilateral in the Sub-continent of India. These places are related to the life and philosophy of Lord Buddha. Lumbini is the birth place of Buddha and Gaya is a place where he got enlightened. Sarnath and Kushinagar are the places where Lord Buddha gave his very first discourse. Towards east of Varanasi, Buddhism’s major centres are located. Evening we travel back to Varanasi. Overnight, stay at hotel.

DAY 10: VARANASI - DELHI
Morning take a boat cruise on the waters of Holy Ganges and notice the life of Pilgrims over the Ghats. Then reach Airport to travel to Delhi. Then Travel back to your home town by connecting to an International flight.

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