6 Days Golden Triangle with Ranthambore Tigers and Taj Mahal Sunset/Sunrise

Our Driver picked up from the Delhi Airport/Hotel/Railway station or your desired location in Delhi/Noida/Gurgaon Then proceed for the sightseeing of Delhi. The capital of India which was destroyed and rebuilt several times, virtually carries in its bosom the history of 07 cities. The present New Delhi was designed by Edwin Lutyens, and its main architect was Herbert Baker. In 1911 the capital of the British Raj was shifted from Kolkata to Delhi. Today it is the seat of power of the country and a major gateway to the country for the tourists. In Old, Delhi visit the Jama Masjid (Friday Mosque) made of red sandstone and white marble, completed in 1656. It is India’s largest mosque then Raj Ghat which is a memorial of Mahatma Gandhi. Stop for photos of Red Fort. In New Delhi visit Unesco sites i.e. Humayun’s Tomb, built by his wife Haji Begum in the 16th Century. An early example of Mughal architecture considered the predecessor of the Taj Mahal. The Qutab Minar, the landmark of Delhi, a huge tower of victory started in 1199 and completed in 1368. The Minar is 72.5m high. Proceed to the Rashtrapati Bhawan (Drive Pass) once the Viceroy’s residence and now the official residence of the President of India. Designed by Lutyens. The India Gate (42m), commemorates the 70,000 Indian soldiers who died in the 1st world war. Stay overnight at the hotel.

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After breakfast, you'll be driven to Agra via a 3-4 hour drive on the expressway. Arrive in Agra, a medieval city on the banks of the Yamuna River founded by Sultan Sikandar Lodi in the year 1506. Agra achieved fame as the capital of the Mughal emperors from 1526 to 1658 and is famous for its many splendid Mughal-era buildings. Most notably the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Fatehpur Sikri, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Arrive in Agra, and check in at the hotel. After freshening up, meet your Guide in the Hotel Lobby. Start your tour with Agra Fort which is a historical fort in the city of Agra. It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638. You'll have ample time to see the Fort and enjoy its magnificent architecture. Then visit Mehtab Bagh This garden was the last of eleven Mughal-built gardens along the Yamuna opposite the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. This garden was built by Emperor Babur but Emperor Shah Jahan had identified this site as an ideal location for the beautiful view of the Taj Mahal during Sunset. Return to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel in Agra. 

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At 5.45 AM, meet your guide and visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise. The design of this magnificent mausoleum and four gardens are structured on the Islamic theme of paradise built by a king as the final resting place of his favorite wife. After visiting the Taj Mahal at Sunrise, come back to the hotel, freshen up, and have your breakfast. After Breakfast, check out and you will be driven to Fatehpur Sikri {36 kms/1 hour},  It was mysteriously abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. Today, it is perfectly preserved as a ghost city built at the height of the empire’s splendor. See Darbar-e-Aam, Palaces, Panch Mahal, and Tansen Seat.)  Continue driving to Jaipur. Overnight in Jaipur.

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Today after breakfast, you will start your sightseeing tour of Jaipur, one of the most vibrant and colorful cities in India. You will first visit the Amber Fort, a majestic hilltop fort that Raja Man Singh built in the 16th century. You will then photo-stop at the Jal Mahal, a beautiful palace that floats on a lake. In the afternoon, you will visit the City Palace, a complex of palaces, museums, and gardens that was the seat of the Maharaja of Jaipur. You will also stop to take photos at the Hawa Mahal, a stunning pink sandstone palace that was built for the royal ladies to watch the street processions through its 953 windows. You will then visit the Jantar Mantar, an astronomical observatory that Maharaja Jai Singh II built in the 18th century. After your tour, Return to your hotel. Overnight in Jaipur.

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Today after breakfast, you will be driven to Ranthambore home to leopards, peacocks, numerous species of deer, crocodiles, and sloth bears, and the most famous resident is the majestic Bengal Tigers – pretty much the whole Jungle Book! Arrive at Ranthambore check in to your hotel and have lunch. Later you’ll head into the park for a Jeep/Cantar safari, to observe the jungle in the evening light. After the safari, you’ll return to the hotel. Overnight in Ranthambore. 

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Early Morning, for your Jeep/Cantar morning safari in Ranthambhore National Park. The park’s most famous resident is the majestic Bengal Tiger, though it’s also home to leopards, peacocks, numerous species of deer, crocodiles, sloth bears, and more. After the morning safari, you’ll return to the hotel for breakfast. After Breakfast, you’ll be chauffeured back to Delhi (about 5 hours). Transfer to the airport or your hotel for your onward journey. Your Ends with wonderful memories. 

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