Temples & Tigers

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Go in search for Indian tigers at Ranthambore National Park before visiting the Rajasthani sites of Jaipur, Tordi village and Abanheri step well. See more wildlife at Keoladeo National Park, the Taj Mahal at sunrise and Agra Fort
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    Go in search for Indian tigers at Ranthambore National Park before visiting the Rajasthani sites of Jaipur, Tordi village and Abanheri step well. See more wildlife at Keoladeo National Park, the Taj Mahal at sunrise and Agra Fort

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 1 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityRanthambore
End CityBharatpur

Destinations

  • Asia
  • India

Attractions

  • Delhi

Trip includes

    • All accommodation in mid range hotels and heritage properties
    • All transport and transfers in AC vehicles
    • 24-hour airport arrival & departure transfer service
    • Train from Delhi to Sawai Madhopur (2nd class AC)
    • Sightseeing tours and activities as per the itinerary
    • One canter safari and one jeep safari in Ranthambore National Park
    • Services of a local tour leader and specialist local guides
    • Meals as indicated in the itinerary (10 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners)

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Itinerary

Day 1, Welcome to Delhi. Airport to hotel transfer included
Once we arrive in Delhi, a staff member will be there to meet and greet us, before transferring us to our hotel for the day. We’ll have some time to settle in, introduce you to the local area and arrange a collection time for tomorrow.

| OVERNIGHT:
Delhi hotel

| EXTRAS:
Extra day in Delhi - pre-tour, Single Room Supplement

Day 2, Exploring Old and New Delhi
Our day starts with a tour of India’s capital city of New Delhi. Our first stop is the towering India Gate, India’s answer to France’s Arc de Triomphe, before we make our way past some of its important governmental buildings such as Parliament, the Bangla Sahab Gurudwara...
| OVERNIGHT:
Delhi hotel

| MEALS:
Breakfast

Day 3, To Sawai Madhopur via train
We say goodbye to Delhi as we board a train to Sawai Madhopur which is about five hours away. Sawai Madhopur is the home of the Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan. Look out the window and take in the rural countryside and farmlands, much different to the busy city li...
| OVERNIGHT:
Ranthambore hotel

| MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4, The tigers of Ranthambore
Today is all about game drives in the Ranthambore National Park, as we head out on morning and afternoon game drives, giving us an excellent opportunity to spot tigers and the host of other wildlife which calls this protected area home. We’ll head out in a jeep or in a ...
| OVERNIGHT:
Ranthambore hotel

| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5, The Pink City of Jaipur. Optional activity available
From Ranthambore, we’ll make our way to Rajasthan’s capital city of Jaipur, where we’ll visit the Amber Fort, made out of sandstone in the 16th century for the ruling Kachhawa clan of Amber. We’ll explore its stunning architecture, its towering fortress walls and marble ...
| OVERNIGHT:
Jaipur hotel

| MEALS:
Breakfast

Day 6, Exploring Jaipur
You can either choose to sleep a little later, or you have an option of enjoying a hot air balloon ride over Jaipur, giving you an aerial view of its stunning architecture. We’ll then head out into the city, visiting Jaipur’s most popular tourist attractions, such as th...
| OVERNIGHT:
Jaipur hotel

| MEALS:
Breakfast

| EXTRAS:
Hot air balloon in Jaipur

Day 7, A visit to the Tordi Village. Optional activities available
YWe’ll start our day with a visit to the rural Rajasthan village of Tordi, founded in the 16th century by Th. Akhey Singh, a descendant of the Khangar Singh, who overthrew the regional chief and built a hilltop fortress here, with its ruins still available today. The fam...
| OVERNIGHT:
Tordi Garh hotel

| MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8, The world's largest step well & birdwatching in the Keoladeo National Park
We leave Tordi and head towards the Keoladeo Ghana National Park via Bharatpur - one of the best birdwatching destinations in India. On our way here, we’ll stop at the Abhaneri step well - the largest of its kind on the planet - boasting approximately 3500 steps and is 1...
| OVERNIGHT:
Hotel next to Keoladeo National Park

| MEALS:
Breakfast

Day 9, The first sight of the Taj Mahal. Optional activity available
After a wonderful time in Keoladeo, we make our way to the ancient city of Agra - the home of the Taj Mahal. Agra was once the capital of the Mughal between 1572 and 1585 and is the only Indian city to have three UNESCO World Heritage Sites - the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and...
| OVERNIGHT:
Agra hotel

| MEALS:
Breakfast

| EXTRAS:
Cook with a Hindu family in Agra

Day 10, A Taj Mahal sunrise and a multimedia water show
We have an early start today, as we make our way to the Taj Mahal for a spectacular tour of this towering monument, which was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan over the period of 22 years. Sunrise is a great time to visit the Taj Mahal, as the light changes the colo...
| OVERNIGHT:
Delhi hotel

| MEALS:
Breakfast

Day 11, Bon Voyage! Airport transfer included
You have some free time to buy any gifts for your loved ones back home before we transfer you to the airport to catch your flight back home. Additional half day tours are available this morning if you have a later flight, and extension options are also available.

| OVERNIGHT:
N/A

| MEALS:
Breakfast

| EXTRAS:
Goa beach extension, Extra day in Delhi - post-tour, Spinmonkey cycling tour, Varanasi extension

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Last Updated: 0/25/2024

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    • International flights (available on request)
    • Visa fees
    • Travel insurance (compulsory, available on request)
    • Meals not indicated in the itinerary
    • Drinks, snacks and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
    • Tips for drivers and guides
    • Entrance fees (budget USD 114, payable in Delhi)
    • Any other items not mentioned above
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