Taj and Tiger Tour

Taj and Tiger Tour

OVERVIEW- India has been blessed with a vast variety of wildlife, including mammals, birds, reptiles, insects etc. To protect the animal species, there are numerous wildlife sanctuaries and national parks, which are tourist attractions as well. Taj & Tiger Tour from Delhi takes you to explore the diverse wildlife of India. During the tour, you visit the well-known wildlife reserve of the county Ranthambore National Park. Also visit the three famous cities of India-Delhi, Agra and Jaipur having grandeur, glory & history. The famous Golden Triangle of India actually covers three most beautiful and captivating cities of the country Delhi (the capital of India), Agra (the city of Taj) and Jaipur (the land of Rajput kings). 

DELHI- New Delhi, capital of India is a mix of the ancient and modern architecture. This 3rd largest city of India unwinds a picture rich with culture, architecture, and human diversity. Divided in two parts, Old Delhi & New Delhi, the city is a travel hub of Northern India and exerts a beguiling charm on visitors.

AGRA- The Land of culture and heritage. Agra is the city of the inimitable Taj Mahal. Agra is famous for its marble inlay work, leather goods, brasswares, finely worked precious and semi-precious stone jewellery and ornate zari embroidery.

RANTHAMBORE- It is located in the foothills of Aravali Ranges near the small town of Sawai-Madhopur. It is one of the India's foremost illustrations of Project Tiger. A fine example of Project Tiger, Ranthambore was declared a National Park in 1980.

JAIPUR- Jaipur is remarkable for its marvelous architecture and town planning as it is for the lively spirit of the people who inhabit it. The city presents a unique synthesis of culture that has to be experienced in order to be appreciated. The old Jaipur painted in Pink, the lively spirit of fanfare, festivity and celebration of the people adequately match the colorful and intricately carved monuments.

Please Note: This is just a suggested itinerary indicative of what could be possible. We tailor wildlife holidays for your specific needs. Contact us if you want modifications so that we could tailor a holiday to suit your need for an unforgettable India tour.

Tour Destination: Delhi-Agra-Fatehpur Sikri-Ranthambore-Jaipur-Delhi

Travel Duration: 07 Nights/08 Days

DAY 1: DELHI

Arrive in Delhi and later transfer to the hotel. Evening free for local activities and shopping the local markets.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 2: DELHI

After breakfast, enjoy full day city tour of Old Delhi & New Delhi visiting

RED FORT- This is a magnificent fort with beautiful artwork of red sandstone on the banks of river Yamuna. It is a huge complex of gardens and pavilions and marble palaces.

JAMA MASJID- This is the largest mosque in India, located opposite to the Red Fort, it was again the great Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan behind this architectural masterpiece.

RAJ GHAT- Built on the banks of the legendary Yamuna, which flows past New Delhi, Raj Ghat-the last resting place of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation.

INDIA GATE- Built as a memorial to commemorate the 70,000 India soldiers killed in World War I, India Gate was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and completed in 1931. The green, velvety lawns at India Gate, particularly, are a popular evening and holiday rendezvous for young and old alike.

PRESIDENT'S HOUSE- New Delhi, centers around the Rashtrapati Bhawan. It is architecturally a very impressive building standing at a height, flowing down as it were to India Gate. 

HUMAYUN'S TOMB- The emperor's grieving widow, Haji Begum, built Humayun's Tomb the first mature example of Mughal architecture in India, in 1565 AD.

LAXMI NARAYAN TEMPLE- Also called the Birla Mandir it was built in 1938; the temple is an ideal introduction to some of the gods of the India pantheon.

LOTUS TEMPLE- The Bahai's Temple, is shaped like a lotus. It is an eye-catching edifice worth exploring. Built by the Bahai's community, it offers the visitor a serenity that pervades the temple and its artistic design.

QUTAB MINAR- It is among the tallest and famous towers in the world. Qutab Minar is famed as the highest brick minaret of the world, located amidst the lush greens of South Delhi. 

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 3: DELHI - AGRA

Drive towards The Land of culture and heritage- Agra. Transfer to hotel, and after lunch visit 

TAJ MAHAL- It is the most beautiful monument in Agra. The beauty and grandeur of the Taj Mahal has made it one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Built by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife-Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj Mahal is regarded as one of the most beautiful monuments in the world. A beautiful gift from a Mughal emperor to his deceased wife, the Taj Mahal is a symbol of love and beauty.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 4: AGRA - FATHEPUR SIKRI - RANTHAMBORE

After breakfast, visit Agra viewing

AGRA FORT- Built in red sandstone, this huge fortress on the bank of the Yamuna. The fort house has many beautiful palaces and mansions, which include Jahangiri Mahal, Khass Mahal, Diwan-i-Khass and Diwan-i-Aam.

ITMAD-UD-DAULA TOMB- Also known as Baby Taj, this tomb is a daughter's tribute to her father. Built in 1628 by Nurjahan in memory of her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg.

Check-Out from the hotel, and drive towards Jaipur- the pristine jewel in the desert sands of Rajasthan, en route visiting Fatehpur Sikri

FATHEPUR SIKRI- Once the capital of the Mughal emperor Akbar, a deserted, red sandstone city built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the 16th century.

Further continue your drive towards Ranthambore- the largest national park of Rajasthan. Transfer to hotel and evening time to relax.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 5: RANTHAMBORE

After breakfast visit

RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK- This wildlife sanctuary is famous for its Tigers and is favorite with photographers. Tigers, the park's pride makes it one of the best places in the country to observe them. Apart from that a large numbers of Sambar, Chital, Nilgai, Gazzelle, Boars, Mongoose, Indian Hare, Monitor Lizards and a large number of birds.

For the wildlife savvy, Ranthambore wildlife sanctuary has an intense diversity of flora and fauna with 300 trees, 50 aquatic plants, 272 birds, 12 reptiles and 30 mammals to count a few.

Best time to visit- the ideal time to visit the sanctuary is during the months of October-March and April-June.

RANTHAMBORE FORT & JOGI MAHAL- The park got its name from the Ranthambore Fort, which sits on a rocky outcrop in the heart of the Park. The fort, which dates back to the 10th century and is probably the oldest existing fort in Rajasthan, was a vital citadel for control of Central India and particularly the Malwa plateau.

The entry point to the Ranthambore National Park goes straight to the foot of the fort and the forest rest house, Jogi Mahal. Also it has the second-largest Banyan tree in India. 

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 6: RANTHAMBORE - JAIPUR

Today, drive towards Jaipur- the pristine jewel in the desert sands of Rajasthan. Transfer to hotel and evening time to relax.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 7: JAIPUR

After breakfast visit the Pink City viewing

HAWA MAHAL- One of the most common and popular tourist attractions in Jaipur. This five-storey building was used as a veil by the royal women folk to watch the proceedings on the road below. 

CITY PALACE- In the heart of the old city is former royal residence built in a blend of the Rajasthani and Mughal styles. The palace also has an art gallery with an excellent collection of miniature paintings, carpets, royal paraphernalia and rare astronomical works in Arabic, Persian, Latin and Sanskrit, acquired by Sawai Jai Singh II to study astronomy in detail.

JANTAR MANTAR- A stone observatory, largest of Jai Singh's five remarkable observatories. The observatory was built to study the movement of stars. The observatory is built in stone and marble.

Other tourist attractions are Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort, Govind Deoji Mandir, Rambagh Palace, Kanak Valley and Laxmi Narayan Temple.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 8: JAIPUR - DELHI

After breakfast, visit the Pink City viewing 

AMER FORT- A beautiful complex of palaces, halls, pavilions, gardens and temples built by Raja Man Singh. Tourists often ride on the elephant back to the Singh pool and the Jaleb Chowk. 

JAL MAHAL- The water palace is a large dimension palace designed using architectural and painting patterns of the Indian culture, as it was a few centuries ago. It is situated right in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake.

Later travel back to Delhi to catch your flight/train towards onward destination

Distance & Time (Approx)

  1. Delhi - Agra: 225 kms/04hrs
  2. Agra - Ranthambore: 260 kms/06 hrs
  3. Ranthambore - Jaipur: 165 kms/04 hrs
  4. Jaipur - Delhi: 250 kms/06 hrs

New Delhi at a Glance

  • Population: 16,787,941
  • Area: 1,484 sq km
  • Geo Location: North
  • Average Climate: Summer extends from Apr. to Jun. (25°C to 46°C), Winter from Oct. to Mar. (3°C - 30°C), and Monsoon from Jul. to Sep. (25°C to 35°C).
  • Best Time to Visit: Throughout the year, though the best climate is experienced from Sep. to Apr.
  • STD Code: 011
  • Airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport

Agra at a Glance

  1. Population: 1.80 Million
  2. Area: 4,027 sq km
  3. Geo Location: Uttar Pradesh (North India)
  4. Average Climate: 1°C - 32°C
  5. Best Time to Visit: October - March
  6. STD Code: 0562

Ranthambore at a Glance

  • Population: NA
  • Area: 282 sq km
  • Geo Location: Rajasthan (North India)
  • Average Climate: 20°C - 35°C
  • Best Time to Visit: October - May
  • STD Code: 07462

Jaipur at a Glance

  1. Population: 3.073 Million
  2. Area: 111.80 sq km
  3. Geo Location: Rajasthan (North India)
  4. Average Climate: 4°C - 30°C
  5. Best Time to Visit: September - March
  6. STD Code: 0141
  7. Airport: Jaipur Airport

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