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DAY 01 : ARRIVE DELHI
On arrival meet and assist at the airport and
transfer to prebooked hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Delhi
: India’s capital & a major gateway to the country, contemporary Delhi
is a bustling metropolis which successfully combines in its fold the ancient
& the modern. Its strategic location was one of the prime reasons
why
successive
dynasties chose it as their seat of power. New Delhi also reflects the
legacy the British left behind . The division between New & Old Delhi
is the distinction between the capitals of the British & the Moghuls
respectively. So, wherever the visitor goes, he will invariably confront
the citys’ past.
DAY 02 : DELHI
After breakfast, half day city tour of Old Delhi. Visit
Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India. Built by Shah Jahan, the
construction was started in 1844 and was not completed until 1658;
Red Fort, which was also built by Shah Jehan. This massive fort was
built from 1638 to 1648; Chandni
Chowk and Rajghat - the
cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi.
Afternoon, city tour of New Delhi. Visit Humayuns
Tomb : built in mid 16th century this is an early example of Mughal
architecture; Qutab Minar, drive past India Gate, President House, Connaught Place.
The city tour ends with a visit to Laxmi Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir).
DAY 03 : DELHI - NEEMRANA
After breakfast, drive to Neemrana, a small village
in Alwar, is situated at a distance of 122 km from Delhi, the national
capital. The village has its own historical importance and is located
about 75 km from the main Alwar
city on the Delhi-Jaipur highway - only 100 km from Delhi's international
airport. The Neemrana Fort and Palace is one of the most important
tourist destinations in Neemrana, Alwar, and Rajasthan.
The fort is situated on a majestic plateau on the sylvan hills of Aravalli
Ranges. Built in 1464 AD, Neemrana Fort-Palace is one of India's
oldest heritage resorts. Neemrana was made the third capital of the descendants
of Prithviraj Chauhan, who was defeated and killed in battle of Tarain
by Mohammad Ghori in 1192 AD, thus paving the way to the Muslim Rule in
India which lasted till 1857. Deriving its name from a brave local chieftain
Nimola Meo, this beautiful site was chosen by Raja Rajdeo. Though Nimola
Meo was defeated by the Chauhans, his name was given to this site as a
mark of his chivalry and bravery.The entire palace complex covers 25 acres/10
hectares and the stepped palaces of this architectural jewel cut into
the hillside to sprawl over 3 acres/1.2 hectares and rises to 10 levels
imposing the most splendid views. From 1986, the ruins of this Fort-Palace
have been sensitively restored and reconstructed. The rooms are furnished
with an eclectic mix of traditional Indian and colonial furniture, antiques
and objects
DAY 04 : NEEMRANA - JAIPUR
After breakfast, leave for Jaipur
- The Pink City : Jaipur
needed a fresh coat of paint to welcome its distinguished guest the Prince
of Wales in 1905-6. The contractor inability to supply any other color
in the required quantity compelled the choice of pink shade for its walls.
A contractor’s compulsion famed Jaipur to Pinkcity. Since then the PINK
color is associated with hospitality in Rajput culture.
Arrive Jaipur and check-in at your prebooked hotel. Rest of
the day at leisure
DAY
05 : JAIPUR
After breakfast, excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant ride from the foothills
of the Aravallis to the fort entrance. Amber Fort : At a distance of 11
kms from Jaipur, Amber was the ancient capital of Jaipur state. Construction
of the fort began in 1592 by Raja Man Singh, the Rajput commander of Akbar's
army and is a superb example of Rajput archite cture. It was commenced by Raja Man Singh in 1600 AD and
then completed by Sawai Jai Singh in the eighteenth century. The fort
is an example of fascinating blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture built
in red sandstone and white marble. The highlight of the fort is the Sheesh
Mahal (Mirror Palace), a palace known for its craftsmanship in mirrors.
It also locates in itself large ramparts, terraces and pavilions. Gardens
like Dilaram Garden & Mohan Bari, which draw a leaf from the gardens
that Mughals laid, are also sights to behold. An elegant temple of Shila
Mata is situated inside the palace complex. The image of the Mother Goddess
worshipped with reverence by thousands of devotees every day was brought
from Jessore in Lower Bengal (Now in Bangladesh) by Raja Man Singh and
installed here.
Afternoon, city tour of Jaipur. Visit the City Palace which has museum
having an extensive collection of art, carpets, enamel ware and weapons;
Jantar Mantar - the observatoyr built my Maharaja Jai Singh in 1728 and
the façade of Hawa Mahal.
DAY 06 : JAIPUR
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RANTHAMORE NATIONAL
PARK
After breakfast leave
for
Ranthambore National Park.
Located at the junction of the Aravalli and Vindhya hill range, this is
one of the finest places to view animals, especially as they are used
to being stared at here.The park covers an area of Approximately 400 sq
Km and if combined it with the area of
sawai man singh sanctuary area,it is around 500 Sq km.
Ranthambore national park was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1957 and
in 1974 it gained the protection of "Project Tiger".
It got it's status of a National Park in 1981.
Ranthambore National Park is dotted with structures that remind you of
bygone eras. There are many water bodies located all over the park,
which provide perfect relief during the extremely hot summer months for
the forest inhabitants. A huge fort, after which the park is named, towers
over the park atop a hill. There are many ruins of bygone eras scattered
all over the jungle, which give it a unique, wonderful and mixed flavour
of nature, history and wildlife. Tigers at Ranthambore National
park have been known to even hunt in full view of human visitors. These
tigers are famous for being seen in the daytime too, due to their lack
of fear of human presence in vehicles. This lack of fear of humans is
excellent for tourists, as they get to see the tigers often. This
National park is a wildlife enthusiast and photographer's dream. It offers
excellent accommodation and internal transportation facilities. The park
remains open every year from October to May.Famous for the exciting and
frequent tiger sightings captured dramatically in several books, this
park is today affected by ecological pressures and poaching. In
Nutshell, Ranthambore National park is a wildlife enthusiast and photographer's
dream.
Arrive Ranthambore and check in at prebooked hotel.
DAY 07 : RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL
PARK
Morning and afternoon, Jungle Safari to witness the
wild life.
The Park contains a huge variety of animals, birds and
reptiles within it. Primarily the population consists of...
Animals :
Tigers, Leopards, Striped Hyenas, Sambar deer, Chital, Nilgai, Common
or Hanuman langurs, Macaques, Jackals, Jungle cats, Caracals, Sloth bears,
Black bucks, Rufoustailed Hare, Indian Wild Boar, Chinkara, Common Palm
Civets or Toddy cat, Coomon Yellow Bats, Desert Cats, Fivestriped Palm
Squirels, Indian False Vampires, Indian Flying Foxes, Indian Foxes, Indian
Gerbilles, Indian Mole Rats, Indian Porcupines, Longeared Hedgehogs, Ratels,
Small Indian Mongoose, Small Indian Civets and Common mongoose.
The amphibian species
only consist of the Common India Toad and the Common Frog. The park is
most famous for it's diurnal
tigers. The park also has a large number of
marsh crocs Reptiles:
Snub Nosed Marsh Crocodiles, Desert Monitor Lizards, Tortoise, Banded
Kraits, Cobras, Common Kraits, Ganga Soft Shelled Turtles, Indian Pythons,
North Indian Flap Shelled Turtles, Rat Snakes, Russel's Vipers, Saw-scaled
Vipers and the Indian Chamaeleon.
DAY
08 : RANTHAMBORE - FATEHPUR SIKRI - AGRA
After breakfast, leave for Agra. Enroute visit the abandoned
Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri : built by Emperor Akbar in 1569, was the
old capital of the Moghuls, which was abandoned after 15 years due
to scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid,
Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal & other Palaces which are still
preserved in its original glory.
Continue drive to Agra. Arrive Agra in
the evening and checkin at prebooked hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY
09 : AGRA - DELHI
After breakfast, city tour of Agra. Visit Red
fort, which was built by Emperor Akbar in 1565, and additions were
made up until the time of his grandson, Shah Jahan. It contains the hall
of public and private audiences amongst many other beautiful structues;
Itmad-ud-daulah, which was
contructed by Nur Jahan between 1622 and 1628 and is very similar to the
tomb she constructed for her husband, Jehangir, near Lahore in Pakistan;
the highlight of the day - The
Taj Mahal, which was constructed by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife
Mumtaz Mahal. Contruction of the Taj began in 1631 and was not completed
until 1653.
Afternoon,
leave for Delhi enroute visit Sikandra - Mughal Emperor Akbar's
Mausoleum. Continue drive to Delhi. Arrive Delhi and check-in at
prebooked hotel.
DAY
10 : DEPART DELHI
Transfer to international airport to board flight back home or onward destination.
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