Golden Triangle with Ranthambore

Duration: 09 Nights & 10 Days
Destinations: Delhi (2n) – Jaipur (2n) – Ranthambore (2n) – Agra (2n) – Delhi (1n)

Taj and Tigers

With a myriad of experiences from cultural heritage, magnificent ancient cities and palaces, glorious food, and wildlife safari, this is a perfect itinerary to experience the thrilling India in just 10days. The itinerary will take you to the three ‘must visit’ destinations, Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur with an exciting extension to a safari in Ranthambore. Delhi is the capital city of India, rich with cultural heritage and history that represents the country. Agra is home to the most famous of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Taj Mahal, a testament of a King’s everlasting love. Jaipur also known as “The Pink City”, this flamboyant state’s capital, with magnificent forts, palaces and perfectly designed architectural splendour that is the jewel of Rajasthan. Spread amongst the Aravalli Range, Ranthambhore is famous for its Bengal Tiger rehabilitation Project. The reserve is now abundance with wildlife and rich in diversity of flora and fauna and it’s the best locations in India to see these majestic predators. Welcome to India!

Tour Highlights

Detailed Itinerary

DAY 01 – ARRIVE in DELHI:
Upon arrival, after traditional 'Swagat' (Welcome) ceremony, Caper Travel's representative will assist you at Delhi Airport & transfer to hotel for check in.
Overnight Hotel – Delhi

DAY 02 – DELHI:
After breakfast we proceed for a guided city tour. Old Delhi is the historic part of the metropolis Delhi. This walled city of Shahjahanabad was built in the 17th century.

• Visit the great Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in India. Built by Shah Jahan in the year 1656 AD, it served as the imperial mosque of the Mughal emperors until the demise of the empire in 1857. It remains as one of Delhi’s most beautiful architectures.
• Explore Chandni Chowk, also known as the Moonlight Square. Designed by Princess Jahanara Begum, Shah Jahan's favourite daughter, in 1650 CE, originally containing 1,560 shops, the bazaar was 40 yards wide by 1,520 yards long. The market was once divided by canals to reflect moonlight now remains one of India's largest wholesale markets, filled with vibrant culture, and mouth-watering street foods.
• Red Fort, was built in the year 1648 as the palace fort of Shahjahanabad, the new capital of the fifth Mughal Emperor of India, showcasing the zenith of Mughal creativity.

New Delhi is the capital of India and has significant importance in commercial, historical, as well as being the cultural and political hub of India.

• Visit the Raj Ghat, a memorial samadhi dedicated to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi where it marks the spot of his cremation on 31 January 1948.
• Drive by India Gate, a monumental arch built in the year 1931 to commemorate the Indian soldiers who died in the WW1& the Afghan Wars.
• President's House, Rashtrapati Bhavan or until 1950s was known as Viceroy's House. Built in the year 1931 it served as the residence of the Governor General of British India and currently is the official residence of the President of India.
• Visit the Humayun's Tomb, grand dynastic mausoleum built in the year 1562. The landmark is a World Heritage Site and a monument of Mughal architecture in India.
• Stopover the Qutub Minar, built in 1206 by Qutub-ud-din Aibek, it’s the tallest (72m) brick minaret in the world. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a specimen of Indo-Islamic architecture, symbolizes India's rich cultural and religious history.

Overnight Hotel - Delhi (Breakfast)

DAY 03 – DELHI to JAIPUR(Car/Coach: 265 kms / 5 to 6 hrs):
A picturesque drive to Jaipur, popularly known as ‘The Pink City’, this colorful city is the capital of Rajasthan and the most important city of heritage in India. Founded in 1728 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber, it’s the only city in the world sub-divided into nine rectangular sectors, symbolising nine divisions of the universe, instilling sense of quite calm and space.
Overnight Hotel - Jaipur (Breakfast)

DAY 04 – JAIPUR:

• Take a trip to the magnificent Amber Fort. Overlooking the Maota Lake, this palace was commenced under the reign of Raja Man Singh. It is now part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site along with five other remarkable 'Hill Forts of Rajasthan’.

**As a responsible travel company, we don’t include or encourage Elephant rides to the Fort’s palace entrance due to the ethical concerns over animal welfare. Return transfer to the palace entrance will be made via a jeep**

• In the Afternoon, we’ll visit the City Palace which remains one of the finest, most opulent, and well-maintained palaces. Occupying its centre is a seven-storeys citadel called Chandra Palace, with its unrivalled picturesque view of Jaipur.
• Visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), an iconic five-storeys structure of pink sandstone built in the year 1799 for royal ladies to peer down the busy street market through its 593 stone Jharokas (mini windows), unseen by the world.

Overnight Hotel - Jaipur (Breakfast)

DAY 05 – JAIPUR to RANTHAMBORE (Car/Coach:150 Kms /03 Hrs):
An exciting day as we drive to Ranthambore where the biggest and most renowned national parks in Northern India is located between the Banas River to the north & Chambal River to the south.

• On arrival check in at hotel and lunch will be waiting for you.
• The rest of the day can be spent at your leisure or exploring the Park. We recommend exploring the Rathambore Fort, constructed by numerous kings from Several Dynasties including The Yadavas, Chahamana Rajputs, Hada Rajputs, Mewar Rajput Kings, the fort reveals a panoramic view surrounding Ranthambore National Park. Also in the park is the Padam Talao Lake, known for its abundance of water lilies.

*Please note that the guide will not be available at this interval*
Overnight Resort – Ranthambore (Breakfast| Lunch | Dinner)

DAY 06 – RANTHAMBORE:

• Embark on a safari drive at Ranthambore National Park guided by an English naturalist. Once considered as one of the famous and former royal hunting grounds of the Maharajas of Jaipur, Indian Government opened this park as a game Sanctuary in 1955, and the Project Tiger reserve was born in 1973. Besides Bengal Tigers you might catch a glimpse of leopard, sloth bears, sambar deer, marsh crocodile, palm civet, jackal, serpent eagle or its other 40 species of mammals, 35 species of reptiles and 320 species of birds.
• Spend the early morning & afternoon exploring the park on a four-wheel shared safari jeep, for some amazing sightings of its famous residents, the Bengal Tigers, and its other fellow inhabitants. Given the healthy number of tigers that roam freely within the park, there’s a good chance of spotting these majestic creatures and observe them in their natural habitat. Just don’t forget to bring proper attire, shoes and your binoculars for some fantastic bird watching.

Overnight Resort – Ranthambore (Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner)

DAY 07 –RANTHAMBORE to AGRA (Car/Coach: 260 Kms / around 5 to 6 Hrs):

• After breakfast, we begin our journey to Agra with a stopover at Fatehpur Sikri (Ghost Capital), a UNESCO World Heritage site, the political capital of India's Mughal Empire under Akbar's reign from 1571 until 1585was abandoned ostensibly due to lack of water.
• Recommence our journey to Agra. Situated on the banks of river Yamuna, the city is home to one of the‘ Seven Wonders of the World’, the Taj Mahal and another UNESCO World Heritage site, Agra Fort. A must visit destination of India, Agra preserves and reflect the legacy of the golden age of the Mughals empire from 1526 to 1628. It breathes history, culture, and everlasting romance.

Overnight Resort - Agra (Breakfast)

DAY 8 – AGRA:
“A Tear on the Face of Eternity” - Rabindranath Tagore wrote about the Taj Mahal.

• After breakfast, we explore the city of Agra and grasp the beauty of Taj Mahal in the first ray of the morning light, when this majestic monument bathe in its warm glow. This greatest architectural achievement was commissioned by Shah Jahan in 1631, in the memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died giving birth to their child. Grieving after his beloved wife he illustrated his love as the inspiration of this iconic shrine, a unprecedented scale and cost. Thousands of elephants carried dazzling white marble over 300km.  Semi-precious stones were brought in from Tibet, Persia and as far as Russia. Floral ornaments made of jasper, agate, malachite, opal, and mother-of-pearl was skillfully inscribed in perfect symmetry on the snow-white building, bequeathing a feeling of weightlessness. The main gateway was decorated with 22 white towers representing the number of years it took to build it, and a concluding passage in Arabic reading “Enter my paradise”.
• Next, we will visit the Agra Fort. Built in 1565 by Emperor Akbar the Great, it housed Sheesh Mahal and Khas Malah, Shah Jahan’s residence when he was imprisoned by his son. A combination of Islamic, Persian, Turkish and South-Asian architecture, this fortified city was doubly enforced, with crocodiles in the wet moat of the outer wall, whilst the dry moat of the inner wall was populated with tigers.
• Drop by a nearby village to visit The Parchinkari craftsmen of Agra at work, who are believed to be descendants of the same craftsmen who built the Taj Mahal.

Overnight Hotel - Agra (Breakfast)

DAY 9 – AGRA to DELHI (Car/Coach: 220km – 5 hours):
After breakfast we will drive to Delhi. Upon arrival check-in to your hotel and spend the free evening at your leisure.
Overnight Hotel - Delhi (Breakfast)

DAY 10 – DELHI:
After Breakfast, we will transfer you to Delhi International Airport to board your flight and conclude your tour. We Thank you for travelling with Caper Travel and letting us be part of your journey. See you again soon!
Departure (Breakfast)

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• 9 x Nights’ Accommodation.
• Total of 9xBreakfasts per person (one/ day at each hotel – excluding arrival day)&2xLunches and 2xDinnersper person, per day (at Ranthambore).
• Entry fee (Single visit) to all Monuments will be visited in the itineraries.
• Transportation – Air condition Toyota Crysta car (min 2 pax) OR an Air condition 9seaters Mini coach (min 4-6 pax) with driver.
• Services of an English-speaking guide(excluding ‘leisure’ intervals).
• Additional transportation – 40mins Rickshaw ride at Chandni  Chowk Old Delhi Tour Day2, Return Jeep transfers at Amber Fort & Shared Safari Jeep at Ranthambore

PACKAGE EXCLUDES:

• Flights (local or international) or any mode of transportation not mentioned in the package.
• Any personal expenses e.g: alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks, laundry, telephones, tips, meal not stated as ‘included’, Camera fee etc.
• Any items/destinations/tours not stated as ‘included’ in this package.
• Additional Experiences Tours are priced separately and will be charged accordingly.

HOTELS UTILISED:

*subject to availability and changes to a similar category*: