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Day 01: Arrive Delhi
On arrival at Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal II you will be taken to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 02: In Delhi
After breakfast, full day city tour of Old and New Delhi. Old Delhi-The old walled city of Shahjahanabad built in the 17th century by Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan the one who also built Taj Mahal. First visit the biggest Mosque in Asia , Jama Mazjid and the Red Fort (the red sandstone wall of Lal Qila) with the beautiful marble Palaces inside. Raj Ghat –Mahatama Gandhi (The Father of Nation) was cremated after his assassination in 1948. India Gate and the Presidential buildings, Rashtrapati Bhavan-The official residence of the president of Indian. Qutab Minar (Victory Tower)- The 240 foot tower built in 1190 to commemorate the arrival of Islam in India, is fine example of Afghan architecture. Humayans Tomb, a beautiful mausoleum built by a wife for his beloved husband.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 03: Drive Delhi -Agra (220 kms)
After breakfast leave by surface for Agra, the city of Seventh wonder of the world en-route visiting Sikandra (a memorial built for The Great Mughal Emperor, Akbar The Great.). Later continue your drive for Agra. Agra which is known for its world famous buildings constructed by the Great Mughal, situated on the bank of the river. On arrival in Agra, check into hotel.
Spend rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 04: In Agra
Early Morning the sunrise visit of the famous TAJ MAHAL . This spectacular white marble mausoleum was built by Emperor Shah Jehan for his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Its a most extravagant monument ever built for love.The shimmering reflection in the water channel are truly breathtaking. After viewing Taj Mahal, return back to the hotel. After breakfast continue the city tour with Agra Fort , the construction of the massive fort was began by Emperor Akbar following with the addtion by the diffrent Mughal emperors and Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, the tomb was built for the Chief Minister of Jehangirs also the father of the Nur Jahan, wife of Jehangir. Very often it is also called the « Baby Taj « because its design foreshadows the Taj Mahal.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 05 : Drive Agra - Ranthambore (280 kms), en-route Fatehpur Sikri
Morning after breakfast leave by surface for Ranthambore en-route visiting Fathepur Sikri, this magnificent fortified city was the capital of the Mughal Emperor between 1517 and 1585, but had to leave because of shortage of water. On arrival in Ranthambore check into hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 06 : In Ranthambore
Ranthambore is one of the few preserves where the Camera- shy tigers may be seen in day
light. Ranthambore covers an area of about 1334 sq kms and has beautiful scenery. The park has total upto 42 tigers (32 Adults and 10 Cubs) and has a considerable population of birds.
Morning and Afternoon game ride into Ranthambore National Park. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 07 : In Ranthambore
Morning and Afternoon game ride into Ranthambore National Park. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 08 : Drive Ranthambore - Jaipur (180 kms)
 After breakfast leave by surface for Jaipur. Popularly known as the Pink City, it was built in1727 AD by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh.II . Designed in accordance with Shilpa Shastra, an ancient Hindu treatise on architecture. On arrival in Jaipur, check into hotel. Rest of the day at leisure visiting the surroundings.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 09 : In Jaipur
After breakfast visit the Amber Fort situated on the one of the ancient ranges Aravali Hills, 11 kms from Jaipur, the ancient capital of Jaipur Maharaja, is a good example of Rajput style architecture. A slow elephant ride takes to the top of the Fort, which houses several graceful buildings and a temple. Later visit City Palace and Observatory. City palace is a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. The son of the last maharaja and his family still reside in the part of the palace .Observatory –Jantar Mantar, built by Jai Singh in 18th century which is the finest observatory built by Jai Singh out of five observatories.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 10 : Drive Jaipur - Delhi (265 kms)
Morning at leisure and later in-time drive to Delhi International airport to board flight for back home.
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