Golden Triangle With Ranthambore
Duration: 8 Nights / 9 Days Route: Delhi - Jaipur - Ranthambore - Agra - Delhi St Best for: First-time visitors to India, wildlife and photography lovers, couples, and families with older children.
9 Days / 8 Nights · From Delhi
About this tour
Our 9 days Golden Triangle with Ranthambore tour package combines India's most famous monuments with a tiger safari. Explore Old and New Delhi, the forts and palaces of Jaipur, two days in Ranthambore National Park with jungle safaris in search of the Bengal tiger, and a sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal in Agra. Ideal for first-time visitors to India, wildlife lovers, couples, families and photographers, this 8 nights 9 days India tour includes airport pickup, a private air-conditioned car, an English-speaking guide, hotels with breakfast and two jeep safaris, so you can enjoy culture and wildlife without planning a thing.
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Delhi
Welcome to India! Our representative will greet you with a traditional garland at Delhi International Airport and transfer you to your pre-booked hotel. Check in and relax after your flight. Overnight stay in Delhi.
Day 2
Old Delhi and New Delhi Sightseeing
After breakfast, set out to explore Delhi, a city where centuries of heritage sit side by side. Begin in Old Delhi, known for its colorful markets, grand mosques, old mansions and temples. Visit the Red Fort and Jama Masjid, then walk through Chandni Chowk to explore its markets and street food. After lunch, continue to New Delhi to see Qutub Minar, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Parliament House (from outside), India Gate and the Lotus Temple. In the evening, dine at one of Delhi's famous restaurants or at your hotel. Overnight stay in Delhi.
Day 3
Delhi to Jaipur (approx 5-6 hours
After breakfast, drive to Jaipur, the Pink City of Rajasthan. Check in to your hotel on arrival. The rest of the day is free to explore the city and its bazaars. Overnight stay in Jaipur.
Day 4
Jaipur Sightseeing: Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal and Jantar Mantar
After breakfast, visit Amber Fort, about 11 km from the city. Built of red sandstone and marble, this hilltop palace overlooks Maota Lake and has four sections, each with its own entrance. [confirm: the Amber Fort ascent is by jeep or on foot, and many travelers prefer not to take elephant rides.] In the afternoon, visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), Jantar Mantar (the 18th-century astronomical observatory) and Nahargarh Fort. Overnight stay in Jaipur.
Day 5
Jaipur to Ranthambore National Park (approx 4 hours)
After breakfast, drive to Ranthambore, one of India's most famous tiger reserves. Check in to your pre-booked resort and relax. The rest of the day is free to explore the wildlife surroundings. Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.
Day 6
Ranthambore Jungle Safaris in Search of the Bengal Tiger
Today, enjoy a morning and an afternoon jungle safari to explore the park's forests, lakes and ruins. With some luck, you may spot a Bengal tiger, along with other wildlife such as hyenas, jackals, jungle cats, chital deer and leopards. Sightings are never guaranteed. Return to the resort in the evening for dinner. Overnight stay at the resort.
Day 7
Ranthambore to Agra (approx 4-5 hours)
After breakfast, check out and drive to Agra, home of the Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. On arrival, check in to your hotel and freshen up. Visit Agra Fort and Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb, the first Mughal tomb built in white marble instead of red sandstone, which marks a shift in Mughal architecture. In the evening, shop for Agra's famous handicrafts: marble and soft stone inlay work, leather goods, brassware and carpets. Overnight stay in Agra.
Day 8
Sunrise at the Taj Mahal, Agra to Delhi
Wake up early to visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise and watch the white marble change color as the sun rises. Return to the hotel for breakfast, then drive to Delhi and check in to your hotel. The evening is free for shopping. Overnight stay in Delhi. Note: the Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays, so the itinerary is planned around this.
Day 9
Departure from Delhi
According to your flight schedule, you will be dropped at Delhi International Airport for your onward journey. Your tour terminates here with sweet memories.
Inclusions
- • 8 nights accommodation with daily buffet breakfast: Delhi 2 nights, Jaipur 2 nights, Ranthambore 2 nights, Agra 1 night, Delhi 1 night
- • Airport arrival and departure transfers
- • All sightseeing and transfers by private air-conditioned car as per the itinerary
- • 2 jeep safaris at Ranthambore
- • Dinner at the Ranthambore hotel
- • All applicable taxes
Exclusions
- • Monument and park entrance fees (foreigner tickets are paid separately)
- • Any meals other than those specified
- • Personal expenses such as tips, phone calls, laundry and liquor