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Taj Mahal & Tiger Taj Mahal & Tiger Overview & Itinerary DAY 01 – AMERICA/EUROPE – DELHI On your arrival at Delhi International Airport, India Plus Travel airport representative would meet you and take you to the hotel. Overnight at hotel. DAY 02 – IN DELHI Breakfast. In morning start the full-day city tour, visit old Delhi – take a phot stop at Red Fort: the red stone wall fort, Jama Masjid - largest mosque in India, take a rickshaw-ride in Chandani chowk bazaars and Raj Gath: The memorial of Mahatma Gandhi where he was cremated. In New Delhi visit - Laxmi Narayan Temple: Garishly coloured modern temple is erected by the industrialist Birla. Sikh temple Gurudwara Bangla Sahib. Rajpath, India Gate: The 42m high stone "Arch of Triumph", erected in the memory of Indian soldiers who died in First World War. Drive past Rashtrapati Bhawan & Parliament House. Qutab Minar: The building complex dates back to the onset of Muslim rule in India and are fine examples of Afghan architecture. Dinner & overnight at hotel. DAY 03 – DELHI – JAIPUR Breakfast, check-out and depart for Jaipur. Arrive in Jaipur and check-in at hotel. Lunch at hotel. At around 4:30 pm visit the Birla temple and see the evening prayer ceremony later visit the Albert Hall for a www.indiaplus.travel photo stop. Dinner in hotel. DAY 04 – JAIPUR - Amer - JAIPUR Breakfast. Excursion to Amber Fort, with a joy ride on an Elephant. Afternoon visit City Palace which was constructed by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh. It also house sequence of gardens, courtyards & buildings with a mix of Rajasthani & Mughal architecture, Jantar Mantar – the royal observatory - World heritage site, built by Maharaja Jai Singh, also do a photo stop at Jal Mahal and Hawa Mahal - the Palace of Winds and bazaars. Dinner & Overnight at hotel. DAY 05 – JAIPUR – RANTHAMBORE (AP) Breakfast, check-out and depart for Ranthambore. Arrive and check-in and Lunch at hotel. Ranthambore Park is one of the biggest & most renowned national park in Northern India. The park is located in the sawai Madhopur district of southeastern Rajasthan. Being considered as one of the famous and former hunting grounds of the Maharajas of Jaipur. Visit the Ranthambore Fort, a Unesco World Heritgar site. Dinner & overnight at hotel. DAY 06- SAFARI IN RANTHAMBORE National Park(AP) Breakfast. Morning game drive at Ranthambore National Park where we will try to trace the Royale Bengal Tiger and various other animals like striped Hyenas, Deers, Chital, Nilgai, Common Langurs, Macaques, Jackals, Jungle Cats & Crocodiles. Return to hotel. Lunch at 13:00 hours. Prepare to be picked up for Evening Game Drive at around 3 pm. enjoy the flora and fauna of Ranthambore National Park during the second game drive. Dinner & overnight at hotel. DAY 07 – RANTHAMBORE – FATHEPUR SIKRI – AGRA (AP) www.indiaplus.travel Breakfast and check-out depart for Agra. Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri. It was the capital of Emperor Akbar, this historic site was founded by Akbar the great, who at 26 years did not have a heir. He went to a saint, Shaikh Salim Chishti who lived in a city called Sikri. His blessing gave Akbar 3 sons. As a gesture, Akbar built a whole new city in Sikri. It was built between 1569 & 1585 and was intended to be the joint capital with Agra, but was soon deserted because the water system could not support any residents. It remained untouched for over 400 years now and its palaces are a remainder of the extravagance of the Moghuls.Proceed to Agra and check-in at hotel. Lunch at local restaurant. Visit the Taj Mahal, constructed by the Moghul emperor Shah Jahan in remembrance of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj has continued to be a mark of love since ever. Dinner in hotel. DAY 08 – AGRA – DELHI – EUROPE Breakfast. Visit the Agra fort, from 8-11 am and return to hotel, it is positioned on the banks of Yamuna River, also known as Red Fort because it is built of a kind of red sandstone. You can also visit inside some of the most beautiful structural designs of the Moghul period - Pearl Mosque, Diwan-i-Khas, Diwan-i-Aam and Jehangiri Mahal. Check-out at 12:00 and free time to have lunch till 13:30 then depart for Delhi International airport to board flight for onward/return journey. We will drop you at the Delhi Airport at around 18:30, please book your flights accordingly, consult with us if you need any information. www.indiaplus.travel PACKAGE INCLUSIONS/EXCLUSIONS: - Services Include : - Total 07 nights in hotel on AP basis (Fullboard). - Accommodation with 07 Breakfast + 07 Lunches +06 Dinners. - Transfers, visits / excursions according to the programme in airconditioned Van / car. - English speaking accompanying guide during the tour. - Entrances of the monuments as per programme. - 02 Game Drives in Ranthambore National Park in shared vehicle. - Local taxes and service tax applicable at that time. Services Not Included : - International Airfare and airport taxes. - Personal expenses like drinks, tips, visa, insurance, laundry or telephone calls, etc. - Any expences derived from problems arising beyond our control such as natural disasters, accidents, medical evacuation, flight cancellation, delays or schedule changes etc. - Any other service which has not been mentioned as ‘Included’ above. www.indiaplus.travel Hotel Details: - Hotels mentioned or similar. We would require your passports to book the Jeep Safari and you would be able to enter the Park on presentation of the same passports. We will send you an email with confirmed hotels within 3 days of purchase. Please feel free to contact us by email if you want to get the hotels confirmed before making a payment. Hotels City A B C Delhi The Lalit Holiday Inn Clarks Inn Jaipur Marriotts 5* Jaipur Park Regis Crimson Agra Jaypee Palace Ramada Plaza Agra Howard Fern Plaza Agra Ranthambore Abhyaran Hotel Ranthambore Regency -B Ranthambore Regency -C www.indiaplus.travel.
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