India tour - Taj Mahal, tigers and palaces
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This tour on private / group basis offers a wonderful opportunity to know about Northern India. The trip is a combination of history, culturre, wildlife, and sightseeing in One of the Seven wonders. Explore the palaces, parks, Taj Mahal, enjoy game drives in Kanha National Park and Ranthambore National Park.
On arrival at Mumbai airport our representative will pick you up and transfer to hotel in Mumbai. Overnight stay in Mumbai.
Morning proceed to visit the Dabba-wallahs experience. You will drive to Church gate railway station. Arrive at Church gate Station and spend some time watching the Dabba-wallahs, members of the Mumbai Tiffin Box Suppliers Association. Later proceed for a street food tour, take some nice pictures and taste local food in few of Mumbai’s best hidden hotspots.
You have an option of tasting/eating lots of different varieties of Vegetarian/Jain food which you will remember surely as your Mumbai Moment and you will love to cherish forever! (Only Vegetarian food will be served). It’s a great mix of local street food of Mumbai and some real authentic food in restaurants of Mumbai. It’s a completely personalized Mumbai tour with a private tour guide accompanying you always and telling you the specialty of the Indian dishes served. Overnight stay in Mumbai.
Morning checkout and drive to Mumbai airport for flight to Nagpur. On arrival transfer to Kanha. Overnight stay in Kanha.
Early in the morning proceed for a jeep safari through Kanha National Park. Enjoy an unforgettable experience: this safari will show the beauty of the wildlife in India. Later drive back to hotel and enjoy a delicious breakfast. After lunch embark on a second jeep safari in a different zone of the park where you will have the chance to see different flora and fauna. Overnight stay in Kanha.
Morning free day to explore the national park later checkout and drive to Jabalnagar railway station for train to Agra. Overnight stay at Agra. (Overnight train. Dep: 1810 / Arr: 0810 hrs).
On arrival transfer to hotel in Agra. (check in time 12 Noon). Later opt for sightseeing of Agra Fort , the majestic fort of red sandstone stands on the banks of river Yamuna, continue to Itmad-ud-Daula’s tomb. Overnight stay in Agra.
At sunrise visit the Taj Mahal (Closed on Fridays), one of the seven wonders of the world. Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan is a perfect example of most extravagant love. After breakfast checkout and drive to Ranthambhore stopping at Fatehpur Sikri, known as Ghost Capital. Visit the tomb of Salim Chishti, Akbar’s residential complex.
Ranthambore is famous for the Ranthambore National Park, the popular national park of North India known for the population of its tigers. Situated on the edge of a plateau it is caressed by the rivers Banas and Chambal flowing in the North and South respectively. The park also houses the historic Ranthambhore fortress. Upon arrival check in at hotel. Overnight stay at Ranthambore.
Take an early morning 3-4 hour game drive in canters or jeeps to view the Great Indian Tiger. Apart from the tigers you can also spot other wild animals like leopards, Nilgiri, Chital, Indian Wild Boar, Chinkara, Indian Mole rats, Sloth Bear, etc. Come back to hotel and after freshening up start for evening jungle safari in National Park. Overnight stay at Ranthambore.
Morning checkout and drive to Jaipur dressed in pink. Jaipur, the royal city of Rajasthan, is the perfect blend of heritage, palaces, culture and art. Steeped in history and culture, the past comes alive here amidst the stunning backdrop of ancient forts. On arrival check in. Optional at Chowki Dhani enjoy the evening dinner at a village resort with typical Rajasthani experience.
After breakfast in the morning you will be taken for Amber Fort, the majestic fort located at the top of Aravali Hills. Take a short ride on elephant’s back to reach at the fort, an overwhelming experience.
Come back to the city & visit the City Palace, a perfection of Rajput & Mughal architecture, Palace of Winds popular as Hawa Mahal, a five storied building built in 1799 to enable the royal ladies to view the outside life & world.
Later opt for Jantar Mantar, an astronomical observatory. Overnight stay at Jaipur.
Morning checkout and drive to Delhi - A perfect balance of old age charm and new age modernization, Delhi is a bustling metropolis, and has seen it all in its years of construction, destruction and resilience. On arrival check in. Overnight stay in Delhi.
Morning proceed for a guided tour of Old Delhi. Starting with Raj Ghat, where India’s son Mahatma Gandhi was cremated later visit the largest mosque in India known as Jama Masjid.
Take a rickshaw ride in narrow lanes of Chandni Chowk, old bazaar of Delhi. From here we ahead to Red Fort, built by emperor Shah Jahan in 17th century & labeled by UNESCO as world heritage site.
Later you will be taken for a tour to New Delhi and visit Qutub Minar, the tallest minaret of world & a perfect example of Indo-Islamic architecture & listed in UNESCO’s world heritage site. Also visit the India Gate & President House, the official residence of President of India.
Overnight stay in Delhi.