KAPIL TOURS

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Taj and Tiger Tour offers you an opportunity to enjoy tiger tracking and visit the world-renowned Taj Mahal. During the tour, you visit the extremely popular Golden triangle cities of India- Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. and tiger tracking in the Ranthambore National Park. One of the major highlights of the tour is a visit to Fatehpur Sikri- a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
DAY 01: ARRIVE DELHI
Namaste! Welcome to India!
Arrive New Delhi airport and after clearing all immigration and customs formalities, our representative will meet you in the arrival hall. He / She would assist you at airport & transfer to hotel for check in.
New Delhi is a bustling metropolis, which successfully combines in its folds the ancient with modern. Its strategic location was the prime reasons why successive dynasties chose it as their seat of power. In fact, more mythological cities are believed to be here, like the city of Indraprastha from the Hindu epic Mahabharata, founded around 5000 BC. Numerous monuments were built over several centuries by different rulers like Qutub-ud-din Aibek, Alauddin Khilji, Tughlaks, Humayun & Shah Jahan, who built the Walled City Shah Jahanabad.
Later in first half of 20th century much of New Delhi was planned by Sir Edwin Lutyens, who laid out a grandiose central administrative area as a testament to British rule in India. The division in walled city & New Delhi also marks the division in life styles. Arrive Hotel and rest of the day will be free for independent activities
Overnight Hotel New Delhi

DAY 02: DELHI SIGHTSEEING
Today we take a guided tour of Old Delhi, the 17th century walled city of Shah Jahanabad, Visiting the great Jama Masjid, the principal mosque of Old Delhi. Built in the year 1656 AD by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, it is the largest & best known mosque in India. Later we walk down or take a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, the old marketplace of Shah Jahanabad now a picturesque bazaar to reach Red Fort, built in the year 1648 by Shah Jahan.
In New Delhi, we visit Raj Ghat, memorial to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. It is a simple black marble platform that marks the spot of his cremation on 31 January 1948. Further we drive past India Gate, memorial built in the year 1931 to commemorate the Indian soldiers who died in the World War I & the Afghan Wars. The names of the soldiers who died in these wars are inscribed on the walls. President's House, the official residence of the President of India, built in the year 1931. Until 1950 it was known as Viceroy's House & served as the residence of the Governor-General of British India. We will also visit Qutub Minar, built in the year 1206 by Qutub-ud-din Aibek. It is the tallest (72m) brick minaret in the world, an important example of Indo-Islamic Architecture. Qutub Minar & its monuments are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Overnight Hotel New Delhi

DAY 03: DELHI - JAIPUR (260 KMS/APPROX 05 HRS DRIVE)
Morning drive to Jaipur, The capital city of the state of Rajasthan also known as “Pink City” owes its name, its foundation and planning to the great warrior astronomer Maharaja Jai Singh II. The city of Jaipur has broad avenues. The city sits on a dry lake bed in a wild and somewhat arid landscape, surrounded by barren hills surmounted by fortresses and crenellated walls.
Upon arrival check-in at pre booked Hotel, Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight Hotel Jaipur

DAY 04: JAIPUR SIGHTSEEING
Today we go for the excursion to Amber Fort enroute witness the façade of Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds which was built in 1799. Amber Fort - The ancient capital of the state until 1727 when Jai Singh decided to move from his hillside fortress at Amber to new site on the plains. The construction of this fort began in 1592 by Raja Man Singh, the Rajput commander of Akbar’s army. The fort is a superb example of Rajput architecture, stunningly situated on a hillside and overlooking a lake which reflects its terraces and ramparts. Visit the Jag Mandir or the hall of victory glittering with mirrors, Jal Mahal & Temple of Kali. Ascend on elephant back, the hill, on which the fort is situated.
Afternoon city tour of Jaipur, Visit the Jantar Mantar – the observatory built by Jai Singh in 1728 the City Palace which is a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. It also has a museum with an extensive collection of art, carpets, paintings, enamel ware and weapons dating back to the 15th century.
Overnight Hotel Jaipur

DAY 05: JAIPUR – RANTHAMABORE DRIVE
Morning drive towards the Ranthambore and on arrival, check-in to the hotel. Afternoon proceed for a Jungle Safari by open canter for the Tiger reigns into supreme in Ranthambore National Park. Ranthambore is famous for its tigers and is one of the best places in the country to see these majestic predators in the wild. The tigers can be easily spotted even during the day. There are some 25 tigers and 40 leopards in the reserve.
Overnight Stay Ranthambore

DAY 06: RANTHAMBHORE
Morning, depart with the rising of the sun, the time when the life is most active, for a Jungle Safari, morning enjoy Jugle safari in the National Park. Ranthambore is one of the best examples of the success 'Project Tiger'. According to the latest census, the park has a total of 25 tigers, providing a reasonable possibility of a sighting. There is also a considerable bird population here.
Afternoon visit the Ranthambore fort, perched on top of a hill, this fort provides an amazing view of the entire park. This fort built by the ‘Chauhans’ in the 10th century is one of the oldest forts of Rajasthan. Its strategic location was ideal for keeping enemies at bay. The fort is associated with the historical tragedy of royal women performing Jauhar (self immolation) when Ala-ud-din Khilji sieged this fort in 1303. The fort has many temples, tanks, massive gates and walls.
Overnight stay Ranthambore
DAY 07: JAIPUR - FATEHPUR SIKRI - AGRA (240 KMS, 06-07 HRS DRIVE)
Morning Drive towards the Agra, Enroute visits the abandoned Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri built by Emperor Akbar in 1569, was the old capital of the Mughals, which was abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal & other Palaces which are still preserved in its original glory.
Continue drive to Agra, Arrive Agra in the evening and check in at pre booked hotel.
Overnight Hotel Agra

DAY 08: AGRA - DELHI (210 KMS, 04-05 HRS DRIVE)
Morning proceed for the city tour of Agra. Visit Red Fort, which was built by Emperor Akbar in 1565, and additions were made up until the time of his grandson, Shah Jahan. It contains the hall of public and private audiences amongst many other beautiful structures; Itmad-ud-daulah, which was constructed by Nur Jahan between 1622 and 1628 and is very similar to the tomb she constructed for her husband, Jahangir, near Lahore in Pakistan; the highlight of the day - The Taj Mahal, which was constructed by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Construction of the Taj began in 1631 and was not completed until 1653.
Afternoon leave for Delhi enroute visit Sikandra - Mughal Emperor Akbar's Mausoleum, Continue drive to Delhi. Arrive Delhi and check-in at pre booked hotel.
Overnight Hotel New Delhi

DAY 09: DEPART DELHI
In time transfer to the airport to board your flight for onward destination.