India·October 14 - 21 2023

India

India’s Golden Triangle with Tigers

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The 7-night India experience by Elite Encounters and Adventures.

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Delhi

Arrival Day

Today on arrival at Delhi International Airport after clearing the immigration you will be met by our representative outside the arrival hall. You will then be assisted for your transfer to the hotel.

Check-in at the hotel and spend the day relaxing at the hotel to recover from your long flight.

Welcome dinner in a local restaurant

Overnight is at the hotel.

Included

Welcome Dinner

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Delhi

Day 2

Today you will set out for sightseeing in Delhi with your guide.

Old Delhi unravels the old charm and speaks volumes about India's history, culture, and tradition, whereas fascinating New Delhi exhibits the picture of modern India. The tour will begin with a visit to the Jama Masjid, one of Asia’s largest mosques. It was built in red sandstone and marble by more than five thousand artisans. Later visit Chandni Chowk, Asia's largest wholesale market, a massive area packed with shops, bazaars, and people. Drive past the Red Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan in 17th century. Also visit the Raj Ghat, a simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.

Proceed towards New Delhi, which reflects the legacy the British left behind. The first stop will be a UNESCO World Heritage site - Qutub Minar, the second tallest minar in India. It is made of red stone and marble covered with intricate carvings and verses from the Qur'an. Later visit the 16th century Humayun’s Tomb, the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent, an outstanding monument in the Indo-Persian style and a precursor of the Taj Mahal. The tour to Imperial Delhi will also include a drive past of India Gate, the 42 m high War Memorial Arch, the Parliament House, the Secretariat buildings, and the Vice Regal Palace, now the official residence of the President of India.

After the sightseeing return to the hotel & relax.

Included

Breakfast

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Agra

Day 3

Today after breakfast, you will drive to to Agra along with your guide.

On arrival in Agra, you will be transferred to your hotel

After lunch, you will proceed for the visit of the massive Agra Fort - a UNESCO World Heritage site, is also known as Red Fort of Agra. This former imperial residence of the Mughal Dynasty is described as a walled palatial city. There are several exquisite buildings like Moti Masjid, Diwan-E-Am, Diwan-E-Khaas, Musamman Burj, Jahangir's Palace, Khaas Mahal and Sheesh Mahal to be visited

Later return to the hotel & spend the evening at leisure.

Overnight is at the hotel.

Included

Breakfast

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Sawai Madhopur

Day 4

Taj Mahal (Sunrise Visit) - It is fitting to see this extraordinary monument, the Taj Mahal, by the first light of day as its exemplary beauty is awe-inspiring and will create an unforgettable memory. This time of the day is the least crowded and affords a very peaceful and tranquil experience of the world's most romantic site.

After breakfast, continue your travels, heading east to the ancient, abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikri. 

A highlight in the province of Uttar Pradesh, Fatehpur Sikri served briefly as the capital of the Mughal Empire from 1571 to 1585. This world heritage site is rated as one of the best-preserved collections of Mughal architecture in India. Surrounded by a six-kilometre wall, with the fourth being a lake at the time, a day can be spent exploring the elaborate structures within. Marvel at the impressive Jama Masjid Mosque, the detailed palaces built for Emperor Akbar’s wives, the public and private discussion halls and vast ornamental pool; all of which took over 15 years to conceptualize and build.

After exploring Mughal dynasty, now it’s time to have some thrilling experience of Wildlife.

Continue your drive to Ranthambhore and check-in at your hotel.

Dinner and Overnight at the hotel.

Included

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

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Sawai Madhopur

Day 5

Today you will explore the park by doing early morning by Shared Canter.  Experience its lush forests that are home to Tigers, Leopards, Striped Hyenas, Sambar deer, Chital, Nilgai and over 250 species of birds. The duration of the safari is around 03 hours and accompanied by an experience naturalist. The safaris are booked through jungle authorities and offered on first come first serve basis. There are limited canters, hence a safari by canter can’t be guaranteed. Morning safaris starts at approx. 0630 hrs 

Then return to the hotel for breakfast and lunch.

Enjoy an afternoon safari by Shared Canter in Ranthambore National Park which boasts a fantastic wildlife. Experience its lush forests that are home to Tigers, Leopards, Striped Hyenas, Sambar deer, Chital, Nilgai and over 250 species of birds. The duration of the safari is around 03 hours and accompanied by an experience naturalist. The safaris are booked through jungle authorities and offered on first come first serve basis. Afternoon safaris from 2:30pm onwards

Return to the hotel in the evening approx1800 hrs.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Included

Breakfast

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Jaipur

Day 6

After breakfast and lunch early at the hotel, you will head to the "Pink City - Jaipur" which is around 160 Kms / 3.30 hours from Ranthambore.

Upon arrival at Jaipur, check into your hotel.

Overnight is at the hotel.

Included

Breakfast

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Jaipur

Day 7

After breakfast drive to Jaipur including visit the hilltop fortress at Amber (to/from by Jeep). Once on top, stroll through the sprawling complex of courtyards and halls. En-route to Amber Fort you will stop and see the `Palace of Winds,’ otherwise known as Hawa Mahal (Only Drive past). It is really an elaborate façade, extremely intricate in its pink sandstone carving.

Afternoon visit the city Palace, which is an overwhelming complex of exquisite palaces, gardens and courtyards, decorative art, and carved doorways. Afterwards visit Jaipur's Jantar Mantar is the most famous of five observatories built by Sawai Jai Singh in India. Jai Singh was a great admirer of progresses and research made in the fields of science and technology, and he was passionate about astronomy.

Take the opportunity to stroll through the local market area. Known to be a shopper’s paradise, Jaipur’s colorful markets let you appreciate the authentic local atmosphere. Take a stroll between the stalls and find hand-crafted bangles or other beautifully crafted items to bring home.

Overnight is at the hotel.

Included

Breakfast

Farewell Dinner

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Delhi

Departure Day

Today morning after a leisurely breakfast, check-out and then drive to Delhi International airport to board flight for onward journey

Included

Breakfast

Accommodation

Shared Room

If you are booking solo, we will pair you with another traveler. If there is someone you would prefer to share a room with, please let us know!

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Private Room

If you prefer a room all to yourself

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Trip Tips

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India· October 14 - 21 2023 · 7 nights

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