Taj Mahal Tour with North India

Duration: 08 Nights / 09 Days
Destination Covered: Delhi – Mandawa - Jaipur - Ranthambore - Agra – Fatehpur Sikri - Delhi

Day 01 : Arrive in Delhi. Visit places listed in things to see in Delhi
Tour to Delhi is one of the best ways to see the sights of India. With a rich cultural history, the city is known to be full of beautiful monuments. This magnificent city has been inhabited from the 6th century BC and has been a capital of several kingdoms. It’s the perfect place to experience India’s culture. On your arrival in Delhi, our representative will be available to welcome you and transport you to the hotel that has been prepared to make your travel a memorable one. Thereafter, you will have a chance to take in the breath-taking sights around Delhi, with focus on important destinations like the old and new Delhi.
Overnight is in Delhi.

Day 02 : Drive Delhi to Mandawa. Visit places listed in things to see in Mandawa
On this day, we can’t afford to let you miss the beautiful attractions in Mandawa. As a result, you will be transported by road from Delhi to Mandawa. The 50 forts and palaces in Mandawa are a testament to Mandawa art history. It’s not surprising to know that the villages of Shekhawati have the highest number of frescoes in the world; they are popular for the painted Havelis or houses. The villages of Shekhawati have beautiful frescoes, havelis and mansions and this area is called "The Open Art Gallery". We will take you on a tour to these villages ranging from Mandawa, Nawalgarh to Dundlod. The transport is at your disposal within the city limits.
Overnight is in Mandawa or one of the villages of Shekhawati.

Day 03 : Drive Mandawa to Jaipur
In the morning, you will drive from Mandawa to Jaipur. As one of the most visited destinations in India, you can easily spend the entire day touring Jaipur. There are several breath-taking palaces with the amazing architectural design. Origin of Jaipur lies 260 years back. It was built by Maharaja Jai Singh, and Jaipur got its name from this king. You can spend the remaining time of the day visiting the Jaipur bazaars or even have a stroll around the exciting street of Jaipur. Shopping can also be done.
The transport is at your disposal within the city limits. Overnight is in Jaipur.

Day 04 : Visit places listed in things to see in Jaipur and Amber Fort
Amber fort, the recent capital of Jaipur, is among one of the most visited destinations in India and should be paid by you. This magnificent fort was constructed in red sandstone and marble by Raja Man Singh and is divided into four sections each with a courtyard. The main entrance gate is Surajpol having a fascinating architecture. Near the Ganesh Gate, there is a temple dedicated to the Goddess Sila Devi. Make the most out of your time in this destination by visiting The Diwan-e-Aam - Hall of a public audience, Diwan-e-Khas - hall of private audience, Sheesh Mahal - palace of mirrors and Sukh Niwas. You will be taken through the gardens as well as business centers of Jaipur. Your travel to Jaipur is not complete if you miss the shopping activities there. Some of the interesting products in this destination are clothes, carpets, precious and semi-precious stones, and jewelry.
The transport is at your disposal within the city limits. Overnight in Jaipur.

Day 05 : Drive from Jaipur to Ranthambore National Park
This day, you will be driven from Jaipur to Ranthambore National Park through road transport. It’s a large national park which is famous for its tigers. This park was named after Ranthambore Fort. No wonder it’s home to several major animals like leopard, nilgai, wild boar, sambar, and spotted deer, etc. Don’t miss your chance to spot the amazing creatures in this destination. You will easily monitor crocodiles basking in the sun.
Overnight is in Ranthambore National Park.

Day 06 : Visit places listed in things to see in Ranthambore National Park
You will enjoy a memorable tour of Ranthambore National Park by combining your morning and evening to see the wildlife in the game sanctuary. This park houses over 270 species of birds and 500 species of plants. There are some fantastic attractions to see while visiting Ranthambore National Park. They include Padam Talao - the largest lake in the park, the Fort houses temples of Ganesh, Shiva, Ramlalaji, Lord Sumatinath, and Lord Sambhavanath.
Overnight is in Ranthambore National Park

Day 07 : Drive Ranthambore to Fatehpur Sikri to Agra. Visit places listed in things to see in Agra.
This morning, you will be transferred from Ranthambore to Agra and cruise up Fatehpur Sikri to sight several historical monuments. Fatehpur Sikri was built in the 16th century by Emperor Akbar. It holds exceptional testimony to Mughal civilization. You will also visit the Jama Masjid, followed by the Tomb of Salim Chishti, the five-storied Panch Mahal and Buland Darwaza a graceful monument and a stupendous piece of beautiful architecture. Other graceful buildings to be visited include Ibadat Khana, Mariam-uz-Zamani's palace, Naubat Khana and Birbal's house. Later you will be driven to Agra - the former capital of Hindustan. In the afternoon tour of Agra, you will be taken to the Taj Mahal. It is one of the best and unarguably one of the most pleasant cultural experienced that India has to offer and a great building. This beautiful building is elegantly built with white marble by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite beloved Queen Mumtaz Mahal. Overnight is in Agra.
TAJ MAHAL IS CLOSED ON FRIDAYS.

Day 08 : Drive from Agra to Delhi.
On this day, you will be taken back to Delhi to enjoy visiting the important destinations like Swaminarayan Akshardham. Swaminarayan Akshardham is among the largest temple complexes across the globe. It has 234 pillars, nine domes, 20,000 idols of sages and 148 of full-sized elephants. Yagnapurush Kund is the largest step well with a musical fountain. A short boat ride takes you through 10,000 years of Indian history.
Overnight is in Delhi.

Day 09 : Visit places listed in things to see in Delhi.
You will start your morning with a tour to Old Delhi, a destination that was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in 1639 AD. Some of the historical places to be visited include the Raj Ghat, the museum, Jama Masjid and some other amazing centers in Old Delhi. Check-out from the hotel is at 12.00 hrs noon. In the afternoon, you will go for a stunning scenery around Delhi. First of all, you will visit Qutub Minar, a destination touted as India's largest Minaret. You will then proceed to Humayun's tomb, another UNESCO world heritage tourist center. Your next stop is India Gate, built in memory of the Unknown Soldier. You will be driven past the Parliament House, President's House and other Government Secretariat Buildings, to your final destination which will be Lakshminarayan Temple, a temple dedicated to Lakshmi and Lord Narayana. You will check-out from your hotel at 12.00 hrs.
Later, you will be transferred to Delhi airport in time for your return flight/onward flight.

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