Tiger Forts and Culture Tour Sample

Meet your travel manager on arrival at New Delhi airport. Your tour manager would ensure smooth check in at your hotel in Delhi and shall hand over your travel documents. A small briefing about the tour and what you are going to experience in days to come is always good. New Delhi is a city of contrasts with Old Delhi and New Delhi representing thwo different worlds of Heritage and Development. We may utilize rest of the day to catch glimpse of monuments in Delhi city. A visit to Old Delhi can be a unique experience to see of how things function seamlessly without proper alignment of systems. Later you may want to catch glimse of breath taking views of qutub minar, a minaret and “victory tower”.

Overnight at Hotel in New Delhi.

A 4 hours and 200 Kms Journey would Take us to Agra, The City of Taj Mahal.

Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world is a ivory – white marble mausoleum on the banks of river yamuna. It was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1632 to house the tomb of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. Taj Mahal also houses tomb of the emperor as well. Taj Mahal was constructed using best of the available materials from all over India and Asia. It is believed over 1,000 elephants were used to transport building materials and 22,000 labourers, painters, embroidery artists and stonecutters to shape the Taj Mahal. The plinth and tomb took roughly 12 years to complete and the remaining parts like minarets, mosque and gateway took an additional 10 years. The imperial court of muusoleum documenting Shah Jahan’s grief after the death of her beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal illustrates the love story held as the inspiration for the Taj Mahal.

In the evening we enjoy light and sound show in Agra. Overnight stay at prime location in Agra Close to Taj. Next day we visit the glorious Taj Mahal.

A 6 hours and 260 Kms drive will take you to Ranthamore National Park, The land of fort tigers

Ranthambore National Park, one of the most popular and best destinations to spot tigers in the wild used to be hunting ground for royal families of Sawai Madhopur. The forest of Ranthambore is dry & deciduous with visibility advantage and hence records good toger sightings. Due to the typr of forests, tigers of Ranthambore have also become used to the presence of tourists most of the times. There are many documentaries filmed in Ranthambore National park which makes it the most popular national park in the country. These documentaries not just made the park popular but also some of the tigers. One of the most famous tigers from Ranthambore National Park was Machhli (Hindi word for Fish), who has the record of surviving in the wild for maximum number of years, ie 20 years in wherein the tigers are believed to have life cycle of 10 to 14 years in the wild.

We stay in Ranthambore National park for 3 nights and during our stay in Ranthambore, we shall spend most mornings and evenings exploring premium safari zones of the park on a four wheel drive safari. We shall also visit Ranthambore school of Arts during our stay. The Ranthambore School of Art at Sawai Madhopur was established with an aim to create awareness about the tiger conservation and the students in the school belong to the neighbouring villages. Our Stay at Ranthambore National park would be in a Luxury resort on the periphery of the park.

Udaipur is a city located in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is also known as the “City of Lakes” because of the many beautiful lakes located in and around the city. Udaipur is a popular tourist destination due to its rich history, culture, and scenic beauty. The city is known for its magnificent palaces, forts, and temples, which are examples of the Rajput era architecture.
We stay at Udaipur for 2 nights in a Luxury hotel. We shall visit City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Lake Pichola, Fateh Sagar Lake, Saheliyon-ki-Bari, and the Monsoon Palace. The City Palace is a massive complex of palaces, courtyards, gardens, and museums, and it is the largest palace in Rajasthan. Lake Pichola is a beautiful artificial lake that is surrounded by hills, palaces, temples, and ghats. The Jagdish Temple is a Hindu temple that is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, and it is famous for its beautiful carvings and architecture.

A 5 hours and 245 Kms drive will take us to Jodhpur, The Blue city.

Jodhpur is a city located in the state of Rajasthan, India. It is commonly known as the “Blue City” because of the blue-painted houses in the old part of the city. Jodhpur is also known for its impressive forts, palaces, and temples.
We stay at Jodhpur for 2 nights in a Luxury hotel with heritage look. We shall visit Mehrangarh Fort, which is a massive fort built in the 15th century and is located on a hill overlooking the city. Jaswant Thada is a mausoleum. The structure is made of white marble and is often referred to as the “Taj Mahal of Marwar” due to its intricate carvings and architecture. It is a popular tourist destination in Jodhpur and is located near the Mehrangarh Fort.
The Umaid Bhawan Palace is another popular attraction that was once the residence of the royal family of Jodhpur and is now a luxury hotel.

A 285 Kms and 5 hours drive will take us to Jaisalmer, The Golden City.
Jaisalmer is a city located in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is also known as the “Golden City” because of its yellow sandstone architecture that gives it a golden glow. Jaisalmer is famous for its historic forts, palaces, havelis, and temples that showcase the Rajasthani architecture and culture.

We stay one night in Luxury hotel and one night in Desert camp. We shall visit popular tourist attraction while staying in Jaisalmer.
The Jaisalmer Fort, also known as Sonar Quila, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the major attractions in the city. Other popular tourist spots in Jaisalmer include the Jain Temples, Patwon Ki Haveli, Salim Singh Ki Haveli, Gadisar Lake, and the Thar Heritage Museum.
Jaisalmer is also a popular destination for desert safaris and camping, with visitors getting a chance to experience the vast Thar Desert and its sand dunes. Camel rides, jeep safaris, and cultural performances by local artists are some of the activities that tourists can enjoy during their visit to Jaisalmer.

A 330 Kms and 5-6 hours drive will take us to Bikaner.
Bikaner is a city located in the northwest region of the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is the fourth largest city in Rajasthan and is known for its rich cultural heritage, exquisite handicrafts, and mouth-watering delicacies.
Bikaner is famous for its magnificent forts, palaces, and havelis (traditional Rajasthani mansions).
We stay at Bikaner for 1 night in Luxury hotel with heritage look. We shall visit the most popular tourist attractions in the city include the Junagarh Fort, Lalgarh Palace and Karni Mata Temple.

A 3 hours and 180 Kms drive will take us to Jaipur, the gateway to Rajsthan

Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan state of India is also know as the pink city. The story behind pink city goes way back in 1876, when the prince of whales visited India. Since color pink symbolises hospitality, Maharaja Ram Singh of Jaipur painted whole city pink. Jaipur city is a perfect blend on ancient history with all the luxuries of morden day world. The city has many monuments highlighting the rich history of the place.All these monuments are now open for tourists and attracts tourists from around the world. Jaipur is also one of the three cities which are referred as Golden triangle of India. The city is renowned for colored gems which are used in jewellery.

We stay at Jaipur for 2 Nights in a luxury hotel with heritage look. We shall visit Amer fort, Nahargarh Fort, hawa mahal, jal mahal, jantar mantar during our stay. One of the dinners we will have at Chowki Dhani, the introduction to the culture of rajasthan.

A 260 Kms and 6 hours drive would take us back to New Delhi. Our tour comes to its last leg here. Overnight we stay in a luxury hotel in the heart of the City and next day we board the flight back home with sweet yet wild memories of India. If time allows we may visit another monument in New Delhi.