Heritage of Rajasthan with Ranthambore

Breakfast. Visiting Old Delhi, starting with the great Jama Masjid, Continuation in rickshaw ride (bicycle cart) to visit Chandni Chowk and Spice Market in Old Delhi, later visit Raj Ghat, which is the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi. Also visit Agrasen ki baoli (step well), Bangla Sahib Gurudwara (Sikh Temple), India Gate, Parliament Building, President House, Ministries. Continue to visit Humayun Tomb, Lotus Temple (Bahá'í House) and Qutub Minar. Overnight at hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Agra. En route visit Akshardham Temple which is most popular in the whole world which is one of the best Hindu temple in India. On arrival check in at hotel in Agra.

Afternoon visit the Taj Mahal (Friday Closed) and enjoy one of the 7 wonders of the modern world, continue visit Red Fort (Agra Fort) built in red sandstone by the Mughal emperor Akbar. Overnight at hotel.

Breakfast and drive to Ranthambhore National Park. During the age of the Rajas, Ranthambhore served as a favorite hunting ground and escape from palace life for the Jaipur ruling family. Now a key part of Project Tiger, this vast and renowned reserve has won international acclaim for its role in preservation and protection.

On the way, we stop at a local village to observe how the traditional way of life still prevails. India continues to modernize and grow its urban networks, but the majority still live in villages; in fact, the common view considers villagers the soul of this vast nation.

Generally, this population leads simple and largely self-sufficient lives, and we'll learn about them and visit a local school - subject to open days and permission from the authorities - to understand the important role education plays in the future development of the country. Overnight at hotel.

Expect an early wake-up call as we start the day with a game drive into Ranthambhore National Park. Native wildlife for which Ranthambhore provides excellent habitat include leopards, deer, hyenas, sloth bears, and the Royal Bengal Tiger - the apex of the food chain. Nature enthusiasts and photographers in general will find plenty to observe and capture on film for a lifetime of memories.

Take advantage of one of the best places to see these majestic creatures, and an expert naturalist who knows the animals' habits will assist our search for the large cat by looking for fresh pugmarks and listening for distress calls from other animals. Please note - by nature, these tigers are shy, solitary hunters. Sightings, which can be frequent, require patience and understanding; we cannot guarantee we'll see one. The popular wisdom is, "the tiger may see you a hundred times before you see him once."

Return to the hotel to spend the middle of the day at leisure, relaxing by the pool or sharing exciting accounts of your early morning game drive. In the late afternoon, we'll embark on another game drive into the park. Overnight at hotel.

Breakfast. Morning drive to Jaipur. Capital of the state of Rajasthan, Known as the Pink City. Its flourishing trade and its textile and jewelers industries, among others make Jaipur a thriving city.

On arrival check in at hotel. In the evening attend an AARTI ceremony in a Hindu temple (Birla Temple) in Jaipur. Overnight at hotel.

Breakfast. Full day visit Amer Fort (Amer Palace), this palatial complex is imposed on the top of a hill that can be reached on the back of an elephant. Evening visit the Maharaja Palace (City Palace) and its museum, the Jai Singh Observatory (Jantar Mantar), Galta ji temple (Monkey temple). Later you will also explore the colourful market of Jaipur. Overnight at hotel.

India Holiday Tour, Breakfast will be at the hotel. Proceed for Mandawa. This is also called the OPEN AIR ART GALLERY OF INDIA and you will drive through small royal regions and districts. Reach the castle where you will be staying for the night. Enjoy the royal welcome at the castle and in the evening have a nice dinner at the castle restaurant. Overnight will be at Mandawa.

Breakfast will be at hotel. Reach and check in at LAXMI NIWAS PALACE which is one of the best palace hotels in Asia. Relax in the evening. Overnight will be at Bikaner.

Holiday Tour to India, Proceed for sightseeing tour of Bikaner after breakfast. In the afternoon your private horse drawn carriage will pick you up for a ride through the old city around the fort and the royal grounds. Relax in the hotel during the evening and overnight will be at Bikaner.

Proceed for Jaisalmer after breakfast. Rising from the heart of the Thar Desert like a golden mirage is the city of Jaisalmer. A commanding fort etched in yellow sandstone stands, with its awesome splendor, dominating the amber-hued city. Reach and check in at a beautiful hotel built like a fort. Overnight will be at Jaisalmer.

Breakfast, The whole day we visit the fort with its temples & palaces, the Havelis, the amazing maze of lanes and bylanes, Gadsisar tank, Bada Bagh and Vyas Chhattries. Evening reserved for folk entertainment. Overnight at hotel.