Embark on an 8-day private tour of India’s Golden Triangle and Ranthambore National Park. Explore historical sites, marvel at architectural wonders, and encounter Indian tigers in their natural habitat.
Delhi (arrival)
Lotus Temple - Arrive in Delhi by flight before noon. Welcome to India’s capital and its second-most populous city. Delhi’s significance lies not only in its historical grandeur as the seat of empires and its magnificent monuments but also in its rich and diverse cultures.
A private car with a driver will pick you up from Delhi Airport and transfer you to the hotel for check-in. After freshening up, head out for sightseeing, starting with a visit to the famous Lotus Temple. Known for its flower-like shape, it has become a prominent city attraction. Like all Baháʼí Houses of Worship, the Lotus Temple is open to all, regardless of religion or any other qualification. Drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan (the residence of the President of India) and visit the India Gate, a memorial to 82,000 soldiers of the Indian Army who died between 1914–21 in the First World War.
Overnight stay will be at a hotel in Delhi.
Delhi (sightseeing)
Humayun’s Tomb - After breakfast, set out for Delhi sightseeing. Drive past the Red Fort and visit Jama Masjid (the largest mosque in India). Then visit Chandni Chowk – one of the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi. Enjoy a rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk. After that, visit Humayun’s Tomb (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Built in 1570, it holds particular cultural significance as the first garden tomb on the Indian subcontinent.
Have lunch at a restaurant. Then visit Qutub Minar (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), a 73-meter (239.5 feet) tall tapering tower of five stories. Qutb-ud-Din Aibak, the founder of the Delhi Sultanate, started constructing the Qutb Minar’s first story around 1192.
Later, visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, one of the most prominent Sikh temples in Delhi, known for its association with the eighth Sikh Guru, Guru Har Krishan, and the pool inside its complex, known as the “Sarovar.”
Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Delhi.
Delhi – Agra
Agra Fort - After breakfast, check out from the hotel and head towards Agra. Welcome to the city of Wonder, home to the Taj Mahal – one of the seven wonders of the world. Pictures of the Taj Mahal don’t do justice to its magnificence. It’s an epitome and symbol of love. You have to be here to feel your jaw drop. Agra used to be the historic capital of the Mughal empire.
Reach Agra by afternoon. Have lunch at a nice restaurant. Check-in at the hotel and freshen up. In the late afternoon, visit Agra Fort, a historical fort that remained the main residence of the Mughal emperors until 1638. Walking through courtyard after courtyard of this palatial red-sandstone and marble fortress, your amazement keeps growing as you hear about the history of this fort from the guide. In the evening, visit the local market to get the true essence of Agra city. Overnight stay will be at a hotel in Agra.
Agra - Ranthambore
Taj Mahal - Early in the morning at sunrise, visit the spectacular Taj Mahal (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) built by Shah Jahan in 1560 in memory of his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. After visiting the Taj, return to the hotel.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and head towards Ranthambore. Once a private game reserve of the royal House of Jaipur, Ranthambore National Park and Tiger Reserve is one of the world’s best-known wilderness areas.
Reach Ranthambore by evening and check in at the hotel on arrival. The evening is at your leisure. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel in Ranthambore.
Ranthambore (jungle safaris)
Ranthambore National Park - Early in the morning, head out for a jungle safari tour at 6:00 am. Ranthambore National Park is one of the finest tiger reserves in India. It is, in every sense, a perfect place for wildlife photography. Later, return to the hotel, have breakfast, and relax.
Have lunch at the hotel. In the afternoon, head out again for another jungle safari around 3:00 pm, this time on a different path. You might get a good chance of sighting the Indian tigers. Spend some time exploring the area; the forests around the Ranthambore Fort were once the private hunting grounds of the Kings of Jaipur.
The evening is at your leisure. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel in Ranthambore.
Ranthambore – Jaipur
Jaipur - After breakfast, check out from the hotel and head towards the Pink City - Jaipur, famous for its broad avenues, massive forts, magnificent palaces, exquisite temples, and royal culture.
Reach the hotel by afternoon. Check in to the hotel on arrival and relax. In the evening, enjoy a guided walk tour of the heritage Pink City market. Jaipur is also known as a shopper’s paradise. Take in the glint and sparkle of the rows of shops selling hand-crafted bangles and other decorative items. While moving through the markets, you will come across the vivacious culture of this region.
The overnight stay will be at a hotel in Jaipur.
Jaipur (sightseeing)
Amber Palace - After breakfast, set out for some local sightseeing. Visit the historic heritage sites of Jaipur - Hawa Mahal (“Palace of Winds” - a high screen wall built so the women of the royal household could observe street festivals while unseen from the outside); Jantar Mantar (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), a collection of nineteen architectural astronomical instruments, built by the Rajput King Sawai Jai Singh and completed in 1738 CE. Then, visit the City Palace. A complex of courtyards, gardens, and buildings, the impressive City Palace is right in the center of the Old City. Then visit Jal Mahal (the palace in the middle of the lake), built in the 17th century. Visit the grand Amer Fort (or Amber Fort) (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Its current structure was built during the late 16th century by Rajput Kings. In the evening, visit Nahargarh Fort, which provides a beautiful bird’s eye view of the entire Jaipur city. Overnight stay at a hotel in Jaipur.
Jaipur – Delhi (departure)
New Delhi - After breakfast, check out from the hotel and head towards Delhi Airport. The private car will drop you at Delhi Airport by late afternoon.
Bid farewell with the memories of an amazing, fun-filled 08-day trip through the Golden Triangle worth remembering for a lifetime!
- Rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk in Delhi
- 2 shared-jeep jungle safaris (6:00AM & 3:00PM) at Ranthambore National Park
- Lunch
- All transfers & sightseeing as per the itinerary in private AC car with driver (at your disposal)
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Guided walking tour of Pink City market in Jaipur
- Entry passes for all the monuments mentioned in the itinerary
- 7 nights accommodation on double/triple sharing at 4/5-star hotels
- English-speaking guides for all the monuments & sightseeing
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Meals (unless specified).
- Flights & Tourist Visa
- Travel Insurance.
Some of biggest fancies for the world in India are – the “wonder of the world” Taj Mahal; the formidable Indian Bengal Tigers; and the majestic historic forts & palaces. Embark on this enchanting journey to have an experience of all of them. There are some bonus treats of some of amazing UNESCO World Heritage sites in the Golden Triangle (Delhi-Agra-Jaipur). From the streets and historic monuments of Delhi, to the awe-inspiring Taj Mahal, to one of the finest tiger reserves of India – Ranthambore National Park, to the dreamy intricacies of the majestic Amer Fort in Jaipur; everything is meant to leave you spellbound. While flying out of India, you’ll be leaving behind your senses, however taking along some amazing memories to last for the lifetime.
- Minimum two adults are required to book the tour.
- Kids below 5 years of age are complementary (sharing the same bed).
- While visiting religious sites, please be conservatively dressed.
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
