Overview of the Luxury Journey :
Tigers & Taj Mahal : 08 Nights / 09 Days
Among the oldest civilizations in the world, India offers one of the richest tapestry of cultures and heritage woven by history. This 9-days journey takes you to the country’s top sights and connects you to its land and its people. Experience the amalgamation of old & new in capital city of Delhi, see the iconic Taj Mahal in all its glory, go on safari to spot a royal Bengal tiger in Ranthambore National Park, shop the colorful bazaars and palaces of Jaipur. On this journey, expertly navigate the colorful and often chaotic scenes of India in replete style with private touring and stays at top luxury hotels.
This itinerary is an example. It’s designed to inspire you and provide you with thoughtfully curated ideas. You can choose to do this exact itinerary or we shall be glad glad to customize an itinerary with your specific preferences.
Highlights of the Luxury Journey : Tigers & Taj Mahal
- Your own personal guide & Private vehicle at your complete disposal
- Free Wi-fi connectivity and un-limited bottled mineral water through-out the journey
- Rickshaw ride through the narrow alleys in Chandi Chowk – Old Delhi
- Gourmet dinner at Bhukhara Restaurant famous for North-western frontier cuisines
- Heritage walk with the views of Taj Mahal
- Hi-Tea at Skydeck restaurant with the views of Taj Mahal at Sun-set.
- Wildlife safaris in an exclusive & private jeep with your own naturalist
- Glimpse of ancient step-well of Abhaneri.
- Elephant ride to Amber Fort.
- Explore local bazar with an expert of Rajasthani culture.
- Tying of Turban at City Palace in Jaipur
- Cooking Class
- Comfort of a VIP Lounge at the airport
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Day 1
Arrive at New Delhi International Airport
Arrive Delhi International airport. Your Tour Experience Manager shall meet you upon arrival for further transfer to your hotel. After a short relax and briefing of your whole luxury journey.
Delhi is a delight for all travelers as offers so many different experiences. We have listed a few highlights which you should experience. However, we shall be glad to customize your visits in Delhi as per your specific preferences of experiences listed in detail in the featured cities at the end of this webpage.
If time permits, your first introduction to Delhi shall start with a walk in Connaught Place and visiting a Sikh Temple.
Overnight at your luxury hotel in Delhi.
Day 2
Delhi
After breakfast in the hotel, meet with your personal guide and after a small briefing of the day, proceed for a full day tour of Old & New Delhi. Below are some of the important highlights of the day. You can experience all or just let us know to customize your day as per your specific preference.
Overnight at your luxury hotel in Delhi.
Important : Lotus Temple remains closed for visitors on every Monday.
Day 3
Drive from Delhi to Agra (225 Kms/06 Hours) en-route visiting Akshardham Temple
After breakfast, Drive to Agra en-route visiting Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple. Arrive Agra and after check-in at your hotel, visit Tomb of Itmad-Ud-Daullah or Baby Taj. Your luxury hotel Oberoi Amarvilas has many options to plan a memorable dinning, either in the balcony of your room or in the gardens with your private musicians.
Retire to your room at Amarvilas, where your suite has a view of the Taj Mahal. Under the moonlight, you can see the monument gleaming in elegant white light.
Overnight at your luxury hotel in Agra. Though there is no dress code to visit Taj Mahal. However, do not forget to prepare your Indian dress for visit to Taj Mahal early morning next day.
Important : Akshardham temple remains closed for visitors on every Monday.
Day 4
Agra
Wake-up early to visit the most beautiful and architectural marvel in white marble – Taj Mahal at sunrise.
Below are some of the important highlights of the day. You can experience all or just spend your time in enjoying some of the below sites. Your private guide shall assist you to make a suitable collection of experiences.
Important : Taj Mahal remains closed for visitors on every Friday.
Overnight at your luxury hotel.
Day 5
Agra – FatehpurSikri –Ranthambore National Park (300 Kms/07 Hours)
After breakfast, drive to Ranthambore with en-route stop at FatehpurSikri.
Arrive Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan which is famous for its high population of Royal Bengal Tigers.
Overnight at your luxury hotel.
Day 6
Ranthambore National Park
Wake-up early and be ready to head out on a wildlife safari in your private Jeep with a naturalist to sight the big cat – Royal Bengal Tiger and possible close encounters with many more wildlife in natural space.
Another Jeep safari in evening will give you another opportunity to see different animals in forest.
In-between the safaris, either relax and enjoy your beautiful luxury hotel or visit Ranthambore Fort.
Overnight at your luxury hotel in Ranthambore.
Day 7
Ranthambore National Park –Jaipur en-route visiting Abhaneri (160 Kms/4 hours)
Today will be another early start to get another opportunity to spot a tiger, probably in a different zone in Ranthambore National Park. Later after breakfast at your hotel, drive to Pink City Jaipur en-route visiting centuries old step well Chand Baori at small village of Abhaneri. Arrive Jaipur or Pink City which is this royal city. Check-in at hotel.
Later experience evening Puja in Birla Temple built in white marble at the base of Moti Dungri hill in Jaipur followed by your first hand experience in an Indian kitchen with the descendants of a royal family in a 17th century Haveli (small castle).
Overnight at your luxury hotel.
Day 8
Jaipur
After breakfast at your hotel, Below are some of the important highlights of the day. You can experience all or just spend your time in enjoying some of the below sites. Your private guide shall assist you to make a suitable collection of experiences
Overnight at your luxury hotel.
Day 9
Jaipur – Delhi (275 Kms /06 Hours)
After breakfast, visit Galtaji also known as Monkey temple built in 15th century before driving to New Delhi International Airport for your onward flight to home. Enjoy our hospitality at a VIP lounge at airport where you can have shower, beverages and food before a long flight to home.
Post your luxury journey – Tigers & Taj Mahal, You can have various options for an extension tour of couple of days more. Some of the options are :
Option : 1 – Two nights extension tour of Varanasi, the sacred city
Option : 2 – Two nights extension tour to Rishikesh, the yoga capital of India
Option : 3 – Two nights extension tour to Udaipur, the romantic city of India
Here are the details of possible itineraries for each option of extension tour :
Special moments are best lived at this iconic modern palace hotel ” The Leela Palace” in the capital city of India. Hotel has various options to make your special occasion , a memorable one.
Day 1
Arrive at New Delhi International Airport
Arrive Delhi International airport. Our representative shall meet you upon arrival for further transfer to your hotel.
If time permit, after relax at the hotel, We shall be glad to do a small briefing of your luxury journey followed by an orientation tour visiting :
“Popup of Gurudwara ” with image and name.
Overnight at your Luxury Hotel.