Ultimate Tiger Golden Triangle Tour

ARRIVE DELHI – a mish-mash of Indian cultures, foods & architecture

A mish-mash of Indian cultures, foods & architecture

Meet and greet on your arrival in Delhi. You will be received by an airport staff at the aerobridge. He will then assist you through the immigration and baggage. You will then be greeted by our company representative, as you walk out of the airport. He will accompany you to the car and transfer to your hotel
Rest of the day at leisure at the hotel
Overnight at The Claridges – Deluxe Room

DELHI – Explore Old and New Delhi

Explore Old and New Delhi

After breakfast at the hotel, you will have a tour of Old Delhi by cycle rickshaw (pedicab). One image that is identifiable to Delhi is it’s cycle rickshaws. They are a true local’s form of transport, which still ply the lanes of Old Delhi picking people up and dropping them off, weaving almost impossibly in and out of the people, cows, motor bikes and hand carts. Take a ride through the narrow alleys and vibrant shopping bazaars – Dariba Kalan (The Silver Market), Kinari Bazaar (Wedding Market), savour the aromas of the famous spice market Khari Baoli. Also visit the magnificent Jama Masjid – largest mosque in India.
Afternoon continue on your guided tour of the capital that will highlight wide avenues, grand vistas and colonial mansions

DELHI / AGRA – to Taj Mahal

To Taj Mahal

After breakfast at the hotel, drive about 3 hrs to Agra
Afternoon visit to the impressive Agra Fort – all about dominance and valour, a show of the might of the Mughals. More a walled city than fort, being 2.5 kms in circumference, the sheer scale of the fort is what astounds. Next visit Taj Mahal to experience the wonderful effects caused by the reflections of the setting Sun in front of the of Taj Mahal. Its perfect proportions and exquisite craftsmanship have been described as “a vision, a dream, a poem, a wonder”. Stay on till sunset to experience the wonderful effects caused by the reflections of the setting Sun in front of the of Taj Mahal
Overnight at Trident Hotel – Deluxe Garden View Rooms

AGRA / RANTHAMBHORE – to original ‘Project Tiger’ reserve.

To original ‘Project Tiger’ reserve

Early morning visit to the Taj Mahal to experience the surreal effects caused by the reflections of the sun rising from behind the white marble clad Taj Mahal.
After breakfast, drive about 5.5 hrs to Ranthambhore. En route stop at Bharatpur to visit the Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary with a local naturalist. The park apart from the wetlands has patches of grassland, woodland and acacia scrub. Your mode of transport inside the park is cycle rickshaw but frequently we will have to walk on to the trails where the rickshaws cannot go.
Overnight at Vivanta by Taj Sawai Madhopur Lodge – Superior Charm Garden View rooms

RANTHAMBHORE – On Safari

On safari in Ranthambhore

You will be woken up before sunrise. After tea or coffee, leave for morning game drive in an exclusive 4WD open top vehicle accompanied by a local park naturalist.
Afternoon game drive by exclusive 4WD open top vehicle accompanied by a local park naturalist

RANTHAMBHORE / JAIPUR – to Pink City

To Pink City

You will be woken up before sunrise. After tea or coffee, leave for morning game drive in an exclusive 4WD open top vehicle accompanied by a local park naturalist.
Return to hotel for breakfast.
After lunch, afternoon drive about 3.5 hrs to Jaipur.
Arrive at Jaipur and check into your hotel (Check in time at the hotel is 1400 hrs / Check out time is 12 noon)
Overnight at Jai Mahal Palace – Luxury Rooms.

JAIPUR – Explore Palaces and Bazaars

Explore palaces and bazaars

After breakfast, drive about an hour for a tour of Amber Fort. Amber Fort built for the rulers of Rajasthan, which stands boldly on a hill. A journey through the fort showcases the extravagant lives of the Maharajas of the city as well as fascinating architectural features and providing wonderful photo opportunities.
Afternoon you will take a tour of the city palace complex, part of which is still the home of the former ruling family. Located in the heart of the bustling walled city, the complex was built almost three hundred years ago for the rulers of Jaipur state. Rather than just being one palace, the entire complex is made up of palaces, pavilions, gardens and temples as well as housing an impressive museum.

JAIPUR – Day at leisure for independent exploration

JAIPUR / DELHI / DEPARTURE – End of India’s private journey

End of India’s private journey

After breakfast, you will transfer to Jaipur airport and board flight for Delhi.
Arrive at Delhi airport and transfer to a hotel close to the international terminal. Day use room will be booked and available to you until your departure later in the evening / night
Later transfer to the international airport to board flight for onward destination.