GOLDEN TRIANGLE WITH JUNGLE SAFARI

GOLDEN TRIANGLE WITH JUNGLE SAFARI

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Delhi (2) – Sariska (1) – Jaipur (2) – Bharatpur (1) – Agra (1) 

Duration: 07 Nights / 08 Days

Day 01: Delhi Arrival  On arrival at Airport / Railway station, meet our representative and proceed to Hotel for Check in.  Delhi is a city built and re-built seven times over several centuries. The capital city today marries the quaint and unique elements of different historical eras with the pace of the bustling, growing economy. At every turn of the road, the past and the present coexist. Later proceed for city Tour of NEW DELHI - drive past the stately government buildings of the British Era designed by Lutyen’s, including the Indian Gate & the Presidential Palace.  Continue onto the beautiful Humayun’s tomb of the Mughal era & thereafter visit the towering minaret of Qutab Minar. Overnight at Hotel 

Day 02: Delhi City Tour After breakfast visit the Jama Masjid, Red Fort and local Bazaar. After breakfast visit Jama Masjid- Jama Masjid, was commissioned to be constructed by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. It holds the distinction of being one of the biggest and the most well known mosque of Old Delhi. Red Fort- The Red Fort is popularly known as the Lal Quila and is representative of the true splendor of the Mughal court. This imposing fort will engulf you with its size and grandeur. Later afternoon visit local market and temples. Overnight at Hotel 

Day 03: Delhi- Sariska   (190 kms / 03 hrs) After breakfast drive to sariska. On arrival check in at hotel. Later visit:   Sariska National park- The history of Sariska is as old as 5th century BC when it was mentioned in the Hindu sacred texts that the Pandavas took shelter in Sariksa during the years of seclusion. Knakwari Fort- was used by Aurangazeb to imprison his brother during the 8th to 12th century. The rich residents of Sariska constructed a number of temples in the region which still stand as symbols of the glorious past of Sariska. Hanuman Temple- Sariska is not only a place to perceive natural wilderness, but also a place with cultural and religious significance. These temples in Sariska are located within the Sariska national park and visitors surely stop at these religious places en route to Sariska. The hanuman temple is located near the watchtower at the Sariska national park, 11 kms from the entrance to the park. Overnight at hotel. 

Day 04 : Sariska - Jaipur (110 Kms / 02 hrs)  After Breakfast drive to Jaipur. Jaipur: Beautiful palaces, forts and colorful bazaars speak of the pink city’s glorious regal past. Modernity walks hand-in-hand with history in Jaipur. This largest city of Rajasthan, founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, is famous for its magnanimous hospitality. Later tour of the Pink city visiting the imposing hawa Mahal, Jantar Manter & City Palace now a museum, the ancient Observatory, The exotic Palace of the Winds & the picturesque bazaars of the walled city. Overnight at Hotel. 

Day 05: Jaipur City Tour After Breakfast, Visit Amber - the ancient capital of the Rajput Empire reaching the fort on elephant back.  It is a deserted palace surrounded by majestic ramparts & the magnificent public & private room's evidence the splendor of the rulers of 16th & 17th century Rajasthan. Jaigarh Fort- Situated on the majestic Chilh-ka-Tola or the hill of eagles, the lofty walls of the Jaigarh Fort spread over a vast expansion of three kilometers. This impregnable fort of the Rajput was built purely for the defense activities. Nahargarh fort- Nahargarh Fort is located on the sheer rugged ridge of Aravali Hills and it forms an impressive northern backdrop of Jaipur. It looks most classy when floodlit at night. The fort overlooks the city and presents a glittering view of the city lights. It was built in 1734 and extended in 1868. Nahargarh meaning abode of the tigers was built by Jai Singh to bolster the defence of Amber. Evening explore the local bazzar. Overnight at Hotel. 

Day 06: Jaipur – Bharatpur (180 kms / 03 hrs) After breakfast, check out from hotel and drive to Bharatpur. The city of Bharatpur was founded in 1733 and served as the capital of the Jat kingdom since the 15th century. It is home to the most respected royal family in Rajasthan and was a princely state. It is also the winter home of the endangered Siberian cranes, which travel over the city while migrating toward warmer climes. Arrive & check in at hotel. Later visit the Keoladeo national park. We embark on a tour of the city’s most well-known attraction - the Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary, better known as the Bharatpur sanctuary. This former hunting preserve of the royal family of Bharatpur, is now home to many migratory and exotic birds including the Siberian cranes. The sanctuary was created over 250 years ago, and is named after a Keoladeo or Shiva temple within its boundaries. Given the biological diversity it supports, it was declared a world heritage site, by UNESCO in 1985. Overnight at Hotel. 

Day 07: Bharatpur - Agra (60 Kms / 01 hrs)  After breakfast drive to Agra En-route visit Fatehpur Sikri - the extraordinary city built by Akbar the Great, deserted 14 years later, but which, during its brief span, exceeded London in both grandeur and population. After visit continue drive to Agra. Arrive and check in at Hotel. Akbarabad, as Agra was known during the Mughal era, is home to some of the most magnificent Mughal architectures. Situated on the banks of river Yamuna, the monumental beauty of Agra has inspired countless people around the world. This third largest city of the state of Uttar Pradesh is home to three UNESCO world heritage sites. After Lunch Proceed to visit to the world - famous Taj Mahal - or literally "Crown of Palaces" was built by Shah Jehan to immortalize the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal who died tragically in 1631. After that visit, the Red Fort built by three generations of Mughal Emperors between 1565 and 1573.  It housed both the presidential Palaces of the Royal family, and the military quarters. Itmad-ud-Daulah It is believed that the glorious Taj Mahal was also probably inspired from another monument in Agra called the Itmad-ud-Daulah. And so this Mughal mausoleum is also called the ‘Baby Taj’. This beautiful tomb definitely calls for a visit. The tomb, built between 1622 and 1628 has walls made of white marble from Rajasthan, encrusted with semi- precious stone decorations. Overnight at Hotel. 

Day 08: Agra Departure After Breakfast at hotel check out and proceed for your onward destination.