Welcome to Ranthambhore National Park
This famous national park is the best place to spot wild tigers in Rajasthan. Comprising 1334 sq km of wild jungle scrub hemmed in by rocky ridges, at its centre is the 10th-century Ranthambhore Fort. Scattered around the fort are ancient temples and mosques, hunting pavilions, crocodile-filled lakes and vine-covered chhatris (memorials). The park was a maharajas’ hunting ground until 1970, a curious 15 years after it had become a sanctuary.
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4-Night: Delhi, Agra, Bharatpur, Jaipur, Ranthambhore Safari
ItineraryDay 1: New Delhi - JaipurStop At: Humayun's Tomb, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of DelhiHumayun's Tomb (Unesco World Heritage site) - is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun in Delhi. The arched facade is inlaid with bands of white marble and red sandstone, and the building follows strict rules of Islamic geometry, with an emphasis on the number eight.Duration: 1 hourStop At: Qutub Minar, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of DelhiQutub Minar (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) - The Qutub Minar that gives the complex its name is an unmissable, soaring Afghan-style victory tower and minaret, erected by sultan Qutb-ud-din in 1193 to proclaim his supremacy over the vanquished Hindu rulers of Qila Rai Pithora.Duration: 1 hourStop At: Lotus Temple, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of DelhiDesigned for tranquil worship, Delhi's beautiful Lotus Temple offers a rare pocket of calm in the hectic city. It is shaped like a lotus flower, with 27 delicate-looking white-marble petals. The temple was created to bring faiths together; visitors are invited to pray or meditate silently according to their own beliefs.Duration: 1 hourStop At: India Gate, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of DelhiThis imposing 42m-high stone memorial arch was designed by Lutyens in 1921. It pays tribute to around 90,000 Indian army soldiers who died in WWI, the Northwest Frontier operations and the 1919 Anglo-Afghan War. Duration: 30 minutesPass By: Parliament House, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of DelhiThis circular, colonnaded building, designed by Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker, was where the 1947 handover of power from Britain to the newly independent India took place, and parliament still meets here.Pass By: Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of DelhiRashtrapati Bhavan or President House is an official residence of the President of India.Formerly home to the British Viceroy, the President’s House has 340 rooms, with 2.5km of corridors, and it's fascinating to take a peek inside.No meals included on this day.Accommodation included: Overnight in Jaipur at Hotel Hilton (5-star) or similarDay 2: Jaipur - RanthambhoreStop At: Amber Fort Palace, Jaipur, Jaipur District, RajasthanAmber Fort - The magnificent, formidable, honey-hued fort of Amber (pronounced 'amer'), an ethereal example of Rajput architecture, rises from a rocky mountainside about 11km northeast of Jaipur, and is the city’s must-see sight. It comprises an extensive palace complex, built from pale yellow and pink sandstone, and white marble, and is divided into four main sections, each with its own courtyard. Duration: 2 hoursStop At: Jal Mahal, Jaipur, Jaipur District, RajasthanPhoto Stop at Jal Mahal (Water Palace) - Near the cenotaphs of the maharanis of Jaipur and beautifully situated in the watery expanse of Man Sagar, is this dreamlike palace. It's origins are uncertain, but it was believed to have been extensively restored if not built by Jai Singh II (1734). Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Hawa Mahal - Palace of Wind, Jaipur, Jaipur District, RajasthanPhoto Stop at Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) - Jaipur’s most distinctive landmark is an extraordinary pink-painted delicately honeycombed hive that rises a dizzying five storeys. It was constructed in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh to enable ladies of the royal household to watch the life and processions of the city.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: City Palace of Jaipur, Jaipur, Jaipur District, RajasthanThe City Palace is the residence of the royal family. A complex of courtyards, gardens and buildings. There are palace buildings from different eras, some dating from the early 20th century. It is a striking blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture.Duration: 1 hourStop At: Jantar Mantar - Jaipur, Jaipur, Jaipur District, RajasthanJantar Mantar Observatory (a Unesco World Heritage Site) - is a collection of curving geometric buildings that are carefully calibrated to monitor the movement of the stars and planets.Duration: 1 hourMeals included: • Breakfast • DinnerAccommodation included: Overnight in Ranthambhore at the Tigress Spa and Resort (5-star) or similar. Day 3: Safari's at Ranthambhore National ParkStop At: Ranthambore Jungle Safari, Ranthambore National Park, Sawai Madhopur District, RajasthanEnjoy morning safari in tiger reserve in a shared Jeep in search of tigers. Duration: 3 hoursStop At: Ranthambore Jungle Safari, Ranthambore National Park, Sawai Madhopur District, RajasthanEnjoy afternoon safari in the tiger reserve in a shared Jeep in search of tigers. The Ranthambhore national park, which is considered to be the best place in the world to photograph the tiger in its natural habitat, is a wonderful place for bird-watching too. Duration: 3 hoursMeals included: • Breakfast • Lunch • DinnerAccommodation included: Overnight in Ranthambhore at the Tigress Spa and Resort (5-star) or similarDay 4: Ranthambhore - Bharatpur - Agra Stop At: Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur, Bharatpur District, RajasthanEnroute Ranthambhore to Agra visit Bharatpur, famous for Keoladeo Ghana bird sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Have a completely rewarding experience of seeing an overwhelming range of birds during the rickshaw (tricycle) ride into the Keoladeo Ghana national park. Duration: 2 hoursMeals included: • BreakfastAccommodation included: Overnight in Agra at Hotel Jaypee Palace (5-star) or similar. Day 5: Agra - Delhi & Drop-offStop At: Taj Mahal, Agra, Agra District, Uttar PradeshAt sunrise visit Taj Mahal (a Unesco World Heritage Site) - widely considered the most beautiful building in the world. Built by Shah Jahan as a memorial for his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died giving birth to their 14th child in 1631. Duration: 2 hoursStop At: Agra Fort, Agra, Agra District, Uttar PradeshAgra Fort (a Unesco World Heritage Site) - is a historical fort along the bank of the Yamuna River in the city of Agra. It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638 and one of the finest Mughal forts in India. Walking through courtyard after courtyard of this palatial red-sandstone and marble fortress, your amazement grows as the scale of what was built here begins to sink in.Duration: 1 hourMeals included: • BreakfastNo accommodation included on this day.
New Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Ranthambore 4-Day Tour, 5-Star Hotel
Day 1: Delhi City Tour and drive Jaipur (L)Pickup at 9am from Hotel/Airport in Delhi. You will have a half-day city tour of Delhi visiting: the 11th century Qutub Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty and the India Gate, a war memorial. You will also drive by the Parliament House, the President's Palace and Secretariat buildings.Afterward, you will drive 5-hrs to Jaipur.Overnight: stay at 5-Star hotelDay 2: Jaipur City Tour and drive to Ranthambhore (B,L,D)After breakfast we visit the dramatic hilltop fortress at Amber. We wander among glittering inlays and the Hall of Mirrors. On the way back we stop to view the elegant Hawa Mahal or Palace of the Winds this elaborate building, now little more than a façade, is encrusted with delicate screens and carved balconies from which the royal ladies, confined to their quarters, could sneak views of the outside world.Time Permit shopping Jaipur is an excellent place to shop and you'll find an enticing variety of goods available there. Some of the most popular items are precious gemstones, silver jewelry, bangles, clothes, blue pottery, textiles and more.Afternoon you will drive 3-hrs to Ranthambhore.Overnight: stay at 5-Star hotelDay 3: Jungle Safari's in Ranthambhore Park and drive to Agra (B,L)Morning trips the Tiger Reserve in a shared Jeep in search of Tigers. The Ranthambhore National Park, which is said to have the India’s friendliest Tigers and considered to be the best place in the world to photograph the tiger in its natural habitat, is a wonderful place for bird-watching too.After Jangal Safari ride 6-hrs drive to Agra.Note: Ranthambore National Park is closed during the monsoon season “July 1 to Sept 30” (3 Month) every yearOvernight: stay at 5-Star hotelDay 4: Agra City Tour and drive to Delhi drop (B,L,D)6am at sunrise, the magnificent Taj Mahal (Closed on every Friday) one of the Seven Wonders of the World and surely the most extravagant expression of love ever created. 20,000 men laboured for over 17 years to build this memorial to Shah Jahan's beloved wife. Return to the hotel for breakfast.After breakfast we visit the historic Agra Fort, this powerful fortress of red sandstone encompasses, within its 2.5-km-long enclosure walls, the imperial city of the Mughal rulers. It comprises many fairy-tale palaces, such as the Jahangir Palace and the Khas Mahal, built by Shah Jahan; audience halls, such as the Diwan-i-Khas; and two very beautiful mosques.Enjoy free exploring the local handicrafts and shopping centers of the city where one can look for marble inlay work, fine quality carpets, Zari and embroidery, leather goods etc.Before heading back to Delhi 3-hrs drive by car where you will be drop-off at your desired location in Delhi
New Delhi to Ranthambore 4-Day Tour Including Agra and Jaipur
ItineraryDay 1: Delhi City Tour and 3-Hrs drive to Agra (L)Pass By: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi8am Pickup from hotel/anywhere in Delhi and half-day city tour of Delhi visiting: the 11th century Qutub Minar, built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty and the India Gate, a war memorial. You will also drive by the Parliament House, the President's Palace and Secretariat buildings. Afterwards 3 hours drive to Agra.Meals included: • LunchAccommodation included: Overnight at 4* Hotel in Agra: Four Point by Sheraton or similarOvernight at 5* Hotel in Agra: The Trident or similarDay 2: Agra City Tour and 5-Hrs to Ranthambhore (B,L,D)Pass By: Agra Fort, Agra, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh6am Pickup and visit the sunrise magnificent Taj Mahal (Closed on Friday) one of the Seven Wonders of the World and surely the most extravagant expression of love ever created. 20,000 men laboured for over 17 years to build this memorial to Shah Jahan's beloved wife. It's a wealth of white marble and semi-precious stone - undoubtedly the highlight of the tour.Next we visit Agra Fort, this powerful fortress of red sandstone encompasses, within its 2.5-km-long enclosure walls, the imperial city of the Mughal rulers. It comprises many fairy-tale palaces, such as the Jahangir Palace and the Khas Mahal, built by Shah Jahan; audience halls, such as the Diwan-i-Khas; and two very beautiful mosques.Then enjoy some shopping centers of the city where one can look for marble inlay work, fine quality carpets, Zari and embroidery, leather goods etc.After Agra sightseeing 5-hrs drives to Ranthambhore National Park.Note: Ranthambore National Park is closed during the monsoon season “July 1 to Sept 30” (3 Month) every yearMeals included: • Breakfast • Lunch • DinnerAccommodation included: Overnight at 4* Hotel: Ranthambhore Regency or similar Overnight at 5* Hotel: The Tigress or similarDay 3: Jungle Safari's in Ranthambhore Park and 3-Hrs drive to Jaipur (B,L)Pass By: Ranthambore Fort, RajasthanMorning and Afternoon two trips the Tiger Reserve in a shared Jeep in search of Tigers. The Ranthambhore National Park, which is said to have the India’s friendliest Tigers and considered to be the best place in the world to photograph the tiger in its natural habitat, is a wonderful place for bird-watching too.After Jangal Safari 3 hrs drive to Jaipur.Meals included: • Breakfast • LunchAccommodation included: Overnight at 4* Hotel in Jaipur: Lemon Tree or similarOvernight at 5* Hotel in Jaipur: The Trident or similarDay 4: Jaipur City Tour and 4-Hrs drive to New Delhi (B,L)Pass By: Hawa Mahal - Palace of Wind, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan8am Pickup and we visit hilltop fortress at Amber, we wander among glittering inlays and the Hall of Mirrors.On the way back we stop to view the elegant Hawa Mahal or Palace of the Winds this elaborate building, now little more than a façade, is encrusted with delicate screens and carved balconies from which the royal ladies.Next we visit City Palace and time permit shopping Jaipur is an excellent place to shop and you'll find an enticing variety of goods available there. Some of the most popular items are precious gemstones, silver jewelry, bangles, clothes, blue pottery, textiles and more.Evening we drive to Delhi drop-off at hotel/airportMeals included: • Breakfast • LunchNo accommodation included on this day.
5-Day Private Luxury Ranthambore Tiger Safari with Agra and Jaipur From Delhi
Day 1: New Delhi to Jaipur (Dinner Included)Begin your trip with a pickup from airport, the railway station or your hotel. Start with a half-day city tour of Delhi. Visit the 11th century Qutub Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by Qutb-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty, You will also see the Bahai Temple, also known as the Lotus Temple (closed Mondays) and India Gate, a war memorial. Drive by the Parliament House, the President's Palace, Secretariat buildings. After, head to Jaipur, the Pink city, via a 5-hour drive. Upon arrival at Agra, check-in to your hotel. Overnights at hotel Holiday Inn City Center (5-star) or Similar.Day 2: Jaipur to Ranthambhore (Breakfast and Dinner Included)After breakfast, your guide leads you to the Amber Fort, the capital of the state until 1728. Follow your guide on a tour of the complex. After that, Visit the Jal Mahal, a palace located in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake. Then visit the Maharaja’s City Palace, a complex that includes the Chandra Mahal and Mubarak Mahal palaces. Then, head to Jantar Mantar, a collection of 19 architectural astronomical instruments. After that, drive past the beautiful Hawa Mahal, After that start 3 hours Journey to Ranthambore National park, Upon arrival, check in at Hotel/Resort. Overnight at the Tigress Spa and Resort (4-star) or similar. Day 3: Ranthambhore national park (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included) Take two (morning and afternoon) Jeep Safaris in Tiger Sanctuary, which is a home to different tiger species. You will see the most feared and endangered species of cats in the world. After visiting the tiger sanctuary in Morning you will come back to Hotel for Lunch then again go for afternoon Jeep Safari, After the long day, your guide will drop you at the hotel.Overnights at the Tigress Spa and Resort (4-star) or similar. Day 4: Ranthambhore - Keoladeo Ghana bird sanctuary - Agra (Breakfast and Dinner Included) After breakfast, proceed to Agra, En-route visit Keoladeo Ghana bird sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Have a rickshaw (tricycle) ride into the Keoladeo Ghana national park, for experience of seeing an overwhelming range of birds. Upon arrival in Agra, check into your hotel. Overnight at the hotel Jaypee Palace (5-star) or similar. Overnights at Jaypee Palace (5-star) or similar. Day 5: Agra to Delhi (Breakfast Included) Get up before sunrise and head to the Taj Mahal to watch the sun come up over the world-famous monument and take tour inside Taj Mahal. You will spend two hours taking in its wonders. After return to your hotel for breakfast.After, visit Agra Fort as your guide teaches you its fascinating history.Then, drive back to Delhi (approx 5-hours) and be dropped off at either the airport, the railway station, your hotel or another location in Delhi.
2-Days Private Ranthambhore Tiger Tour from Jaipur
Day 1: Jaipur - Ranthambhore (3 Hrs Drive) and Afternoon Jungle Safari in Ranthambhore National ParkBegin the trip with a pick-up at 8am from your hotel or other desired location in Jaipur. Upon arrival in Ranthambhore, check-in to your Jungle Resort. Enjoy lunch at your Jungle Resort and later this afternoon set off on a game drive in Tiger Reserve in a Shared Jeep. The park is home to abundant wildlife and protected tigers. The park itself consists of 400 square kilometres of dry deciduous forest (once a part of the magnificent jungles of Central India), which is an excellent natural habitat for tigers. Apart from the tigers you can get a glimpse of the Sambar, Chital, Nilgai, Gazzelle, Boars, Mongoose and Indian Hare. Besides this there is also an abundance of reptiles and snakes. You can see the Monitor Lizards in the forests of Ranthambore. Evening Dinner at your Jungle ResortHotel Options: 5 star - The Tigress Resort and Spa or similar / 4 star - Ranthambhore Regency or similar Meals: Lunch (L), Dinner (D) at the Jungle ResortDay 2: Morning Jungle Safari's in Ranthambhore National Park and Drive back to JaipurEarly this morning, enjoy a second game drive in the park in a Shared Jeep. After a leisurely breakfast, travel overland to Jaipur. Upon arrival in Jaipur get dropped off at your desired location in Jaipur.Meals: Breakfast (B) at the Jungle Resort*Please note: • Ranthambhore National Park is closed during the monsoon season (July 1 to Sept 30) every year
5-Day Private Ranthambhore Tiger Tour and Taj Mahal, Agra and Jaipur from Delhi
Day 1: New Delhi - Agra Begin the trip by being picked up from the Delhi airport, your hotel or other location in Delhi, Gurgaon or Noida. You will have a half-day tour of Delhi visiting, the 11th century Qutub Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty, Humayun's Tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was an early example of Mughal architecture, Bahai Temple, also known as the Lotus Temple (closed Mondays) and the India Gate, a war memorial. You will also drive by the Parliament House, the President's Palace and Secretariat buildings. Afterward, you will be taken to Agra, the city of the Taj Mahal. Overnight in 4 Start Hotel in Agra. Day 2: Agra - Ranthambhore (B, D) At sunrise, visit the world famous monument of love, The Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (closed Fridays). After breakfast, visit the historic Agra Fort, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then enjoy free time for shopping in Agra before heading to Ranthambhore National Park. Upon arrival in Ranthambhore, check into your Jungle Resort. Overnight in 4 Start Hotel in Ranthambhore. *Please note: Ranthambhore National Park is closed during the monsoon season (July 1 to Sept 30) every year Day 3: Ranthambhore National Park (B, D) Enjoy two trips, morning and afternoon, in the Tiger Reserve in a shared Jeep in search of Tigers. The Ranthambhore National Park, which is considered to be the best place in the world to photograph the tiger in its natural habitat, is a wonderful place for bird-watching too. Overnight in 4 Start Hotel in Ranthambhore. Day 4: Ranthambhore - Jaipur (B) After breakfast, check out and drive to the 'Pink City' of Jaipur. Upon arrival in Jaipur, check into your hotel and spend your afternoon sightseeing and visit the Maharaja's City Palace, the royal residence of the former King of Jaipur. After that, visit Jantar Mantar Observatory, an astronomical observation site from the 18th century, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your evening will be free time for shopping in Jaipur. Overnight in 4 Start Hotel in Jaipur. Day 5: Jaipur - Delhi (B) After breakfast, proceed to tour the majestic Amber Fort that is situated on top of Amber Hill. Later, stop for photos at the Lake Palace (Jal Mahal) and the Palace of Winds (Hawa Mahal). In the afternoon, you will be driven back to Delhi and dropped off at your desired location in Delhi.