India in 8 Days
New York - New Delhi - Agra - Ranthambore - Jaipur - New Delhi - New York
What is included in this tour program?
Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8
Day 1 - Arrive at New Delhi at night.
You are greeted at the airport by our agent or your escort, and then ushered to a
waiting vehicle and its driver. You are driven to your hotel where you are assisted
with your check in. The next days plans are briefly reviewed and the agent/escort
hands over travel documents such as your air tickets and hotel vouchers to you.
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Day 2 - New Delhi
City Tour made up of the following: A half day city tour of Old Delhi – duration about four hours – The tour of Old Delhi includes visits to the Jama Masjid (1650 AD) which is the largest mosque in India, the Red Fort (1639-48) which was the seat of the Moghul Empire for more than 250 years and the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi (Raj Ghat).
There is a break for lunch.
After lunch, you continue with a half day city tour of New Delhi – duration about four hours. Tour of New Delhi begins with a drive past Safdarjang’s Tomb (1753 AD) while driving to the Qutab Minar (1193 A.D.) which is a striking medieval tower of victory of Persian architectural style and is 73 m high. Within the Qutab complex, amidst the ruins of Quwat-ul-Islam mosque, stands the Iron pillar which has stood the vagaries of weather and has not rusted over 1500 years. Later, visit the Tomb Moghul Emperor Humayun and then drive through Lutyens New Delhi which includes the Embassy area (Diplomatic enclave), Government buildings, India Gate, a golden domed Sikh Temple (Bangla Sahib Gurudwara), Birla Temple and Connaught Place, which is New Delhi’s main shopping area.
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Day 3 - Agra
Board the early morning (6 am) Express train - two hour journey - to Agra. Half day
tour of Agra – The tour starts with a visit to Sikandra for a tour of the beautiful tomb
of the greatest Moghul ruler, Emperor Akbar. It includes a visit to Agra Fort, the
original red sandstone fort built by Moghul Emperor Akbar in 1565, whose maze of
courtyards, a marble mosque and private chambers reflect the grandeur of the Mughal
Empire. There is a break for lunch. Afternoon - Visit one of the Seven Wonders of
the World, the incomparable Taj Mahal. The world’s greatest monument dedicated to
love was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1653 as a memorial to his queen Mumtaz Mahal.
This beautiful mausoleum in pure white marble took 22 years and 22000 craftsmen to
build. Stay over for a sunset viewing.
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Day 4 - Agra – Ranthambore
Optional sunrise visit of the Taj Mahal. Check out of the hotel and proceed to the |
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Day 5 - Ranthambore National Park
Morning & afternoon safari’s into the park. Ranthambore Wildlife Sanctuary extends
over an area of 392 sq. kms, most of which is thick jungle. The Park itself is very
scenic, dominated by the hilltop ruins of the historical Ranthambore Fort. Over 30
different animals are found here, including tigers and leopards. There are three
different types of antelopes, over 250 kinds of birds, and a decent number of snub
nosed marsh crocodiles. You can also find sloth bears, wild boars, monitor lizards,
jackals, and jungle cats, just to name a few. The park has a number of ancient ruins
of royal structures, and the combination of the jungle, the wildlife, and the ancient
ruins can be a photographer’s delight.
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Day 6 - Ranthambore - Jaipur
Drive to Jaipur in the morning. If you were unable to make it to the safari on the |
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Day 7 - Jaipur
Proceed for an excursion to Amber Fort & Palace, located 12 kilometers from the
center of the City. Arrive at the complex before 9 a.m. so as to be able to partake
in the elephant back ascent. The Fort was originally built by Raja Mansingh and
significant additions were made by Sawai Jai Singh. One of the finest example of
Rajput architecture, it was the ancient capital of Kaisshawah rulers. Enjoy the ascent
to the palace on back of a brightly caparisoned elephant. Visit the chambers and
hallways of the Palace which are famous for their design and decorations.There is
a break for lunch. Afternoon – Proceed for an excursion to Samode. Drive to Samode
for a 2 hour camel cart (or optional camel back) safari through local villages, as
well as a guided tour of Samode Palace and the other monuments in
the area. Please bear in mind that there are no sand dunes in this area.
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Day 8 - Jaipur - New Delhi – International Flight
Drive to the airport and board your flight to Delhi. Arrive at Delhi and you are |
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