TAJ, TIGER & GOA
Duration: 12 Days | Delhi – Goa
Destinations: Delhi – Agra – Ranthambore – Jaipur – Goa
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Detailed Itinerary
DAY 01 | ARRIVE DELHI
Upon arrival in Delhi. You will be assisted with your bagages at the airport and transferred to prebooked Hotel for overnight stay.
DAY 02 | DELHI
After breakfast, proceed for a full day sightseeing of Delhi.
- Jama Masjid – One of India’s largest and most impressive mosques built in the 17th century
- Chandni Chowk – A bustling market renowned for shopping and street food.
- Drive past Red Fort – A 17th-century Mughal fort and one of India’s most iconic landmarks.
- Raj Ghat – A peaceful memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi
- India Gate – Best visited in the evening when the area is beautifully lit.
- Drive past the President’s House and the Parliament.
- Humayun’s Tomb – A magnificent Mughal-era tomb that inspired the Taj Mahal.
- Qutub Minar – The world’s tallest brick minaret, surrounded by historic ruins.
DAY 03 | DELHI - AGRA
After breakfast, drive to Agra (230 km | 04 hrs.) is a historic city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, situated on the banks of the Yamuna River. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India because of its rich history, beautiful Mughal architecture, and cultural heritage.
Afternoon, sightseeing of Agra.
- Taj Mahal – The most famous monument in Agra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj Mahal is made of white marble and is admired for its stunning beauty, intricate carvings, and symmetrical design. It symbolizes eternal love and attracts millions of visitors every year.
- Agra Fort, also recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built mainly by Emperor Akbar using red sandstone, the fort served as the royal residence of the Mughal emperors. Inside the fort are several impressive buildings each showcasing the grandeur of Mughal architecture
DAY 04 | AGRA - RANTHAMBORE
Drive to Ranthambore; en route, visit Fatehpur Sikri (36 kms | 01 hr.), renowned for its magnificent Mughal architecture, which combines Persian, Islamic, and Indian styles. The city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the finest examples of Mughal town planning and architecture.
After the visit, continue driving to Ranthambore (270 kms | 4½ hrs). Ranthambore National Park and Tiger Reserve is one of the world’s best-known wilderness areas, with an area of 1,334 km (515 sq mi) and is known for its Royal Bengal Tiger population. A huge fort, after which the park is named, towers over the park atop a hill. There are many ruins of bygone eras scattered all over the jungle, which give it a unique, wonderful and mixed flavour of nature, history and wildlife
DAY 05 | RANTHAMBORE
Rise with the sun and embark on a thrilling jungle safari in Ranthambore National Park aboard a shared jeep or canter. Spend 2 to 3 hours exploring the dense forest landscapes with your trained naturalist, on the lookout for wild Bengal tigers. Another safari in the afternoon. Ranthambore offers some of the finest opportunities for sighting the magnificent tiger in the wild. A mix of rolling hills and crags, and meadows, lakes and rivulets, this dry-deciduous forest system is home to an incredible variety of flora and fauna. Apart from the tiger, you can also spot sloth bear, leopard, caracal, jackal, fox, hyena and mongoose at Ranthambore. The elusive Indian wolf too, has been spotted here occasionally. The dainty chital, sambhar deer, the blue bull antelope or nilgai, rhesus macaque, langur and an incredible variety of birds amidst a setting of dhok, fig and banyan trees makes a visit to this park a delight – for tourists and naturalists alike. Basking crocodiles, king vulture on a snag, the scream of the serpent eagle, the alarm call of spotted deer are some sights and sounds that make this a safari experience like none other.
DAY 06 | RANTHAMBORE - JAIPUR
After breakfast, drive to Jaipur (176 km | 3½ hrs), the capital city of Rajasthan, which is popularly known as the Pink City because many of its buildings are painted in shades of pink, a color that symbolizes hospitality. Arrive in Jaipur and check in at your prebooked hotel.
Afternoon, sightseeing of Jaipur city
- The City Palace, the grand City Palace, established in 1721. Once the seat of the Maharaja of Jaipur, it now houses the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum, showcasing the city’s rich heritage. It is a magnificent complex of courtyards, gardens, museums, and royal residences.
- The Jantar Mantar is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the largest astronomical observatories in the world. It contains several astronomical instruments, including the world’s largest stone sundial, used to observe celestial bodies and measure time accurately.
DAY 07 | JAIPUR
Morning visit
- Amber Fort, situated on a hill about 11 kilometers from Jaipur, is one of Rajasthan’s most impressive forts. Built with red sandstone and marble, it is known for its grand gates, beautiful courtyards, the Sheesh Mahal (Mirror Palace), and stunning views of Maota Lake. Ascend the fort on an elephant’s back.
- Jal Mahal (Pass by), a picturesque palace in the middle of Man Sagar Lake
- Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds). Built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, it has 953 small windows, called jharokhas, which allowed royal women to observe street festivals while remaining unseen.
Afternoon at leisure. Free for individual activities.
DAY 08 | JAIPUR - GOA
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board flight scheduled to depart at 1010 hr. for Goa via Mumbai. Arrive Goa at 1420 hr., transfer to the prebooked hotel.
Seductively laid-back, Goa is India-meets-Portugal, a recipe of whitewashed churches, fish curry, markets, yoga, a colonial state capital and the Arabian Sea. The white sands, crystal-clear waters and swaying palm trees make the region very enchanting. It revels in its party-paradise reputation during its countless festivals, not to mention the bars and clubs that throb with music after sunset.
DAY 09 | GOA
Day at leisure. Free to explore Goa.
DAY 10 | GOA
Day at leisure.
DAY 11 | GOA
Day at leisure.
DAY 12 | DEPART GOA
Transfer to the airport to board your onward/return flight via Dubai/Mumbai/Delhi.