Itinerary

Taj Mahal and Bengal Tigers-Luxury

DAY 01 AMERICA/EUROPE - DELHI

Upon arrival at Delhi Airport, you will be greeted by a representative from Diva India Travels. You will be transferred to the hotel in a private car. Check-in and overnight at The Oberoi-New Delhi.

DELHI: India's modern capital is also an ancient city whose origins are lost in legend. Hundreds of monuments adorn it, with their carved and thousand-year-old history. From this city numerous Hindu and Muslim dynasties, including the Mughals, ruled India. No less than 7 successive cities existed here before the arrival of the British, who would create, with the help of Sir Edwin Lutyens, their dream capital.

DAY 02 DELHI

Breakfast. Visit to Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, in the heart of Old Delhi. Later we will visit Raj Ghat, where Gandhi was cremated, and continue with a panoramic view of the government buildings along the Raj Path and the imposing India Gate. Lunch in the city. We will also visit the Birla Temple and the Sikh Temple. To complete our tour we will visit the impressive Qutub Minaret a World Heritage Site. Accommodation in hotel.

DAY 03 DELHI JAIPUR

Breakfast. Departure by road to Jaipur, the Pink City where the emblematic faade of the Palace of the Winds is located.

JAIPUR: The Pink City of Rajasthan. Jaipur is perhaps one of the most picturesque cities in the world. It was built according to the canons of the Shilpa Shastra, the ancient Hindu treatise on architecture. Divided into seven rectangular sectors, with well-designed streets and right angles, its planning is a marvel of 18th century urbanism, when not even in Europe did a similar system exist. Surrounded by steep hills on three of its cardinal points, the city is guarded by a powerful fortified wall with seven gates.

Arrival and check-in at Oberoi Raj Vilas hotel.

In the afternoon, visit the Albert Hall Palace/Museum and Birla Temple. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 04 - JAIPUR/AMBER/JAIPUR

Breakfast. We will drive through the residential and business areas of the Pink City, passing by the Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds), one of Jaipurs most famous monuments. Next, we will go to Amber Fort, the former capital of the State until 1728. A unique experience: we will ride on elephants to reach the top of the hill on which the fort stands.

Next, we will take a panoramic tour of Jaipur (named after Maharajah Jai Singh, a prince and astronomer who designed and founded the city in 1727). We will visit the astronomical observatory that the monarch himself built, equipped with instruments designed by himself, of considerable size, and whose precision is difficult to match even today. We will also visit the Maharaja's Palace, the former royal residence and today a museum of manuscripts, Rajput and Mughal paintings and weapons.

Accommodation at Oberoi Raj Vilas hotel.

DAY 05 JAIPUR RANTHAMBORE

Breakfast. At 08:00, departure for Ranthambore National Park (closed from 1st July to 30th September), famous for its Tigers. Ranthambhore National Park is one of the best examples of Project Tiger in Rajasthan. The forests around Ranthambore Fort were the hunting grounds of the Maharajas of Jaipur.

Ranthambore National Park covers an area of ​​392 km2, is surrounded by two rivers, the Chambal and the Banas, and includes six artificial lakes. The park is home to 300 types of trees, 50 aquatic plants, 272 species of birds, 12 different reptiles and 30 mammals. In addition to tigers and leopards, wild boars, crocodiles, monkeys, gazelles and monitor lizards can be seen.

At around 4:00 pm, in addition to the local fauna, in the park we will visit the Ranthambore Fort, a World Heritage Site, a 10th century construction that was used to control the entire central area of ​​India.                     

Accommodation at Oberoi Vanya Vilas hotel.

DAY 06- SAFARI IN PARUQE RANTHAMBORE

We will be going on the first safari in Ranthambore National Park at around 6 in the morning.

This park was once a hunting ground for the Maharajas of Jaipur, but has been transformed into a paradise for wildlife lovers. Of all the fauna and flora in Ranthambore Park, what attracts tourists the most is the chance to see tigers and leopards in the wild. Return to the hotel and breakfast.

After lunch, we will go on another safari to explore the park again in search of the tiger.

Hotel accommodation.

DAY 07 RANTHAMBORE Abhaneri FATEHPUR SIKRI AGRA

Breakfast. In the morning, departure for Agra visiting the Abhaneri Stepwell and Fatehpur Sikri en route.

ABHANERI This is Chand Baori a famous stepwell located in the village of Abhaneri near Jaipur in the state of Rajasthan. It is situated opposite the Harshat Mata temple and is one of the largest and deepest stepwells in India. It was built in the 9th century and has 3300 steps, 13 levels and 100 feet deep.

Rebuilt in the 10th century, the incredible Chand Baori stepwell was a practical solution to the water problem in this part of India, where the arid climate forced local inhabitants to dig deep in search of underground streams. Legend has it that the structure was built by ghosts in a single night.

FATEHPUR SIKRI: Just over 40 km from Agra lies the dead city of Fatehpur Sikri, built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and abandoned due to his inability to provide it with a water supply. The buildings of the city are incredibly well preserved, notably the Jama Masjid mosque, the tomb of Salim Chisti, the Panch Mahal and other sites.

Arrival in Agra and check-in at Oberoi Amar Vilas hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 08 AGRA

Breakfast. Early morning panoramic tour including one of the most important monuments in the world, the Taj Mahal, a hymn to love built by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1630 to serve as a mausoleum for his queen, Mumtaj Mahal. This architectural marvel is a proportionate masterpiece, entirely built in white marble. Craftsmen from Persia, the Ottoman Empire, France and Italy took 17 years to complete it, aided by 20,000 workers ( ATTENTION: THE TAJ MAHAL CLOSES ITS DOORS ON FRIDAYS, A MUSLIM HOLIDAY ).

Next, we will visit the Agra Fort, on the banks of the Yamuna River in the heart of the city. It reflects Indian architecture under three Mughal emperors: Akbar, Jehangir and Shah Jahan. Within the complex are some interesting structures, such as the Jehangiri Mahal, the Anguri Bagh, the Khas Mahal and the Moti Masjid mosque.

OPTIONAL You can watch the Taj Mahal musical show at Kalakriti Theatre from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM on a direct payment basis. Overnight stay at Amar Vilas Hotel.

DAY 09 - AGRA - Delhi - Europe/America

Breakfast. We will continue by road to Delhi airport to take the return flight.

Hotel not planned for tonight in Delhi (as most flights to Europe take off in the early hours). Overnight on board.

Travel details

India is a paradise for flora and fauna lovers. India has 70% of the Bengal Tiger population. One can go on Safari in India to see the animals, birds and wildlife. India has camels, deer, Asian elephants, Asiatic lions, leopards, snow leopards, rhinos, freshwater dolphins, crocodiles, among several other animals and birds. One can see the animals in their natural habitat in the forests. Also, one can visit the cities to see the historical monuments, e.g. Taj Mahal, Forts and Palaces, Temples, markets and shopping malls. The Taj Mahal and Bengal Tigers tour offers a chance to get to know India well, both the cities and the wildlife in a single 8-day trip. This tour is suitable for going with kids, honeymooners, etc. There is a wide range of hotels and resorts in the cities on this tour.

Private tour with daily departure

Guides available in Spanish, English, Italian, German, and French.

Instant confirmation program.

All entrances and tours included according to the program.

2 Safaris in Ranthambore National Park included

Small group of maximum 8 pax