Ultimate Rajasthan with Taj and Tigers Tour India

Duration 14 Nights/ 15 Days

Day 1: Arrival New Delhi International Airport

Today to start with your Ultimate Rajasthan with Taj and Tigers tour, you will be met from your flight to New Delhi International Airport by Summit Safari’s representative and driver, and we will transfer you to your hotel in New Delhi. Rest of the day is free at leisure to relax after the flight.

Day 2: Local Sightseeing in Delhi

Today after breakfast we will take you for the private guided tour of Delhi to view some of the famous sights of the old and new parts of the city. Your excursions includes the Birla temple a Hindu religion shrine, Bangla Sahib Gurudawara a famous Sikh religion shrine, a walking tour with your guide in the heart of old Delhi and covering the Chandni Chowk bazaar with the interesting lanes of Old Delhi. We will also take a walking tour through Khari Baoli – Asia’s largest Spice market in Old Delhi.

You can have lunch in a local restaurant or could taste some local street food. Later we will visit the Gandhi Smriti, also known as the Birla house where –Mahatma Gandhi had lived the last 144 days of his life from 9 September 1947 to 30 January 1948 when he was assassinated in 78th year of life. We’ll also visit the India gate and the Parliament House of India from Outside .Today the part of our tour also includes a bicycle rickshaw ride in old Delhi or a Tuk Tuk ( Three wheeler ) ride in New Delhi for you. Second night at the same hotel in Delhi.

Day 3: Delhi to Agra

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and we will drive you to Agra on the express highway (230 kms /3.45 hrs.). On arrival at Agra, transfer to the hotel. Later in the late afternoon we will take you on a private guided tour to visit Agra Fort. It was the main residence of the Emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638, when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi. Before capture by the British, the last Indian rulers to have occupied it were the Marathas. In 1983, the Agra fort has been inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage site. The Red Fort is a great preview to visiting the Taj Mahal in the next morning - the two were built during the same period and have much shared history.

In the evening at 6:00 P.M we will take you to Kalakriti Cultural Centre to view the “Mohabbat-the-Taj” a series of play, music and dance, depicting the saga of love. It is based on the true and immortal love story of Emperor Shajahan for Mumtaj Mahal- his beautiful wife, related to the story of Taj Mahal. The show will take you back to the times of the lavish lifestyle of Mughal era. Overnight stay in Agra.

Please Note: Today you can even choose to go for a shopping of some famous handicrafts including the Zardozi a type of heavy and elaborate metal threads (silver/gold/copper wires) embroidery on a silk, satin, or velvet fabric base or to visit the Marble Inlay work artist in Agra.

Day 4: Agra to Bharatpur - visit a local village and Keoladeo Ghana Bird Park

Today early morning (06:00 A.M) we will take you on a private guided tour to the epitome of Taj Mahal, for the sunrise view of The Taj, which is one of the most graceful and extravagant monuments of the world.

We will return back to the hotel for breakfast and after breakfast check out and drive to Bharatpur (55 kms/ 1.30 hrs.). Today’s highlight we take you to visit a local village near Bharatpur and have a walking tour around it which is a great experience during one of your tour to India. This is also a very important aspect of our responsible tourism India tours and on our community based village tourism we ensure that the villagers and the local community benefit directly from your visit, so it is helpful to them to have you visit.

Our especially crafted “Bahnera” village walk takes you to experience the warm hospitality of the local villagers by visiting them at their homes. You will visit the primary health centre, a village school, oil mill, village potter, interact with the locals through your English speaking guide and enjoy a cup of chai ( milk tea) with them to understand their traditions and customs. In this 2 hrs of a walking tour you will understand the life of the people in the India and will see at first hand the way in which the villagers live. Your local guide will be there with you all the times to translate and to explain their beliefs and their customs, including the role of women in their society, their superstitions, their religion and caste system and the problems that they face, and you will be able to ask questions through him.

Later continue your drive to Bharatpur ( 10 kms) and check in to the hotel. In the evening at 4:00 P.M we take you on a private guided tour to visit the Keoladeo Ghana National Park in Bharatpur, accompanied by an experienced Naturalist, who have a wide knowledge of this area and the bird Spices. We will ride the Cycle Rickshaw inside the park and will spot various birds by walking also. These diverse habitats are home to 366 bird species, 379 floral species, 50 species of fish, 13 species of snakes, 5 species of lizards, 7 amphibian species, 7 turtle species, and a variety of other invertebrates. Every year thousands of migratory waterfowl visit the park for wintering and breeding. The sanctuary is one of the richest bird areas in the world and is known for nesting of resident birds and visiting migratory birds including water birds.

Return back to the hotel by late evening, overnight stay in a Heritage hotel in Bharatpur.

Day 5: Bharatpur to Ranthambore

Today morning after breakfast at 08:30 A.M we will drive you to Ranthambore ( 245 kms/ 5 hrs), a popular National park and a Tiger Reserve, is the pioneer among all natural destinations of India. It is the very best place for wildlife lovers to see Tigers in the natural habitat. On arrival at Swai Madhopur a town at the entrance of Ranthambore National Park, check in to your hotel. In the evening we will drive you and take you for a walk around the Ranthambore fort. A trip to the fort is a thrilling experience. Here you will definitely enjoy the breathtaking views of the entire Ranthambore National Park, as well as we will also visit the famous temple of Lord Ganesha (The God for Good luck) inside the Fort .Overnight stay in Ranthambore.

Day 6: Game drive to Ranthambore National Park

Game drive twice a day- today early morning 05:45 A.M. we will set off for the exciting game drive tour in shared jeeps, to the Ranthambore National Park accompanied by a Naturalist park guide, where we have the chances to trace the famous Bengal Tiger and the leopard along with many other animals, birds and reptiles within it. The Game drive safari continues for the next 3 hrs. We will return back to the hotel around 10: 00 A.M, where you can have your breakfast and some time to relax your own. In the Afternoon again we will take you for the second game drive around 2:45 P.M to Ranthambore National Park. Second night at the same hotel in Ranthambore.

Day 7: Ranthambore to Jaipur

After breakfast, we will leave for Jaipur (170 kms / 3.30 hrs) the capital of Rajasthan, also known as the pink city of India. We will reach Jaipur by afternoon. Check in at your hotel and after lunch in late afternoon we will take a walking tour of Jaipur city and will visit the palace of winds from outside. If you wish we will take you to visit the famous miniature painting artist in Jaipur. You can also visit handicraft crafts emporium where you can have a free look around the local art, crafts, Carpets, Gems, jewellery etc, as Jaipur is a treasure trove for shoppers.

Jaipur – The Capital of Rajasthan State, also popularly known as the Pink City. The City was founded on 18 November 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber, after whom the city is named. In 1853, when the Prince of Wales visited Jaipur, the whole city was painted pink to welcome him during the regime of Sawai Ram Singh. Today, avenues remain painted in pink, provide a distinctive appearance to the city and providing it, it’s English name “The Pink City”.

Please Note-: Jaipur is a treasure trove for shoppers, shopping is irresistible, a wide range of handicrafts are available in the market, and most of items are produced locally in and around the city. The city is one of the most important centres in the world for cutting and polishing precious and semi precious stones, particularly that of diamonds, topaz and emeralds. Jaipur enjoys a high reputation for the manufacture of Jewellery. It is one of the most active jewel markets of the world. Jaipur brass work is of immaculate quality. The Jaipur brass worker is successful in infusing life like charm into the dull metal.

Day 8: Local Sightseeing in Jaipur

After breakfast at your hotel we will leave on private guided full day sightseeing in and around the 'Pink City' of India- Jaipur. We will visit the Amber fort, being a perfect blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture, this fort attracts travellers from around the globe. Beautifully caparisoned elephants go up and down carrying visitors to and from the fort. These well cladded elephants make a joyride to Amber fort and in turn makes your travel to Amber fort a fascinating experience. From the car park you will ride the Elephants to the fort or can choose to walk uphill.

On the way back to Jaipur city we will stop at Jal Mahal ( the water palace) for a picture. You will have lunch in a local restaurant and after lunch you will visit Jantar- Mantar (Jaipur Astronomical Observatory) the City palace and the Hawa Mahal ( The palace of The winds). This evening if you wish we will take you to visit the handicraft crafts emporium where you can have a free look around the local art, crafts etc. By evening return back to your hotel in Jaipur. Second night in the same hotel in Jaipur.

Day 9: Jaipur to Udaipur.

After breakfast we will leave for Udaipur ( 395 kms /6.30 hrs). Enroute we will stop for comfort breaks and lunch break. On arrival at Udaipur you will check into the hotel and rest of the time is free to walk around the local market or relax at the hotel. Overnight stay in Udaipur.

Day 10: Local sightseeing in Udaipur

Today after breakfast at the hotel we will take you for private guided tour of the beautiful city of Udaipur, also known as the Blue City of India. The day excursion includes the City Palace which is the largest palace complex in Rajasthan; Jagdish temple, a fine Indo Aryan temple built in 1651, Sahelionki Bari ( Garden of the Maids of Honour), which is a small garden with its fountains, kiosks, marble elephants & lotus pool. In the late afternoon you will take a boat ride on Lake Pichola. Second night at the same hotel in Udaipur.

Day 11: Udaipur to Jodhpur via Rankapur

Today after breakfast we will drive to Jodhpur ( 280 kms / 6 hrs). Enroute we will visit the famous Jain temples at Ranakpur -- the cluster of temples, made of intricately sculpted white marble, come across as a marvelous feat of architecture. It would take anyone by surprise to learn that they were built in 1460, so well preserved & sparkling is the marble. The main temple is supported on 1,444 pillars – none of which is similarly carved. This Jain temple is certainly one of the most impressive temples to visit while in Rajasthan. After the visit, continue drive to Jodhpur. On arrival at Jodhpur check in to the hotel and evening we will take you to explore the local bazaars located around the clock tower. Jodhpur is very famous for the spices and today you can buy some of the famous Indian Spices from the local shops. .Jodhpur city is also referred as the "Blue City” of sIndia due to the vivid blue-painted houses below the Mehrangarh Fort, in the old part of the town Overnight stay in Jodhpur.

Day 12: Local Sightseeing in Jodhpur

Today morning after breakfast we will proceed for a privately guided sightseeing tour of the blue city of India-Jodhpur. We will visit the famous Mehrangarh Fort, which is one of the most impressive forts in entire Rajasthan. So colossal are its proportions that Rudyard Kipling called it “ the work of giants”. Today, it is acknowledged as one of the best preserved fort in India.

We will also visit the Jaswant Thada - a cenotaph, built by Maharaja Sardar Singh of Jodhpur ( Marwar) in 1899 in memory of his father, Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. It serves as the burial ground for the rulers of Marwar.

You can have lunch in a local restaurant and later after lunch we will drive you to visit the Gudha Bishnoi Villages (a village where people from Bishnoi community lives), some 25 kms far from Jodhpur. This will provide you a glimpse of rich cultural, traditions and life of the people of Marwar ( Jodhpur), living in the villages of Thar Desert, and in some ways give our sincere efforts to help the needy local people in this water scarce regions of Rajasthan Thar Desert. We will visit Kakani village ( a Potter's ), Mat weaving family, Gudha village (Where you can spot wild life & visit to Bishnoi families.) Even we can take you to perform OPIUM ceremony in a local house in Gudha village. You can also shop for the local textiles and hand weaved rugs which are locally made in villages around Jodhpur and are different than any other parts of India. Later drive back to Jodhpur and evening is free to relax or to have a walk around the clock tower market. Second night in the same hotel at Jodhpur.

Day 13: Jodhpur to Pushkar

Today after Breakfast at 08:30 A.M we will check out from the hotel and will drive you to Pushkar ( 190 kms/ 4.30 hrs drive), a town famous for its annual camel fair. We will arrive Pushkar by afternoon and will check in to the hotel. Have time to fresh up yourself and around 3:00 P.M we will take you for a short camel safari ( 1-2 hrs) to the nearby sand dunes, where you can enjoy the sunset. Return back to the hotel by night. Overnight Stay in Pushkar.

Day 14: Pushkar to New Delhi

Today morning after breakfast at 08.30 A.M we will take you to visit the Savitri temple on the top of a hill in Pushkar. It about 40 minutes of hike uphill to the Savitri temple in Pushkar and the temple on the hill top provides beautiful views of the surrounding areas. You even have a choice to go uphill / downhill with a cable car. Later we will visit the local interesting market of Pushkar. Pushkar is famous for its lake and the temple of Lord Bhrama—the creator of the universe in Hindu Religion. There are very few temples dedicated to Lord Bhrama ( the creator of the Universe in Hindu Religion) in the country and Pushkar has one of it. Later by 11:30 we will start our drive back to New Delhi (400 kms /7hrs) where we will arrive by late evening. Overnight stay in New Delhi.

Optional: One can include the train Journey back to New Delhi from Ajmer Railway station ( 7 kms far from Pushkar). Depending on the train times, the rail journey can take longer than driving, but it does offer a great experience. You'd be assisted onto the train and met at the other end by Summit Safari’s representative or your driver.

Day 15: Fly Back to Your Country

Today morning after breakfast, check out from the hotel and as per your flight schedule we will transfer you to the international airport in New Delhi, from where you will board your flight back to home.

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Important Note:

This is the tour itinerary for the Ultimate Rajasthan with the Taj and Tigers tour which we run regularly. It can be altered & customised as we like to discuss plans with clients and can make suggestions about special places to visit depending on our clients’ interests, and available time. You can get an idea of your holidays from the mentioned tour. The itinerary is planned in such a way that while travelling you get a good time to experience India and see the real life of Indian people from much closer.

Whether you choose to be on a privately guided tour to India or set off on a more independent trip, with local guides available wherever required, you can travel reassured, knowing our vast experience and provide you with around-the-clock support to smooth out anything unexpected. The safety and well-being of our guests is paramount.

Pre and Post India Extension Tours:

Shimla Hill Station and the Kalka Shimla Toy Train Tour India.

03 Nights/ 4 Days

If you choose the above tour as an extension pre or post tour, it would be 4 Nights -5 Days extra in the total number of your Ultimate Rajasthan Tour, making it 18 nights- 19 days tour, as per the below details:

Day 15: New Delhi to Shimla

Day 16: Local Sightseeing in Shimla

Day 17: Local Sightseeing in Shimla

Day 18: Shimla to New Delhi back

Day 19: Fly back to your country