Golden Triangle with extension to Ranthambore

DAY 01: IN DELHI
Arrive in Delhi and be met by the ITP representative at the arrivals hall of the Delhi International Airport after which you will transferred to your hotel.

DAY 02: IN DELHI
In the morning proceed for a sightseeing tour of New & Old Delhi, which takes you to the 12th Century Qutab Minar; gracefully fluted and hand carved for its entire height of 234 feet, next to which stands the Iron Pillar which has withstood the ravages of time minus any rust for 1500 years. Drive past the Rashtrapati Bhawan or President’s House, Parliament House and Secretariat buildings. Drive past Red Fort built in 1648 by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan, Jama Masjid – one of the largest mosques in India, Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana – the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. Also visit Chandni Chowk, which is the shopping center of Old Delhi.
Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 03: TO AGRA - 204 KMS - 04 HRS DRIVE
In the morning proceed to Agra. Arrive in Agra and check in at hotel. In the afternoon proceed for sightseeing tour of Agra visiting Taj Mahal, which was built as a testimony to love, and has become synonymous not only with the city of Agra but with India as a whole. Visit the mausoleum built by Shah Jahan for his empress, Mumtaz Mahal. The construction is believed to have taken 18 years (1631-1648) with over 20,000 craftsmen working around the clock. Also visit Agra Fort on the banks of the river Yamuna that is almost in the centre of town. The fort represents the architecture in the periods of the three great Mughal emperors, Akbar, Jehangir and Shah Jahan. The most prominent structures within the complex are Jehangiri Mahal, Anguri Bagh, Khas Mahal and Moti Masjid. 
Overnight at hotel.

DAY 04 TO RANTHAMBORE – 280KMS – 7-8HRS
Morning drive to Ranthambore, enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri, is an impressive fortified city that was built by Emperor Akbar. This was supposed to be the emperor’s new capital, but was hardly ever inhabited because of shortage of water. Even today it stands magnificent – with majestic palaces, the five-tiered Panch Mahal, and the tomb of Salim Chisthi, a saint who had predicted the birth of Akbar’s son. After sightseeing continue drive to Ranthambore . Arrive in Ranthambore and check in at hotel .

DAY 05 IN RANTHAMBORE
In the morning drive into the jungle in a deluxe canter. In the afternoon, visit the jungle for a drive in a deluxe canter

DAY 06 TO JAIPUR – 170KMS – 4HRS
In the morning drive to Jaipur. Arrive in Jaipur and check in at hotel. Rest of the day free to explore the city on your own. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 07 IN JAIPUR
In the morning proceed for sightseeing tour of Amber Fort and Jaipur city. Amber Fort – the ancient capital of the State until 1728 is where you can have the unique experience of travelling on elephant back to the top of the hill on which the fort is situated. Visit the Temple of Kali, the Hall of Victory or Jai Mahal and Jagmandir within the Fort Complex.  Continue on a city tour of Jaipur, which takes its name from Maharajah Jai Singh, prince and astronomer, who designed and founded the city in 1727. Visit the quaint observatory built by him equipped with instruments of his own design and of remarkable size, which for sheer accuracy in astronomical predictions are difficult to beat even today.  Also visit the Maharaja’s City Palace, the former royal residence and now a museum containing rare manuscripts, fine specimens of Rajput and Mughal paintings and weapons.  Drive through the rose-pink residential and business areas, past the façade of the Hawa Mahal or Palace of Winds, which is the landmark of Jaipur.
Overnight at Hotel in Jaipur.

DAY 08 TO NEEMRANA – 145 KMS – 3 HRS DRIVE
In the morning drive to Neemrana. Arrive in Neemrana and check in at hotel. In the afternoon explore the surrounding area on your own.
Overnight at hotel

DAY 09 TO DELHI – 265 KMS – 5/6 HRS
In the morning drive to Delhi. On arrival in Delhi transfer to International airport to take connecting flight for onward destination

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City Standard Hotel Superior Hotel Delhi Le Meridien The Park Agra Jaypee Palace Howard Park Plaza Ranthambore Tiger Den Vivanta by Taj Lodge Jaipur Rajputana Sheraton Mansingh Towers Neemrana Neemrana Fort Neemrana Fort

Inclusions:

• Accommodation in all the hotels on single/twin/triple sharing basis, as per the list above.
• Breakfast on all days.
• All prevailing taxes like Luxury tax in all hotels and Expenditure tax wherever applicable.
• All transfers to or from hotels, city tours, excursions, drives by an air-conditioned transport.
• Services of an English speaking local guide.
• Inter state road tax, toll tax, driver’s allowance, parking etc.
• Train fare as per the itinerary.

Exclusions:

• Any lunch, dinner, snacks, mineral water etc. unless mentioned in the itinerary.
• Entrance fee to any monuments or camera fee.
• Any airfare or airport tax
• Tips, gratuities.
• Portage, laundry, telephone calls, table drinks or any other expenses of personal nature.