LAND-ONLY PACKAGE

Day to Day Itinerary:

• DAY 1: ARRIVE IN DELHIArrive in Delhi and be welcomed by our representative at the airport for transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Delhi.
• DAY 2: IN NEW DELHIAfter breakfast, visit Old and New Delhi. Old Delhi: An ancient walled city. Here you will drive past Red Fort, the most opulent Fort and Palace of the Mughal Empire, and Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India. Visit Raj Ghat, the memorial site of the Mahatma Gandhi. The tour of New Delhi includes visits to the Qutab Minar (72 meters high and one of the most perfect towers in the Persian world), The Iron Pillar (which has survived the vagaries of the weather for over 1500 years), and the Lotus Temple (known as'Bahai House of Worship', a 20th century wonder made of marble in the form of a white half-opened lotus flower). Then drive around President House, Parliament and India Gate and Government Buildings, Embassy Area etc.
• DAY 3: IN NEW DELHI- JAIPURAfter breakfast, drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. Jaipur, popularly known as the Pink City, is the capital of the state of Rajasthan. The old city of Jaipur is partially encircled by seven gates - the major gates are Chandpol, Sanganeri, and Ajmer. The 'pink city' label applies specifically to the old walled quarter of the Rajasthan¡¯s capital, while in the northeast of the town, glorious palaces and temples, in an assortment of styles, spanning centuries, are scattered throughout the, predominantly, urban area. It is an extremely colorful city, and in the evening light, the pink and the orange buildings exude a magical glow, which is complemented by the vibrantly attired Rajasthan people. Camel-drawn carts are characteristic of Jaipur's passing street scene. In the evening, you can visit Jaipur city and bazaars. Overnight in Jaipur.
• DAY 4: IN JAIPURAfter Breakfast at Hotel, take an excursion to Amber Fort for an Elephant Ride where you ride up the fort on elephant¡¯s back (Elephant Subject to availability) like the Maharajas and visit the Amber Palace of the Kuchchawa rulers. The afternoon sightseeing tour of Jaipur city includes the City Palace (the former Royal Residence, part of which is now converted into a Museum), the Hawa Mahal (The Palace of the Winds, a five storey building with semi octagonal and delicately honey combed sandstone windows), and the Jantar Mantar (built in the 18th century, one of the largest stone and marble crafted astronomical observatory in the world). [Evening Optional Dinner at Chokhi Dhani (on direct payment basis), an ethnic village resort situated 15kms from Jaipur. The village consists of mud huts, temples, wells, and small teashops providing hot fries and sweets. An old musician plays a short tune to welcome each guest. You can enjoy folk dances, magic shows, puppet shows & many other things here].Returned to Hotel and overnight stay.
• DAY 5: JAIPUR- RANATHAMBOREAfter breakfast, drive to Ranthambore and check into hotel. Evening Safari at Ranthambore National park for wild life viewing. [Ranthambore Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the prime examples of Project Tiger's conservation efforts in Rajasthan. It extends over an area of 392 sq kms of thick forests and abounds in scenic beauty, requisite refuge for both the carnivore and herbivore. The numerous valleys and flat hilltops form picturesque surroundings of the 13th century historical Ranthambore Fort. The Tiger is the main predators found in this reserve. Hyena and Jackal are the scavengers; Sloth Bear and Wild Boar are the main carnivore. The main herbivores found in this park are Spotted Deer, Sambar, ¡°Nilgai¡± (Blue Bull) Antelope, ¡°Chinkara¡± (Indian gazelle) and the common Langur] Overnight at hotel.
• DAY 6: IN RANATHAMBOREMorning and evening safari at Ranthambore National Park for wild life viewing. Overnight at hotel (on Full Board).
• DAY 7: RANATHAMBORE- AGRAMorning breakfast after drive to Agra, enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri - the abandoned, Red Sandstone City built in the 16th century by the Mughal Emperor Akbar, one of India's greatest rulers. Remarkably broadminded for his time, this Muslim king married a Rajputs princess in order to win over his Hindu subjects. The architecture of Fatehpur Sikri is a combination of Hindu and Muslim styles, expressing Akbar's vision of synthesizing the cultures. Upon arrival at Agra check-in to hotel & overnight stay.
• DAY 8: IN AGRABreakfast at Hotel and proceed for visit of massive AGRA FORT, which was seat of Mughal rulers for decades, then Sunset visit of Taj Mahal, a monument of love and imagination that represents India to the world. The Taj Mahal is perhaps the most perfect architectural monument in the world. Emperor Shahjahan constructed this most famous and incomparable Mughal monument in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. It is the most extravagant monument ever built for love and is amazingly graceful from almost any angle though it is the close up detail, which is really astounding, Sunrise and sunset are the best times to view the Taj Mahal though it is also open for viewing for 2 days before and 2 days after full moon nights. (Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays) ¨C Overnight stay.
• DAY 9: AGRA- NEW DELHIBreakfast at Hotel and transfer to Delhi, upon arrival in Delhi our office representative meet and take you for Farewell Dinner at a selected restaurant. Later Transfer to Delhi International Airport to the flight to onward destination, with unforgettable memories of colors and culture of your India Holidays.

Place	No. of Night(s)	Superior Hotels	Deluxe Hotels
Delhi	2	The Residence	The Lalit
Jaipur	2	Mandawa Haveli	Ramada
Ranathambore	2	Pugmark	Nahargarh
Agra	2	Utkarsh Villas	Jaypee Palace

PRICING

VARIATION	DOUBLE OCCUPANCY	SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
Superior Package	$1,289.00	$610.00
Deluxe Package	$1,665.00	$981.00

Package Includes

Package Excludes

Accomodation on twin-sharing basis with daily breakfast at listed hotels or equivalent Transportation/ transfers by A/C car for entire tour as per itinerary Services of an English-speaking local tour guide at sightseeing spots at places Daily breakfast except in Singapore Accommodation at Ranthambore on Full board basis Elephant ride at Amber Fort, Jaipur. (At Amber Fort you climb up the fort on Elephant's back like the Maharajas) Jungle Safaris to Ranthambore National Park Sightseeing as per package details. Entrances Fees in the sightseeing places.

International flight and relevant taxes Meals at hotels except those listed in above inclusions Camera fees Tipping

ALL BOOKINGS ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY

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