Golden Triangle Tour with Ranthambore

The Golden Triangle Tour With Ranthambore National Park is an in-depth cultural and wildlife 9 days trip, that usually start and ends in Delhi with 4 more destinations to explore including Agra (the Land of the Taj Mahal), Fatehpur Sikri (the Oldest Deserted Town in India), Jaipur (the Pink City) and the Ranthambore National Park (A well preserved Tiger Reserve in India). The tour also includes 8 nights accommodation, 7 breakfasts at the hotel, all meals at the Ranthambore National Park, 2 jeep safari at Ranthambore National Park, sightseeing and all transfers.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at New Delhi

Pass By: Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, Delhi 110037, India
On the day of arrival, Alkof Holidays representative will meet you at the New Delhi airport and transfer you to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2: At Delhi (Sightseeing)

Stop At: Friday Mosque (Jama Masjid), 6 km North of Connaught Pl. across from Lal Qila, New Delhi India
The Masjid-i Jahān-Numā, commonly known as the Jama Masjid of Delhi, is one of the largest mosques in India. It was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1644 and 1656 at a cost of 1 million rupees, and was inaugurated by an Imam from Bukhara, present-day Uzbekistan.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Chandni Chowk, Near Red Fort, New Delhi 110006 India
In the heart of Old Delhi, Chandni Chowk is a busy shopping area with markets full of spices, dried fruit, silver jewelry and vivid saris, while the narrow side streets are crowded with tiny shops selling essential oils, stationery and traditional Indian sweets. Nearby, the vast Mughal-era Red Fort now houses a museum complex, and the 17th-century Jama Masjid is a huge red-sandstone mosque with towering minarets.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Raj Ghat, Mahatma Gandhi Road, New Delhi 110002 India
Raj Ghat is a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi in Delhi, India. Originally it was the name of a historic ghat of Old Delhi. Close to it, and east of Daryaganj was Raj Ghat Gate of the walled city, opening at Raj Ghat to the west bank of the Yamuna River. Later the memorial area was also called Raj ghat.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Humayun's Tomb, Mathura Road Opp Nizamuddin Mosque, New Delhi 110013 India
Humayun's tomb is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun in Delhi, India. The tomb was commissioned by Humayun's first wife and chief consort, Empress Bega Begum, in 1569-70, and designed by Mirak Mirza Ghiyas and his son, Sayyid Muhammad, Persian architects chosen by her.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Rashtrapati Bhavan, Rajpath, New Delhi 110004 India
The Rashtrapati Bhavan is the official home of the President of India located at the Western end of Rajpath in New Delhi, India.
Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: India Gate, Rajpath Near Connaught Place New Delhi, New Delhi 110001 India
The India Gate is a war memorial located astride the Rajpath, on the eastern edge of the "ceremonial axis" of New Delhi, India, formerly called Kingsway.

Stop At: Qutub Minar, Qutb Minar, Mehrauli, New Delhi 110030 India
The Qutb Minar, also spelled as Qutub Minar, or Qutab Minar, is a minaret that forms part of the Qutb complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Mehrauli area of Delhi, India.
Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Lotus Temple Rd, Bahapur, Shambhu Dayal Bagh, Kalkaji Near Kalkaji Temple, East of Nehru Place, New Delhi 110019 India
The Lotus Temple, located in Delhi, India, is a Bahá'í House of Worship that was dedicated in December 1986. Notable for its flowerlike shape, it has become a prominent attraction in the city. Like all Bahá'í Houses of Worship, the Lotus Temple is open to all, regardless of religion or any other qualification.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 3: Delhi - Agra (220 Km/3.30 Hours)

Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
Agra Fort is a historical fort in the city of Agra in India. 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.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, Yamuna River, Agra 282001 India
Tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah is a Mughal mausoleum in the city of Agra in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Often described as a "jewel box", sometimes called the "Baby Taj", the tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah is often regarded as a draft of the Taj Mahal.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 4: Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Ranthambore National Park (295 Km/6 Hours)

Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
The Taj Mahal looms fairytale-like from the banks of the Yamuna River. It's India’s most recognized monument and is also one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The monument dates back 1630 and is actually a tomb that contains the body of Mumtaz Mahal -- the wife of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. He had it built as an ode to his love for her. It's made out of marble and took 22 years and 20 000 workers to complete. Words cannot do the Taj Mahal justice, its incredible detail simply has to be seen to be appreciated.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Fatehpur Sikri India
Visit Fatehpur Sikri - a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built by Akbar in the late 16th century. It was abandoned after only 14 years, and the elegant buildings of this superb walled city remain intact to this day.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner: Dinner at the resort in Ranthambore
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at the resort.

Day 5: At Ranthambore National Park

Stop At: Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, Sheopur - Sawai Madhopur Road Near Madina Hotel, Ranthambore National Park 322001 India
Enjoy 2 jeep safari's today inside the Ranthambore National Park, one early in the morning and 2nd later in the afternoon. Get a chance to watch elusive tigers, also watch deer, birds, leopards, monkeys, and other animals in the lust forest. After jungle safari at the national park, drive back to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at the resort
• Lunch: Lunch at the resort
• Dinner: Dinner at the resort
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at the resort.

Day 6: Ranthambore - Jaipur (160 Km/3.30 Hours)

Pass By: Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, Sheopur - Sawai Madhopur Road Near Madina Hotel, Ranthambore National Park 322001 India
After breakfast at the resort, drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival at Jaipur, check-in at your hotel. Rest of the day free for leisure activities. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 7: At Jaipur

Stop At: City Palace of Jaipur, Tripolia Bazar Near Jantar Mantar, Jaipur 3023002 India
The City Palace was established at the same time as the city of Jaipur, by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, who moved his court to Jaipur from Amber, in 1727. Jaipur is the present-day capital of the state of Rajasthan, and until 1949 the City Palace was the ceremonial and administrative seat of the Maharaja of Jaipur.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Hawa Mahal - Palace of Wind, Hawa Mahal Tripolia Bazaar Road Badi Choupad, J.D.A. Market, Pink City, Jaipur 302002 India
Hawa Mahal is a palace in Jaipur, India. It is constructed of red and pink sandstone. The palace sits on the edge of the City Palace, Jaipur, and extends to the zenana, or women's chambers. The structure was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Jantar Mantar - Jaipur, Tripoliya Bazaar near entrance to City Palace, Jaipur 302020 India
The Jantar Mantar monument in Jaipur, Rajasthan is a collection of nineteen architectural astronomical instruments built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh II, and completed in 1734. It features the world's largest stone sundial, and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is located near City Palace and Hawa Mahal.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Amber Fort Palace, Jaipur 302021 India
Amer Fort is a fort located in Amer, Rajasthan, India. Amer is a town with an area of 4 square kilometres located 11 kilometres from Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. Located high on a hill, it is the principal tourist attraction in Jaipur.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Jal Mahal, Amer Road, Jaipur 302002 India
Jal Mahal is a palace in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake in Jaipur city, the capital of the state of Rajasthan, India. The palace and the lake around it were renovated and enlarged in the 18th century by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Amber.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 8: Jaipur - Delhi (275 Km/5.30 Hours)

Pass By: Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, Delhi 110037, India
After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and drive to Delhi. Upon arrival at New Delhi, check in your hotel for night stay. Relax at the hotel or day free to leisure activities.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 9: Departure from Delhi

Pass By: Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, Delhi 110037, India
After breakfast, Alkof Holidays representative transfer you to the New Delhi airport to board the flight to your home or onward destination.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.