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Golden Triangle and Ranthambhore Park: A 6-Day Private Tour Including Delhi, Agra and Jaipur

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Experience the best of India on a 6-day private tour of the Golden Triangle and Ranthambhore Park. Explore Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur, and go on a thrilling safari in Ranthambhore National Park. Choose from 5-star or 4-star hotels, or book without accommodation. All transportation, entrance fees, and local guides included.

Duration: 6 days

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

New Delhi Sightseeing & Drive Agra (3/4 Hrs Drive)

Humayun’s Tomb - Begin with pick-up at 9am from your desired place in Delhi, Gurugram (Gurgaon), or Noida. Take a half-day city tour of Delhi and visit Humayun’s Tomb (Unesco World Heritage site) - is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun in Delhi. Constructed for the Mughal emperor in the mid-16th century by Haji Begum, Humayun’s Persian-born wife, the tomb marries Persian and Mughal elements, with restrained decoration enhancing the architecture.

Qutub Minar - Qutub Minar (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) - The Qutub Minar that gives the complex its name is an unmissable, soaring Afghan-style victory tower and minaret, erected by sultan Qutb-ud-din in 1193 to proclaim his supremacy over the vanquished Hindu rulers of Qila Rai Pithora.

Gurudwara Bangla Sahib - This magnificent white-marble gurdwara (Sikh temple), topped by glinting golden onion domes, was constructed at the site where the eighth Sikh guru, Harkrishan Dev, stayed before his 1664 death. It’s full of colour and life, yet tranquil, and live devotional songs waft over the compound. As at all gurdwaras, free meals are served to pilgrims daily. Just inside the entrance to the complex is a small museum, chronicling the history of Sikhism and its gurus and martyrs.

India Gate - This imposing 42m-high stone memorial arch was designed by Lutyens in 1921. It pays tribute to around 90,000 Indian army soldiers who died in WWI, the Northwest Frontier operations and the 1919 Anglo-Afghan War.

Parliament House - This circular, colonnaded building, designed by Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker, was where the 1947 handover of power from Britain to the newly independent India took place, and parliament still meets here.

Rashtrapati Bhavan - Rashtrapati Bhavan or President House is an official residence of the President of India.Formerly home to the British Viceroy, the President’s House has 340 rooms, with 2.5km of corridors, and it’s fascinating to take a peek inside.

Agra - After Delhi Sightseeing drive 3hrs approx. to the City of Taj Mahal - Agra takes you through the beautiful countryside. Upon arrival in Agra, check into your hotel.

Agra Full-Day Sightseeing

Taj Mahal - At the sunrise visit, the Taj Mahal (a Unesco World Heritage Site) - is widely considered the most beautiful building in the world. Built by Shah Jahan as a memorial for his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died giving birth to their 14th child in 1631. The magical allure of the Taj Mahal shall definitely be the highlight of your tour. (Please note that the Taj Mahal remains closed for tourists on every Friday, so if this day of the scheduled visit is Friday, you shall visit the Taj Mahal at Sunrise the following day). Back to the hotel and enjoy your breakfast.

Agra Fort - Early afternoon visit Agra Fort (a Unesco World Heritage Site) - is a historical fort along the bank of the Yamuna River in the city of Agra. It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638 and one of the finest Mughal forts in India. Walking through courtyard after courtyard of this palatial red-sandstone and marble fortress, your amazement grows as the scale of what was built here begins to sink in.

Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah - Nicknamed the Baby Taj, the exquisite tomb of Mizra Ghiyas Beg should not be missed. It doesn’t have the same awesome beauty as the Taj, but it’s arguably more delicate in appearance thanks to its particularly finely carved marble jalis (lattice screens). This was the first Mughal structure built completely from marble, the first to make extensive use of pietra dura and the first tomb to be built on the banks of the Yamuna, which until then had been a sequence of beautiful pleasure gardens.

Mehtab Bagh - Evening proceed to a Photo Tour of Taj Mahal from Mehtab Bagh — the moonlit garden — believed to have been designed by Shah Jahan to view the Taj on moonlit nights, far away from the maddening crowd, The garden complex is situated on the left bank of Yamuna opposite to TajMahal. It is a huge square measuring approximately 300x300 m and in straight alignment with the Taj Mahal. The forestry plantations and agricultural fields provide a green forecourt to TajMahal and its reflection in Yamuna. Here you can witness the sunset over the Taj Mahal.

Agra - Bharatpur Bird Park - Chand Baori Stepwell - Ranthambhore (5/6 Hrs Drive)

Keoladeo National Park - Enroute Agra to Ranthambhore visit Bharatpur, famous for Keoladeo Ghana bird sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the finest bird parks in the world. Home to an astonishing range of flora and fauna. An abundance of birdlife is found here, including the open-bill and painted stork, egret, darter, white ibis, spoonbill, grey heron, Sarus crane, cormorant, migratory geese, duck, rosy pelican and the rare Siberian crane. Have a completely rewarding experience of seeing an overwhelming range of birds during the rickshaw (tricycle) ride with naturalist into the Keoladeo Ghana National Park.

Chand Baori (Step well) - After visiting the bid park your next stop is Chand Baori Stepwell built over a thousand years ago in the Abhaneri village, a 20-meter-deep stepwell where water was collected and locals used to gather to escape the heat. The baori is a mind-bending feat of construction. One of the largest step wells in the world and also one of the most beautiful ones.

Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve - In the evening arrive Ranthambore Tiger Reserve one of the favorite national parks in India due to the high density of tigers living in their natural habitat. It is a former royal hunting ground and home to tigers, leopards and marsh crocodiles. Upon arrival in Ranthambhore, check inn to the Jungle Resort.

Morning & Afternoon Safari’s at Ranthambhore National Park

Ranthambore Tiger Reserve - Enjoy a morning Safari in the Tiger Reserve in a shared Jeep/Canter in search of Tigers. The Ranthambhore National Park offers perhaps the world’s best chance to see Royal Bengal tigers. You’ll drive through the park in search of these beautiful and awe-inspiring creatures with an expert guide who knows the park and its big cats like the back of their hand. After the safari Return to your resort, enjoy the breakfast and relax.

Ranthambore Tiger Reserve - Enjoy an afternoon safari in the Tiger Reserve in a shared Jeep/Canter in search of Tigers that gives you another opportunity to explore Ranthambore National park. Apart from wildlife, there are also lakes, ruins of palaces, traditional Chhatri, old fortifications and a majestic 1,000-year-old fort within the park.

Drive Ranthambhore - Jaipur (3-4 Hrs Drive) & Afternoon Jaipur Sightseeing

Jaipur - After breakfast check out from Ranthambhore Jungle Resort and drive 3hrs approx. to the Pink City of Jaipur. Here the past comes alive in magnificent forts and palaces, blushed pink, where once lived the maharajas. Upon arrival in Jaipur, check inn to the hotel before leaving for afternoon half-day sightseeing of Jaipur.

City Palace of Jaipur - The City Palace is the residence of the royal family. A complex of courtyards, gardens and buildings. There are palace buildings from different eras, some dating from the early 20th century. It is a striking blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture.

Jantar Mantar - Jaipur - Jantar Mantar Observatory (a Unesco World Heritage Site) - is a collection of curving geometric buildings that are carefully calibrated to monitor the movement of the stars and planets.

Birla Mandir Temple - Birla Mandir Or Birla Temple built in white marble at the base of Moti Dungri hill in Jaipur is one of the many Birla Temples all around India. However, Birla Mandir in Jaipur is a special one due to its intricate latticework in white marble. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu (One of the Trinity of GODS and preserver of the universe) and being at the temple during the arti ( puja ) in the evening is an experience.

Jaipur Sightseeing & Drive To Delhi (5-6 Hrs Drive)

Amber fort - The magnificent, formidable, honey-hued fort of Amber (pronounced ‘amer’), an ethereal example of Rajput architecture, rises from a rocky mountainside about 11km northeast of Jaipur, and is the city’s must-see sight. It comprises an extensive palace complex, built from pale yellow and pink sandstone, and white marble, and is divided into four main sections, each with its own courtyard.

Jal Mahal - Photo Stop at Jal Mahal (Water Palace) - Near the cenotaphs of the maharanis of Jaipur and beautifully situated in the watery expanse of Man Sagar, is this dreamlike palace. It’s origins are uncertain, but it was believed to have been extensively restored if not built by Jai Singh II (1734).

Hawa Mahal - Palace of Wind - Photo Stop at Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) - Jaipur’s most distinctive landmark is an extraordinary pink-painted delicately honeycombed hive that rises a dizzying five storeys. It was constructed in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh to enable ladies of the royal household to watch the life and processions of the city.

Monkey Temple - Lastly visit 15th-century Galtaji Temple (The Abode of Monkeys) - also known as Monkey Temple is famous for its rather complex structure. It has three sacred pools of water and is surrounded by two granite cliffs. You can actually spot a lot of monkeys bathing in those pools.

New Delhi - After Jaipur sightseeing, you will drive to New Delhi / Gurugram / Noida ( airport/hotel/any other desired location) which will take you around 5 hours. Or if you wish to continue your onward journey to some other destination in India, we shall be glad to drop you at Jaipur airport/Jaipur railway station or any other desired location in Jaipur.

What's Included

Guided tours with English speaking naturalists at Ranthambore Tiger Reserve and Keoladeo Ghana National Park
Private air-conditioned vehicle transport as per itinerary
5-night twin sharing accommodation (with hotel option)
Inclusive meals as per itinerary (with hotel option)
Morning and afternoon Jungle safaris in Ranthambore in a shared Jeep
All listed meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Return transport on battery bus/golf cart at Taj Mahal parking
Bottled water provided throughout the tour
Entrance fees included for all mentioned monuments and national parks
Professional private local guides for all sightseeing activities

What's Not Included

Elephant/Jeep ride at Amber Fort in Jaipur
Camera fees at monuments
Gratuities
Anything not mentioned in Inclusions

Additional Information

Combine a classic tour of the Golden Triangle (Agra, Jaipur, and Delhi) with a visit to Ranthambhore National Park on this private, 6-day tour. Option to book using 5-star hotels, 4-star hotels or without hotel accommodation, meals per itinerary if booked including hotel accommodation, all transportation, entrance fees, local guides, safari’s in Ranthambhore National Park included. This private tour ensures personalized attention from your guide and a flexible itinerary.

Wear colors that blend with the forest - khaki, brown and olive green are ideal colors to wear in a national park. Animals might get frightened when they see bright colors since they are not used to them.
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Mandatory Gala Dinner on X-mas and New Year Eve at hotel of stay is not included and will be charged extra
Taj Mahal sunrise visit is subject to clear weather conditions
Travelers should be vaccinated and carry the covid vaccination certificate
In case of non-availability of Shared Jeep, Safari’s will be provided in a Shared Canter (20-seater Van)

Location

New Delhi

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Julie_t

May 15, 2024

Fantastic personal tour, including tigers!!!!! - Extraordinary journey around the golden triangle, with a side visit to the spectacular Ranthambhore Tiger Sanctuary. The weather was pretty hot, but the car provided a cool welcome respite with it's AC, and it meant there were no crowds to fight through. Highlight, without a doubt, was the services of Vipin, our driver throughout. He was always early, courteous, and so knowledgeable as we passed through towns and villages. Local guides met us in each place to look after us and provide info in the various sights. Highly recommended, except for the delhi sightseeing which felt a little rushed. But book Vipin to drive you. He's a star.

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Sumit

Apr 10, 2024

A wonderful Golden Triangle experience - Strongly recommend anyone wishing to experience the Golden Triangle in India to go on this trip if you have the time. Below is my comprehensive review of the experience we had as a family of 4. Booking and communication: Within a day of making the booking, we received a WhatsApp message from Shakul who promptly answered any queries we had, and also ensured customisations were planned where possible. For example, we requested conjoining rooms and advised that we were celebrating our anniversary. This was shared with the relevant hotels and they ensured our needs were met and our anniversary was recognised. We received an anniversary cake at every hotel we stayed at which was nice. Driver and vehicle Our driver was Hari Babu and I cannot complement him enough. He was always prompt (even when we weren’t), and patiently looked after our needs. During the drives, he would talk to us about some of the villages / cities we passed through and gave us further authentic insights which we found interesting. The vehicle was clean, comfortable and had plenty of space for our suitcases and hand luggage. Delhi Dilip Singh hosted our site seeing through Delhi. He was very knowledgeable on all the sites and provided us with interesting historical perspectives whilst also giving us enough time for photos. Agra Vijay Chauhan hosted our time in Agra. Most of this trip revolved around the iconic Taj Mahal, and the Mughal dynasty. Vijay’s detailed knowledge of the history was incredible and was confidently able to answer our questions. Vijay proved really helpful in us securing some great shots whilst at the Taj Mahal. It gets very busy and trying to navigate the crowds and the adhoc queuing etiquette would have been impossible without Vijay. He kindly took some of our key shots. With the heat and the tiredness of the children, Vijay kindly flexed the plans to suit. The Courtyard by Marriott hotel in Agra was excellent too. Ranthanbore The 6 hour drive from Agra to Ranthambore was split with 2 appropriately located sites. The first stop was the Keoladeo National Park bird sanctuary which was good fun. The kids really enjoyed the telescope to help see some of the wildlife. Our guide Ramesh was very knowledgeable. Our second stop was Chand Baori Step Well. An amazing construction from the 9th century and our guide Himat was enthusiastic and engaging. The day of travel ended in Ranthambore and the next day we had our 2 safari outings. We opted for the canter vehicle in the core zones, but sadly we didn’t get to see a tiger. They were elusive during both our outings. There were 2 outings, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Our afternoon outing proved challenging as there was a large group of noisy and boisterous men who made the experience frustrating. The guide struggled to exercise control of them. If I was to do the trip again, I would recommend going for a jeep, provided it can go into the core zone. The Tigress Hotel felt a little tired and in need of a freshening up. Housekeeping standards were the lowest in this hotel. We only learnt afterwards that housekeeping is only done on request. When we did eventually ask, it took a long time to get it done. The staff for sure at the hotel are very helpful. I would suggest that this hotel does not meet my expectations of 5-star, but not a bad hotel overall. Jaipur Vijay Singh Rajawat hosted our visit to Jaipur. Of all the guides, he was most engaging with the children, helped by his sense of humour. He was also a master with helping us get photographs. He would grab the camera, command people out of the way, and get our shot. The visit centres more on the royal family of Jaipur and the state of Rajasthan. We had a little set back when my son felt ill, but Vijay accommodated and flexed the plans accordingly. By far the most interesting part of the trip was Jantar Mantar. All of us, including the kids found the site and the instruments truly fascinating. I would say the least enjoyable part of the trip was the Monkey Temple - as a site it is particularly filthy and in need of some care. The hotel in Jaipur was the Hilton and we found that was excellent. Overall The concept of this trip is great and features a good experience of India’s golden triangle. We were amazed by the sites and learnt an incredible amount of history which we all appreciated. The driver was amazing, and the guides were excellent. Thank you Shakul and team for giving us a wonderful experience of India and the Golden Triangle. Top Tips for anyone taking this trip: 1. Carry more small notes for tips. 2. It gets hot and many of the sites don’t offer much shade. Lots of water and sun cream 3. We carried toilet roll, wipes and hand wash everywhere as some of the public toilets don’t have the best standards of hygiene. 4. There is a lot to fit in, and with kids it is advisable to manage the schedule accordingly. Long spells in the sun, late nights and early mornings are not great formulas for keeping kids engaged throughout. 5. Allergy management - if applicable, communicating allergens can be a challenge. My son has allergies to nuts and sesame, and communicating this to some restaurants was difficult. The controls are not always there and my son did have a reaction.