Essential India With Tiger Safari

Upon your arrival in Delhi, our representative will meet you and escort you to your hotel. After a brief introduction to the following itineraries, have the rest of the day at leisure.

Start for Old Delhi to visit the Jama Masjid and have a glance at the local trade in the market by rickshaw through the Chandni Chowk. Pay a visit to Gandhi Smriti where the Father of India spent the last days of his life and was assassinated. Continue your exploration to the Qutub Minar, the tallest minaret in the world made up of bricks. Later, step into the Humayun's Tomb, the first garden tomb on the Indian subcontinent, for a stroll. It inspired several major architectural innovations, culminating in the construction of the Taj Mahal. Finish today with an insight into the local religion at a colorful Hindu Temple - Laxmi Narayan Temple.

Leave Delhi behind for Agra, about 4 hours away. As soon as you arrive, check into the hotel and have a good rest. In the late afternoon, head for the Mehtab Bagh, also called the Moonlight Garden, for a fabulous view of the Taj Mahal.

Make an early morning start for the Taj Mahal, which is regarded as the best example of Mughal architecture and a symbol of India's rich history. The best time to take in the beauty of this grand mausoleum is at sunrise when the first sunlight coats the architecture into a soft golden.

Return to your hotel for breakfast and visit Agra Fort in the afternoon. This massive 16th-century fortress of red sandstone was once served as the home to the Mughal emperors. The Architecture, courtyards, and gardens will move you into times gone by. Finish the day at the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah, nicknamed the Baby Taj.

Today, drive about 6 hours to Ranthambore National Park. On the way, you will stop to visit the Fatehpur Sikri, which contains early Mughal structures, exhibiting both Muslim and Hindu architectural influences.

This morning, you will start your 1st jeep safari in Ranthambore National Park, which is the best place to spot wild tigers, and one of the best places in India to see wild animals in their natural jungle habitat. After that, return to your hotel for lunch. In the afternoon, set out for your 2nd jeep safari. Each safari will take around 3 hours.

Get up in the early morning for your 3rd jeep safari. Later, check out and depart for Jaipur through a 4-hour drive. Upon arrival, the rest of the day is at leisure. You can choose to stay in the hotel or explore the city yourself.

Pay a visit to the Amber Fort where a jeep will take you to the entrance on the hillside. The fort is the finest example of Indo-Islamic architecture and contains the renowned Sheesh Mahal, known as the Palace of Mirrors. Overlook the Pink City at the nearby Nahargarh Fort and then drive back to the city.

Stop at the facade of the pink Hawa Mahal, also called the Palace of the Winds, for photo opportunities. Then, conclude the day with a visit to the City Palace and the Jantar Mantar.

After breakfast, drive about 3 hours to Pushkar. The word "Pushkar" means lotus flower, which is said to be the seat of Brahma, one of the Hindu holy trinity. Check in on your arrival and go to explore the Brahma Temple, the unique temple consecrated to Lord Brahma in India.

Leave Pushkar for Jodhpur by car, about 4 hours away. After arrival, check into your hotel and have a short rest. Later, a jeep safari will take you to the rural Bishnoi Village, where you can watch wild animals in their natural habitat and see the traditional lifestyle of local people.

In the morning, head for the impregnable Mehrangarh Fort, a massive complex standing on the hillside with fantastic views of the blue city. Visit Jaswant Thada afterward. Built out of intricately carved sheets of marble, it is popularly referred to as the "Taj Mahal of Marwar".

In the afternoon, pass through the narrow alleys to the Clock Tower. Take some time here to explore the surrounding markets that are full of textiles, silver, and handicrafts.

Make a stop to visit the Ranakpur Jain Temple on the way to Udaipur by car, about 6 hours away. The temple is a beautiful structure carved in stone with 1,444 pillars. Equipped with an audio guide, you will ramble around the temple and enjoy the carvings closely. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and have the rest of the day at leisure.

Stroll through the local bazaar to visit Jagdish Temple, an incredibly beautiful temple with intricate carvings. Continue the tour with the City Palace, and then unwind with a 1-hour shared motorboat ride on Lake Pichola. Move towards the Garden of the Maids of Honour and the Folk Art Museum. You will pass by Fateh Sagar Lake when driving back to your hotel.

Have the morning free at leisure until flying back to Delhi, from where you can connect your international flight. In Delhi, you may have some time for shopping or choosing gifts for your friends and family.