Rajasthan with Tiger Tour

Morning tour of Delhi. Visit Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana - the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, Jama Masjid and drive past Red Fort and Chandni Chowk. Afternoon visit Qutub Minar built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibek in 1199, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate (War Memorial Arch ), Lakshminarayan Temple - a modern Hindu Temple. Also drive past President's House, Parliament House, and Government Secretariat Buildings & Connaught Place shopping centre. Evening transfer to railway station to connect train for Jaisalmer. Overnight at train.

Upon arrival at Jaisalmer meeting and assistance followed by transfer to hotel. Rest of the day free for self activities. In the evening go for an excursion to Sam Sand Dunes. take a camel safari and enjoy the sun set at sand dunes. Then drive back to Jaisalmer and transfer to the hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Jaisalmer was founded by Prince Jaisal Bhatti. It is located deep inside the Thar Desert. Centuries ago Jaisalmer's strategic position on the camel train routes brought its locals enormous wealth which they spent in building intricately carved palaces and temples in golden-yellow sandstone. These fortresses of Jaisalmer also known as Havelis of Jaisalmer are like a mirage in the barren Thar Desert. On either side of the narrow lanes of Jaisalmer are the sandstone havelis, made up with stone carvings, screen windows, delicate pavilions and balconies. These beautiful Havelis were built by Jaisalmer's wealthy merchants.

After having breakfast you get the full day for sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer. Visit the Fort, Manak Chowk, Havelies, Gadisar Lake and the colorful markets. Overnight stay at hotel.

After having breakfast, drive to Jodhpur. En-route Jodhpur visit Mandore. Reaching Jodhpur, check into a hotel. ITP.co.uk representative will assist you till your check in process at the hotel. Have the evening for leisure activities. Stay overnight at the hotel. Jodhpur was once the capital of the strong and powerful kingdom of Marwar, Rajasthan's largest princely state. In medieval era, Jodhpur lay on the trade route between Central Asia and the ports of Gujarat. Due to this it became a major trade centre during the 16th century. Presently the city has a population of over six hundred thousand and is the second largest city in the state of Rajasthan. Jodhpur still thrives on textile and craft business.

After breakfast take a sightseeing tour of Jodhpur city. Visit the Mehrangarh Fort, the Jaswant Thada and the Umaid Bhawan Palace. In the afternoon drive to Jaipur. On arrival at Jaipur check-in at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

In the morning visit the Amber Fort. Amber Fort was the capital of this state long time ago. Visit the Sheesh Mahal (Hall of victory) which is a hall glittering with mirrors. Ascend the fort on an Elephant back. In the afternoon, go for a sightseeing tour of Jaipur.

Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan. It was painted in pink colour a century ago in honour of a visiting prince. Ever since, Jaipur has retained this pink colour. Built by Maharaja Jai Singh, a notable astronomer, this city is 260 years old. While in Jaipur, visit Maharaja's City Palace, the Observatory and Ram Niwas Gardens. Drive past the Hawa Mahal. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Morning after breakfast drive to Ranthambhore National Park, on arrival check in at the wildlife resorts. In the afternoon Jeep safari into the national park for wildlife viewing. Overnight stay at resort.

Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve, at the junction of the Aravalis and the Vindhyas, is a unique example of natural and historical richness, standing out conspicuously in the vast, arid and denuded tract of eastern Rajasthan, Tiger, at the apex of the food chain, lord over the kingdom in a subtle way. Solitary by nature, it operates in stealth. Therefore tiger sightings, frequent as they are, always a matter of chance. However, even evidences of tiger's activities are very exciting. The other kinds of cats found in Ranthambhore are Leopard (Panthera pardus), Caracal (Felis caracal), Leopard Cat (Felis bengalensis), Fishing Cat (Felis viverrina) and the Jungle Cat (Felis chaus). Besides the big cats, the other large predators found in Ranthambhore include Sloth Bear, Striped Hyena, Wolf, Wild dog (or Dhole), Jackal, Indian Fox, Palm Civet, Small Indian Civet, Common Indian Mongoose, Small Indian Mongoose, Ratel (or Honey Badger), Marsh Crocodile and the Indian Python. There are two species of Antlers, namely the Spotted Deer (or Chital) and the Sambhar Deer, and, two kinds of Antelopes, namely the Indian Gazelle (or Chinkara) and the Bluebull (or Neelgai).

Early morning Jeep safari into the national park. After breakfast drive to Agra, enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri, Fatehpur Sikri was built during 1571 and 1585. Fatehpur Sikri is one of the finest examples of Mughal architectural splendour at its height. Though the city is in ruins, it is a place to visit if one comes to Agra. But in real terms Fatehpur Sikri is a place where one should spend some time. The sunset over the ruins is sight to cherish. On arrival at Agra check into the hotel. Evening visit Agra Fort, Built principally as a military establishment by Akbar in 1565, the red sandstone Agra fort was partially converted into a palace during Shah Jahan's time. Though the principal structure was built by Akbar. Overnight at Hotel.

Visit Taj mahal at sunrise, Taj Mahal built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial to his queen Mumtaz Mahal, made out of white marble took 22 years to complete (1630-1652 AD). Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Delhi. On arrival at Delhi drop you at international airport to connect flight for onward destination.