Golden Triangle Tour With Bharatpur & Sariska

Delhi

Welcome to Vardhman's 'Bharatpur, Sariska & Ranthambore Tour' ! On arrival in Delhi, you will be met and transferred by Vardhman's representative to your hotel. Upon arrival at hotel the guests will be provided with the traditional Indian welcome consisting of aarti-tikka and garlands.

Delhi

This morning after a leisurely breakfast proceed for the sightseeing of Delhi.

City tour of Old Delhi

Visit Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana, the cremation sites of Mahatama Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, Red Fort, built in 1648 by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan, Jama Masjid, one of the largest Mosque of India, . Also drive past Chandni Chowk, shopping centre of Old Delhi

City tour of New Delhi

Visit the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar. Drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House and the President's Residence.

Overnight: Hotel

Delhi - Sariska

After breakfast drive to Sariska.

On arrival in Sariska - check into the hotel Sariska Palace - built by Maharaja Jai Singh of Alwar, at the turn of the century, the Sariska Palace was a royal hunting lodge or Palace de Nature. Silhouetted against the nurturing arms of the Aravali range, this legacy of Maharaja, now a heritage hotel, is located right inside the Tiger Reserve. Hard tennis courts with a viewing pavilion and a swimming pool give that zestful touch to a quiet holiday.

Afternoon, an exciting jeep drive to the Sariska sanctuary to view wildlife. Set among valleys, hills and deep forests that change colour with the seasons. It is the home to an exotic variety of wild animals and beautiful birds. Here, herds of golden deer dart and pirouette gracefully, playing hide and seek with their shadow, and the big wild cat, the tiger, roams free.

Overnight: Hotel

Sariska - Ranthambore

After breakfast drive to Ranthambore. On arrival in Ranthambore - check in at the hotel.

Ranthambore Wildlife Sanctuary - Rajasthan's most renowned wildlife sanctuary, it is 400 sq kms of dry deciduous forest, perfect natural habitat for tigers, and is set in the Aravalli and Vindhya hills, dotted with pavillions and dominated by a hilltop fort. Ranthambore was one of the hunting preserves of the former rulers of Jaipur and because of this the Maharajas ensured the environment was preserved and the forest and their inhabitants well protected. It has a good population of tiger and their prey species, and has been declared a "Project Tiger" reserve. Wildlife includes blue bull, black buck, spotted deer or cheetal, wild boar, a large variety of bird species and, if very lucky, the rarely seen leopard.

Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel

Ranthambore

Early morning and late afternoon, game viewing in the sanctuary by Jeep/Canter.

Overnight: Hotel

Ranthambore - Jaipur

After breakfast drive to Jaipur. On arrival in Jaipur - check in at the hotel.

Afternoon City tour of Jaipur

Visit the Jagmandir or the Hall of victory glitterning with mirrors, Maharaja's City Palace and the Observatory. Drive past Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds and through the rose pink residential and business areas of Jaipur. Enjoy a stroll through the colourful bazaar before returning to your hotel.

Optional: - Elephant Safari.
Overnight: Hotel

Jaipur - Bharatpur

This morning after a leisurly breakfast we will proceed for Bharatpur. On arrrival at Bharatpur check in at the hotel.

After a while proceed to visit Bird Sactuary.

Overnight: Hotel

Bharatpur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra

After breakfast drive to Agra enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri the deserted, red sandstone city.

Emperor Akbar built that as his capital and palace in the late 16th century is an exhilarating experience. It a veritable fairytale city and its "ruins" are in pristine condition ... it's not hard to imagine what the court life must have been like in the days of it's grandeur. Also visit the Buland Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world.

On arrival in Agra - check in at the hotel.

Afternoon, visit the Taj Mahal the mausoleum of Empress Mumtaz Mahal, the beloved spouse of Shah Jahan, who died in 1630. The Taj complex comprises a forecourt, a lofty entrance, a charming formal Mughal garden with canals and a central tank with a series of fountains, the tomb proper, and an attached mosque on the west and its symmetrical counterpart on the east. The Taj is remarkable for its perfect proportion and rich pietra dura, with minute details executed with great skill. The building, often styled "a dream in marble" is said to have taken at least 22 years (1631-1653) to build.

Overnight: Hotel

Agra - Delhi

After breakfast at hotel we will proceed to visit the Red Fort built by three generations of Mughal Emperors starting from Akbar the Great in 1565 AD, which is a masterpiece of design and construction. It housed both the residential Palaces of the Royal family, and the military quarters.

Afternoon, drive to Delhi. On arrival at Delhi transfer to the international airport for onward flight to back home with sweet and unforgettable memories of 'Bharatpur, Sariska & Ranthambore Tour' escorted by vardhman Vacations.