5-Day Private Delhi, Agra and Jaipur with Ranthambhore Tiger Tour From Delhi

Day 1 · Day 1: New Delhi - Agra (3-4 Hrs Drive)

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   Humayun's Tomb

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   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.

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   Qutub Minar

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   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.

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   Lotus Temple

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   Designed for tranquil worship, Delhi's beautiful Lotus Temple offers a rare pocket of calm in the hectic city. It is shaped like a lotus flower, with 27 delicate-looking white-marble petals. The temple was created to bring faiths together; visitors are invited to pray or meditate silently according to their own beliefs.

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   India Gate

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   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.

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   Parliament House

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   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.

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   Rashtrapati Bhavan

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   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.

Hotel in Agra: 5 star – Jay Pee Palace or similar / 4 star - Sarovar Crystal Premier or similar

Day 2 · Day 2: Agra - Ranthambhore (6-7 Hrs Drive)

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   Taj Mahal

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   At sunrise visit Taj Mahal (a Unesco World Heritage Site) - 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.

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   Agra Fort

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   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.

Hotel in Ranthambhore: 5 star - The Tigress Resort and Spa or similar / 4 star – Ranthambhore Heritage Haveli or similar

Day 3 · Day 3: Safari's at Ranthambhore National Park

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   Ranthambore National Park

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   Enjoy morning Safari in the Tiger Reserve in a shared Jeep in search of Tigers.

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   Ranthambore National Park

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   Enjoy afternoon safari in the Tiger Reserve in a shared Jeep in search of Tigers. The Ranthambhore National Park, which is considered to be the best place in the world to photograph the tiger in its natural habitat, is a wonderful place for bird-watching too.

Hotel in Ranthambhore: 5 star - The Tigress Resort and Spa or similar / 4 star - Ranthambhore Heritage Haveli or similar

Day 4 · Day 4: Ranthambhore - Jaipur (3-4 Hrs Drive)

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   The City Palace

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

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   Jantar Mantar - Jaipur

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   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. Duration: 1 hour

Hotel in Jaipur: 5 star - The Radisson or similar / 4 star – Park Regis or similar

Day 5 · Day 5: Jaipur - Delhi (5-6 Hrs Drive)

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   Amber Palace

   2 hours

   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.

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   Jal Mahal

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   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).

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   Hawa Mahal - The Palace of Breeze

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   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.