Day-3

After breakfast, we will start our 3-½ hrs. drive to Agra. 

Upon arriving in Agra, you will be assisted in check-in to your hotel. 

Agra is known the world over for the beautiful wonder of the world, Taj Mahal, and is situated on the right bank of the river Yamuna. Agra is a city with a glorious past and has had the distinction of being the capital of various ruling dynasties. 

Agra in terms of ambiance is still associated with its Mughal period. The Mughals besides being great rulers were also great builders and they preserved their best architectural wonders for Agra & its neighborhood. It has many wonderful monuments and the Taj Mahal, the greatest of them all, is a masterpiece of Mughal architecture at its best. The massive but elegant Agra Fort, the delicate artistry of Itmad-ud-Daulah Tomb, the magnificent Taj and Akbar’s deserted capital, Fatehpur Sikri, are each unique and outstanding. Their architectural genius can also be seen in the forts, palaces and aesthetically laid out gardens – each one a silent witness to a grand style of a golden era. 

This evening, we will visit the amazing Taj Mahal to experience this magnificent monument at Sunset. 

Day-4

Early this morning, we will visit the incredible Taj Mahal at the Sunrise to see the sun casting its mellow rays on this magical building. The rays of the rising sun bathe the pristine white marble edifice in warm hues of gold, ochre, orange, rust and flame. 

We will return to the hotel for breakfast. And soon we will start our drive to Bharatpur Railway station to board our train to Ranthambhore 

Ranthambhore

Upon arrival, you will be assisted in check-in at the hotel. 

Ranthambore is situated at the junction of the Aravalli and Vindhya ranges. Since becoming one of the original 11 areas under Project Tiger in 1973, the park has recovered much of its previous natural glory. The blend between nature and history is strong in this park – the fort, temples, tanks and other relics are a constant reminder of man’s involvement in the area. The fort commanded a large region and up to the late 13th century was the centre of a Hindu kingdom. During the 18th century the Maharajas of Jaipur protected the area as a hunting area for and and it is thanks to an extension of this protection that the park exists today. 

Day–5 & Day–6

We will enjoy two game-drives at the park, first early before breakfast and second later after lunch on both the days. 

Ranthambore has an impressive range of animal species within its 392 sq. km, including sambar, cheetal, nilgai, chinkara, wild boar, sloth bear, hyena, jackal, leopard and the highly endangered Royal Bengal Tiger. The rich birdlife reflects the range of flora on which it feeds. During the winter months, the lakes attract a variety of migrant water birds. 

During the daytime, you can relax at the resort or explore the nearby villages. 

Ranthambore amazing diversity of birdlife makes this region a “Twitters’ paradise” Ornithologists have been fascinated by the over 350 species of birds that make Ranthambore their home at one time of the year or another. These can be observed and studied around the wildlife resorts. Alternatively guests are driven to birding and nesting sites around the countryside, accompanied by specialist bird guides. 

Udaipur

Day –11

Travel to Udaipur.

On arrivals you will be assisted; after some downtime we will start with a photo walk in the old city for great photo ops. 

Day –12

Today after breakfast, we will proceed for a city tour of Udaipur. 

We will start the tour with a walk to the Jagdish Temple, which is in the old city; we will probably witness the Morning Prayer ceremony! The temple itself is beautiful with great marble carvings all around. 

Udaipur was founded in 1568 as the capital of the old Mewar state; it was the only Rajput stronghold to uphold its Hindu allegiance in the face of Muslim invasion. From the late 16th century, peace brought about an era of renaissance in the arts and encouraged the building of beautiful palaces around the lake, which culminated in the City Palace, one of the largest palace complexes in the world. Undoubtedly the most romantic city in Rajasthan, and perhaps the world, Udaipur is situated 200 miles southwest of Jaipur. The city is built around Lake Pichola and has inevitably been dubbed the ‘Venice of the East’. Two island palaces, Jagniwas and Jagmandir, sit on the lake – the former is now the luxurious Lake Palace Hotel. The majestic City Palace towers over the lake and is bedecked by balconies, turrets and cupolas.