When people ask us for a proper wildlife-meets-heritage trip that doesn’t feel rushed, we always suggest this 9 Days 8 Nights Wildlife Tour that starts from Delhi and takes you through Agra, Bharatpur, Fatehpur Sikri, Ranthambhore and ends in Jaipur. We have been running this exact route for the last 12 years, and every season guests tell us the same thing, it feels like getting two holidays in one: morning tiger safaris and evening Taj Mahal sunsets.
The trip begins in Delhi with a relaxed pick-up from the airport or hotel. Next morning we drive to Agra for the Taj Mahal at sunrise (trust me, nothing beats that golden light) and Agra Fort. Same day we move to Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary – Keoladeo Ghana National Park, where you do easy cycle-rickshaw rides and spot painted storks, sarus cranes, and sometimes even pythons in winter.
From Bharatpur it’s a short drive to Fatehpur Sikri, the red sandstone ghost city of Akbar, before we reach Ranthambhore National Park. Here you get four jeep/canter safaris across different zones, so the chances of seeing tigers, leopards, sloth bears, and crocodiles are really high. Our drivers and naturalists have been with us for years – they know every waterhole and tiger movement.
After the jungle thrill we head to Jaipur – Amber Fort elephant/jeep ride, City Palace, Hawa Mahal and the colourful bazaars. The tour ends with drop-off back in Delhi or Jaipur airport as you prefer.
Wildlife Tour for 9 Days 8 Night from Delhi is perfect for families, couples or small groups. We can customize everything – add extra safaris, upgrade to luxury tents in Ranthambhore, include hot-air balloon over Jaipur, or even extend to Jim Corbett. Just tell us your dates and budget, and we’ll make it fit exactly the way you want. Many guests keep coming back with us year after year because the planning is simple and the sightings are honest. Ready to book your Wildlife Tour package? Drop a message – we’ll sort the rest.
P.S: This tour could be customized as per your interest.
Arrive Delhi. You are received representative at the airport & Transfer to hotel. He will present you the travel documents Rest of the day free for independent activities.
New Delhi: designed and built by the British in the 1920’s it’s a city of wide boulevards impressive Government buildings, green parks and gardens. First you will visit two monuments from Delhi’s past Humayun’s Tomb and Qutub Minar. Then your drive takes you along the ceremonial avenue, Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate and Parliament House.
Old Delhi: an ancient walled city. Here you will see Red Fort, the most opulent Fort and Palace of the Mughul Empire; Raj Ghat, the memorial site of the Mahatma Gandhi; Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India and Chandni Chowk, the bustling and colorful market of the old city.
(200 Kms. /4-5 Hours)
Drive to Agra, check in the hotel. In the afternoon reach Agra and check in at your hotel. Later proceed for the city sightseeing tour visiting The Taj Mahal, which is entirely made of white marble and its walls are decorated with exquisite pietra dura (precious and semi precious stone inlay) work. Also visit Agra Fort (also called the Red Fort), which retains the irregular outline of the demolished mud-wall fort of the Lodis. The Tomb of Itmad-Ud-Daula’s is located in a walled garden overlooking the Yamuna.
(100 Kms. /1-2 Hours)
Drive to Bharatpur via Fatehpur Sikri – built in Red Sandstone in honor of Saint Salim Chisti, who foretold the birth of 3 sons to emperor Akbar, an example of robust stability combined with originality each important edifice here represents a type by itself. Notable among them is the Diwane Khas, Punch Mahal, The Tomb of Salim Chisti, and the Buland Darwaza, after visit continue drive to Bharatpur and check into hotel. Afternoon Visit Keoladeo National Park once the royal hunting preserve of the princes of Bharatpur, it is one of the finest bird sanctuaries in the world inundated with over 400 species of water birds. Exotic migratory birds from Afghanistan, central .Asia, Tibet as well as Siberian cranes from the arctic, greyleg geese from Siberia and bareheaded geese from China, come here in July/Aug to spend the winters in warmer climate and they breed till Oct/Nov. Also Visit the Palace This royal edifice is a fusion of the Mughal and Rajput architectural styles with magnificent apartments and intricately designed floor tiles having interesting patterns. One can marvel at the ancient exhibits displayed in the museum in the central part of the palace
(200 Kms. /4-5 Hours)
Drive to Ranthambhore. Arrive there by lunch hours. Check-in the hotel. After noon free for rest and relaxation over night at the hotel
Early morning visit Sanctuary to spot a wide variety of wild animals including Tiger, deer, wild boars etc. Return back to the hotel for breakfast. Later after lunch yet another visit to wildlife sanctuary to encounter the missed out species during your morning visit. Evening at leisure.
(180 Kms. /3-4 Hours)
Drive to Jaipur – Check-in the hotel. Late Evening enjoy the Rajasthani food at Chokhi Dhani an ethnic village.
Morning excursion to Amber Fort, situated outside the walled city, is perhaps the most beautiful example of Rajput forts. You can have the unique experience of riding on elephant back to the top of the hill on which the fort is situated. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Jaipur including, City Palace in the heart of Jaipur known for its blend of Rajput and Mughal architecture.. Another monument near the City Palace, Jantar Mantar, is the largest of the five astronomical observatories built by Sawai Jai Singh-I, the founder ruler of Jaipur. Stop at Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds, a seven storied facade and one of the most picturesque landmarks constructed for the royal ladies to watch the royal processions without being seen.
(260 Kms. 5-6 Hours)
Morning drive Jaipur to Delhi & Transfer to International Airport.
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