Duration : 11 Nights
/ 12 Days
Destination covered : Delhi - Shekhawati
- Jaipur - Tonk - Ranthambor - Orchha - Agra - Delhi
HIGHLIGHTS
Visit small rural villages, ride elephants, shop
in market bazaars, hunt for tigers on a jeep safari
and visit the newest wonder of the world - the Taj
Mahal - on this 12-day family adventure to a country
so rich in history and culture!
• Old Delhi Tour
• Painted havelis of Shekhawati
• camel ride
• Guided Amber Palace Fort tour
and elephant ride
• Cycle rickshaw tour of Jaipur
• Ranthambore National Park
• Orchha Palace Complex and evening
puja
• Taj Mahal and Baby Taj
• Guided tour of Red Fort
• Entrance and guide at Fatehpur
Sikri
Day 1 Arrive Delhi
Arrive in Delhi at any time.
Day 2 Delhi
We dive into the heart of India's capital to explore
both Old and New Delhi. Visit Delhi's famous Jama
Masjid and count the steps to the top of the minaret
for a great view over the old city. Walk through
Chandni Chowk, one of India's oldest and busiest
markets, and learn the some of the history of the
Sikh religion at the Gurduwara. In the afternoon,
discover the sites of New Delhi. (B)
Days 3-4 Shekhawati Region
Situated along the old caravan trade route, the
Shekhawati region, named after its 15th century
ruler Rao Shekha, resembles an open-air museum.
With forts, temples and brightly painted havelis
(merchant houses), you'll enjoy learning about history
in this area! (B both days, D on day 3)
Day 5 Jaipur
Travel to the Pink City of Jaipur. Visit India's
second most viewed site, the Hawa Mahal, or Palace
of the Winds. Follow in the footsteps of the royal
harem and ride an elephant to the Amber Fort Palace,
which sits atop a rocky hill, or sing and dance
up a storm when you go see a Bollywood film at the
art deco Raj Mandir cinema. (B)
Day 6 Tonk
Tonk is a colorful small rural Rajastan town. With
its mixture of Muslim and old Rajput buildings,
it is a lovely place to visit. Famous for its leather
and felt industry, you are sure to pick up plenty
of good bargains from the local markets. (BD)
Day 7 Ranthambore National
Park
We go on safari into Ranthambore National Park,
which is one of the original Project Tiger Reserves,
and look for deer, birds, monkeys and, of course,
tigers. With lakes, scrublands and ruined palaces,
this park is a fascinating area to visit. (BD)
Days 8-9 Orchha
Visit the picturesque town of Orchha located on
the banks of the Betwa River. Explore some of the
many temples and palaces spread along the river
and surrounding countryside, including the town's
imposing 17th century fort, Chaturbhuj temple built
on a vast platform of stone, and the numerous cenotaphs
that dot the landscape. (B both days)
Day 10 Agra
Travel to Agra, visiting Fatehpur Sikri, the now
deserted former capital of the Mughals. In Agra,
ride on one of the ubiquitous cycle rickshaws to
visit the Red Fort and Baby Taj. (B)
Day 11 Delhi
Before returning to Delhi for one final opportunity
to shop, explore or take more photographs, we visit
the site of India's most famous landmark, the Taj
Mahal. Waking up well before sunrise to get the
best light, we enter this white marble testament
to love. (B)
Day 12 Depart Delhi
Leave India for your homeward destination. (B)
Heritage
Culture 
