India Tour: Taj Tigers and Karnataka

On arrival at New Delhi airport, Alkof Holidays representative will welcome you and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the city's bustling streets or wander its wide tree-lined boulevards to get your first taste of India. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Today, proceed for a full-day sightseeing of Delhi. The National Capital of India, Delhi has been in existence since the 6th century BC. Start your sightseeing from the Rajghat, the memorial where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated in 1948. Later, visit the Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan. Later, enjoy a rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk, the busiest market in Old Delhi. Afterwards, drive past President House, and India Gate in Edwin Lutyen's Delhi. Thereafter, visit Humayun's Tomb, built in 1562, commissioned by Humayun's wife Hamida Banu Begum. Later in the evening visit the Qutab Minar, the tallest brick minaret in the world, commissioned by Qutbuddin Aibak. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Post breakfast, leave for Agra - The City Of The Taj Mahal. Upon arrival at Agra, check-in at your hotel. Relax at the hotel, later visit Itmad-ud-Daulah, and Agra Fort. Evening is free for shopping of handicrafts as souvenirs from the market of Agra. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Early morning before sunrise our tour guide will pick you up from the hotel and take you for a guided sightseeing tour of the Taj Mahal and Mehtab Bagh. Later return to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Ranthambore National Park. On the way visit Fatehpur Sikri - a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built by Akbar in the late 16th century. After sightseeing at Fatehpur Sikri, proceed to Ranthambore for overnight stay.

Enjoy both morning and afternoon jeep safari's inside the Ranthambore National Park. Watch the elusive Bengal tigers in there natural habitat, other animals that can be spotted during the safari are; Leopards, Striped Hyenas, Sambar deer, Chital, Nilgai, Hanuman Langurs, Sloth bears, Black bucks, Indian Flying Foxes, Indian Foxes, Snub Nosed Marsh Crocodiles, Desert Monitor Lizards, Banded Kraits, Cobras, Common Kraits, Ganga Soft Shelled Turtles, Indian Pythons, North Indian Flap Shelled Turtles and many more. Overnight stay at the resort.

After breakfast at the resort, leave for Jaipur. Upon arrival at Jaipur, check-in at your hotel. Rest of the day free for leisure, later in the evening take a stroll inside the beautiful market of the historic walled pink city of Jaipur, where the old ways of life continue uninterrupted. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Today, embark on a full day guided tour of Jaipur. Start you sightseeing with the iconic attraction of Rajasthan "Amber Fort and Palace", A UNESCO World Heritage Site, built by Raja Man Singh in 1592 in red sandstone and marble. The magnificent fort comprises an extensive palace complex, divided into several sections. It stands on top of an easily scalable mountain, which is situated right next to the beautiful Maota Lake. The fort's majestic appearance and its geographical advantages make it a special place to visit. After Amber Fort, visit Jal Mahal (Water Palace), City Palace, Jantar Mantar, The Hawa Mahal (Palace of winds), Albert Hall Museum, and Birla Mandir. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Today morning, we'll transfer you to Jaipur Airport to board a flight to Bangalore. On arrival at Bangalore airport, our local representative will welcome you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. After relaxation you can take a walk to have a glance of the garden city of India, and visit local markets & restaurants. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, proceed for a sightseeing of the Garden City of India, visiting Lalbagh Botanical Gardens, a 240 acre garden with largest collection of tropical plants, aquarium, glass house and a lake. Also visit Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, Cubbon Park, Vidhana Soudha (outside view), Bangalore Palace, and ISKCON temple at Hare Krishna Hill. In the evening, visit Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple, a fine example of Indian rock-cut architecture. The temple is famous for its mysterious stone discs in the forecourt and the exact planning allowing the sun to shine on shrine in certain time of the year. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Post breakfast leave for Mysore or Mysuru, one of the most important cultural city of Karnataka and known for it's beautiful palaces and charming gardens. On the way, visit Shri Ranganathaswamy temple in Srirangapatna, Shri Ranganathaswamy temple in Srirangapatna, the temple is one of the five important pilgrimage sites of Sri Vaishnavism along the river Kaveri for devotees of God Ranganatha. Later continue your drive to Mysore, upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Rest and relax at the hotel, later in the evening visit Brindavan Gardens, one of the major tourist attractions of Mysore. Overnight stay at the hotel in Mysore.

After breakfast at the hotel, visit the Kesava temple at Somnathpur. Later visit Mysore Zoo, city's most popular attraction and one of the oldest and most popular zoos in India. Also visit the Golden Throne at the Durbar hall, the Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hills (Chamundeshwari Temple), and the St. Philomena's Church, built in the Gothic style and one of the largest churches in the country. Rest of the day at leisure, overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, leave for ooty, the Queen of Hill Stations. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. After fresh-n-up visit Doddabetta Peak: the highest peak of the Nilgiris, and the fourth highest peak after the Anamudi, Mannamalai and Meesapulimala in South India. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, head-out for a sightseeing of Ooty, visiting famous Ooty Lake, Botanical Gardens, spread over 55 acres of land, this garden is divided into five different sections such as Fern House, Lower Garden, Italian Garden, Conservatory and Nurseries. Also visit Ooty Golf Links: the golf course is set at an attitude of 7200 ft. the Fern Hill Palace: the esrtwhile summer residence of the Maharaja of Mysore, the Pine Forest: a scenic canvas to the valleys and the vast landscapes of the Nilgiris, Shooting Spot, and Needle Rock View point. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, head out to experience Coonoor, a beautiful hill station near Ooty. At Coonoor, visit tea gardens, dolphin nose, lambs rock, and sims park, which is spread over an area of 12 hectares and is situated in Upper Coonoor. All the attractions of Coonoor offer enchanting views of the Nilgiri hills. Overnight stay at the hotel in Ooty.

After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Bangalore for overnight stay.

Today morning, Alkof Holidays representative will transfer you to Bangalore International airport to board a flight for onward journey.

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