India Tour: Taj Tigers and Shimla

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.

After breakfast at the hotel, our representative will transfer you to New Delhi. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Today morning, our representative will transfer you to New Delhi railway station to board train #2011 Kalka Shatabdi Express depart at 7.40 Hours and arrive in Kalka at 12:00 Hours. Later connect train #255 Himalayan Queen Mountain Toy Train at 12:10 Hours, trailing through the tunnels to Shimla. Arrive Shimla at 17:20 Hours. Upon arrival at Shimla railway station, our local representative will meet you and transfer you to the hotel for overnight stay.

After breakfast head-out to explore Shimla, the summer capital of British India. Visit Jakhoo hills, which allows you to embrace the rewarding views of the vallet and its snow clad surroundings. Also visit Himachal Museum, to observe the rare collection of temple carvings, historical sculptors, weaponry, ministure paitings, and local handicrafts. After that visit the Neo-Gothic style Christ Church, the second oldest Church in North India, known for it's fine stained glass windows, built in the 1850. Also visit the Viceregal Lodge, the summer residence of the Indian Viceroy during 1888 till 1946. Later in the afternoon leave for Kufri, a beautiful place surrounded by dense forest and snow capped mountains where one can completely relax in the lap of nature. Evening is at leisure or you can indulge yourself in shopping at the mall road in Shimla. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Early in the morning, Alkof Holidays representative will transfer you to Shimla railway station to board a train to New Delhi. Upon arrival at New Delhi railway station, our representative will meet you and transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.

In the morning, Alkof Holidays representative will transfer you to the New Delhi Airport for onward destination.

YES. We can customize your India Holiday Package, as per your interest, and preferences.

On arrival at New Delhi Airport, India, our local representative will be there at the airport holding a placard of your name for identification. We shall also provide you list of emergency 24 hours contact numbers for any emergency.

Although tipping in India is not compulsory, doing so is a nice gesture. In some circumstances, a small tip is expected. The rules of etiquette for gratuity in India are a little muddled as a colonial past, tourism, and cultural influences clash. We do recommend tipping at various instances, but tip higher only when you are very happy with the service. Tip can given after completion of the services from 5$, 10$ or more as per your choice and depending on how much satisfied & happy you are with the service provider.

With Alkof Holidays, you get 24X7 personal assistance from your dedicated tour manager over phone, WhatsApp, Skype, or Email.