Description

The Taj and the Tiger - 10 days of royal adventure in India ”offers you a trip through the essentials of India, category High Hotel. Discover the Taj Mahal, explore the forts and palaces of Jaipur, and go to meet the tigers in the Ranthambore national park. This circuit makes you live a rich adventure in culture, history and nature, while immersing yourself in the beauty and grandeur of India.

Day 1: Flight for Delhi

Arrival in Delhi at the end of the evening.
Upon arrival, reception by the representative of Welcome India Voyages (WIV) and transfer to the hotel. Then, a traditional Swagat (reception) awaits you with garlands and a welcome non -alcoholic drink at the hotel. During its 3000 years of existence, seven cities have followed one another where the current capital of India is located. Thus, you will discover a fascinating mixture of old and contemporary. Indeed, government buildings, medieval palaces and bazaars rub shoulders with a modern metropolis. Delhi is, in short, a city that only asks to be explored. Finally, night at the hotel.

Day 2: Delhi

After breakfast, enjoy Delhi's visit.

• Passage in front of the Red Fort (closed on Monday): inside are exquisite palates and magnificent gardens.
• In front of the Red Fort is Jama Masjid (the Friday mosque): it is the largest mosque in India, where more than 20,000 people can kneel to pray.
• Also take advantage of a rickshaw ride in the bazaars of Old Delhi.
• Visit the Raj Ghat on the banks of the Yamuna, the Mahatma Gandhi memorial, where he was cremated after his assassination in January 1948. An eternal flame burns 24 hours a day.
• Visit the tomb of Humayun: an early example of the Moghole architecture considered to be the predecessor of Taj Mahal.
• Passage in front of the Rashtrapati Bhawan, formerly residence of the viceroy and today official residence of the president of India.
• Photo judgment at the door of India built in Bharatpur stone, she commemorated the 70,000 Indian soldiers who died during the First World War.
• Visit the Qutub Minar: it is one of the highest minarets in India (73 meters high). It is made of red sandstone and marble.
• Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Excluded: lunch

Day 3: Delhi - Chomu - Jaipur (270 km / 06 hrs) 

After breakfast, Delhi's departure for Jaipur and Chomu.

• Road to Jaipur: Maharaja Jai ​​Singh II built Jaipur in the 18th century. It is a planned city, built according to the old Hindu rules, as colonial capital of a state rich in color.
• On the way, stop at the Chomu Palace to visit it.
• Lunch at the Palais de Chomu - a luxury royal palace converted to a hotel and visit a palace.
• The Chomu Palace, a reflection of the royal palaces of India, is an elegant 300 -year -old fortified palace and one of the places to visit at Rajasthan. He revives the graceful lifestyle of the princes of the Rajasthan and the inheritance of India.
• Continue to Jaipur. Arrival and installation at the hotel.
• Free time to relax at the hotel or for independent activities.
• In the evening, transfer to a house where we can attend a demonstration of cooking and dinner with a local family, with Aarti de Bienvenue, Tikka and Guirlands (traditional Indian way to welcome a guest).
• Then women will wear a safe and men a turban and a kurta pajamas, traditional Indian clothing, to take photos that will remain engraved in their memory.
• Return to the hotel and overnight at the hotel.

Day 4: Jaipur

Early in the morning, breakfast at the hotel. There are one day activities and excursions, such as:

• Visit the Fort d'Amber with elephant back climb and jeep descent. It offers extensive views of a narrow and deep valley and on the larger plains beyond.
• Visit the famous Kali temple.
• In the afternoon, visit the City Palace. Among the various forts and Jaipur palace, the City Palace is distinguished by its exceptional art and architecture.
• Also visit the jantar Mantar (1728-34), built by the astrologer king Jai Singh II. The instruments are built in stone with a marble coating on the important plains to measure the harmony of the heavens.
• Put a photo stop at the wind palace, Hawa Mahal.
• Dinner in a restaurant of local specialties and overnight at the hotel.

Optional excursions:

• hot air balloon : will allow you to discover India from a very exclusive angle, flying over traditional local villages, spectacular forts, breathtaking landscapes and hidden palaces. This hot air safari takes its guests off the beaten track and in the soul of India, each flight being a new adventure (only operational from September 2025 to April 2026).
• A gastronomic experience in Rajputana. In the evening, transfer to the restaurant "1135 AD" in a magical setting, for an unforgettable experience. The opulent maharaja dining room in the Amber Fort serves opulent Indian dishes for the light of candles! Dinner in music.

Excluded: lunch

Day 5: Jaipur - Ranthambore (190 km / 3.5 hrs)

There are the activities of day 5:

• Breakfast at the hotel and road to Ranthambhore.
• Arrival in Ranthambore: Ranthambore National Park is mainly known for its tigers and is one of the best places in India to see majestic predators in their natural habitat.
• Arrival and lunch at the hotel.
• Free afternoon to relax or take advantage of the hotel services.
• Return to the hotel in the evening
• Dinner and overnight at the hotel

Day 6: RANTHAMBORE

There are the activities of day 6:

• Early in the morning, departure for the first jeep safari in the park.
• R Etour at the hotel and breakfast at the hotel.
• Free time to relax.
• Lunch at the hotel.
• In the afternoon, departure for the second Jeep Safari in the park.
• Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Note: there are two choices of vehicles to make the safari:

1. An all -wheel drive jeep called "gypsy" (which can accommodate up to 6 visitors).
2. A 16 or 20 -seat safari bus called "Canter - a large open truck" based on sharing.
3. An exclusive Jeep Safari (private): you can book this private jeep for a price supplement .

Day 7: RANTHAMBORE - Fatehpur Sikri - AGRA (237 km / 05 hrs)

There are the activities of day 7:

• Breakfast at the hotel and road to Agra.
• On the way, visit Fatehpur Sikri and the magnificent fortified ghost. You will notably admire the Great Mosque with the tomb of Salim Chishti Skeikh in the magnificent marble trellis, the house of jewels also called Diwan-i-Khas (courtroom) with the pillar of Akbar and the giant chessboard of the Pachhis Court.
• Continue to AGRA.
• Visit the Abhaneri Stepwell "also known as Chand Baori". It is one of the biggest staircases in the world and one of the most beautiful. The well -called wells, also called Bawdi or Baori, are unique to this nation. The wells have steps built on the sides that lead to water.
• Arrival in Agra and installation at the hotel.
• Rest of free time to explore the bazaars as you wish or for independent activities.
• Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Excluded: lunch

Day 8: AGRA 

There are the activities of day 8:

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Then visit the Taj Mahal (closed on Friday), the most famous monument in India, classified by UNESCO in 1983. Begun in 1631, the Taj Mahal was only completed in 1653. The best workers were recruited throughout India and Central Asia, the Bordeaux artist, Venice participated in its decoration.
• Then visit the Fort d'Agra (1565-1573). This huge red sandstone fortress was built by Emperor Akbar. Shut on majestically on the banks of the Yamuna, she presents herself as a learned combination of power and elegance.
• Visit Itimad-Ud-Daulah (also called "Baby Taj"), was built on the initiative of Nur Jahan, wife of Jahangir for his father Mirza Ghiyas Beg, who had taken the title of Itimad-Ud-Daula-pillar of the state-while his son had abandoned the effective power on the Empire.
• Little free time to explore bazaars as you wish or for independent activities.
• In the evening, you can attend the show "Mohabbat-te-Taj" in Agra. The Sanskritik Natyashala presents "Mohabbat-the-Taj"-a series of pieces describing the saga of Shajahan's love for Mumtaj Mahal, his beautiful wife; The sumptuous lifestyle of the Mughole era; The moving difficulties of craftsmen for 22 years which created the most precious specimen of crafts.

Excluded: lunch

Day 9: AGRA - Delhi (210 km / 04 hrs)

There are the activities of day 9:

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Departure for Delhi.
• Arrival in Delhi.
• Rest of the free day to relax at the hotel or an optional half-day visit.
• Visit of the very famous Sikh temple "Gurudwara Bangla Sahib", a majestic temple, with large golden domes. We access the barefoot temple (socks are also prohibited) at the same time as the faithful who meet to pray.
• Free time to visit bazaars or local markets for last -minute purchases.
• Farewell tandoori dinner in a restaurant of local specialties.
• Night at the hotel.

Optional excursions:

• Visit the temple of Akshardhaam (closed on Monday): Swaminarayan Akshardham, in New Delhi, embodies 10,000 years of Indian culture in all its breathtaking splendor, its beauty, its wisdom and its happiness. It brilliantly highlights the essence of ancient Indian architecture, eternal traditions and spiritual messages.

Excluded: lunch

Day 10: Return to airport

Breakfast at the hotel. After that, it is time to say "goodbye" and go to the international airport for the return flight.

Accommodation

Higher hotel category:

• Delhi (2 nights on arrival and 1 night on return)
  Crowne Plaza New Delhi Okhla, year IHG Hotel (5*) or The Suryaa (5*)
• Jaipur (2 nights)
  KK Royal Hotel (5*) or Ramada by Wyndham Jaipur (5*) or Alsisar Haveli (4*Heritage Deluxe)
• Ranthambhore (2 nights)
  Anuraga Palace, Luxury Resort & Spa (4* Deluxe) or Dev Vilas, Ranthambore (4* Deluxe Heritage)
• AGRA (2 nights)
  Hotel Golden Tulip (4* Deluxe) or Royale Sarovar Portico Agra (4* Deluxe) or Grand Mercure AGRA (5*)

Price

Higher hotel category:

• 1900 euro/person - price per person of this simple room route
• 1496 euro/person - price per person of this route in double room/ minimum twin of 2 people
• 1292 euro/person - price per person of this route in double room/ minimum twin of 3 people
• 1262 euro/person - price per person of this route in double room/ minimum twin of 4-6 people
• 1157 euro/person - price per person of this route in double room/ minimum twin of 7-9 people
• 1080 euro/person - price per person of this route in double room/ minimum twin of 10-14 people
• 1056 euro/person - price per person of this route in double room/ minimum twin of 15-19 people
• 1035 euro/person - price per person of this route in double room/ minimum twin of 20-24 people (+ 1 free person)
• 1014 euro/person - price per person of this route in double room/ minimum twin of 25-29 people (+ 1 free person)
• 1002 euro/person - price per person of this route in double room/ minimum twin of 30-34 people (+ 2 free people)

Discount prices for September period:

• 1786 euro/person – price per person for this itinerary in a single room
• 1408 euro/person – price per person for this itinerary in a double/twin room, minimum 2 people
• 1205 euro/person – price per person for this itinerary in a double/twin room, minimum 3 people
• 1174 euro/person – price per person for this itinerary in a double/twin room, minimum 4-6 people
• 1079 euro/person – price per person for this itinerary in a double/twin room, minimum 7-9 people
• 992 euro/person – price per person for this itinerary in a double/twin room for a minimum of 10-14 people
• 968 euro/person – price per person for this itinerary in a double/twin room for a minimum of 15-19 people
• 947 euro/person – price per person for this itinerary in a double/twin room for a minimum of 20-24 people (+ 1 free person)
• 926 euro/person – price per person for this itinerary in a double/twin room for a minimum of 25-29 people (+ 1 free person)
• 914 euro/person – price per person for this itinerary in a double/twin room for a minimum of 30-34 people (+ 2 people free)
• Single room supplement: euro 378 per person .

Optional excursions price:

• A gastronomic experience in Rajputana: (63 euros/person)
• Montgolfière Safari in Jaipur:
  -Standard ticket ( hot air balloon shared with the others)
  357 USD (315 euro) per person for adults
  318 USD (281 euro) per person for children (5-12 years)
  -exclusive / private ticket
  1716 USD (1516 euro) for 1-3 people / m havegolfière
  2744 USD (2424 euro) for 4-6 people / inner

To book a double room, please select at least 2 people. For single rooms, select the desired number of rooms. The price of the double room is per person: the total amount is therefore calculated for all travelers.

*(Euro exchange rates used in this program are estimates and are subject to fluctuations. We reserve the right to revise these rates upwards based on currency market movements).

*If the Indian government changes the entry fees into the monuments, the supplement will be invoiced according to the new prices.
*In the event of an increase in fuel fees, inter -retatic taxes, etc. By the Indian government, the supplement will be invoiced according to the new prices.

Terms and conditions

Payment :

• 30% deposit upon confirmation to guarantee the reservation (refundable up to 35 days before departure)
• Balance to be paid 35 days before departure

Cancelation :

• Cancellation received within 45 days preceding the arrival in India: there are no fees
• Between 44 and 31 days before the start of the trip 25% of the total land services
• Between 30 and 16 days before the start of the trip 50% of the total land services
• In the 15 days preceding the start of the trip 100% of the total.
  *If the reservation includes a plane ticket or train issued by WIV, the cancellation conditions of the airline or rail will be applied.

Included/not included

Included :

• Traditional welcome with garlands
• Accommodation in a double room in the hotels mentioned or similar category.
• Half board (except special meals and ranthambore which is full board) (from breakfast on day 02 to the farewell dinner of day 10)
• AC transport based on:
  AC Etios/Sedan: 2 people
  AC Innova Crysta: 3 people
  AC Tempo Traveler: 4-9 people
  AC Mini Coach: 10-14 people
  AC Large Coach: 15 and more people
• Services of an accompanying guide speaking the language of Delhi in Delhi.
• Entries in the monuments (only 01 entry / visit per monument)
• 01 Cyclo-Pousse Promenade in Delhi
• 01 Lunch at Chomu Palace - A Royal Luxury Palace in Chomu
• 01 Elephant back walk or Jeep at Fort Amer in Jaipur
• 01 Dinner on the roof of a restaurant with a view of the fort in Jaipur
• 01 Unique experience of a kitchen demonstration and a dinner in a local family with Aarti de Bienvenue, Tikka and Garlands, as well as the fitting of a Saree for women and a turban for men, in order to take photos for an unforgettable memory in Jaipur.
• Visit the carpet and textile museum in Jaipur
• 02 Jeep Safaris to share in Ranthambore National Park
• Mohabbat-te-Taj show in Agra
• Visit the art gallery and the marble factory in Agra
• 01 Bottle of 500 ml mineral water per person per day in a car too
• All applicable government taxes.

Not included :

• Lunches (except day 3 at Chomu Palace and Day 5 in Ranthambore)
• International flights (to be checked in the final quote)
• Optional excursions:

1. Montgolfière safari in Jaipur
2. Royal dinner at the restaurant "1135 ad"
3. Visit the Akshardham Temple (Delhi)
4. Visit of the Sikh Gurudwara Bangla Sahib temple (if chosen as an option)

• Personal activities and personal expenses
• Travel insurance
• Tips
• Fresh for Private Safari Jeep (if chosen)

Further information

• Hotel address : Delhi, India
• Duration : 10 days
• Contact details : contact@yourlocaleye.com
• Min. number of persons : 2

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