The golden triangle tour is a quintessential introduction to the rich culture, tradition and history of India, especially for the first time travelers.The golden triangle tour is no doubt one of the popular tourist circuits in India that offers a wonderful opportunity to marvel the grandeur, glory and vibrant culture.Here in this golden trinagle tour we will cover cities such as Delhi, Agra, Ranthambore and Jaipur.
Arrive Delhi – the capital of the Republic of India and the seat of government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. It constitutes an urban area distinct from but contiguous with the walled Mughal city of Delhi (sometimes referred to as Old Delhi or Shahjahanabad) and forms a significant part of the larger Delhi metropolitan area. The Yamuna River, which has sustained Delhi’s various incarnations since pre-historic times, touches the eastern edge of New Delhi
On arrival at Delhi airport the transport will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel in Delhi.
After breakfast sightseeing of New Delhi visiting:
Raj Ghat, India Gate, Rasthtrapati Bhavan (President House), Sansad Bhavan (Parliament House), Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple.
Evening return to the hotel for overnight stay
Overnight at the hotel in Delhi.
After breakfast check out and continue drive to Agra. On arrival check in at hotel and proceed for sightseeing visit Taj Mahal (Remained closed every Friday): The Taj Mahal was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal and is regarded by many as the finest example of Mughal architecture. The Taj Mahal is a white marble mausoleum located in Agra, widely recognized as ‘the jewel of Muslim art’ in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world’s heritage. Taj Mahal has an architectural style that combines elements from Persian, Ottoman Turkish and Indian architectural style.
Agra Fort: Agra Fort is a monument, about 2.5 km northwest of the Taj Mahal. A royal residence of Mughals for generations, the fort was used to be the site of a battle during the Indian rebellion of 1857. The fort has a semicircular plan; its chord lies parallel to the river while its walls are seventy feet high. Double ramparts have massive circular bastions at intervals, with battlements, embrasures and string courses. Four gates were provided on its four sides.Overnight At Agra.
After breakfast check out and proceed for onwards destination Ranthambore the largest Tiger reserve of India. Upon arrival check in to hotel,in the evening if time permits proceed for safari to see some Tiger and return back to hotel for onwards journey. Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast at hotel proceed to visit the Park .Ranthombore is the national park located in Rajasthan, covering a huge area of 500 kms with the fort at the entrance. It gets its name from two hill ranges, “Ranas” and “Thambore” which meet there. It is a dry deciduous forest having three lakes – Rajbaug, Padam and Malik.
The main tourists’ attraction here is the royal Bengal tiger. The 500 km area of Ranthombore hosts 30-32 tigers which show that Ranthombore has a healthy ecosystem. For a relatively small area, the park has a rich diversity of fauna and flora – species list includes 300 trees, 50 aquatic plants, 272 birds, 12 reptiles including the Marsh Crocodile & amphibians and 30 mammals are in plenty too. A thousand chitals, 800 neelgais, one rattle and slothbear, many sambars, few chinkaras grazing, a blackbuck and many crocodiles & python also. After visit the park and enjoy Safari, return back to hotel for comfortable stay.
After Lovely breakfast check out and drive to Jaipur the PINK CITY of Indian and enroute visit ( Ajmer Shariff OR Pushkar ji ) as per your convenient .Popularly known as Pink city in Tourism world, pink color is associated with hospitality in Rajasthan. So it is only appropriate that Jaipur, the Capital of the state be washed in this shade-spreading out the Pink Carpet for visitors.Planned by a young Bengali architect, Vidyadhar Bhattacharya, Jaipur was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in 1727 A.D. Laid in a grid system, with straight avenues, roads, streets, lanes criss cross the city with rows of shops on either side of main bazaars arranged in nine rectangular city sectors (Chowkris). The planning of the city followed the principles of Shilpaslastra, an epochal treatise on Hindu architecture.Check in at hotel and evening free for independent activity or optional visit to “ Birla Temple “over night stay .
After breakfast check out and Sightseeing of pink city visit City Palace, Observatory popularly known as Jantar Mantar (World Heritage Monument) and drop to Airport/Station for onward journey.
Tours ends with fond memories.
FAQ's about Golden Triangle Tour With Ranthambore
To be clear, seeing a tiger in the wild is not assured on the Golden Triangle visit with Ranthambore trip. Most especially, Ranthambore National Park is famous for its tiger conservation, however, seeing a tiger in the wild comes with certain probabilities determined by some factors like season, weather and animal movement.
However a lot of tourists are able to witness tigers and it is crucial to keep this expectation more and also enjoy other aspects of the wildlife safari.
Yes, there are two main vehicle options for safaris in Ranthambore National Park: four-wheel drive vehicles such as jeeps and canters.
Jeep Safaris: These are the smaller class of vehicles with an open roof system and can transport up to 6 people at a go. They give the visitors a one on one experience, and due to their maneuverability can easily negotiate through the narrow bands, thus improving the chances of seeing game.
Canter Safaris: It is a larger type than the standard models of touring buses and has an open-top to allow passengers to enjoy fresh air while traveling; they can hold up to 20 people. They are suitable for those who are traveling in large numbers or groups to reduce the cost of accommodation. However, they can be less mobile than jeeps, for instance, during off road operations.
Each of these has its benefits and this will depend on which you fancy, a close intimate encounter with the wildlife or one that is more social.
It is important to note that the best season or months to look for tigers in Ranthambore national park is during the dry season of the year that is between the months of October and June. Considering seasons, the hottest period between April and June can be the most productive as the tigers seem to approach water points due to heat and the vegetation is not very dense during this time of the year. Although, it can be rather warm during these months, and many tourists choose to visit between April and May when the weather is more pleasant.
Other good months for spotting them include the dry season which is between the months of October and March, and there is also cool weather.
For a wildlife safari in Ranthambore National Park, consider packing the following items:
Clothing: Lightweight and airy fabrics as well as clothing items that assume earth tones, camouflage types of shades such as beige, khaki, and olive colors. Add on a hat and sunglasses for the scorching sun, hat and a jacket or sweater in the early morning and evening drives, especially when it is cool.
Footwear: Good quality walking shoes or boots, preferably those that provide adequate comfort and ankle support.
Accessories: Two fifty millimeter binoculars, a 35 mm camera with an 800 mm zoom lens, and a fold-up guide to the local animals.
Personal Items: Sunblock, insect repellent spray, and a collapsible water bottle that could be refilled with filtered water collected from different water sources.
Other Essentials: Come with your prescribed medicines for the duration of stay, a small daypack for immediate necessities, and preferably an umbrella or raincoat/p poncho in case of a monsoon visit.
Therefore, through the careful packing you will be able assist in improving the experience of your safari as well as be ready for the reduced conditions of the park.