Day 05 :Jaipur
Morning excursion to Amber Fort (located on a hill overlooking the Maota Lake). You will climb to the fort on gaily-caparisoned elephants. It is a stunning example of Rajput architecture.

Afternoon city tour of Jaipur, popularly known as " The Pink City of Rajasthan". Visit the Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds), which is an elaborate façade behind which ladies of the court used to observe life going on in the streets below. Also visit the City Palace, a wonderful blend of Rajput and Mughal architecture where the present Maharaja still resides. Also visit the Museum, which houses a rare collection of manuscripts, paintings, carpets and armory. Explore the Jantar Mantar, the observatory built by Sawai Jai Singh in 1728. It is the best preserved amongst five observatories built by him. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 06 : Jaipur- Ranthambore (182 kms)
Morning drive south to Ranthambore National Park, a former private Royal hunting preserve. It lies at the junction of the Aravalli and Vindhya Hills. Stay two nights at the Sawai Madhopur Lodge. Afternoon game drive.

Day 07 : Ranthambore
Morning and evening game viewing

Much of this area comprises arid scrub jungles, together with forested hills and artificial lakes. There is an impressive range of birdlife on the lakes. The animal species includes sambar, chital, nilgai, chinkara, wild boar, sloth bear, hyena, jackal, tiger and leopard. Overnight at the hotel.

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