Indias Golden Triangle, Shimla and Amritsar's Golden Temple
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India's Golden Triangle, Shimla and Amritsar's Golden Temple - Tour
Embark on an enrapturing journey through the cities of the Golden Triangle, stopping by some of the country’s most holy sites and sojourning in the shadows of the Himalayas.
Overview
An all-embracing snapshot of India, starting in the capital of Delhi, best explored by rickshaw, and concluding in Agra, the home of the Taj Mahal. Time spent in sacred temples and observing local ceremonies in Amritsar, Pragpur and Agra ensure enlightenment and excursions to a host of historical landmarks in Shimla and Dharamshala leave no stone unturned. A stay within the heart of Ranthambore National Park sees you venture into the wilderness on safaris, searching for the elusive Bengal tiger alongside an expert naturalist.
Itinerary
✓ Day 1: Fly to India
✓ Day 2: Arrive in Delhi and a visit to Qutub Minar
✓ Day 3: Included morning tour of Old Delhi and a visit to Qutub Minar
✓ Day 4: Included train journey to Amritsar and Palki ceremony at the Golden Temple
✓ Day 5: Included Golden Temple tour and visit to Jaillianwala Bagh
✓ Day 6: Included journey to Pragpur and a 'Heritage Walk' around Pragpur Village
✓ Day 7: Included Dharamshala excursion
✓ Day 8: Included journey to Shimla and day at leisure
✓ Day 9: Included tour of Shimla
✓ Day 10: Fly to Jaipur
✓ Day 11: Included visit to Amber Fort and afternoon at leisure
✓ Day 12: Included tour of Jaipur and visit to local market or optional walking tour
✓ Day 13: Drive to Ranthambore - Afternoon at leisure or optional Ranthambore Fort tour
✓ Day 14: Included morning and afternoon jungle safaris
✓ Day 15: Drive to Agra
✓ Day 16: Included visit to Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal at sunset
✓ Day 17: Optional sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal, drive to Delhi, and fly back to the UK
✓ Day 18: Fly back to the UK and arrive home
- Guests: 2 Adults
- Duration: 18 days
- Board: 37 meals included
- Departing: London Heathrow
- Offer Date: 8th May 2026
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Why book this Newmarket Tour?
✓ 15 nights' dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at hotels in a series of four or five-star hotels and one heritage hotel in Delhi, Amritsar, Pragpur, Shimla, Jaipur, Ranthambhore and Agra.
✓ 15 breakfasts, six lunches and 16 dinners
✓ Porterage at all hotels
✓ Return flights from the UK to Delhi
✓ Guided tour of Old Delhi and visit to Qutub Minar
✓ Train journey to Amritsar and Palki ceremony at the Golden Temple
✓ Golden Temple tour and a visit to Jallianwala Bagh
✓ Guided 'Heritage Walk' around Pragpur
✓ Guided Dharamshala excursion and tour of Shimla
✓ Guided tour of Jaipur and visit to a local market
✓ Morning and afternoon jungle safaris in Ranthambore National Park
✓ Visit Mehtab Bagh gardens for views of the Taj Mahal
✓ A guided tour of the Taj Mahal at sunset and Agra
✓ Ride on the 'Toy Train' from Shimla to Solan
✓ Comfortable, air-conditioned coach travel and transfers
✓ The services of a friendly, experienced Tour Manager on the tour
✓ Tipping is included for airport and hotel porters, restaurant and monument staff, naturalists and rickshaw drivers.
✓ Entrance fees to all monuments
Tour Highlights
✓ Discover the historical delights of Delhi and explore the city on a rickshaw
✓ Marvel Witness the special Palki ceremony at Amritsar's Golden Temple
✓ Take Explore Jaipur's City Palace, the Jantar Mantar observatory and the 'Palace of Winds'
✓ Explore Search for Ranthambore's tigers on two safaris in the surrounding jungle landscapes
✓ Visit Mysore's beautifully illuminated Maharaja's Palace
✓ Watch the sunset over the Taj Mahal from the gardens of Mehtab Bagh plus enjoy a fully guided visit to the monument of love
✓ Visit the Dalai Lama Temple Complex and Kangra Fort in Dharamshala
✓ Meander around the pretty cobblestone lanes of the ‘Heritage Village’ of Pragpur
✓ Travel by ‘Toy Train’ from Shimla along a scenic journey
✓ Join an optional walking tour through the atmospheric bazaars of Jaipur at night
Accommodation
✓ Eros Hotel New Delhi, Delhi (nights 2-3)
✓ Welcomehotel by ITC, Amritsar (nights 4-5)
✓ Judge's Court, Pragpur (nights 6-7)
✓ Oberoi Cecil Hotel, Shimla (nights 8-9)
✓ ITC Rajputana, Jaipur (nights 10-12)
✓ Hotel Ranthambhore Regency (nights 13-14)
✓ ITC Mughal, Agra (night 15-16)
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