India – Tigers & the Taj Mahal with Shimla
From
£2,503pp
From
£2,503pp
India – Tigers & the Taj Mahal with Shimla
Uncover northern India’s greatest cities on this perfect introduction to one of the world’s most fascinating and alluring destinations.
Overview
Explore the teeming, colourful, spectacular cities of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur that make up the world-famous, fascinating Golden Triangle. Begin with a guided exploration of Delhi’s rich heritage by visiting one of its remarkable landmarks, the five-storied Qutub Minar. The next day, delve further into Old Delhi, calling at landmarks such as Jama Masjid Mosque and Humayun's Tomb, and set off on a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk. Next, in ‘The Pink City’ of Jaipur, travel by Jeep to the ramparts of Amber Fort, drive past the striking Hawa Mahal or ‘Palace of Winds’ and enjoy a traditional dinner with a local family.
You’ll then continue to a lodge in the heart of Ranthambore, where you’ll experience safaris aboard open-air canters in search of Bengal tigers. Next, travel to Agra to see the magnificent Agra Fort and witness the majestic beauty of the Taj Mahal. The journey continues with a sunrise outing to Mehtab Bagh, a visit to Chand Baori Stepwell, and lunch at the opulent Umaid Bhawan Palace. Continue your Indian adventure with a relaxing stay in Vanaashrya, on the outskirts of Sariska Tiger Reserve. Finally, conclude with time to explore and relax in Shimla, a beautiful Himalayan hill station and former summer retreat of the British Raj.
Itinerary
✓ Day 1: Fly to Delhi
✓ Day 2: Arrival in Delhi with included Humayun’s Tomb visit
✓ Day 3: Included tour of Delhi with Gurudwara Bagla Sahib visit and lunch
✓ Day 4: Included tour of Amber Fort and sightseeing in Jaipur
✓ Day 5: Drive to Ranthambore
✓ Day 6: Included morning and afternoon game drives
✓ Day 7: Drive to Agra with included visits to the Agra Fort and Taj Mahal
✓ Day 8: Drive to Vanaashrya
✓ Day 9: Day at leisure in Vanaashrya
✓ Day 10: Travel to Delhi
✓ Day 11: Included ‘Toy Train’ ride to Shimla
✓ Day 12: Included tour of Shimla
✓ Day 13: Day at leisure or optional backstreets tour of Shimla
✓ Day 14: Drive to Chandigarh and by rail to Delhi
✓ Day 15: Return home
- Guests: 2 Adults
- Duration: 14 Nights
- Board: 32 Meals
- Departing: Heathrow
- Offer Date: Departures between January 2027 & November 2028
Contact us
Why book this tour?
Price includes:
✓ 13 nights' dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation in a series of four-star and five-star standard hotels, plus one night on the aircraft
✓ 13 breakfasts, six lunches and 13 dinners
✓ Porterage at all hotels
✓ Entrance fees to all monuments
✓ Tour of Agra
✓ Tour of Delhi
✓ Visit Chand Baori Stepwell in Abhaneri
✓ Visit Amber Fort
✓ Safaris in Ranthambore National Park
✓ Tour of Jaipur
✓ Camel cart ride and Indian cookery demonstration
✓ ‘Toy Train’ journey to Shimla
✓ City tour of Shimla
✓ Complimentary bottled water is available every day on board the coach journeys
✓ Return flights to Delhi
✓ Comfortable, air-conditioned coach travel and transfers
✓ Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager
✓ Tipping is included for airport and hotel porters, restaurant and monument staff, naturalists and rickshaw drivers. Tipping is at your discretion for your tour manager, driver and driver’s assistant
✓ All mandatory local taxes and charges
Tour Highlights
✓ Travel on a scenic ‘Toy Train’ to Shimla, set in the foothills of the Himalayas
✓ Set off on a city tour discovering the highlights of Shimla, a former British summer retreat
✓ Visit Chand Baori Stepwell in Abhaneri, one of the biggest stepwells in the world
✓ Journey on morning and afternoon safaris in search of tigers in Ranthambore National Park
✓ On a guided tour, see the pavilions and palaces of Agra Fort and the famed monument of love, the UNESCO-listed Taj Mahal
✓ Visit one of Delhi’s most famous and historical monuments, Humayun's Tomb
✓ Travel by Jeep to the red sandstone ramparts of the sixth-century Amber Fort
✓ Journey on morning and afternoon safaris in search of tigers in Ranthambore National Park
Accommodation
✓ Sheraton New Delhi, Delhi (night 2)
✓ Shahpura House, Jaipur (nights 3-4)
✓ Ranthambore Bagh Palace, Ranthambore (nights 5-6)
✓ Trident, Agra (night 7)
✓ Vanaashrya, Rajgarh (nights 8-9)
✓ Welcomhotel by ITC, Dwarka (nights 10 and 14)
✓ Radisson Jass, Shimla (11-13)
Further Information
Operator: Newmarket Holidays
Come and Say Hello!
With 16 local branches, proud to call Wales home, we’re always here to offer you a travel experience that’s as easy and personal as a chat with an old friend. Pop into your local branch or give us a call today. We look forward to seeing you - Edrych ymlaen I'ch gweld chi!
