India - Tigers & the Taj Mahal
From
£1,512pp
From
£1,512pp
India - Tigers & the Taj Mahal
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, Humayun's Tomb. The next day, delve further into Old Delhi, calling at landmarks such as Jama Masjid Mosque, 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. Complete your Indian adventure with a relaxing stay in Vanaashrya, on the outskirts of Sariska Tiger Reserve.
Itinerary
✓ Day 1: Overnight flight to India
✓ 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 Rajgarh
✓ Day 9: Day at leisure in Rajgarh
✓ Day 10: Drive to Delhi and return to the UK
✓ Day 11: Land in the UK
- Guests: 2 Adults
- Duration: 10 Nights
- Board: 22 Meals
- Departing: London Heathrow
- Offer Date: Various Departures for 2026, 2027 & 2028
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Why book this tour?
Price includes:
✓ Eight nights' mixed-board accommodation in a series of four- and five-star standard hotels in Delhi (1 night), Jaipur (2), Ranthambore (2), Agra (1), and Rajgarh (2), plus one night on the aircraft
✓ Eight breakfasts, six lunches and eight dinners
✓ Porterage at all hotels
✓ Entrance fees to all monuments
✓ 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
✓ 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
✓ Discover the historical delights of Delhi and explore the city on a rickshaw
✓ Visit Chand Baori Stepwell in Abhaneri, one of the biggest stepwells in the world
✓ Experience lunch at Umaid Bhawan Palace, an opulent hotel that was once home to the Jodhpur royal family
✓ Explore Jaipur's exquisite 'Palace of Winds' ahead of dinner with a local family
✓ Enjoy a camel cart ride and an Indian cookery demonstration
Accommodation
You will be staying in a series of well-located hotels, all of which will be of a four- and five-star standard. In all cases, rooms have private bathrooms and air conditioning.
✓ 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)
Further Information
Operator: Newmarket Holidays
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