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India - Tigers and the Taj Mahal

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£1,624^*per person

Overview

Uncover northern India’s greatest cities on this perfect introduction to one of the world’s most fascinating and alluring destinations.

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. An optional excursion to the historic Ranthambore Fort, offering panoramic views of the area, is also available. 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

Overnight flight to India - Your Indian holiday begins with an overnight flight from the UK to Delhi.
Arrival in Delhi with included Humayun’s Tomb visit - Arrive in Delhi, this morning, to be greeted by your Tour Manager, and transferred to your hotel. Later, after some time to freshen up, join your tour manager on a guided tour to the sixteenth century red sandstone and marble Humayun's tomb, an impressive example of Mughal architecture with lush Persian style gardens.
Included tour of Delhi with Gurudwara Bagla Sahib visit and lunch - Today's guided tour will introduce Delhi's vibrant Old City. Drive by the historic Red Fort, Jama Masjid Mosque and Raj Ghat – Gandhi’s cremation site close to the Yamuna River – and enjoy an exhilarating rickshaw ride through the narrow lanes of Chandni Chowk. You’ll also experience the grandeur of New Delhi, built by the British Raj to reflect the glories of the Empire. Highlights will include the historic India Gate war memorial and the vast boulevard of the Rajpath. You’ll finish this morning’s sightseeing with a stop at the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, one of India’s most significant Sikh temples. See the temple’s grand façade mirrored in its nearby sarovar (reflecting pool) and marvel at the impressive marble walls and golden domes of this remarkable landmark. Later, after an included lunch in Delhi, travel to Jaipur, the ‘Pink City’. After checking into your hotel, and taking dinner with your fellow travellers, enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure.
Included tour of Amber Fort and sightseeing in Jaipur - After breakfast, visit Amber, the ancient capital of the Rajput Empire. Climb by jeep to the city's vast sixth-century hill-top fort to wander its Royal Halls and take in the magnificent views from the ramparts. After an included lunch, you'll tour Jaipur to see the City Palace complex, with its museums and ancient astronomical observatory, and drive past the innumerable windows and screened balconies of the 18th-century Palace of the Winds. This evening, enjoy dinner a special dinner at the Nokha House, hosted in traditional Rajasthani style by the Rathore family.
Drive to Ranthambore with optional Ranthambore Fort excursion - Depart Jaipur this morning, after enjoying breakfast at the hotel, and travel to Ranthambhore National Park, stopping en route for lunch at the sumptuous Umaid Lake Palace, a lovely heritage hotel and organic retreat that grows produce for its fine restaurant. Once the hunting ground of Indian princes, Ranthambhore is landscape of thorn trees, scrub and grasslands dotted with beautiful ponds, streams and lakes is a perfect habitat for the famous, elusive (and still endangered) Tigers of Ranthambhore, and other species. Relax for the afternoon, then enjoy an evening tiger talk with a local naturalist: the perfect preparation for tomorrow's adventures.
Included morning and afternoon game drives - Wake early this morning and board your vehicle to explore the wilderness of Ranthambore National Park, an opportunity to explore the untamed landscapes alongside your knowledgeable naturalist guide. As the sun rises over the treetops, you’ll venture off to witness the park’s incredible biodiversity. Keep your eyes peeled for the Bengal tigers, leopards, sloth bears, jackals, wild dogs, and hyenas that call Ranthambore National Park home. Your naturalist guide will share their expertise, providing insights into the behaviour, habitats, and unique characteristics of the animals you encounter. Breakfast will then be served back at the resort followed by some time to relax, perhaps by the swimming pool before lunch. Later, gear up for an afternoon safari game drive – another chance to spot more animals on your wish-list and survey more of the prey-rich woodlands and bird species before dinner in the evening.
Drive to Agra with included visits to the Agra Fort and Taj Mahal - Enjoy breakfast at the hotel this morning before setting off for Agra, India's City of Love. There’ll be a comfort break along the way, and you’ll be able to find lunch before continuing along the road. Upon arrival in Agra, take in the royal pavilions, palaces and courtyards of majestic Agra Fort, which has stood watch over the city for over 500 years and was once the royal residence of the city’s Mughal emperors. You’ll then head out under the evening light to the Taj Mahal, a monument to undying love, to see it in all its glory at sunset and enjoy a guided tour. This evening, check into your hotel and enjoy dinner at your leisure.
Drive to Vanaashrya - Early this morning, you’ll be taken to Mehtab Bagh – a garden complex away from the bustle of the city and on the opposite side of the Yamuna River, showcasing a splendid view of the Taj Mahal in all its glory as the sun rises. You’ll then return for breakfast at the hotel and afterwards, drive to Chand Baori Stepwell in Abhaneri, which was built over 1,000 years ago and is one of the biggest stepwells in the world. With intricately geometrically designed staircases, this architectural wonder serves as a source of water and a place of respite in the desert heat. Also of interest will be the Harshat Mata Temple, an ancient place of worship dedicated to the goddess of happiness and joy, Harshat Mata. A stop for lunch will be enjoyed at Umaid Bhawan Palace, a hotel set in an opulent building that was once home to the Jodhpur royal family. You can enjoy your meal while looking out over the beautiful, manicured gardens. Following lunch, journey across the desert plain into the Aravali Hills to the jungle-resort of Vanaashrya, where you’ll spend the next two nights.
Day at leisure in Vanaashrya - Enjoy a leisurely start to the day with breakfast at the hotel and the rest of the morning at you own pace, perhaps with a swim in the pool or time spent reflecting on your journey through India. This afternoon, take a camel cart to visit the local village and enjoy a pre-dinner cookery demonstration. You'll spend the night in a private cottage designed to give you a sense of the India of the past with the little luxuries of the present (like air conditioning). Return to the hotel this evening for a farewell dinner and unwind ahead of your flight home.
Drive to Delhi and return to the UK - Enjoy a final breakfast in Vanaashrya before boarding a coach for the drive back to Delhi. Upon arrival, you’ll have a few hours free to enjoy at leisure and have lunch ahead of your afternoon transfer to the airport for your overnight flight to the UK.

Land in the UK - Arrive back in the UK this morning at the end of an unforgettable Indian escape.

What's Included

Holiday 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, Qutub Minar
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 (2026-28 departures)
Choose to join an optional tour to Ranthambore Fort with panoramic views of the national park
Explore Jaipur's exquisite Palace of the Winds ahead of dinner with a local family
Enjoy a camel cart ride and an Indian cookery demonstration

Our Price Includes

Eight nights' mixed-board accommodation in Delhi (1 night), Jaipur (2), Ranthambore (2), Agra (1), and Rajgarh (2) series of four-star and five-star standard hotels, 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
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. Tipping is at your discretion for your tour manager, driver and driver’s assistant

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Accommodation

India - Tigers and the Taj Mahal Touring Hotels (2025) -

Introduction
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)
This beautiful hotel in central Delhi has a spacious restaurant and a lounge bar, an outdoor swimming pool and a gym. All the guest rooms are very well appointed, and each has a coffee-maker, TV, mini-bar and fridge.

Trident, Agra (night 3)
Close to the Taj Mahal and laid out around its swimming pool and beautifully landscaped garden. The hotel has a bar and two restaurants, a spa and a fitness centre. Each room has air conditioning, TV, a mini-bar, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.

Ranthambore Bagh Palace, Ranthambore (nights 4-5)
Set in the heart of Ranthambore’s animal-rich national park, this decadent jungle resort combines unrivalled proximity to the local wildlife with modern comforts. The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, an ayurvedic spa area, and a number of restaurants, serving a range of international cuisines. Air-conditioned guestrooms encompass safes, TVs and tea/coffee-making facilities, as well as hairdryers, minibars and free high-speed Wi-Fi.

Shahpura House, Jaipur (nights 6-7)
A gem in downtown Jaipur, this heritage hotel has beautiful lawns and gardens, a restaurant and a bar, an outdoor swimming pool and a gift shop. Each room has air conditioning, a mini-bar, tea- and coffee-making facilities and a safe.

Vanaashrya, Rajgarh (nights 8-9)
Set in the foothills of The Aravali Range, around a lake, the luxury cottage accommodation provides all modern comforts including air-conditioning, your own bathroom and private terrace. You'll also find a restaurant, Cloud 9 Bar, an outdoor pool and a spa. It's a feel of the real, rural India. Should circumstances require, we reserve the right to accommodate you in conveniently located, alternative hotels of a similar standard.

India - Tigers and the Taj Mahal Touring Hotels (2026-28) -

Introduction
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)
This beautiful hotel in central Delhi has a spacious restaurant and a lounge bar, an outdoor swimming pool and a gym. All the guest rooms are very well appointed, and each has a coffee-maker, TV, mini-bar and fridge.

Shahpura House, Jaipur (nights 3-4)
A gem in downtown Jaipur, this heritage hotel has beautiful lawns and gardens, a restaurant and a bar, an outdoor swimming pool and a gift shop. Each room has air conditioning, a mini-bar, tea- and coffee-making facilities and a safe.

Ranthambore Bagh Palace, Ranthambore (nights 5-6)
Set in the heart of Ranthambore’s animal-rich national park, this decadent jungle resort combines unrivalled proximity to the local wildlife with modern comforts. The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, an ayurvedic spa area, and a number of restaurants, serving a range of international cuisines. Air-conditioned guestrooms encompass safes, TVs and tea/coffee-making facilities, as well as hairdryers, minibars and free high-speed Wi-Fi.

Trident, Agra (night 7)
Close to the Taj Mahal and laid out around its swimming pool and beautifully landscaped garden. The hotel has a bar and two restaurants, a spa and a fitness centre. Each room has air conditioning, TV, a mini-bar, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.

Vanaashrya, Rajgarh (nights 8-9)
Set in the foothills of The Aravali Range, around a lake, the luxury cottage accommodation provides all modern comforts including air-conditioning, your own bathroom and private terrace. You'll also find a restaurant, Cloud 9 Bar, an outdoor pool and a spa. It's a feel of the real, rural India. Should circumstances require, we reserve the right to accommodate you in conveniently located, alternative hotels of a similar standard.

Other Information

Itinerary changes

Occasionally, for operational reasons, we may have to change the order of the excursions on your holiday. The final day-by-day itinerary will be confirmed on your Final Travel Documents, which you will receive approximately three weeks prior to your departure. Departures in 2025 include the same content and duration as 2026-2028 departures, however, the order of the tour will be amended and follow this order - Delhi, Agra, Ranthambore, Jaipur and Vanaashrya.

Hotel transfer times

The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour.

On your flight

Meals appropriate to the time of day are served on all flights and usually comprise a main meal and a snack prior to arrival. Drinks are complimentary.

Luggage allowance

You are permitted to take one suitcase per person on the aircraft, which should not exceed 23kg.

Special requirements

If you have notified us of any special requirements, please check that they have been noted and acknowledged. This is especially important with any dietary needs you may have.

Assisted travel

The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, including a short walk from the coach stop to the venue you're visiting. For this tour specifically, it is important to note: - Anyone with limited mobility may struggle to experience the itinerary to its full. - Historic sites and temples are not well equipped for those with mobility considerations. - Should you have walking difficulties, getting around may be harder and, in some cases, impossible. This tour is therefore not recommended for those with limited mobility. If you have any queries, please do contact us prior to travel.

Changes to your hotel

Should circumstances require, we reserve the right to accommodate you in alternative hotels, of a similar standard, nearby. Full details of your hotels will be sent with your Final Travel Documents.

Road conditions

In developing countries road networks are continually being improved and expanded, which can mean that, from time to time, roadworks and rough road surfaces can extend journey times. Some journeys are made on winding mountain roads and passes, which may also make for slow travelling - although the scenery is usually worth it! Many roads do not have separate pavements or safety barriers, and great care should be taken when crossing or walking alongside roads.

Holiday code

N022

Holiday provided by Newmarket Holidays (for Metro Travel Offers)

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