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The Taj Mahal The elusive tiger Hawa Mahal, Jaipur

Maharajahs & Tigers

10 nights discovering national parks & the Taj Mahal

from £975

Our Highlights:
  • Stay in a palace built for the family of a Maharajah
  • Visit the Monkey temple in 'Pink City' of Jaipur
  • Explore old and new Delhi

Discover the splendours of India on our tour of the 'Golden Triangle'. A feast for your senses, India is a colourful, exuberant and diverse country. We offer a wonderful combination of magnificent forts and Maharajahs’ palaces, holy temples and heritage properties as well as national park, with a chance to spot the famously elusive tiger.

Delhi

Our tour starts in the bustling capital city of Delhi, providing a fascinating introduction to the sights and sounds of India. During our time in Delhi we explore atmospheric Old Delhi with its busy winding streets and colourful bazaars. Drive past the imposing Red Fort, visit the largest Mosque in India Jamma Masjid and also visit the 2nd world war memorial of India Gate.

Agra

Home to the Taj Mahal, truly one of the world’s most iconic buildings, and its greatest monument built to commemorate love. We visit the impressive Agra fort, the stunning deserted Mughal city of Fatephur Sikri and the incomparable Taj Mahal at dawn. We then travel to the historic town of Bharatpur for 1 nights stay at the Laxmi Villas Palace, a beautiful heritage palace built for the family of Maharajah Ram Singh.

Ranthambore National Park

Experience 2 safaris in the beautiful scenery of Ranthambore National Park. The park boasts India’s leading conservation project for tigers. You maybe able to spot one of these elusive creatures during your safari, as well as other wildlife including crocodile, sloth bear, sambar deer and jackal.

Jaipur

The 'Pink City' of Jaipur, with its bustling streets, opulent palaces and historic sights, is the capital of Rajasthan. Visit the famous Hawa Mahal, Royal Oberservatory, Monkey Temple and the Amber Fort. In the afternoon catch the latest Bollywood movie at the Raj Mandir Theatre, one of the largest cinemas in India.

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Factfile

Duration

10 nights

Time Difference

GMT +5.5 hours

Climate

From October to April the temperatures are very warm with minimal rainfall. Short cooling tropical showers can occur at anytime.

Did you know

People say that Shah Jahan ordered that the hands of the craftsmen and architect be chopped off after building the Taj Mahal, as he did not want them to build another grand monument as this one.


Extensions

  • Goa Extension:

    Extend your stay for 4 nights at the Majorda Beach Hotel from £545 extra