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No tour to India is complete without a visit to the famous Taj Mahal, and you’ll have the opportunity to view it at sunset. This remarkable edifice was built by Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial to his beloved wife. Also visit the abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikri, and tour its sandstone palaces and elegant courtyards. The main highlight of this tour is your visit to Ranthambore National Park, said to have provided the inspiration for Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book. Here, two game drives in an open-air safari vehicle give you an opportunity to see native wildlife, including the elusive leopard and Bengal tiger.
Other highlights include a cycle rickshaw ride through Old Delhi and a visit to the legendary Amber Fort in Jaipur. Stunning architecture, captivating culture, spectacular views of nature—this value-minded tour as it all!
Highlights
Visit Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid, and Qutub Minar; cycle rickshaw ride; walk through Chandni Chowk
AGRA Visit Taj Mahal at sunset; visit Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri
BHARATPUR-RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK Travel by train
RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK Two game drives
JAIPUR Visit Amber Fort, Jantar Mantar, and City Palace Museum
2020 Tour itinerary
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
DELHI.
Day1
Welcome to Delhi, the capital of modern India. Hotel rooms are available for a mid-afternoon check-in.
DELHI
Day2
Your day starts with a sightseeing tour of Old Delhi including a CYCLE RICKSHAW RIDE. See the splendid 17th century Mughal Red Fort before visiting landmarks such as RAJ GHAT and the majestic three-domed JAMA MASJID, the largest mosque in Asia. Experience a walk in the alleys of CHANDNI CHOWK; and later, visit the ancient stepwell AGRASEN KI BAOLI, which has 103 steps and a series of carved chambers and passages. This afternoon, enjoy New Delhi’s major sights, including the towering QUTUB MINAR, ancient tomb of the Emperor Humayun; the grand India Gate war memorial; then, a drive past Parliament and Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
DELHI–AGRA
Day3
Today, we travel to Agra and visit AGRA FORT, a colossal, red sandstone UNESCO World Heritage Site comprising the spectacular Mughal Palace with audience halls, the Room of Mirrors, and the pavilion where Shahjahan spent his last days. Visit the famous TAJ MAHAL at sunset. This remarkable edifice was commissioned by Shahjahan as a memorial to his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, and took 22 years to build.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
AGRA–FATEHPUR SIKRI– RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK.
Day4
Today, stop at FATEHPUR SIKRI, an abandoned city. Tour the sandstone palaces, elegant courtyards, and victory gate of this ghostly place built in 1569 and deserted by its people when the water ran out. After lunch, board a TRAIN for Ranthambore National Park, home to its famous tigers and the only place in Rajasthan where these impressive creatures can be seen in the wild. The area is said to have been the first setting and an inspiration of Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
RANTHAMBORE
Day5
Keep a watchful eye to spot telltale tiger stripes during your MORNING GAME DRIVE. Also, look out for leopards, striped hyenas, sambar deer, sloth bears, and Indian wild boar. This afternoon relax at your hotel or consider an optional afternoon game drive.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
RANTHAMBORE–JAIPUR
Day6
Rise early this morning for another GAME DRIVE in this magical land. Later, arrive at Jaipur, Rajasthan’s quintessential royal city. Often referred to as the “Pink City,” Jaipur is studded with intricately adorned temples and monuments.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
JAIPUR
Day7
Start with a visit to the legendary AMBER FORT, known as the “Sleeping Beauty of Rajasthan.” This fortresspalace has a sombre exterior that hides a richly ornate interior of royal apartments, including an alabaster Hall of Victory and a superb Chamber of Mirrors. Next, visit JANTAR MANTAR and explore the CITY PALACE MUSEUM, with its collection of paintings, carpets, weapons, and costumes; then enjoy time at the bustling markets of the old city.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
JAIPUR–DELHI.
Day8
Today, drive back to Delhi. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
DELHI
Day9
Your tour ends with breakfast this morning.
NOTE: Some flights depart Delhi very early in the morning. In these cases, breakfast is not included on Day 9, and you will have to depart for the airport late in the evening of day 8 or just after midnight on day 9.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Things to note
A visa is required to travel on this tour. Please refer to www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice prior to departure for the latest requirements and how to apply.Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Suryaa New Delhi
Superior First-Class
The Suryaa New Delhi, located in the heart of city, delivers a warm, vibrant and lively ambience for its guests. The hotel's elegant rooms offer incredible views and a taste of pure contentment is available with a host of dining options, a robust fitness center, pool, spa, and salon services. The Suryaa New Delhi is located in the heart of New Delhi, a mere 35 minute drive from the International Airport & adjacent to Delhi's business districts - Nehru Place, Pragati Maidan-International Trade Fair venue, Okhla & Noida Export Promotion Zone.
Location
New Friends Colony, Delhi, India
Hotel Facilities
- Ice Machine
- Parking/Valet
- Laundry Available
- Currency Exchange
- Pool
- Restaurant On-Site
- Concierge desk
- Bar/Lounge
- Beauty Salon
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Shoe Shine
- Hot Tub
- Fitness Room
- Gift Shop
- Spa Services
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Voicemail
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Alarm Clock
- Smoking Rooms
- Internet Access
- Climate Control
- In-Room Safe
- Cable/Satellite
- Daily Housekeeping
- Room Service
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Phone
- Coffee Maker
Ibis New Delhi Aerocity
Superior Tourist-Class
This modern hotel is conveniently located by the airport and offers a restaurant, outdoor pool, fitness center, lounge, café, and free Wi-Fi.
Location
Asset No 9, Hospitality District Aerocity, New Delhi, India
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Concierge desk
- Bar/Lounge
- Spa Services
- Restaurant On-Site
- Pool
- Business Center
- Ice Machine
- ATM
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Mini-bar
- Climate Control
- Desk
- In-Room Safe
- Phone
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Internet Access
- Coffee Maker
- Cable/Satellite
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Air Conditioning
Hotel Clarks Shiraz
First-Class
Clarks Shiraz combines style with substance and form with function. Each of the 237 rooms is well appointed.
Location
54 Taj Rd, Agra, India
Hotel Facilities
- Gift Shop
- Ice Machine
- Restaurant On-Site
- Parking/Valet
- Shoe Shine
- Fitness Room
- Pool
- Concierge desk
- Elevator
- Currency Exchange
- Luggage Storage
- Business Center
- Spa Services
- Laundry Available
- Bar/Lounge
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- Wake-Up Calls
- Phone
- Television
- Desk
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Cable/Satellite
- Daily Housekeeping
- Internet Access
- Window Opens
- Mini-bar
- Air Conditioning
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Smoking Rooms
- Complimentary Newspaper
- In-Room Safe
- Climate Control
- Iron/Ironing Board
Abhyaran Hotel by 1589 Hotels
Moderate First-Class
This lovely hotel features an outdoor pool, fitness center, free WiFI, lounge, and spa services.
Location
MDR111, Ranwal, Ranthambore Road , Ranthambore National Park, India
Hotel Facilities
- Laundry Available
- Pool
- Ice Machine
- ATM
- Luggage Storage
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Phone
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- Climate Control
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
Four Points by Sheraton, City Square
The Four Points by Sheraton, City Square is all about choices. With plenty of ways to relax from an outdoor pool to spa and steam rooms. Dine at the all-day restaurant, The Eatery, which features both continental favorites and regional specialties or drop by Bar Bar for a drink and enjoy views of the Aravali Hills.
Location
City Square, Vasundhara Colony, Tonk Road, Jaipur, India
Hotel Facilities
- Fitness Room
- Gift Shop
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Free WiFi
- Business Center
- Laundry Available
- Concierge desk
- Pool
- Spa Services
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Desk
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Coffee Maker
- Cable/Satellite
- In-Room Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Alarm Clock
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Internet Access
- Room Service
- Television
- Climate Control
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