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India's Golden Triangle and the Tigers of Ranthambore
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Cosmos escorted tours
Great value escorted tours in the world's most captivating places. No other travel company matches our expertise, on-trip experiences - with a great mix of included excursions and free time - and value.
Discover the glittering royal past of India’s Golden Triangle on this exciting and diverse tour. You’ll begin and finish your holiday in Delhi, with overnight stays in Agra, Jaipur and Ranthambore National Park.
You’ll experience the beauty of the Taj Mahal at sunset, when the setting sun bathes it in glorious yellow and gold. Explore the ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri and soak up the beauty of its sandstone palaces and courtyards, filled with intricately crafted carvings, tiles and decorations.
As well as India’s rich culture and history, you’ll have the chance to explore its mighty wildlife, too. Step inside The Jungle Book on a once-in-a-lifetime safari trip to Ranthambore National Park, home to the famous Bengal tiger. With three game drives in an open-air four-wheel-drive vehicle, you’ll have a good chance of seeing these elusive creatures, along with crocodiles, deer, black sloth bears and langur monkeys.
Other key moments include a cycle rickshaw ride through Old Delhi and a visit to the legendary Amber Fort in Jaipur. Spectacular architecture, rich culture and storybook nature: this diverse tour has it all.
At a glance
Delhi Visit Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid, and Qutub Minar; cycle rickshaw; 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
Extend your tour and see even more
4 days: Kathmandu tour extension
7 days: Goa stay
What's included
Price match guarantee
Find a like-for-like tour that's cheaper elsewhere and we'll match its price and give you £100 off. That's how confident we are that we offer the best possible value for money on our touring holidays.With accommodation, transfers, excursions, selected meals, private VIP home pick-up and the services of an expert Tour Director all included in the price, our escorted tour holidays are highly rated by our customers. But should you find a like-for-like tour cheaper elsewhere, we will match its price and give you a further £100 reduction.
Private home pick-up service
You'll be picked up at home and whisked off to your departure point in a private, air-conditioned car, and we'll be waiting to take you home too.
Our private home pick-up service is included up to 50 miles to your departure airport. Your driver will happily load and unload your luggage, and drive you to your departure terminal. At the close of your trip, you'll be welcomed by your driver in the arrivals hall and returned home again. A supplement is payable per mile over 50 miles.
Read more about our private home pick-up service.
Make your own way
If you prefer the flexibility of making your own travel arrangements and join us directly overseas, you can book this tour excluding flights, transfers and private home pick-up. Just call our travel specialists on 0330 0588 237 to confirm the price for your preferred date.
For more information please see our booking conditions for tour-only holidays.
India's Golden Triangle and the Tigers of Ranthambore
Customer Reviews
Because as in previous years, the quality and service of...
19th November 2018
Mr Paul Chelton
Because as in previous years, the quality and service of Tour guides and hotels and locations was first class.
Incredible value for money... We visited all the highlights promised...
16th April 2018
Trusted Customer
Incredible value for money... We visited all the highlights promised to us- breathtaking structures in fascinating locations. The extras, like the cycle rickshaw in Old Delhi, the first sighting if the Taj Mahal from the balcony of Agra Fort, the jeep ride to the top of the Amber Fort, the planting of trees in a children’s school in Ranthambore, not to mention the sighting of tigers and other wildlife in the National Park made the holiday one to remember. We enjoyed the company of our fellow travellers and appreciated the efforts of our tour guide. Tgere were a few issues with our hotels along the way, but nothing to spoil our first experience of this incredible country.
The guide, hotels, service and experiences were first class. As...
7th April 2018
Mrs Janice Al-Nasser
The guide, hotels, service and experiences were first class. As already mentioned, the only blight on the whole holiday was the choice of airline. Others in our party had travelled with British Airways so did not experience the same problems.
It was so much better than expected- just wish we...
7th February 2018
Trusted Customer
It was so much better than expected- just wish we had taken more warm clothes for the chilly mornings
Great holiday with a good tour director. Hotels of a...
7th February 2018
Mrs Susan Whittaker
Great holiday with a good tour director. Hotels of a good standard apart from the Piccadily in Delhi its in need of an update and could be cleaner.
Excellent trip, nice mix of city and countryside....
1st January 2018
Trusted Customer
Excellent trip, nice mix of city and countryside.
The holiday was fast paced but thoroughly exciting. The Hotels used...
21st November 2017
Trusted Customer
The holiday was fast paced but thoroughly exciting. The Hotels used were very good and service excellent. The tour director was brilliant and very knowledgeable.
On the whole the tour was very interesting and well...
11th October 2017
Trusted Customer
On the whole the tour was very interesting and well organised. However we thought that there were slightly too many religious monuments to look at that were pretty much the same and required a great deal of travel between them. It would have been nice to knock a couple of these off and visit a developed part of India to have a contrast. A spare hour or two here and there would also have been good to wind down, but there were quite a lot of late arrivals back in the evening and early starts.
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16th May 2017
Trusted Customer
Great hotels, fantastic tour guide,...
25th February 2017
Trusted Customer
Great hotels, fantastic tour guide,
Overview
Discover the glittering royal past of India’s Golden Triangle on this exciting and diverse tour. You’ll begin and finish your holiday in Delhi, with overnight stays in Agra, Jaipur and Ranthambore National Park.
You’ll experience the beauty of the Taj Mahal at sunset, when the setting sun bathes it in glorious yellow and gold. Explore the ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri and soak up the beauty of its sandstone palaces and courtyards, filled with intricately crafted carvings, tiles and decorations.
As well as India’s rich culture and history, you’ll have the chance to explore its mighty wildlife, too. Step inside The Jungle Book on a once-in-a-lifetime safari trip to Ranthambore National Park, home to the famous Bengal tiger. With three game drives in an open-air four-wheel-drive vehicle, you’ll have a good chance of seeing these elusive creatures, along with crocodiles, deer, black sloth bears and langur monkeys.
Other key moments include a cycle rickshaw ride through Old Delhi and a visit to the legendary Amber Fort in Jaipur. Spectacular architecture, rich culture and storybook nature: this diverse tour has it all.
Total meals included:
- 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
Depart UK
Day1
Delhi
Day2
On arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel.
Welcome to Delhi, the capital of modern India. Delhi is a magnetic blend of old and new, boasting a fascinating array of sights, from elegant shops and lively bazaars to impressive forts and mosques that were once the power-base for India’s Mughal emperors. Hotel rooms are available for a mid-afternoon check-in.
Delhi
Day3
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
Day4
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 - Rathambore National Park
Day5
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
Day6
Keep a watchful eye to spot telltale tiger stripes during two jungle SAFARIS today. Also, look out for leopards, striped hyenas, sambar deer, sloth bears, and Indian wild boar.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Ranthambore - Jaipur
Day7
Rise early this morning for one last SAFARI 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
Day8
Today, we start with a visit to the legendary AMBER FORT, known as the “Sleeping Beauty of Rajasthan.” This fortress-palace has a somber exterior that hides a richly ornate interior of royal apartments, including an alabaster Hall of Victory and a superb Chamber of Mirrors. Explore the ANOKHI MUSEUM and the CITY PALACE MUSEUM, with its collection of paintings, carpets, weapons, and costumes; then enjoy time at the bustling markets of the old city.
NOTE: Museum visit subject to opening times.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Jaipur - Delhi
Day9
Depart early this morning for your train to Delhi. Transfer to your hotel in Gurgaon on arrival.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Delhi
Day10
Your tour ends with breakfast this morning.
Transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Extend your tour and see even more
Delhi – Kathmandu, Nepal
Today, fly to Kathmandu, capital of Nepal.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Kathmandu
Sightseeing today starts with a visit to HANUMAN DHOKA, the historic seat of royalty. Then, visit the TEMPLE OF KUMARI, residence of the Living Goddess and said to be constructed from the wood of a single tree. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Kathmandu
Today, your tour takes you to BOUDDHANATH, one of the largest stupas in the world and a focal point of Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal. Then, continue to PATAN, formerly known as Lalitpur (“City of Beauty”). Here, stop in DURBAR SQUARE, the city’s centre of business and home to several Buddhist and Hindu sites.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Kathmandu
Your tour ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Delhi - Goa
After breakfast today, fly to Goa.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Goa
Spend time at your leisure relaxing and enjoying your beautiful resort in Goa. Explore the streets of the capital, Panaji, and the Temples of Ponda; visit colonial churches; and stroll the local markets to see a variety of spices and silks.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Goa
Your tour ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Delhi - Jaypee Siddharth Hotel
With elegant interiors and modern comforts, Jaypee Siddharth Hotel comes across as a delight for first-time visitors and regular customers. Housing a 24-hours resto cafe, extensive conference and banquet spaces, the hotel enhances every aspect of your visit, taking care of each guest personally. Nestled at a prime location, this deluxe hotel attracts innumerable national as well as foreign visitors every year.
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Location
3, Pusa Rd, Rajendra Place, New Delhi, India
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Facilities
- Wifi
- Restaurant on site
- Coffee maker in-room
- Hairdryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Pool
Agra - Hotel Clarks Shiraz
Offering an outdoor swimming pool, a massage parlour and a spa and wellness centre, Hotel Clarks Shiraz is located in Agra. It is 0.9 miles from the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Complimentary WiFi is available for one hour per day.
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Location
54, Taj Road, Agra,India
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Facilities
- Restaurant on site
- Bar/lounge
- In-room safe
- Coffee maker in-room
- Iron/ironing board
- Pool
Ranthambore - Abhyaran Hotel by 1589 Hotels
Featuring a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre, Abhyaran Ranthambore by 1589 is set in Sawāi Mādhopur. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. All rooms have a balcony, a private bathroom and seating area.
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Location
Ranwal, Ranthambore Road Khawa Village, Sawāi Mādhopur, India
Jaipur - Indana Palace Jaipur
Indana provides you with every modern comfort and luxury that a discerning world traveller expects in this day and age.
Plush accommodation, varied dining experiences and pampering leisure amenities namely Swimming Pool, Health Club and Spa which comes together to provide a luxurious home away from home.
Our goal is to provide you with the very best hospitality in the Pink City - Jaipur.
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Location
Kukas, Jaipur Delhi highway, Amer, Jaipur, Rajasthan
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Facilities
- Restaurant on site
- In-room safe
- Coffee maker in-room
- Hairdryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Pool
Delhi - Ibis New Delhi Aerocity
Staying at ibis New Delhi Aerocity Hotel means easy access to New Delhi, a dynamic, exciting city that is constantly evolving! The city's rich heritage, cosmopolitan aura and diverse culture creates a fusion that's sure to mesmerise you. The hotel offers rooms with extra benefits, free Wi-Fi access, Hub bar and delicious food at Spice It restaurant.
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Location
ibis New Delhi Aerocity, IGI Airport, New Delhi, India
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Facilities
- Wifi
- Restaurant on site
- Bar/lounge
- Coffee maker in-room
- Hairdryer
- Pool