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Taj, Tigers, Temples and Rajasthan's Palaces

From £2,849
Duration 15 Days
Departures from: Feb 2025 - Oct 2025
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From £2,849
Duration 15 Days
Departures from: Feb 2025 - Oct 2025

Tour Overview

Experience the very best of the Golden Triangle - visit the highlights of Delhi including a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, see the majestic Taj Mahal at sunrise, and the 'Pink City' of Jaipur. Venture into Ranthambore National Park to go in search of the elusive Bengal tiger and delve into the cultural highlights of India’s Rajasthan with stays in Udaipur, Jodhpur and Amritsar exploring incredible sights such as the Mehran Garh Fort and the Golden Temple. And if that wasn't enough, an evening cruise on Pichola Lake will take you to Jagmandir Island where sandstone palaces appear to rise from the water.
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  • Classic Touring
  • All Breakfasts

Your Holiday Includes

  • Return flights from London
  • 13 nights in 4 and 5-star and heritage hotels plus 1 night in flight
  • 31 meals: 13 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 13 dinners and welcome drink
  • Travelsphere Holiday Director
  • Overseas transfers, internal flights, other transportation and porterage

Included Holiday Highlights

  • Delhi city tour
  • Amritsar town and the Golden Temple
  • Wagah Border - Changing of the Guards Ceremony
  • Taj Mahal at sunrise
  • Agra city tour and Agra Fort
  • Abhaneri stepwells
  • Morning and afternoon safaris in Ranthambore
  • Amber Fort
  • Jaipur city tour
  • Mehran Garh Fort and Jaswant Thada
  • Bishnoi village safari
  • Jain Temples
  • City Palace of Udaipur
  • Sunset cruise to Jagmandir
  • Delhi street walk

Itinerary

Day 1 UK - Delhi

Today you will fly to Delhi.

Day 2 Delhi

On arrival in Delhi we will travel to our hotel. This afternoon we will begin our sightseeing with a city tour stopping to admire the marble domes of Jama Masjid and taking a rickshaw ride through the fabled street bazaar of Chandni Chowk. You will drive pass through Red Fort, India Gate, and President House in Delhi.

Later continue to visit Humayun Tomb, built in 1570, it is one of the earliest examples of a garden tomb and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Meals included: B,D

Day 3 Delhi - Amritsar

We will leave Delhi and head to the train station to join the train to Amritsar. One of the most pristine cities with Guru-vaani humming from the Gurudwaras, Amritsar is renowned world over for the Golden Temple, also known as Harmandir Sahib Gurudwara. This evening you have the opportunity, on our optional excursion, to experience a Palki Ceremony at the Golden Temple.

Meals included: B,D

Day 4 Amritsar

Today we will visit the Golden Temple and Jaliawala Bagh, before we take a walking tour of the local market in Amritsar Town. This afternoon we make the short journey to the Indo-Pakistan ‘Wagah Border’ village where we can watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony.

Meals included: B,D

Day 5 Amritsar - Agra

This morning we will take a flight from Amritsar to Delhi where we enjoy an included lunch before travelling onto Agra.

Meals included: B,L,D

Day 6 Agra

An early start this morning is well worth it as we are visiting the Taj Mahal at sunrise. Having returned to the hotel for breakfast we head out again on a city tour of Agra, highlights include Agra Fort and Itmad-ud-Duala known as ‘baby Taj’.

This evening you could choose to take in views of the Taj Mahal from another angle from Mehtab Bagh (Mughal Gardens) as the sun sets.

Meals included: B,D

Day 7 Agra - Ranthambore

Today’s journey will take us to Ranthambore National Park where we will stay for two nights. Along the way we will visit the incredible architecture of Abhenari Stepwells.

Meals included: B,L,D

Day 8 Ranthambore

If we are lucky today is the day we will see tigers in Ranthambore, we include a morning and an afternoon safari, there are also other animals and bird life to spot.

Meals included: B,L,D

Day 9 Ranthambore - Jaipur

Before we leave you could join our optional excursion to Ranthambore Fort, in the national park as well as being a building of significance, the views over the national park are impressive. Later we will continue our journey to Jaipur – the pink city. This evening we are hosted by a local family for a cooking experience and dinner.

Meals included: B,D

Day 10 Jaipur

This morning we will visit Amber Fort, taking part of our journey by jeep. Later we will enjoy a full city sightseeing tour including the City Palace and a drive past to take in Hawa Mahal.

Meals included: B,D

Day 11 Jaipur - Jodhpur

We continue our journey through Rajasthan, arriving in Jodhpur in time for lunch at a local restaurant. This afternoon we will visit Mehran Garh fort and Jaswant Thada.

Meals included: B,L,D

Day 12 Jodhpur - Udaipur

Today we will take a jeep safari in the Bishnoi Village. Before we travel towards Udaipur, along the way we will make a stop at the famous Jain Temples and enjoy lunch.

Meals included: B,L,D

Day 13 Udaipur

Our sightseeing in Udaipur this morning will take in the City Palace, a local temple and The Saheliyo ki Baadi, known as Courtyard of Maiden.

As sunset we will take an evening cruise on Pichola Lake to Jagmandir Island where a golden sandstone palace rises from the water’s edge.

Meals included: B,D

Day 14 Udaipur - Delhi

We will make our return journey to Delhi. On arrival we have an amazing experience, we will join a tour of Paharganj, in central Delhi. You’ll do this in the company of former street children, who now work with the Salaam Baalak Trust. This charity, supported by Travelsphere Cares, equips youngsters with a range of skills and helps them to better their lives. They are also provided with a warm bed at night and a hot meal each day.

This evening we will gather together for a farewell dinner.

Meals included: B,D

Day 15 Delhi - UK

We transfer to the airport for our flight to the UK, arriving the same day. Meals included: B
  1. Travelsphere Cares

    We're proud to support the Salaam Baalak Trust, which does incredible work with former street children in Delhi.

Accommodation (as specified or similar)

Crowne Plaza Okhla

The 4-star Crowne Plaza Okhla is centrally located in Delhi.

Hotel facilities include two restuarants, bar, spa and fitness centre. Bedrooms have private facilities, mini-bar, hairdryer and tea/coffee-making facilities.

The 4-star Crowne Plaza Okhla is centrally located in Delhi.

Hotel facilities include two restuarants, bar, spa and fitness centre. Bedrooms have private facilities, mini-bar, hairdryer and tea/coffee-making facilities.

Hyatt Amritsar

The Hyatt Amritsar is a 5 star hotel located around 4km from the Golden Temple. Facilities include an outdoor pool, restaurant and bar. Guestrooms have air-conditioning, tv and en-suite.

The Hyatt Amritsar is a 5 star hotel located around 4km from the Golden Temple. Facilities include an outdoor pool, restaurant and bar. Guestrooms have air-conditioning, tv and en-suite.

Taj Convention

The Taj Hotel and Convention Centre in Agra is a 5 star hotel with excellent standards. Located with walking distance of the Taj Mahal. facilities include rooftop infinity pool, spa, fitness centre and restaurant. Guestrooms feature air-conditioning, wi-fi, tea and coffee making facilities and en-suite.

The Taj Hotel and Convention Centre in Agra is a 5 star hotel with excellent standards. Located with walking distance of the Taj Mahal. facilities include rooftop infinity pool, spa, fitness centre and restaurant. Guestrooms feature air-conditioning, wi-fi, tea and coffee making facilities and en-suite.

Alsisar Haveli Hotel

The grandeur of this stately setting has attracted Maharajas of Rajasthan for over five centuries. The Alsisar Haveli is located in the heart of the pink city of Jaipur yet tucked away in its own peace and quiet. The Rajput architecture style hotel was built in 1892 as a nobleman home and more recently converted into a heritage hotel. Hotel facilities include a restaurant, bar/lounge, swimming pool, spa and a roof terrace offering views of Nahargh Fort. Rooms are decorated with vintage furniture with modern amenities such as air conditioning, TV and private bathrooms.

The grandeur of this stately setting has attracted Maharajas of Rajasthan for over five centuries. The Alsisar Haveli is located in the heart of the pink city of Jaipur yet tucked away in its own peace and quiet. The Rajput architecture style hotel was built in 1892 as a nobleman home and more recently converted into a heritage hotel. Hotel facilities include a restaurant, bar/lounge, swimming pool, spa and a roof terrace offering views of Nahargh Fort. Rooms are decorated with vintage furniture with modern amenities such as air conditioning, TV and private bathrooms.

Rohet Garh

Rohet Garh is a magnificent Heritage Hotel situated in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Situated on the banks of a lake and set in the midst of beautiful rural surroundings. Hotel facilities include a swimming pool, restaurant, lounge & terraces with breath-taking views. Bedrooms have private facilities including a mini bar, tea and coffee-making facilities, air-conditioning, hairdryer and free Wi-Fi.

Rohet Garh is a magnificent Heritage Hotel situated in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Situated on the banks of a lake and set in the midst of beautiful rural surroundings. Hotel facilities include a swimming pool, restaurant, lounge & terraces with breath-taking views. Bedrooms have private facilities including a mini bar, tea and coffee-making facilities, air-conditioning, hairdryer and free Wi-Fi.

Fateh Niwas

This heritage resort features an aesthetic centred around the traditions and rich heritage that shaped Rajasthan’s history. Hotel facilities include a restaurant, bar and outdoor pool. Bedrooms have private facilities, air-conditioning, mini-bar, safe, and a TV.

This heritage resort features an aesthetic centred around the traditions and rich heritage that shaped Rajasthan’s history. Hotel facilities include a restaurant, bar and outdoor pool. Bedrooms have private facilities, air-conditioning, mini-bar, safe, and a TV.

Crowne Plaza Okhla

The 4-star Crowne Plaza Okhla is centrally located in Delhi.

Hotel facilities include two restuarants, bar, spa and fitness centre. Bedrooms have private facilities, mini-bar, hairdryer and tea/coffee-making facilities.

The 4-star Crowne Plaza Okhla is centrally located in Delhi.

Hotel facilities include two restuarants, bar, spa and fitness centre. Bedrooms have private facilities, mini-bar, hairdryer and tea/coffee-making facilities.

Optional Excursions

Experience even more of your destination by adding one or more optional experiences to your holiday before you set off. Take a look below at the extra trips you can enjoy on this tour

India - Agra - the Taj Mahal at sunset from Mehtab Bagh

India - Agra - the Taj Mahal at sunset from Mehtab Bagh

If you just can't wait to catch sight of the beautiful Taj Mahal, why not choose to experience another view of it this evening from Mehtab Bagh. The Mehtab Bagh was the last of eleven Mughal-built gardens along the Yamuna River. Sited opposite the Taj Mahal, the gardens offer great views of this wonder of the world, as the sun sets.
If you just can't wait to catch sight of the beautiful Taj Mahal, why not choose to experience another view of it this evening from Mehtab Bagh. The Mehtab Bagh was the last of ele...

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India - Ranthambore Fort

India - Ranthambore Fort

On this excursion we will travel the short distance to Ranthambore Fort which lies within Ranthambore National Park and near to the city of Sawai Madhopur. Built in the 10th century the fort is home a huge amount of history and religious significance, as well as offering incredible views over the national park.
On this excursion we will travel the short distance to Ranthambore Fort which lies within Ranthambore National Park and near to the city of Sawai Madhopur. Built in the 10th centur...

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India - Amritsar - Experience a Palki ceremony at the Golden Temple

India - Amritsar - Experience a Palki ceremony at the Golden Temple

On this optional excursion we will visit the stunning Golden Temple, to experience the evening's Palki ceremony. Priests carry a sacred book in a golden palki and this procession and the rituals associated with it are a spectacular sight to see.
On this optional excursion we will visit the stunning Golden Temple, to experience the evening's Palki ceremony. Priests carry a sacred book in a golden palki and this procession a...

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Personalise your trip

Choose to extend your stay with an organised add-on. 

Taj, Tigers, Temples and Rajasthan's Palaces with Goa add-on

Taj, Tigers, Temples and Rajasthan's Palaces with Goa add-on

Extend to 19 days from £999 Departures from: Feb 2025 - Oct 2025
Experience the very best of the Golden Triangle - visit the highlights of Delhi including a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, see the majestic Taj Mahal at sunrise, and the 'Pink City' of Jaipur. Venture into Ranthambore National Park to go in search of the elusive Bengal tiger and delve into the cultural highlights of India’s Rajasthan with stays in Udaipur, Jodhpur and Amritsar exploring incredible sights such as the Mehran Garh Fort and the Golden Temple. And if that wasn't enough, an evening cruise on Pichola Lake will take yo to Jagmandir Island where sandstone palaces appear to rise from the water. Complete your Indian adventure with 3 nights in Goa, where you can relax on the coast of the Arabian Sea.
Experience the very best of the Golden Triangle - visit the highlights of Delhi including a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, see the majestic Taj Mahal at sunrise, and the 'Pi...

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