Join TransIndus on a trip to the wild heart of India. Covering three of the country’s most remote and beautiful national parks, this special group…
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Ideal for first time visitors who want to explore India’s nature along with the big hitting sights. We start with a tour of Old Delhi’s Bazaars and Red Fort, travel through Lutyen’s Delhi and head towards the Qutab Minar. In Agra we visit the iconic Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Our foray into nature takes us to Ranthambore where we seek out the tiger and lastly, the Pink City of Jaipur, with its stately forts, sprawling palaces and colourful bazaars.
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Greeted on arrival in Delhi and transferred to the Shangri-La’s - Eros Hotel or similar for two nights. The remainder of the day is at leisure, with a welcome dinner at a local restaurant in the evening.
Explore Delhi on a full day sightseeing tour. Start with a tour of Old Delhi in the morning: enjoying a cycle rickshaw ride in the bustling lanes of Chandni Chowk followed by a visit to see the Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, and the Raj Ghat, a memorial built for Mahatma Gandhi, a prominent figure in India’s struggle for freedom. In the afternoon, drive past Lutyen’s Delhi. Visit the tomb of Humayun, tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun and the lofty Qutab Minar, an early Mughal structure made of red sandstone and white marble.
Drive to Agra (4-5 hours) for an overnight stay in the ITC Mughal hotel or similar. In the afternoon, visit the impressive Agra Fort whose buildings, made of red sandstone and marble, are a mix of Hindu and Islamic architecture followed by a visit to the ornate tomb of Itamudud-Daula. End the day with a heritage walk of Agra.
After breakfast back at your hotel continue to Ranthambore (6-7 hours) with an en route stop at Fatehpur Sikri, the red sandstone city built by Emperor Akbar that was abandoned after just 14 years. We stay for two nights at Ranthambore Kothi, your base to explore Ranthambore National Park .
Everyone wants to see a tiger when they visit India, but for a chance to sight one sprawled on a lakeside domed pavilion or against the backdrop of a Rajput castle, there’s only one option: Ranthambore, in Rajasthan.
The park lies on the margins of the Aravalli range of hills, amid a tract of dry deciduous forests and grassland. Near its entrance, a long flight of stone steps winds up to the ramparts of a medieval fort, affording fine views over the reserve and its much-photographed lake.
For those celebrating we recommend an upgrade of accommodation to the new restored Fort Barwara. As our consultants for details.
Enjoy morning and evening game drives in Ranthambore National Park in search of the elusive Royal Bengal tiger. Other animals include leopard, sloth bear, sambar deer, chital, nilgai, black buck, langur and macaque.
Enjoy a morning game drive. Later drive to Jaipur (4-5 hours). Stay at ITC Rajputana or similar for two nights.
Visit the magnificent 17th century hilltop fort of Amber and the sparkling Mirror Palace. In the afternoon visit the City Palace complex including its museum and the 18th century Jantar Mantar astronomical observatory. Drive through the busy bazaars for a photo stop at the recently restored Hawa Mahal, one of the most famous buildings in Jaipur.
Drive back to Delhi this afternoon (5 hours) for an overnight stay at Pride Plaza Aerocity or Similar.
Today you will be transferred to Delhi International airport for your onward flight.
✓ 8 nights accommodation
✓ All internal transportation and transfers
✓ English-speaking accompanying guide throughout
✓ Breakfast daily. Lunch on days 5 and 6. Dinner on days 1, 4, 5
✓ Entrance fees to sites and monuments listed in tour itinerary
Board the early morning Shatabdi Express to Kalka. Journey onward, on the narrow gauge railway towards Shimla. On arrival, check-in at the legendary Clarke’s hotel for three nights.
A morning’s sightseeing tour of Shimla includes a visit to the Vice Regal Lodge, Mock Tudor Library and, Jakhu Temple as well as a walk down the busy Mall Road to see the Gaiety Theatre and Christ Church. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Your day is at leisure to explore the neighbouring towns of Kufri, Naldhera and Chail or enjoy a walk in the picturesque mountains.
Drive to Kalka (2 ½ hrs) to board the Shatabdi Express back to Delhi. Stay overnight at the Park Hotel.
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Take the early morning Shatabadi Express (5 hr train journey) to Amritsar for a two night stay at the Holiday Inn. Your afternoon will be at leisure.
Visit the Golden Temple complex, one of the holiest shrines of the Sikh faith and Jallianwala Bagh. In the afternoon drive to the Wagah border to see the indulgent joint ‘retreat’ ceremony of the Indian and Pakistani guard.
Fly back to Delhi. On arrival transfer to an airport hotel for the night.
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Transfer to the airport for a short flight to Varanasi. Transfer to the Gateway Hotel Ganges for two nights.
Varanasi is the oldest continuously inhabited places on earth. Streams of Hindu worshippers still come here today to bathe in the sacred waters. We will enjoy a peaceful early morning boat ride on the Ganges. The afternoon is spent visiting Sarnath, the site of Buddha’s first public discourse. In the evening we head back to the Ganges to witness ceremonial worship with oil lamps.
A midday flight back to Delhi. On arrival, transfer to an airport hotel for an overnight stay.
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Fly from Delhi to Goa, arriving mid afternoon. Transfer to the Holiday Inn or similar (upgrades available) for three nights.
At leisure.
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
DEPARTURE DATE | PRICE PER PERSON | SINGLE ROOM supplement | AVAILABILITY | |
Sat 20 Jan 2024 | £1715 | £795 | Please call us | |
Sat 10 Feb 2024 | £1715 | £795 | Good | |
Sat 16 Mar 2024 | £1715 | £795 | Good |
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