Wildlife and Palaces

Trip highlights

• Seeing the Taj Mahal.
• Staying in a palatial heritage hotel.
• The chance to spot tigers in Ranthambore National Park.
• Exploring the hustle and bustle of the pink city of Jaipur.
• The mixture of colonial and ancient architecture in Delhi.

Itinerary

• Day 1:
• On arrival in Delhi you will be met at the airport and taken to your hotel. Stay in The Claridges.
• Day 2:
• A full day tour of old and new Delhi will be arranged for today.
• Day 3:
• Take the early morning train to Agra, with a guided tour of the city, including a visit to the Taj Mahal at sunset. Stay in the Trident.
• Day 4:
• Return to the Taj Mahal at sunrise, then continue to the Mughal capital of Fatehpur Sikri before catching the train to Ranthambore. Stay in Khem Villas.
• Day 5:
• Morning and afternoon game drives will be arranged in Ranthambore National Park.
• Day 6:
• After a morning game drive, drive to Jaipur to stay in Samode Haveli.
• Day 7:
• A full day tour of Jaipur and nearby Amber will be arranged for today.
• Day 8:
• The morning is free to explore Jaipur. In the afternoon, it is a short drive to the small town of Samode to stay at Samode Palace.
• Day 9:
• Spend the day relaxing or exploring Samode.
• Day 10:
• After a free morning, you will be driven to Delhi in the afternoon for a final night. Stay at The Claridges.
• Day 11:
• You will be taken to the airport in time for your flight home.  

Price

Our trips are tailor made for you and prices vary according to the accommodation used and time of year. As a guide price using the accommodation shown this itinerary would cost from £1,890 per person, based on two people sharing a twin/double room.

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Duration and details

11 days

Is it for you?

This is an easy trip that does not require any particular special fitness. You stay in good hotels and should find this itinerary will be at a relaxing pace.

Best times to go

The best time to travel is around October to mid-April. The monsoons season is normally from June to September. The temperature should range from a low of about 22°C to a high of 32°C.

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Included

All accommodation in twin/double room; all transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle; all train tickets; guided tours of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur; entrance fees on tours; game drives at Ranthambore.

Getting there

There are several daily flights from Heathrow to Delhi. Flights from the UK cost from approximatly £550 to £700 per person.

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