INDIA & THE SUBCONTINENT DELHI, AGRA & JAIPUR
Blessed with some of India’s most iconic monuments, including the fabulous Taj Mahal, this distinguished trinity once lay at the heart of Indian power and prestige.
DELHI
A glorious mix of colourful markets and historic treasures, Delhi is a rich amalgam of the empiric ambitions of the Mughals and the British. The Old City, a testament to the grandeur of India’s princely heritage, is home to the magnifi cent structures of the Red Fort and the Jama Masjid, two of the city’s most iconic landmarks, whilst New Delhi bristles with the creations of Sir Edwin Lutyens and the Raj of the 1930s.
AGRA & BEYOND The world’s greatest monument to love, the Taj Mahal is the glittering centre-piece of the Mughal Empire’s once great capital, Agra. Other attractions are the marble mausoleum of the Mughal emperor Akbar at Sikandra and the deserted Fatehpur Sikri, a perfectly preserved royal city. The little visited, but visually stunning Abhaneri stepwell can be seen on the way to Jaipur.
FATEHPUR SIKRI Fatehpur Sikri occupies a rocky crest some 40 kilometres to the south-west of Agra. A UNESCO World Heritage site and once the imperial capital of Akbar the Great, the city’s wonderfully preserved collection of monuments provide a remarkable insight into the daily life of the 16th century Mughal court.
HERITAGE WALK, AGRA An alternative way of exploring Agra, that few visitors experience, as part of a community based enterprise. A heritage walk takes you behind the scenes of the city, through a local village to some of its lesser visited sights, before offering a chance to watch sunset over the marble domes of the Taj Mahal.
RANTHAMBORE TIGER RESERVE Ranthambore is a mix of lush valleys and rolling hills, plateaus and lakes, where tiger and leopard hunt the forests and crocodiles bask on the riverbanks. Once the private hunting ground of the Maharajas of Jaipur, the park has more than 300 bird species, as well as large numbers of deer and sloths.
JAIPUR & THE AMBER FORT The wonderful ‘Pink City’, Jaipur is fi lled with the magnifi cence of the Rajput princes, from the splendid façade of the Hawa Mahal or ‘Palace of the Winds’ to its remarkable 18th century observatory with the largest sundial in the world. Less than an hour away lies the breathtaking Amber Fort, a spectacular fusion of Hindu and Muslim design.
Special Something Diwali HOLI & DIWALI FESTIVALS
India is a country which loves its festivals, its fairs and celebrations. These provide a unique insight into Indian life, with Holi (March), Diwali (October) and the Pushkar camel fair (November) being 3 of the most important. 2 of our Classic India departures include an extra day to experience the vibrant festivals of Holi and Diwali in Jaipur whilst our Palaces of Rajasthan tour includes a specific departure to experience the colourful Pushkar camel fair
TAJ & TIGERS 9 Days from £1695 pp twin share with flights
Combine India’s vibrant Golden Triangle; Delhi, Agra and Jaipur with a tiger safari.
DAY 1 – Fly to Delhi Overnight Virgin Atlantic fl ight from Heathrow to Delhi. DAY 2 – Delhi
On arrival in Delhi transfer to the Oberoi Maidens for 2 nights. Afternoon tour of Old Delhi by rickshaw including the Red Fort, Jama Masjid and Chandni Chawk market.
DAY 3 – Delhi Morning tour of New Delhi taking in Humayan’s Tomb, Qutub Minar and Connaught Place. Afternoon at leisure. Optional walk through Haus Khas.
DAY 4 – Agra Travel by Express train to Agra. Visit the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Late afternoon heritage walk away from the tourist trail. Enjoy a memorable sunset over the Taj from the opposite side of the Yamuna River.
DAY 5 – Ranthambore National Park Visit the deserted 16th Century royal city of Fatehpur Sikri before continuing by rail and road to Ranthambore National Park for 2 nights at the Tiger Den Resort.
DAY 6 – Ranthambore National Park Game drives in the early morning and late afternoon in search of colourful birdlife, monkeys, marsh crocodiles and the Bengal Tiger.
DAY 7 – Jaipur Morning game drive in Ranthambore. Travel by road to the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur. Afternoon at leisure. 2 nights at Trident Jaipur.
Comments Your
“Since I arrived back from the Taj and Tigers trip, I have been wanting to write and thank you for the excellent service we received. The hotels were lovely but the main thing was that the guides and greeters etc were so efficient, all the arrangements went like clockwork. We all 3 fell in love with India, thanks again it was really excellent.”
Mrs G Kent - Taj & Tigers - 31 Mar ‘12
DAY 8 – Jaipur Morning visit to hilltop Amber Fort by jeep. Afternoon tour of Jaipur including the City Palace and Hawa Mahal. Evening heritage walk taking in the colourful local markets.
DAY 9 – Fly to the UK Fly to Delhi and connect with the Virgin Atlantic fl ight to Heathrow.
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19 Jan ‘13 £1795
16 Nov ‘13 £1895
16 Feb ‘13 £1795
18 Jan ‘14 £1845
13 Apr ‘13 £1795
15 Feb ‘14 £1895
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