India’s Golden Triangle – Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Ranthambore

India’s Golden Triangle – Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Ranthambore

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India’s Golden Triangle – Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Ranthambore

11 Days Starting and ending in Delhi, India

Visiting: Delhi, Agra, Agra Fort, Taj Mahal, Ranthambore National Park, Chand Baori Step Well (Abhaneri), Jaipur

Tour operator:

Leger Holidays

Tour code:

kgtd

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

0-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

Activities:

Sightseeing, Walking

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Tour Overview

Fly to Delhi and embark on a grand tour of India. This wonderful Golden Triangle tour by air combines Old and New Delhi, Agra and the stunning Pink City of Jaipur, with the world-famous Taj Mahal and Ranthambore National Park, which is renowned for its tigers. Witness astounding architecture, ancient traditions and the richness of Indian culture and colour on this unforgettable holiday of a lifetime.

Highlights

  • Visit the extravagant Taj Mahal. Built between 1631 and 1648 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife

  • Visit Ranthambore National Park, one of India’s finest wildlife locations and an outstanding example of the implementation of Project Tiger, the most famous wildlife conservation project in India

  • Enjoy two jungle safaris in Ranthambore National Park. Famous for its frequent sightings of tigers

Itinerary

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Day 1 Depart For India

Location: Delhi

Accommodation: Flight to Delhi

Fly to Delhi.

Day 2 : Arrival In Delhi

Location: Delhi

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Vivanta Dwarka

Meals Included: Dinner

Upon arrival in Delhi you will be met and transferred to your hotel where you will stay for two nights. The rest of the day is at leisure in Delhi. This evening a welcome dinner will be included at your hotel.

Day 3 : Old And New Delhi

Location: Delhi

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Vivanta Dwarka

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Enjoy an included guided tour of the capital of India, Delhi, with its historic and often turbulent past. The city is sprinkled with monuments and sites of its past and present glories, including a drive past the Red Fort, the Jama Masjid and the pulsating and teeming bazaars of Chandni Chowk, all built by Shah Jahan when he moved his capital from Agra to Delhi.

Offsetting this are more modern symbols of present day Delhi, including Connaught Place, a thriving business hub; India Gate and its surrounding parks; the seat of Government, Parliament House, Rashtrapati Bhavan and the presidential residence.

Also see Humayun’s Tomb, an example of Mughal architecture, and Qutab Minar, a 13th century red sandstone minaret.

During the day we include lunch at a Delhi restaurant.

Day 4 : Train To Agra

Location: Agra

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Crystal Sarovar Premier

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning we make our way to the railway station to board the train to Agra where we will be met and transferred to our hotel for two nights. This evening we will enjoy a sunset visit to Mehtab Bagh to see the Taj Mahal on the opposite bank.

Day 5 : Taj Mahal & Agra Fort

Location: Agra Fort, Taj Mahal

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Crystal Sarovar Premier

Meals Included: Breakfast

Join today's included excursion – one of the highlights of our tour – as we visit the extravagant Taj Mahal.

Built between 1631 and 1648 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife, 20,000 men laboured for over 17 years to build this immense mausoleum of white marble and precious stone. Today, the Taj Mahal is widely regarded as a masterpiece of world heritage.

Few forts in the world have a more fascinating story to tell than the great fort of Agra, an outstanding example of Mughal architecture and the seat and the stronghold of the Mughal Empire under successive generations.

Situated on the west bank of the Yamuna with incredible views of the Taj Mahal, the Agra Fort was built by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1565. This magnificent citadel of red sandstone encompasses within its high ramparts, an enormous complex of courtly building, ranging in style from the early eclecticism of Akbar to the sublime elegance of Shah Jahan.

Marvel at the lavishly decorated halls, courtyards and galleries including Jahangiri Mahal dating back to Akbar’s reign, the elegant marble hall of Khas Mahal, the royal baths of Sheesh Mahal, the lavishly decorated Diwan-i-Khas (hall of private audience) and the many-pillared Diwan-i-Aam (hall of public audience).

The other impressive monuments include the Nagina Masjid (Jewel Mosque) built by Shah Jahan for his harem, and the Moti Masjid (Pearl Mosque) and the octagonal tower of Musamman Burj, where Shahjahan was imprisoned by his son Aurangzeb and spent the last years of his life.

In this once-impregnable fortress, discover the many hidden rooms and immerse yourself in the grand legacy of the Mughals in India.

This evening you have the opportunity to join us for a sunset visit to the Taj Mahal.

Day 6 : Drive To Ranthambore Via Abhaneri Step Wells

Location: Ranthambore National Park, Chand Baori Step Well (Abhaneri)

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Ranthambore Regency

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We leave Agra this morning and head towards Ranthambore for a two night stay.

Nestling at the foot of the Aravalli Hills, the forests around Ranthambore were once the private hunting grounds of the Maharajas of Jaipur. Today the Ranthambore National Park is one of India’s finest wildlife locations and an outstanding example of the implementation of Project Tiger, the most famous wildlife conservation project in India. En-route we will visit the Abhaneri Step wells and take lunch at an organic resort. This evening we will enjoy a tiger talk with a Naturalist with refreshments.

Day 7 : Ranthambore

Location: Ranthambore National Park

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Ranthambore Regency

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today, we enjoy two jungle safaris in Ranthambore National Park. Famous for its frequent sightings of tigers, you may also spot leopards, sloth bears, Blue Bulls, Sambhar Deer, Marsh Crocodiles, Striped Hyenas and numerous species of birds.

Day 8 : Ranthambore To Jaipur

Location: Jaipur, Ranthambore National Park

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Shahpura House

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

This morning is at your leisure, or you will have the opportunity to take an optional tour to Ranthambore Fort - UNESCO World Heritage Site. After lunch we make our way to Jaipur where we will stay for two nights.

Day 9 : Jaipur

Location: Jaipur

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Shahpura House

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Spend the day in the city of Jaipur. We start the day with an included visit to the magnificent Amber Fort. Following lunch we will enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city including City Palace. This evening we will join a local Indian family where we will learn how to make a complete Indian meal and discover their secret home recipes and culture.

Day 10 : Drive To Delhi

Location: Delhi

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Lemon Tree Aerocity

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast we travel back to Delhi for an overnight stay where the remainder of the day is spent at your leisure.

Day 11 : Departure From India

Location: Delhi

Meals Included: Breakfast

Transfer to the airport for your return flight home.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • Additional Services

    Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

    Yes, airport transfers are included

  • Fully Guided

  • International Travel

  • Meals

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • Transport

    Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach

What's Not Included

Accommodation

You will stay for two nights at each of the following hotels, or similar:

Hotel Crystal Sarovar Premier in Agra, Ranthambore Regency and the Shahpura House in Jaipur. You will also stay for two nights at the start of your tour at the Vivanta Dwarka and overnight on the last night at the Lemon Tree Aerocity in Delhi.

All hotels are of 4-star superior Indian standard.

Check out our Q&As

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    Airport transfers are included on any Leger Air Holidays

  • What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

    Low

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    Yes

  • Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

    Some tours carry a supplement for solo travellers, please ask for details if the Single price is not shown

  • Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

    Fully escorted by our experienced drivers/crews. And in most towns and cities we either include or offer optional sightseeing tours with expert local guides to help you get the most from your visits.

  • Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?

    No

  • Are flights included in this tour?

    Return flights are included on any Leger Air Holidays

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    40 years

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?

    Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

Reviews of this operator

Gary White (Google Reviewer)  

Just got back from a...

27-May-2024

Just got back from a holiday with leger holidays to callea spain which my wife done as a surprise for my 60th and wedding anniversary together my wife and i had a great time the coach journey there was excellent regular stops for toilet breaks and a stretch. Our two drivers Geoff and katrina were brilliant serving regular drinks and making the trip pleasant all the people on the coach were pleasant the hotel in spain was so nice the best we've stayed in lovely staff lovely bar the guy at the bar was great really friendly nice room. Overall our journey there and our return journey was brill the only thing that was not good at all was the ibis hotel on the return journey the room was horrible not a nice breakfast not polite French staff. Not really interested in trying to speak some english if i was leger should try and use a different hotel. Once again a big thank you to Geoff and katrina well done guys for making our holiday lovely. Hope to see you on another holiday soon

Will (Google Reviewer)  

I went on the 4...

05-Jan-2024

I went on the 4 countries trip and swiss glacier express and overall it was a great trip. The coach I was on was silver service, it was tidy had nice seats and other accessories such as charging points and headsets which was very handy. The drivers Alex and Dave were fantastic, very kind, funny and respectful throughout the whole trip and a pleasure to talk to. The excursions were very pleasant and all ran very smoothly. The hotels were decent and offered a good service. I overall very much recommend leger holidays.

Sally Matson  

Excellent customer service

10-Jan-2023

Booked our ‘Christmas in Austria & Scenic Trains of the Tyrol’ through George on the customer Helpline. Nothing was too much trouble, everything clearly & patiently explained. He even had permission to log in on his day off to finalise the sale! A charming and helpful young person and a credit to the company.

Euan Donald (Google Reviewer)  

Been on two tours now...

10-Oct-2023

Been on two tours now the “D Day beaches” and “ All Quiet on the Western Front” tour of the Somme and Ypres. Both four days in total, two travelling and two on the site of the various battles. This is outstanding value for money, picked up from Carlisle , Cumbria and literally looked after all the way through the tours. The coaches are great and the accommodation spot on . The guides are very knowledgeable ( Mark Hope brilliant guy)and the bus drivers professional . Absolutely fantastic .

Remon Wanis (Google Reviewer)  

We have been working with...

05-Aug-2024

We have been working with them for nearly a year now as Sussex Airports Taxis, and they offer the best customer service ever. All their customers are always happy when they return from their holidays. We look forward to continuing our partnership for many more years to come.

William Olley (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

21-Aug-2024

I recently went on a coach holiday with this company. Everything was on time but there can be traffic hold ups with jams and roadworks! The coach was comfortable and the driver stopped for rest periods. The hotel was a 3 star close to a spectacular beach and was adequate. The catering was excellent! I went on the excursions included in the package and visited some lovely places.

Gordon Price (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from Italian holiday....

21-Jul-2024

just returned from Italian holiday. It was great spoilt a little by the high temperature even Ledger can't control that. The only real thing to spoil the trip was one of the hotels. The Krystall hotel in Diano Marina was terrible the room was dire with cracks in shower bogged up shower fittings noe control for AC end so on. The food was very poor, limited choice luke warm food on cold plates. After 4 evening meals (3 or four courses) we were only able to remember 2 we enjoyed. Breakfast was poor no bread except for hard rolls. No fresh fruit if you liked cake for breakfast you were good. If this is a 3 star hotel Italian standards have fallen which I don't think they have. Ledger brochure states "some of Europes most fascinating unique hotels" for Luxuria trips. This hotel should be removed from your list at once. The holiday was other wise good I cannot praise your coach crew too to much they were excellent. A highlight of the trip was the return trip through the swiss alps. It was superb and deserves mention in your holiday iteniary description.

Hilary Jackson (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

12-Jun-2024

I recently went on a 4 night tour to Scarborough. Driver was great hotel superb. My criticism is too many destinations crammed into day excursion. Example visit to Flamborough head stop for 1 hour it was teeming nobody got off coach but even if fine pointless. Then on to Bridlington coach Park 1.5 ml from centre. Most people are hard pressed to get to center & back in 1.5 hours pointless. Incidentally if Leger paid a permit they could alight us in the resort. Very bad logistics. On to Whitby with a decent stop should have taken us there & bypassed the other stops. I will not go with them again. I will source a better holiday with excursions to one place only.

Suzanne Maylin (Google Reviewer)  

Having returned from a fabulous...

24-Sep-2024

Having returned from a fabulous tour of Austria with excellent tour guides/ drivers, it's disappointing to say the least that I'm left chasing a return for an excursion that was cancelled. I called Leger 5 days ago and am still waiting in a call back. Leger if you want to retain customers you need step up on service. Good training , good service costs very little, and once embedded in a company produces more income. I don't suppose anyone from Leger will respond to this, but who knows

aled blackshaw (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from a solos...

25-Mar-2024

just returned from a solos break to valkenburg and rhine valley i enjoyed the break overall although both journeys were considerably longer than expected due to several picks ups. I could have done without the 3 countries meeting point excursion to be honest and the lunch on rhine cruise was very basic. The drivers/couriers were efficient and good humoured and provided free lunch vouchers on the ferry which were much appreciated. I probably would book another break with leger but to somewhere a lot closer to home.

Book with Confidence

  • Low Deposit

    Leger Holidays requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 75 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of leger holidays charges.

    Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.

    At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.

    At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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