India’s Golden Triangle – Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Ranthambore
India’s Golden Triangle – Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Ranthambore
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
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Tour code:
kgtd
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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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
Itinerary
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
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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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.
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Yes, airport transfers are included
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Fully Guided
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International Travel
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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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
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Airport transfers are included on any Leger Air Holidays
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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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
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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.
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Are flights included in this tour?
Return flights are included on any Leger Air Holidays
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How long has the tour company been trading?
40 years
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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.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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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.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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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.
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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.