Tigers, the Taj Mahal & Amritsar's Golden TempleEscorted Tour, India

Take a journey of the senses to the cities of the Golden Triangle, Sikhism's most sacred site and some of northern India’s most alluring countryside.

Search for tigers in Ranthambhore and see the Taj Mahal on this enthralling holiday in Northern India. Journey into the prosperous province of Punjab, home to Amritsar’s sacred Golden Temple, and explore the beautiful Himalayan hill-state of Himachal-Pradesh, one of India’s most arresting and beguiling regions. Experience the colourful theatrics of a border-closing ceremony, visit exquisite, Tibetan-influenced Dharamsala and ride the Shatabdi Express train.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

A stay in Ranthambhore National Park, with two safaris

Sunset and sunrise visits to the immortal Taj Mahal

Enjoy a traditional rickshaw ride through Old Delhi

See Jaipur’s Palace of the Winds

Enjoy an Indian cookery demonstration

A tour of the glorious Himalayan foothills

See the Indo-Pakistani border closing ceremony

Witness the Palki ceremony at Amritsar’s Golden Temple

An included guided tour of the sights of New Delhi

Climb to Amber Fort by Jeep

Stay overnight in a pool villa in Dholpur

Explore the Heritage Village at Pragpur

A visit to the Jallianwala Bagh memorial park

WHAT'S INCLUDED

12 nights' half-board accommodation in a series of good-quality hotels in Delhi (2 nights), Jaipur (2), Ranthambhore (2), Dholpur (1), Agra (1), Pragpur (2) and Amritsar (2), plus two nights on the aircraft

Seven lunches

Return scheduled to Delhi via Abu Dhabi

An internal flight from Amritsar to Delhi

First-class rail travel between Delhi and Jalandhar

Comfortable, air-conditioned coach travel and transfers throughout

Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

ITINERARY

Day One – Fly to India

Day Two – Included Delhi sightseeing tour

Day Three – Included Delhi city tour and travel to Jaipur

Day Four – Included Amber Fort and Jaipur sightseeing

Day Five – From Jaipur to Ranthambhore

Day Six – Guided wildlife safaris in Ranthambhore National Park

Day Seven – From Ranthambhore to Dholpur

Day Eight – Included river cruise and Agra sightseeing tour

Day Nine – Included Taj Mahal sunrise visit

Day 10 – Included Shatabdi Express train travel

Day 11 – Included tour of the Himalayan foothills

Day 12 – From the Himalayas to Amritsar

Day 13 – Included Golden Temple tour

Day 14 – Fly back to the UK

Day 15 – Land back in the UK

Tigers, the Taj Mahal & Amritsar's Golden Temple is located in Escorted Tour, India. Accommodation rating is the operators own rating and may not be the official rating. Hotel details correct at 16/08/2019