Highlights of India Deluxe

Day 1 : Fly to Delhi

Fly overnight to Delhi, India’s rambunctious capital city.

Day 2 : Arrive & Explore

On arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is all yours.

Day 3 : Discover Delhi

Explore Old Delhi; drive past the Red Fort,walk through Chandni Chowk Bazaar to Jama Masjid and visit the Lakshmi Narayan Hindu Temple. After lunch, view India Gate before visiting Gandhi Smriti and Qatab Minar. That evening, dine at the Olive Bar & Kitchen, situated in an ancient Mughal mansion.(B,L,D)

Day 4 : Fly to Udaipur

Fly to Udaipur, a city of lakes, palaces and temples. The afternoon is at leisure. (B,L)
Day 5 : Explore Udaipur

In the morning visit Sahelion Ki Bari, the Folk Museum and Mewar Art Gallery. You will also tour the City Palace. Spend the afternoon relaxing on a cruise on Lake Pichola. In the evening, dinner will be on the Sunset Terrace, at the Fateh Prakash Palace – with perfect views across Lake Pichola. (B,L,D)

Day 6 : Jodhpur

Drive to Ranakpur, the largest Jain temple complex in India. Continue to Jodhpur, the Blue City. (B,L)

Day 7 : Mehrangarh Fort

This morning visit Mehrangarh Fort and the museum located in the Umaid Bhawan Palace. Take a rickshaw to a local restaurant for lunch followed by a walking tour through Subzi Mandi market. Later, travel out to the former royal residence of Hanwant Mahal for an unforgettable dining experience. (B,L,D)

Day 8 : Jodhpur to Jaipur

Drive to Jaipur and shop at a local bazaar located inside the walled city. (B,L)

Day 9 : Hawa Mahal & Amber Fort

Start with a photo stop at Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds) before visiting Amber Fort. Later that afternoon visit the City Palace and Jantar Mantar. In the evening, return to Amber Fort and dine at the 1135 AD restaurant, located inside the highest ramparts. (B,L,D)

Days 10-11 : Ranthambore or Bharatpur

Depending on the season, the next three days operate different itineraries: Jan to May: Travel by train to Ranthambore National Park and enjoy a canter safari in the park. The next day, take morning and afternoon canter safaris. (B,L,D) Sep to Dec: Drive to Bharatpur. The next day, visit the ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri and Keoladeo National Park, famous for fantastic bird watching. Later, return to Bharatpur. (B,L,D)

Day 12 : Agra

Jan to May: Travel by train to Bharatpur and then continue by road to Agra, stopping at Fatehpur Sikri ghost city, built in 1569 by Emperor Akbar. (B,L) Sep to Dec: A day at leisure with a short drive to Agra and time to explore the historic city. (B,L)

Day 13 : Taj Mahal

Stand in awe as the sun rises over the Taj Mahal. Later, visit Agra Fort. (B,L)

Day 14 : Train to Khajuraho

Board the Shatabdi Express train to Jhansi. Continue by road to Khajuraho stopping in Orchha en route. Enjoy an evening dance performance. (B,L)

Day 15 : Ghats of Varanasi

Tour the Western and Eastern groups of temples. Fly to Varanasi and later take a rickshaw to the Ghats of the River Ganges to witness the Puja ceremony. (B,L)

Day 16 : Boat Ride on the Ganges

Take a morning boat ride on the River Ganges and a city tour of Varanasi. Later, visit the Buddhist sites at Sarnath. (B,L)

Day 17 : Fly to Delhi

Fly to Delhi and take some free time to explore this incredible city. (B)

Day 18 : Fly Delhi to UK

Fly to the UK. (B)

Tour includes:

Price include flights from the UK based on London Heathrow departures
Flight upgrades available on request
Land only from £4,460 (Delhi – Delhi)
Single room option from £920
Tipping paid locally US$123