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The Golden Triangle Tour,
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Tour Summary...
London
- Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Delhi - London - 9 days
This tour is flexible and can be tailored to your requirements, please call Dave on 0845 003 2211 or 01543 2586361 with your requirements
This tour is ideal for first time visitors with limited time.
We take you to the very heart of India's tourist circuit, popularly called the
Golden Triangle, using a private car and an interesting mix of hotels using a
period colonial hotel, a former royal mansion and a modern hotel.
The international flights are on a scheduled indirect flight with the option of
flying direct at a supplement.
Holiday Highlights
Lutyens' modern showpiece of New Delhi
Medieval Mughal buildings and busy bazaars of Old Delhi
Huge palaces and forts of Jaipur, the pink city
Taj Mahal, Agra - arguably India's most beautiful building
Day 1 London-Delhi
Fly from London Heathrow in the morning by an indirect
flight to Delhi, arriving late the same evening. You will be met and transferred
to the Oberoi Maidens or The Park Hotel for three nights.
Day 2 Delhi
The seat of power during the Mogul Empire and the British Raj, today the
capital of modern India, Delhi comprises the bustling old city, teeming with
people and bazaars, and Lutyen's modern showpiece of New Delhi with wide
tree-lined boulevards. In the afternoon the sights of Old Delhi are visited
including the Rajghat, the "samadhi" of Mahatma Gandhi, Jama Masjid and the busy
bazaars of Chandni Chowk.
Day 3 Delhi
The day is at leisure with an optional sightseeing of New Delhi.
Day 4 Jaipur
After breakfast drive in your private chauffeur-driven car to the "Pink
City" of Jaipur, capital of Rajasthan, the "Land of Kings". On arrival check
into the Samode Haveli or Alsisar Haveli for 2 nights. The remainder of the day
is at leisure.
Day 5 Jaipur
Enjoy a full day's sightseeing covering the City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Jantar
Mantar Observatory, Sawai Man Singh Museum, and Amber Fort - climbed on elephant
back.
Day 6 Agra
After breakfast drive to the famous town of Agra visiting Fatehpur Sikri en
route. An optional visit to the famous Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is available.
Agra is known for its leatherware, sweetmeats, and historical monuments
including the Taj Mahal. In Agra check into the Jaypee Palace or the Trident
Hotel for 2 nights.
Day 7 Agra
The morning sightseeing includes the Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal. The
afternoon is at leisure.
Day 8 Delhi
In the afternoon drive back to Delhi to board your return flight, just past
midnight.
Day 9 London
Fly back to Heathrow arriving the same morning.
Goa (6 days)
Stay at The Radisson/Grand in Delhi on day 8 and fly next morning to Goa for 5 nights at the Coconut Creek or Holiday Inn (or upgrade to Leela Beach/Taj Exotica/Park Hyatt - suppl.). Fly to Mumbai on day 14 where a room for dayuse will be provided before your return flight to London on day 15.
Meal Plan: Bed & breakfast
Khajuraho-Varanasi (4 days)
Stay on in Agra for an extra night. Next morning travel by train to Jhansi and transfer to Khajuraho via Orchha. Stay at the Jass Hotel/Taj Chandela for 2 nights and visit the Chandela temples. Fly to Varanasi for a night at the Taj Ganges. Visit Sarnath and enjoy a boatride on the Ganges before flying back to Delhi to connect with your flight to Heathrow, just past midnight.
Meal Plan: Bed & breakfast
Shimla (4 days)
Return to Delhi and board the Kalka Mail for an overnight journey (AC First Class) to Kalka. Change to the hill train for Shimla. Stay 3 nights at the Cecil Hotel before driving down to Chandigarh for a short flight to Delhi. A room will be arranged for you to relax before boarding your flight home, just past midnight.
Meal Plan: Bed & breakfast, Delhi on room only
Amritsar (3 days)
Return to Delhi and board the Golden Temple Mail for an overnight journey (AC First Class) to Amritsar. Stay 2 nights at the Ritz Hotel (Standard grade). Visit the Golden Temple, in the middle of a man-made lake, and the border outpost at Wagah. Return to Delhi on the morning Shatabdi. A room will be arranged till your departure for the return flight, just past midnight.
Meal Plan: Bed & breakfast. Meals on trains are excluded, but Shatabi to Delhi has inclusive breakfast. Delhi on room only.
Kathmandu (3 days)
Return to Delhi and board the evening flight to Kathmandu. Transfer to the Yak & Yeti (or Dwarika's - suppl.) for 3 nights. Visit the city, Patan and Bhadgaon. Fly back to Delhi to connect with your flight to London, just past midnight.
Meal Plan: Bed & breakfast
Corbett (3 days)
Return to Delhi and stay overnight at the Park Royal/Grand. Next morning drive to Corbett for 2 nights at the Infinity Resorts, with all jungle activities included. Drive back to Delhi to connect with your return flight, just past midnight.
Meal Plan: Bed & breakfast, Corbett on full board
Costs for the above options can be found below in the prices section - click here.
We are also happy to arrange extensions tailor-made to suit your requirements.
How to book...
To check availability and make a booking please call our India Holidays specialist Dave on 0845 003 2211 or 01543 258631.