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"Holiday was absolutely fabulous, everything ran exceptionally smoothly and we felt like Royalty the way we were met and greeted and whisked around by your team in India. We were very impressed by the standard of the guides at the various sites, and it was wonderful to have the flexibility to tweak a couple of the tour details to suit us.I have passed on your company name to friends and said how marvellous you are. I would not hesitate to recommend you to anyone. Thank you once again for a truly memorable experience -wonderful memories to last a life time."
"We saw tigers on safari , the Taj on a clear day and our Everest flight took off and I didn’t expect to be lucky on all 3 counts. The guides and hotels were all good and we were upgraded several times to suites with huge amounts of space."
Tiger Safari & Golden Triangle Tour
HIGHLIGHTS: Taj Mahal at Sunrise, Tigers in Ranthambore, Agra Fort, Amber Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Delhi and Jaipur
If you only travel to India once then this Private Tour of India’s Golden Triangle will unravel the magic that India has to offer, with the highlight being the stay at the Ranthambore Tiger National Park.
For the adventurous you can move on to see Mt Everest, and for those looking for romance then the extension to Udaipur is a wonderful romantic luxury weekend break.
Taj and Tigers
Day 1
Fly to Delhi. Private Transfer to Hotel
Fly to Delhi arriving very late Indian Time.You will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Day 2
Start your Golden Triangle Tour with a private Tour of Old & New Delhi including Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Raj Ghat,Qutub Minar, Parliament, Humayuns Tomb
Your India Tour starts at 10 am with a private introduction to Old Delhi where you will visit Raj Ghat, a simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi and also see the Red Fort and Jama Masjid, one of Asia’s largest mosques.
A short rickshaw ride in the street adjacent to Chandni Chowk, the oldest and the busiest market will be an experience not to be forgotten!!
Your tour to New Delhi will include a visit to the Qutub Minar, the tallest stone tower in India, the Humayun’s tomb, the imposing India Gate, the Parliament building and the President’s residence.
A short rickshaw ride in the street adjacent to Chandni Chowk, the oldest and the busiest market will be an experience not to be forgotten!!
Your tour to New Delhi will include a visit to the Qutub Minar, the tallest stone tower in India, the Humayun’s tomb, the imposing India Gate, the Parliament building and the President’s residence.
Day 3
Train Journey to Agra. Private Tour Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Guided walk through ancient village ending with panorama of Taj Mahal without the Crowds!
A very early transfer will take you to your 06.15 train to Agra. On arrival you will be met and taken for a private tour of the Taj Mahal, one of the modern 7 wonders of the world arriving by Tonga’s horse & carriage.
In the afternoon you will see the elegant Agra Fort with its impressive quarters, mosque, Hall of Public Audience, Royal Pavilions, as well as the beautiful gardens and ramparts.
Talk a walk through the ancient village of Kachhpura visiting a school and a private household and learning about the traditional lifestyle of the villagers.
Take tea and snacks on a roof top enjoying the peaceful and wonderful view of the Taj Mahal before walking to a spot to experience another memorable and stunning view of the Taj Mahal away from the crowds and bustle.
In the afternoon you will see the elegant Agra Fort with its impressive quarters, mosque, Hall of Public Audience, Royal Pavilions, as well as the beautiful gardens and ramparts.
Talk a walk through the ancient village of Kachhpura visiting a school and a private household and learning about the traditional lifestyle of the villagers.
Take tea and snacks on a roof top enjoying the peaceful and wonderful view of the Taj Mahal before walking to a spot to experience another memorable and stunning view of the Taj Mahal away from the crowds and bustle.
Day 4
Private tour Fatehpur Sikri. Train journey to Ranthambore Tiger sanctuary
After breakfast and leisurely check out your private guide will take you to visit Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted red sandstone city, built by the Great Mughal Emperor Akbar as his Capital and Palace. It was abandoned soon after it was built and remains today in much the same condition that it was over 300 years ago.
You will be transferred to Bharatpur railway station for a 2 ½ hr train journey to Rathambore where you will be met and transferred to your hotel to start your Tiger Safaris.
You will be transferred to Bharatpur railway station for a 2 ½ hr train journey to Rathambore where you will be met and transferred to your hotel to start your Tiger Safaris.
Day 5 and 6
Jungle safaris in search of the Royal Tiger
Spend the next two days at Ranthambore, once the scene of royal hunting parties and now one of the best places in the world to see majestic tigers in the wild.
Twice daily venture into the parks to track tigers and other game; panthers, marsh crocodiles, hyenas, jackals, sloth bears, wild boar, deer and antelope, as well as numerous species of birds including the crested serpent eagle and the great Indian horned owl.
Twice daily venture into the parks to track tigers and other game; panthers, marsh crocodiles, hyenas, jackals, sloth bears, wild boar, deer and antelope, as well as numerous species of birds including the crested serpent eagle and the great Indian horned owl.
Day 7
Early morning Transfer to Jaipur, Tour of City Palace and Astronomical Observatory
Your driver will transfer you to Jaipur. Here rugged hills with formidable forts, beautiful palaces, mansions and gardens are dotted throughout its precincts.
Visit the City Palace, and Astronomical Observatory built in 1726 and which makes accurate predictions 300 years later!
On certain dates it will be possible to watch Elephant Polo. Please let us know if you would be interested and we can investigate this great fun possibility.
Visit the City Palace, and Astronomical Observatory built in 1726 and which makes accurate predictions 300 years later!
On certain dates it will be possible to watch Elephant Polo. Please let us know if you would be interested and we can investigate this great fun possibility.
Day 8
Private tour of Amber Fort and the Palace of Winds. Private transfer back to Delhi airport after your Tiger Tours and Golden Triangle Holiday
After breakfast your private guide and driver will take you to see the Palace of Winds, which is an elaborate intricate facade of pink sandstone.
From the bottom of the fabulous Amber Fort an elephant will take you up to the top to visit the Fortress. Stroll through the myriad of courtyards and halls, seeing delightful wall paintings and the famous Hall of Mirrors.
Late in the afternoon a private driver will take you to lunch (not included) at Samode, a meticulously restored Palace, and then afterwards onto Delhi to overnight.
From the bottom of the fabulous Amber Fort an elephant will take you up to the top to visit the Fortress. Stroll through the myriad of courtyards and halls, seeing delightful wall paintings and the famous Hall of Mirrors.
Late in the afternoon a private driver will take you to lunch (not included) at Samode, a meticulously restored Palace, and then afterwards onto Delhi to overnight.
Day 9
Private Transfer to airport for flight home
An early transfer will take you to the airport for your flight home after your Taj and Tigers holiday.
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Call 01722 744695
Price Per Person: From £2,095
Flights, 8 nights Standard level Accommodation with breakfast , (full board at Ranthambore), Activities, Transfers, Private vehicle and Guides
A La Carte Optional Extras
Bollywood Dance Drama Spectacle of Taj Show
Champagne breakfast overlooking Taj Mahal at Taj Khema
Tour of Jaipur by Classic Car
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Bollywood Dance Drama Spectacle of Taj Show
Attend a spectacular dance drama show with 60 artistes presenting the Taj in all its vibrant moods with world class light effects.
Price Per Person: From £24
Price Per Person: From £24
Champagne breakfast overlooking Taj Mahal at Taj Khema
Just 300 m away from the Taj Mahal lies a lush green scenic spot with uninterrupted views of the monument. What better place to enjoy a champagne breakfast?
Price Per Person: From £125
Price Per Person: From £125
Tour of Jaipur by Classic Car
Indulge the Nostalgia of the Colonial days being driven around in a vintage classic car.
Price Per Person: TBC
Price Per Person: TBC
A La Carte Extensions
Nepal and Mt Everest Extension
Having come so far it makes sense to extend for a private tour of Kathmandu, Pashupatinath and Boudhanath, as well as enjoy a dramatic mountain flight around Everest
Day 1
Fly from Delhi to Kathmandu, Private guide to Pashupatinath and Boudhanath, the sacred pilgrimage sites
Having stayed an extra night in Delhi at The Claridges Hotel you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Kathmandu where on arrival a private driver will transfer you to your hotel.
Kathmandu has for centuries been a religious centre for both Hindu and Buddhist traditions. The city is renowned for the beauty of its ancient temples and city squares.
This afternoon a private guide will take you to visit Pashupatinath, which is Nepal's oldest and holiest Hindu pilgrimage site, and is listed by Unesco. Continue to visit Bodhanath which is regarded as one of the most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage sites in South Asia.
Kathmandu has for centuries been a religious centre for both Hindu and Buddhist traditions. The city is renowned for the beauty of its ancient temples and city squares.
This afternoon a private guide will take you to visit Pashupatinath, which is Nepal's oldest and holiest Hindu pilgrimage site, and is listed by Unesco. Continue to visit Bodhanath which is regarded as one of the most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage sites in South Asia.
Day 2
Private tour of Kathmandu's great Durbar square, Patan City
After breakfast a private guide will take you on a sightseeing tour starting at Kathmandu's great Durbar square which is full of ancient places, temples, artistic shrines and deities of Malla Kings.
Visit the Swayambhunath sputa as well as the Hindu temple of Lord Shiva, renowned for its gold roof and richly carved silver doors.
Afternoon private tour to Patan City - the town with a thousand golden roofs where you will visit the Durbar Square, the Royal Baths, the temple of Mahaboudha with its nine thousand Budda carvings, the elegant Krishna Mandir temple & the Golden Temple.
Visit the Swayambhunath sputa as well as the Hindu temple of Lord Shiva, renowned for its gold roof and richly carved silver doors.
Afternoon private tour to Patan City - the town with a thousand golden roofs where you will visit the Durbar Square, the Royal Baths, the temple of Mahaboudha with its nine thousand Budda carvings, the elegant Krishna Mandir temple & the Golden Temple.
Day 3
Scenic flight around Mount Everest. Fly back to Delhi
Enjoy an early morning hour long flight capturing the breathtaking scenery of the Himalayas where you will view stunning snow capped peaks including the highlight the inspiring Mount Everest. Fly over glaciers, lakes, rivers and gorges but do remember that this flight is only operated when the weather is good and visibility satisfactory.
Return for breakfast and a morning at leisure, until your private transfer to the airport for your flight to Delhi.
Return for breakfast and a morning at leisure, until your private transfer to the airport for your flight to Delhi.
Price per person: From £858
Includes Internal & Scenic Flights, 2 nights Accommodation with breakfast in Nepal and 1 night Radisson in Delhi, Activities, Transfers, Private vehicle and Guides
Romantic Udaipur Extension
After the hustle and bustle of India a 2 night stay at Udaipur at the Taj Lake Palace in a Luxury room is a haven of peace and tranquillity for relaxation and indulgence. A sunset boat cruise and private City Palace tour rounds off the trip
Day 1
Transfer from Jaipur to Udaipur to Taj Lake Palace. Boat Cruise on Lake Pichola
Having stayed an extra night in Jaipur at the Jai Mahal Palace a private driver will take you to Jaipur airport for your flight to Udaipur where on arrival you will be met and privately transferred to your hotel for a romantic weekend break away to recover from the hustle and bustle of India.
Udaipur nestles like a gem in a valley surrounded by lush green hills, and is known as the city of lakes. The marble palaces, beautifully laid out gardens and the lakes make Udaipur the most exotic and romantic city. Afternoon is at leisure to relax and enjoy your stunning environment.
Udaipur nestles like a gem in a valley surrounded by lush green hills, and is known as the city of lakes. The marble palaces, beautifully laid out gardens and the lakes make Udaipur the most exotic and romantic city. Afternoon is at leisure to relax and enjoy your stunning environment.
Day 2
City tour, Private Dinner overlooking the Lake
After breakfast take a private half day tour of the city. Visit the city and its kaleidoscope of narrow lanes flanked by markets and bazaars, gardens, lakes, palaces and temples.
The Jagdish Temple, built in 1651 and decorated with wonderful carvings, and surrounded by the Garden of the Maids of Honour gives a glimpse at the royal lifestyle of 18th century India.
Afternoon at leisure to enjoy this wonderfully relaxing location.
At sunset enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Pichola visiting the Island in the middle of the Lake Pichola, with its magnificent view of the City Palace, Lake Palace and Sajjangarh Fort.
A La carte optional extra: Private Pontoon Dinner
Have your dinner served by your personal butler on a small pontoon in the middle of the lake with the breathtaking views. A pontoon dinner is an exquisite experience of the chef’s craftsmanship and Taj Lake Palace royal service. The butler will quietly withdraw just when you need to be left alone to enjoy the magical moment.
The Jagdish Temple, built in 1651 and decorated with wonderful carvings, and surrounded by the Garden of the Maids of Honour gives a glimpse at the royal lifestyle of 18th century India.
Afternoon at leisure to enjoy this wonderfully relaxing location.
At sunset enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Pichola visiting the Island in the middle of the Lake Pichola, with its magnificent view of the City Palace, Lake Palace and Sajjangarh Fort.
A La carte optional extra: Private Pontoon Dinner
Have your dinner served by your personal butler on a small pontoon in the middle of the lake with the breathtaking views. A pontoon dinner is an exquisite experience of the chef’s craftsmanship and Taj Lake Palace royal service. The butler will quietly withdraw just when you need to be left alone to enjoy the magical moment.
Day 3
Private transfer back to airport for flight after your luxury weekend break extension.
Morning/afternoon at leisure for a final relaxation before your private transfer to the airport to board flight for Delhi and then home
Price per person: From £875
Includes Internal Flights, 2 nights Accommodation with breakfast in Luxury Room at Taj Lake Palace, Activities, Transfers, Private vehicle and Guides
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