India’s Golden Triangle - Journeys of Distinction Light

9-DAY INDIA ENLIGHTENED TOUR

Exotic and intoxicating, India captivates the senses. This tour takes in classic India including the Taj Mahal and the tigers of Ranthambore.

So much is included in the price
• Return flights to and from the UK on Jet Airways including all departure taxes
• Visits to Delhi, Taj Mahal, Ranthambore National Park and Jaipur
• Sightseeing as specified with transfers and entrance fees included
• Local guide throughout your stay who’ll share their knowledge of the country, its history and culture
• Free time to explore independently
• 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners
• Quality hotels throughout

Goa extension

Day 1 Delhi to Goa
This morning you’ll fly to the sun-kissed beaches, serene blue seas and lush greenery of exotic Goa.

Days 2, 3 & 4 Goa
You have three days to relax in the superb facilities of this award-winning resort.

Day 5 Goa to Heathrow
This morning you’ll fly to Mumbai before your overnight flight to Heathrow.
Meals: 4 breakfasts, in-flight
Hotel: 4 nights Zuri Varca White Sands Resort
From £667 per person

Extend your holiday

Once the travel bug bites you, it’s hard to return to normal life; but you can always put it off for a bit longer by booking an extension or stopover to give yourself a few more days’ holiday and a wealth of different experiences.

Shimla extension

Day 1 Delhi to Chandigarh
Early this morning you’ll transfer to Delhi Railway Station to board the Shatabdi Express to Chandigarh, then continue by road to Shimla, the summer retreat of the Raj.

Day 2 Shimla
In the morning, you’ll visit the Vice Regal Lodge and the famous Shimla Mall.

Day 3 Shimla
You have a full free day to do as you please.

Day 4 Shimla to Delhi
You’ll travel on the ‘Toy Train’ from Shimla to Borag, then transfer to Kalka to board the Shatabdi Express to Delhi.

Day 5 Delhi to Heathrow
Today you’ll head to the airport for your return flight.
Meals: 4 breakfasts, in-flight
Hotel: 3 nights Clarkes, 1 night Royal Plaza
From £513 per person.

Tour itinerary

Day 1 Depart Heathrow
You’ll fly overnight direct to Delhi this evening.
Meals: In-flight.

Day 2 Delhi
Once you’ve settled into your hotel, venture into the lively capital to explore at your own pace.
Meals: In-flight
Hotel: Royal Plaza Hotel

Day 3 Delhi to Agra
After breakfast, your tour visits Old and New Delhi to see the city’s key highlights, including Jama Masjid, the largest Mosque in India, Red Fort, India Gate war memorial, Rasthrapati Bhawan (President House) and the towering Qutub Minar dating to 1368. This afternoon, you’ll leave the city and journey to Agra, seeing local life as you travel.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Clarks Shiraz

Day 4 Agra to Ranthambore
This morning’s early start means you’ll see the world famous Taj Mahal at sunrise, when its beauty is incandescent. The monument was built by Shah Jahan in 1560 as a shrine to his queen Mumtaz Mahal. It took 17 years to complete and is built from white marble. After breakfast, you’ll visit Agra Fort and then travel to the ‘Ghost City’ of Fatehpur Sikri, the UNESCO World Heritage site that was built in 1569. You’ll continue on to Bharatpur for lunch then board the Shatabdi Express for your train journey to Ranthambore.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Tiger Den

Day 5 Ranthambore
You’ll head into one of the largest national parks in India on morning and afternoon safari drives in the hope of spotting wild tigers, sambar deer, marsh crocodiles and a variety of birds, including eagles.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Tiger Den

Day 6 Ranthambore to Jaipur
After breakfast, you’ll visit Dastkar, a responsible tourism workshop and craft centre. Set up and run by local women, they print and dye fabric which they then make into an impressive range of clothing, accessories and homeware. Then you’ll journey west to Jaipur, known as the ‘pink city’. Once you’ve settled into your room, you’re free to explore. This evening, there’s an optional sound and light show at the Amber Fort.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Country Inn

Day 7 Jaipur
Today you’ll start at the Amber Fort which was the ancient capital of Jaipur State. You’ll continue to the City Palace in the centre of Jaipur, where the Royal family still live, before visiting the Jantar Mantar, the largest stone-built observatory in the world. You’ll see Hawa Mahal, the ‘Palace of the Winds’, which was built in 1799 to allow the women of the court to watch street processions while remaining in a strict state of purdah.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Country Inn

Day 8 Jaipur to Delhi
This early morning walking tour offers a uniquely rewarding and enriching insight into real life. Walking through Jaipur, you’ll visit colourful temples used by locals for daily worship and learn about the city traditions. Part of the walking tour involves going into the havelis or homes of some of Jaipur’s prominent families where you can chat over a cup of chai. Later, you’ll return to Delhi, where you’ll have some more free time to explore or shop.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Royal Plaza

Day 9 Arrive Heathrow
Your early afternoon flight arrives later the same day. Or why not take advantage of our prebookable extensions and see another side of India.
Meals: In-flight