THE HEART OF INDIA
9 Days / 8 Nights
THE HEART OF INDIA
Explore the iconic sights of India’s famed Golden Triangle, from the magnificent forts of Amber and Agra to the marble magnificence of the Taj Mahal, and experience one of India’s most beautiful national parks – Ranthambore. Find your spiritual side and extend your stay to witness an aarti ceremony at Rishikesh.
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THE HEART OF INDIA
Explore the iconic sights of India’s famed Golden Triangle, from the magnificent forts of Amber and Agra to the marble magnificence of the Taj Mahal, and experience one of India’s most beautiful national parks – Ranthambore. Find your spiritual side and extend your stay to witness an aarti ceremony at Rishikesh.
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Day 1: Fly to Jaipur via Mumbai
Overnight flight from London (regional connections available) to
Jaipur via Mumbai with Jet Airways. (N)
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Day 2: Jaipur
Afternoon arrival in Jaipur. A former capital of the Rajput empire,
Jaipur was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II. Transfer
to Shahpura House / Khas Bagh (or similar) for 3 nights.
Welcome drink and dinner with the group. (D)
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Day 3: Jaipur
Obeservatory and local bazaars. View the exterior of the
iconic Hawa Mahal, or 'Palace of the Winds'; the five-storey
structure with over 900 latticed windows was designed to allow
royal women to observe street festivals without having to
reveal themselves to the public. (B)
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Day 4: Jaipur
Morning aarti ceremony at a local Hindu temple. Rest of the day
at leisure to relax by the hotel pool or in the spa, explore
Jaipur’s many bazaars or take a sunrise balloon ride over
the peaceful countryside. Alternatively, visit the craft village of
Sanganer, famous for textile printing, its handmade paper
industry and exquisite Jain temples*. (B)
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Day 5: Ranthambore
Travel to Ranthambore National Park for 2 nights at Hotel
Abhyaran (or similar). Once the private hunting ground of royalty
and a fine example of tiger conservation efforts, the park
is celebrated for its tiger population, currently estimated
to be 80, including 18 cubs. The presence of leopards, sloth
bears, striped hyena and sambhar deer is also increasingly
reported. (B, L, D)
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Day 6: Ranthambore
Enjoy morning and afternoon safaris. (B, L, D)
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Day 7: Agra
Take the train from Sawai Madhopur to Bharatpur and continue
to Agra visiting the ancient citadel of Fatehpur Sikri en route.
Afternoon visit to the magnificent Agra fort. Overnight at the
Radisson Blu / Trident Agra (or similar). (B)
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Day 8: Delhi
Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal. Travel to Delhi where you will
spend 2 nights at the LaLit (or similar). This afternoon explore
Humayuns tomb and the magnificent red sandstone edifice
of Qutb Minar. (B)
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Day 9: Delhi
Morning tour of Old Delhi including the Jama Masjid mosque and
Chandni Chowk. Enjoy lunch at Haveli Dharampura overlooking
Old Delhi. Drive through Lutyens’ New Delhi passing
Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate. Rest of the day at leisure
to relax at the hotel or sample the local markets. (B, L)
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Day 10: Fly to London
Transfer to the airport for a direct flight to London with
Jet Airways. (B)
Day 1: Fly to Jaipur via Mumbai
Overnight flight from London (regional connections available) to
Jaipur via Mumbai with Jet Airways. (N)
◉
Day 2: Jaipur
Afternoon arrival in Jaipur. A former capital of the Rajput empire,
Jaipur was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II. Transfer
to Shahpura House / Khas Bagh (or similar) for 3 nights.
Welcome drink and dinner with the group. (D)
◉
Day 3: Jaipur
Obeservatory and local bazaars. View the exterior of the
iconic Hawa Mahal, or 'Palace of the Winds'; the five-storey
structure with over 900 latticed windows was designed to allow
royal women to observe street festivals without having to
reveal themselves to the public. (B)
◉
Day 4: Jaipur
Morning aarti ceremony at a local Hindu temple. Rest of the day
at leisure to relax by the hotel pool or in the spa, explore
Jaipur’s many bazaars or take a sunrise balloon ride over
the peaceful countryside. Alternatively, visit the craft village of
Sanganer, famous for textile printing, its handmade paper
industry and exquisite Jain temples*. (B)
◉
Day 5: Ranthambore
Travel to Ranthambore National Park for 2 nights at Hotel
Abhyaran (or similar). Once the private hunting ground of royalty
and a fine example of tiger conservation efforts, the park
is celebrated for its tiger population, currently estimated
to be 80, including 18 cubs. The presence of leopards, sloth
bears, striped hyena and sambhar deer is also increasingly
reported. (B, L, D)
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Day 6: Ranthambore
Enjoy morning and afternoon safaris. (B, L, D)
◉
Day 7: Agra
Take the train from Sawai Madhopur to Bharatpur and continue
to Agra visiting the ancient citadel of Fatehpur Sikri en route.
Afternoon visit to the magnificent Agra fort. Overnight at the
Radisson Blu / Trident Agra (or similar). (B)
◉
Day 8: Delhi
Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal. Travel to Delhi where you will
spend 2 nights at the LaLit (or similar). This afternoon explore
Humayuns tomb and the magnificent red sandstone edifice
of Qutb Minar. (B)
◉
Day 9: Delhi
Morning tour of Old Delhi including the Jama Masjid mosque and
Chandni Chowk. Enjoy lunch at Haveli Dharampura overlooking
Old Delhi. Drive through Lutyens’ New Delhi passing
Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate. Rest of the day at leisure
to relax at the hotel or sample the local markets. (B, L)
◉
Day 10: Fly to London
Transfer to the airport for a direct flight to London with
Jet Airways. (B)
◉
Day 1: Fly to Jaipur via Mumbai
Overnight flight from London (regional connections available) to
Jaipur via Mumbai with Jet Airways. (N)
◉
Day 2: Jaipur
Afternoon arrival in Jaipur. A former capital of the Rajput empire,
Jaipur was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II. Transfer
to Shahpura House / Khas Bagh (or similar) for 3 nights.
Welcome drink and dinner with the group. (D)
◉
Day 3: Jaipur
Obeservatory and local bazaars. View the exterior of the
iconic Hawa Mahal, or 'Palace of the Winds'; the five-storey
structure with over 900 latticed windows was designed to allow
royal women to observe street festivals without having to
reveal themselves to the public. (B)
◉
Day 4: Jaipur
Morning aarti ceremony at a local Hindu temple. Rest of the day
at leisure to relax by the hotel pool or in the spa, explore
Jaipur’s many bazaars or take a sunrise balloon ride over
the peaceful countryside. Alternatively, visit the craft village of
Sanganer, famous for textile printing, its handmade paper
industry and exquisite Jain temples*. (B)
◉
Day 5: Ranthambore
Travel to Ranthambore National Park for 2 nights at Hotel
Abhyaran (or similar). Once the private hunting ground of royalty
and a fine example of tiger conservation efforts, the park
is celebrated for its tiger population, currently estimated
to be 80, including 18 cubs. The presence of leopards, sloth
bears, striped hyena and sambhar deer is also increasingly
reported. (B, L, D)
◉
Day 6: Ranthambore
Enjoy morning and afternoon safaris. (B, L, D)
◉
Day 7: Agra
Take the train from Sawai Madhopur to Bharatpur and continue
to Agra visiting the ancient citadel of Fatehpur Sikri en route.
Afternoon visit to the magnificent Agra fort. Overnight at the
Radisson Blu / Trident Agra (or similar). (B)
◉
Day 8: Delhi
Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal. Travel to Delhi where you will
spend 2 nights at the LaLit (or similar). This afternoon explore
Humayuns tomb and the magnificent red sandstone edifice
of Qutb Minar. (B)
◉
Day 9: Delhi
Morning tour of Old Delhi including the Jama Masjid mosque and
Chandni Chowk. Enjoy lunch at Haveli Dharampura overlooking
Old Delhi. Drive through Lutyens’ New Delhi passing
Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate. Rest of the day at leisure
to relax at the hotel or sample the local markets. (B, L)
◉
Day 10: Fly to London
Transfer to the airport for a direct flight to London with
Jet Airways. (B)
Day 1: Fly to Jaipur via Mumbai
Overnight flight from London (regional connections available) to
Jaipur via Mumbai with Jet Airways. (N)
◉
Day 2: Jaipur
Afternoon arrival in Jaipur. A former capital of the Rajput empire,
Jaipur was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II. Transfer
to Shahpura House / Khas Bagh (or similar) for 3 nights.
Welcome drink and dinner with the group. (D)
◉
Day 3: Jaipur
Obeservatory and local bazaars. View the exterior of the
iconic Hawa Mahal, or 'Palace of the Winds'; the five-storey
structure with over 900 latticed windows was designed to allow
royal women to observe street festivals without having to
reveal themselves to the public. (B)
◉
Day 4: Jaipur
Morning aarti ceremony at a local Hindu temple. Rest of the day
at leisure to relax by the hotel pool or in the spa, explore
Jaipur’s many bazaars or take a sunrise balloon ride over
the peaceful countryside. Alternatively, visit the craft village of
Sanganer, famous for textile printing, its handmade paper
industry and exquisite Jain temples*. (B)
◉
Day 5: Ranthambore
Travel to Ranthambore National Park for 2 nights at Hotel
Abhyaran (or similar). Once the private hunting ground of royalty
and a fine example of tiger conservation efforts, the park
is celebrated for its tiger population, currently estimated
to be 80, including 18 cubs. The presence of leopards, sloth
bears, striped hyena and sambhar deer is also increasingly
reported. (B, L, D)
◉
Day 6: Ranthambore
Enjoy morning and afternoon safaris. (B, L, D)
◉
Day 7: Agra
Take the train from Sawai Madhopur to Bharatpur and continue
to Agra visiting the ancient citadel of Fatehpur Sikri en route.
Afternoon visit to the magnificent Agra fort. Overnight at the
Radisson Blu / Trident Agra (or similar). (B)
◉
Day 8: Delhi
Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal. Travel to Delhi where you will
spend 2 nights at the LaLit (or similar). This afternoon explore
Humayuns tomb and the magnificent red sandstone edifice
of Qutb Minar. (B)
◉
Day 9: Delhi
Morning tour of Old Delhi including the Jama Masjid mosque and
Chandni Chowk. Enjoy lunch at Haveli Dharampura overlooking
Old Delhi. Drive through Lutyens’ New Delhi passing
Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate. Rest of the day at leisure
to relax at the hotel or sample the local markets. (B, L)
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Day 10: Fly to London
Transfer to the airport for a direct flight to London with
Jet Airways. (B)
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