India: Tigers & the Taj Mahal
11 Days | 9 Nights | Delhi – Jaipur – Ranthambore – Agra – Rajgarh
From £1,697 per person, including return flights | In partnership with Newmarket Holidays
Based on two adults sharing, departing London Heathrow on 10th June 2027. Regional departures available on request. Price includes all mandatory taxes and charges.
Tour Overview
Discover the colour, history and wildlife of northern India on this classic escorted tour. Explore the bustling streets of Old Delhi by rickshaw, wander the hilltop Amber Fort in Jaipur, the “Pink City”, and see the Taj Mahal at both sunset and sunrise.
In between, head into Ranthambore National Park on morning and afternoon game drives in search of the elusive Bengal tiger, then unwind with two relaxing nights at a jungle resort in the Aravalli Hills. With four- and five-star hotels, 22 meals, all entrance fees and an expert tour manager included, it’s a wonderful introduction to India.
Tour Highlights
- Guided tour of the Taj Mahal at sunset, plus a sunrise view from Mehtab Bagh
- Agra Fort, home to the Mughal emperors for over 500 years
- Morning and afternoon tiger safaris in Ranthambore National Park
- Jeep ride up to the hilltop Amber Fort in Jaipur
- Rickshaw ride through the lanes of Old Delhi’s Chandni Chowk
- Humayun’s Tomb and the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Sikh temple in Delhi
- Traditional Rajasthani dinner hosted by a local family in Jaipur
- Chand Baori Stepwell in Abhaneri, one of the largest in the world
- Two relaxing nights at the Vanaashrya jungle resort
- Four- and five-star hotels, 22 meals and all entrance fees included
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 – London Heathrow → Delhi
Your Indian adventure begins with an overnight flight to Delhi.
Overnight: On board
Day 2 – Arrive Delhi & Humayun’s Tomb
Your tour manager meets you on arrival in Delhi. After time to freshen up, visit the 16th-century Humayun’s Tomb, a magnificent example of Mughal architecture set in Persian-style gardens.
Overnight: Delhi
Day 3 – Delhi → Jaipur
Discover Old Delhi on a guided tour, passing the Red Fort and Jama Masjid and taking a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk. See India Gate and the grand boulevards of New Delhi, then visit the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib. After lunch, travel to Jaipur, the “Pink City”.
Overnight: Jaipur
Day 4 – Amber Fort & Jaipur
Ride by jeep up to the ramparts of Amber Fort, the ancient capital of the Rajputs. After lunch, tour Jaipur’s City Palace and observatory and see the famous Palace of the Winds. This evening, enjoy a traditional Rajasthani dinner hosted by a local family.
Overnight: Jaipur
Day 5 – Jaipur → Ranthambore
Travel to Ranthambore National Park, once the hunting ground of Indian princes. After lunch, relax at your hotel before an evening tiger talk with a local naturalist.
Overnight: Ranthambore
Day 6 – Ranthambore Safaris
Set out at dawn on a game drive with your naturalist guide, looking for Bengal tigers, leopards, sloth bears and more. Relax by the pool before an afternoon safari for another chance to spot wildlife.
Overnight: Ranthambore
Day 7 – Ranthambore → Agra & the Taj Mahal
Drive to Agra and explore the palaces and courtyards of Agra Fort. Then see the Taj Mahal in all its glory at sunset on a guided tour.
Overnight: Agra
Day 8 – Sunrise Taj Mahal & Abhaneri → Rajgarh
Watch the sun rise over the Taj Mahal from the gardens of Mehtab Bagh across the Yamuna River. After breakfast, visit the 1,000-year-old Chand Baori Stepwell and the Harshat Mata Temple in Abhaneri, then continue to the Vanaashrya jungle resort in the Aravalli Hills.
Overnight: Vanaashrya, Rajgarh
Day 9 – Day at Leisure in Rajgarh
A day to relax by the pool and reflect on your journey. You can also join a camel cart ride in the afternoon and an Indian cookery demonstration in the evening.
Overnight: Vanaashrya, Rajgarh
Day 10 – Rajgarh → Delhi → London Heathrow
Drive back to Delhi, with free time for lunch before your transfer to the airport for your overnight flight home.
Overnight: On board
Day 11 – Arrive London Heathrow
Arrive back in the UK in the morning at the end of an unforgettable Indian adventure.
What’s Included
- Return flights from London Heathrow to Delhi (regional departures available on request)
- Eight nights in four- and five-star hotels
- Eight breakfasts, six lunches and eight dinners
- Guided tours of Delhi, Jaipur, Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal
- Morning and afternoon game drives in Ranthambore National Park
- Tiger talk with a local naturalist
- Rickshaw ride in Old Delhi and jeep ride to Amber Fort
- Visits to Humayun’s Tomb, the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib and Chand Baori Stepwell
- Entrance fees to all monuments
- Porterage at all hotels
- Bottled water on coach journeys
- Tips for porters, restaurant and monument staff, naturalists and rickshaw drivers
- Air-conditioned coach travel and transfers throughout
- Fully escorted by an experienced tour manager
- All mandatory local taxes and charges
- ATOL protection
What’s Not Included
- Indian e-visa
- Travel insurance
- Meals and drinks not listed
- Tips for your tour manager, driver and driver’s assistant (at your discretion)
- Personal expenses
Accommodation
Four- and five-star hotels throughout, all with private bathrooms and air conditioning:
- Delhi – 1 night (Sheraton New Delhi)
- Jaipur – 2 nights (Shahpura House heritage hotel)
- Ranthambore – 2 nights
- Agra – 1 night
- Rajgarh – 2 nights (Vanaashrya jungle resort)
(Hotels are confirmed closer to departure.)
Enquire Now
Ready to see the Taj Mahal and search for tigers in Ranthambore? Departures run from London Heathrow between January 2027 and November 2029, with regional departures available on request. Our touring experts can find the best date and price for you.
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*Price correct at the time of publishing (31st October 2026). The from price is per person, based on two adults sharing and the 10th June 2027 departure from London Heathrow. Regional UK departures are available on request and prices may vary. Prices vary by departure date and are subject to availability and change. A single supplement applies for solo travellers. Tour operated by Newmarket Holidays (ABTA V7812, ATOL 2325).