Trip Inclusions
- Nine nights in premium accommodation
- Services of a Great Rail Journeys Tour Escort
- 21 meals - 9 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 9 dinners
- Take a fascinating rickshaw tour in Old Delhi and explore the Pink City of Jaipur
- Search for the elusive tiger on morning and afternoon game drives in Ranthambore National Park
- Be in awe at the beauty of the Taj Mahal with its marble and delicate inlay work
- Experience World Heritage sites including Amber Fort, Humayuns Tomb, Jantar Mantar, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra Fort
- Discover Mumbai on a dawn walking tour as the sun rises over the Arabian Sea
Map & Itinerary
Trip Notes
- Itinerary operated by Great Rail Journeys
- Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change
- Prices include airport transfers, tipping, and porterage
- Perhaps extend your journey and continue on to Sri Lanka to embark on our 21 Day In Search of Tigers and Leopards. Refer to trip code TSGMJ21
- Luggage transfers on Day 2 require an overnight bag
- Prices are for land/rail and flight as specified only
Insider Experiences
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Insider Experience
Enjoy an included special or unique excursion or event
Arrive Delhi
Arrive in Delhi, the vibrant capital city of India, which seamlessly blends tradition and modernity. Be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel. Perhaps explore the local area and take in the kaleidoscope of sights, sounds and flavours on offer as well as nearby ruins of a 14th-century Tughlaq fortress. Tonight, get to know your Great Rail Journeys Tour Escort and fellow travellers during a Welcome Dinner.
Stay: Two Nights, Delhi, Crowne Plaza New Delhi Okhla
Daily :Delhi
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Take a rickshaw ride through the narrow streets of Old Delhi's lively Chandni Chowk bazaar.
Today you will explore Old and New Delhi, India’s vibrant metropolis blends medieval, colonial, and modern architecture. Visit Jama Masjid, a 17th-century mosque, India’s largest, before setting out on a rickshaw ride. Continue to New Delhi, designed by architect Edward Lutyens regarded as a testament to Britain’s imperial aspirations, to visit Humayun’s Tomb. Thought to have inspired the magnificent Taj Mahal, the World Heritage-listed tomb perfectly combines elements of Persian and Mughal architecture in its design. Explore the wide leafy avenues and later discover Gandhi Smriti and learn about Mahatma Gandhi. This museum, dedicated to his life, is where he spent his final 144 days before being shot in 1948.
Daily :Delhi, Agra
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Be in awe at the beauty of the iconic Taj Mahal, the white marble mausoleum inlaid with semiprecious stones. Commissioned in 1631 by the fifth Mughal emperor to house the tomb of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. It also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan himself. The structure took over 22 years to build and is a wonder to behold. Its awe-inspiring glittering white marble domes almost seem to change colours throughout the day depending on the position of the sun.
Set off this morning to the station where you will board the Gatimaan Express, travelling from Delhi to Agra, a journey that takes just over an hour and a half, on India's first semi high-speed train and the fastest train in India. Enjoy simple Indian snacks as you relax in fully air-conditioned carriages and enjoy the passing scenery.
Once in Agra, embark on your Insider Experience and later a sightseeing tour of the World Heritage-listed Agra Fort. One of the city’s most historic sites, the fort has served as both a military point and a royal residence in the past.
Stay: Agra, Hotel Clarks Shiraz
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Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Ranthambore National Park
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Dine on a lunch of traditional Rajasthani cuisine in regal surroundings at the Royal Residence of the former Jat rulers of Bharatpur.
Transfer from Agra to Ranthambore National Park, stopping en route at the abandoned ancient city of Fatehpur Sikri, a World Heritage-site for a guided tour. This town to the west of Agra was once known as the City of Victory. Built in the 16th-century, Fatehpur Sikri is home to a number of impressive monuments and temples. Enjoy lunch at Laxmi Vilas Palace Bharatpur before boarding the Shatabdi Express train for the last leg of your trip to Ranthambore National Park. Dinner is at your hotel.
Stay: Two Nights, Ranthambore, The Sher Garh
Daily :Ranthambore National Park
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
With an expert guide, go in search of the Bengal tiger. Ranthambore is one of the best parks to view this elusive cat, so make sure to have your camera at the ready.
Today, search for the elusive Bengal tiger on guided morning and afternoon game drives through Ranthambore National Park. Ranthambore is also home to many more unique animals including leopards, sloth bears and striped hyenas. Enjoy an evening talk by a local naturalist about the park and its diverse wildlife.
Daily :Ranthambore National Park, Jaipur
Spend the morning at your leisure. After lunch, depart by coach to the picturesque and historic city of Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. The bustling modern city is one of the three corners of the golden triangle that includes Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. In 1876 the local ruler decided to paint the city in shades of pink in anticipation of a visit from the Prince of Wales. The prince (who later became King Edward VIII) named Jaipur the ‘Pink City.’ After a declaration by the Queen of Jaipur that she too had a fondness of this colour, a law was passed that all future buildings were to be pink.
Stay: Jaipur, Clarks Amer
Daily :Jaipur
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Explore the ‘Pink City” of Jaipur, discover why its beautiful buildings are coloured in this distinctive hue and explore Amber Fort, learning about its fascinating history and uncover many of the rooms elaborately painted with decadent mirrors and precious stones.
Today spend the day on your Insider Experiences. Drink in the striking architecture blending Hindu and Islamic styles and visit such incredible sites including the City Place, and the World Heritage – listed 18th-century Jantar Mantar Astronomical Observatory. Drive by Jaipur’s most distinctive landmark, the Hawa Mahal, also known as the Palace of the Winds. Completed in 1799, it's one of India's most recognizable buildings.
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Jaipur, Mumbai
Transfer to the airport for your included flight to Mumbai, set on India’s west coast beside the Arabian Sea. This vibrant and bustling city on the western coast of India is famous for its fast-paced lifestyle, iconic architecture, thriving Bollywood industry and diverse culinary delights. Taste some of these delicious flavours at a cooking demonstration held at your hotel.
Stay: Two Nights, Mumbai, Trident Nariman Point
Daily :Mumbai
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Discover Mumbai by foot as the city comes to life in the sun’s early rays on a dawn walking tour. Visit the fishing docks of Colaba, see the colonial architecture of DN Road, experience the bustling environment of Crawford Market, and explore the fascinating neighbourhoods.
Rise early for a Mumbai by dawn walking tour under the beautiful morning light. Visit the fishing docks of Colaba, see the colonial architecture of DN Road, experience the bustling environment of Crawford Market, explore the fascinating neighbourhoods of Byculla and Dadar, and admire the colours of Mahalaxmi Dhobhi Ghat, the world’s largest open-air laundry. Return to your hotel for breakfast and spend the rest of the morning at your leisure before taking an afternoon sightseeing tour of Mumbai icons including the Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminal, a 19th-century World Heritage listed railway station and Mani Bhavan, Gandhi’s former home and now a museum. Enjoy a delicious Farewell Dinner at your hotel.
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Depart Mumbai
After breakfast, transfer to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport where your journey ends.
Daily :In all we had a fantastic holiday. We would recommend Travelmarvel to all who'll ask.
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