India

Tigers & the Golden Triangle

10 Days

Incomparable Taj Mahal, Ranthambore tigers & the pink city of Jaipur

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Introduction

The classic trip taking in the highlights of Old and New Delhi and combining these with the wildlife of Ranthambore in the arid hills of Rajasthan.

On your journey of discovery you will see India from a train, explore the pink city of Jaipur, the world famous Taj Mahal at Agra and still spend time searching for tigers before returning home.

Highlights

	Old Delhi sightseeing
	Taj Mahal at Agra
	Birds at Bharatpur
	Ranthambore National Park for tigers and other wildlife
	Classic architecture of Jaipur, the pink city

Activities

	4x4 Game drives
	Morning walk among the birds of Bharatpur

Itinerary

	Depart UK from London Heathrow to India
	Morning at leisure. Afternoon private guided tour of Old Delhi
	Express train to Agra and sightseeing of Taj Mahal. Drive to Bharatpur
	Morning birding walk. Afternoon train to Sawai Madhopur
	Morning and afternoon safaris in Ranthambore
	Safari activities in Ranthambore
	Morning safari. Afternoon transfer to Jaipur
	Private guided tour to Amber Fort and City Palace
	Morning at leisure. Afternoon return to Delhi. Dinner. Late night transfer to airport
	Early morning flight to UK. Arrive UK

Description

Delhi and in particular Old Delhi will certainly introduce you to the vibrant character of India: the Red Fort may be your first taste of Mughal architecture whilst the Jama Masjid is India's largest mosque. Chandni Chowk, the main street in Old Delhi, is a fascinating bazaar. New Delhi also has some fine sites including Humayun's Tomb and the Raj Path leading to India Gate.

Perhaps one of the highlights of this itinerary is the visit to Agra where the Taj Mahal is truly magnificent and your first sight of it will be forever etched in you mind.

Away from frenetic pace of the Golden Triangle cities this holiday gives you time to slow down and enjoy the regions' natural highlights, including the bird life of the lovely Ghana Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary at Bharatpur. Here many migratory birds over-winter with numerous resident species.

Then there is the excitement of searching and then quietly watching tigers in Ranthambore National Park, an intense experience and these denizens of the forests are sure to impress. Other big cats including caracal and leopard are present as well as sloth bear and a wide variety of prey species including chital or spotted deer, sambar and nilgai. Bird life too is abundant in the reserve.

You last destination on this classic Indian tour is the pink city of Jaipur which was first decorated in the nineteenth century. The tradition remains to enhance the character of this popular city, home to the famous façade of the Hawa Mahal. Just outside the city is the famous fort-palace of Amber Fort, an outstanding example of Hindu and Rajput style and an UNESCO World Heritage Site. A final morning will surely see you enjoying bartering in the bustling markets with every kind of product before heading back to Delhi for a final night's dinner.

Best Time To Travel

October - May

Expected Wildlife Species

Highlight species

	Tiger
	Sambar
	Chital
	Vervet monkey

Additional Details - Cost, Dates, Rating etc.

Cost from £

Please contact us for a cost for when you wish to travel.

Our trips are almost always tailored to your requirements, we'll make small changes or alter the itinerary completely for you. For instance we get many requests to slow down the pace of a trip.

Departure Dates

Any day to your requirements.

Difficulty

An easy safari with game drives each day.

Flights

Direct flights on British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and other carriers, or via Middle Eastern and European hubs on airlines, some with regional departures possible.

Time

GMT +5.5 hours

Consider Extensions To

Break your journey en route to Ranthambore from Bhraraput at a rural palace for nature activities.

Travel further into Rajasthan visiting the blue city of Jodhpur, Jaisalmer in the Thar Desert or from Jodhpur head a little further south to Udaipur via the beautiful Jain temples at Ranakpur and visiting Jawai to look for leopards among spectacular scenery.