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Fly to Delhi and embark on a grand tour of India. This wonderful Golden Triangle tour by air combines Old and New Delhi, Agra and the stunning Pink City of Jaipur, with the world-famous Taj Mahal and Ranthambore National Park, which is renowned for its tigers. Witness astounding architecture, ancient traditions and the richness of Indian culture and colour on this unforgettable holiday of a lifetime.
11 days from £1799 pp
We offer flexible payment options
Once you have booked your tour either online, or by telephone ( 01709 787 463 ), you have the flexibility of how you pay off the remainder of your balance. You can:
Our contact and online banking payment details will be on your confirmation invoice to remind you of your choices.
Fly to Delhi.
Upon arrival in Delhi you will be met and transferred to your hotel where you will stay for two nights. The rest of the day is at leisure in Delhi. This evening a welcome dinner will be included at your hotel.
Enjoy an included guided tour of the capital of India, Delhi, with its historic and often turbulent past. The city is sprinkled with monuments and sites of its past and present glories, including a drive past the Red Fort, the Jama Masjid and the pulsating and teeming bazaars of Chandni Chowk, all built by Shah Jahan when he moved his capital from Agra to Delhi.
Offsetting this are more modern symbols of present day Delhi, including Connaught Place, a thriving business hub; India Gate and its surrounding parks; the seat of Government, Parliament House, Rashtrapati Bhavan and the presidential residence.
Also see Humayun’s Tomb, an example of Mughal architecture, and Qutab Minar, a 13th century red sandstone minaret.
During the day we include lunch at a Delhi restaurant.
Included Highlights
We leave Delhi and drive to the city of Agra for a two-night stay. This evening we include a visit to the Mughal Garden of Mehtab Bagh, which provides breathtaking views of the Taj Mahal from the other side of the Yamuna River.
Join today's included excursion – one of the highlights of our tour – as we visit the extravagant Taj Mahal.
Built between 1631 and 1648 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife, 20,000 men laboured for over 17 years to build this immense mausoleum of white marble and precious stone. Today, the Taj Mahal is widely regarded as a masterpiece of world heritage.
Few forts in the world have a more fascinating story to tell than the great fort of Agra, an outstanding example of Mughal architecture and the seat and the stronghold of the Mughal Empire under successive generations.
Situated on the west bank of the Yamuna with incredible views of the Taj Mahal, the Agra Fort was built by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1565. This magnificent citadel of red sandstone encompasses within its high ramparts, an enormous complex of courtly building, ranging in style from the early eclecticism of Akbar to the sublime elegance of Shah Jahan.
Marvel at the lavishly decorated halls, courtyards and galleries including Jahangiri Mahal dating back to Akbar’s reign, the elegant marble hall of Khas Mahal, the royal baths of Sheesh Mahal, the lavishly decorated Diwan-i-Khas (hall of private audience) and the many-pillared Diwan-i-Aam (hall of public audience).
The other impressive monuments include the Nagina Masjid (Jewel Mosque) built by Shah Jahan for his harem, and the Moti Masjid (Pearl Mosque) and the octagonal tower of Musamman Burj, where Shahjahan was imprisoned by his son Aurangzeb and spent the last years of his life.
In this once-impregnable fortress, discover the many hidden rooms and immerse yourself in the grand legacy of the Mughals in India.
This evening you have the opportunity to join us for a sunset visit to the Taj Mahal.
Restoration work of on one of the minarets (small towers) at the Taj Mahal began in mid-July 2019, and is expected to take over 6 months or more. As the work progresses scaffolding will cover the minaret.Included Highlights
Optional Excursions
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We leave Agra this morning and head towards Jaipur where we will stay for two nights.
En route we visit the ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri. Built during the second half on the 16th century by the Emperor Akbar, Fatehpur Sikri (the City of Victory) was the capital of the Mughal Empire for only 10 years. Amongst its complex monuments and temples are the Buland Darwaza gate and one of the largest mosques in India, the Jama Masjid.
Included Highlights
We spend the day in the great city of Jaipur. Founded in 1727 by Sawai Jai Singh, the Pink City of Jaipur is the capital of the rugged landscape of Rajasthan.
We start the day with an included visit to the magnificent Amber Fort and Palace. Located on the outskirts of the city, this was the original residence of the royal family of Jaipur, and is a fascinating amalgam of both Mughal and Hindu architectural styles.
We return to the city to continue our sightseeing tour, where we will see the City Palace Complex (the home of today’s ruling Maharaja), before having the opportunity to taste some local sweets in Jaipur’s vibrant bazaar.
Included Highlights
We head to Ranthambore for a two-night stay. Nestling at the foot of the Aravalli Hills, the forests around Ranthambore were once the private hunting grounds of the Maharajas of Jaipur.
Today the Ranthambore National Park is one of India's finest wildlife locations and an outstanding example of the implementation of Project Tiger, the most famous wildlife conservation project in India. The project was initiated to protect the diminishing population of Indian tigers, and now, the country is home to 70% of the world's tiger population.
Today, we enjoy two jungle safaris in Ranthambore National Park. Famous for its frequent sightings of tigers, you may also spot leopards, sloth bears, Blue Bulls, Sambhar Deer, Marsh Crocodiles, Striped Hyenas and numerous species of birds.
Included Highlights
Morning transfer to the railway station at Sawai Madhopur where we board the Janshatabdi train to Delhi, arriving early afternoon. We continue to our hotel for an overnight stay.
Transfer to the airport for your return flight home.
Visa is required prior to travelling. Please call for details.
Important: The Indian government has announced a ban on e-cigarettes and related products. You will be unable to buy e-cigarettes in India or take them into the country.
Travel Insurance from £75.00 (11 days) (includes insurance premium tax, prices per person). Single Room Supplement from £369.00 (11 days).
Book online OR call our friendly travel advisers on:
01709 787 463
If you prefer, then you can join the tour at the hotel. To do this, we will require a copy of your passport for identification purposes and you must advise us at the time of booking.
No reduction will be given if you should choose to do this.
We are unable to guarantee that the hotel will be able to meet your dietary requirements. We find that the majority of European countries do not generally cater for vegetarians and that the meal supplied may well be what everyone else is having minus the meat.
We will of course endeavour to arrange for a vegetarian meal at the hotel. We do however suggest that you advise us of your dietary requests at the time of booking and recommend that you speak to the receptionist on arrival with regard to your request.
You will stay for two nights at each of the following hotels, or similar:
Hotel Clarks Shiraz in Agra, Indana Palace Jaipur and the Ranthambore Regency.
You will also stay for two nights at the start of your tour and overnight on the last night at the Radisson Blu Paschim Vihar or similar in Delhi.
All hotels are of 4-star Superior Indian standard.
Flight times are given at the time of booking. The times given are for guidance only and may change.
Exact flight times will be confirmed on travel document which are sent 7-10 days before departure. For more information on flight times please contact our Reservations Department on 0844 324 9265 or email us at reservations@leger.co.uk.
Luggage allowances vary from airline to airline. The luggage allowance is normally up to 20kg (44lbs) and 5kg for hand luggage. Ryan Air's luggage allowance is normally up to 20kg (44lbs) and 10kg for hand luggage. All allowances are subject to changes made by the airline.
For more information on luggage allowances please contact our Customer Service Department on 0844 324 9265 or email us at reservations@leger.co.uk.
Return flights are from Heathrow to Delhi.
Indirect return flights to Delhi are available from Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester and Newcastle - supplements may apply, please call for more details.
All prices and airports are subject to availability. Flight supplements may apply. Please call for more details. This holiday is operated by Leger Air Holidays Ltd. ATOL 3880.
All prices and airports are subject to availability – routes can be reintroduced, cancelled or amended by the airline at any time.
All of our coaches are modern and comfortable, and you can be assured of a high level of service. On selected air holidays, the executive coach may not have an onboard toilet or drinks facilities.
To book this tour, just give our friendly team a call on 01709 787 463 or book online at www.leger.co.uk
