Taj, Temples and Tigers
Taj, Temples and Tigers
Taj, Temples and Tigers
10 Days Starting in UK and ending in UK
Tour operator:
Tour code:
363
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
12 - 28
Age range:
12-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Meat
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
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Tour Overview
On this classic India tour, you will have the chance to experience different sides of Indian culture; from the contrasts of Old and New Delhi, to the historic city of Agra, trying to spot the tigers in Ranthambore and exploring the beautiful palaces and architecture of Jaipur.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 - 2 : Days 1-2: Fly To Delhi
Meals Included: Dinner
Fly overnight to Delhi. Depending on your time of arrival the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture.
Day 3: Discover Delhi
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend the full day exploring this vibrant city. Take in the sights of old and new Delhi – comparing how the city has transformed through the ages. Visit India’s largest mosque (Jama Masjid) and enjoy a rickshaw ride to Asia’s largest spice market.
Day 4: Agra
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Journey to Agra today and upon arrival, stop and explore the Itmad-ud-Daulah (otherwise known as ‘Baby Taj’) and Agra Fort - a hulking mass of red sandstone set on the banks of the Yamuna River.
Day 5: Taj Mahal
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Prepare to see India’s most iconic monument early this morning. When the crowds are at their thinnest, the Taj Mahal is often swathed in mist and tinged pink by the rising sun – a magical experience. This afternoon, journey to Ranthambore - home of the residing Bengal tigers.
Day 6: Ranthambore
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Explore Ranthambore National Park in search of the tigers with early morning and afternoon jeep safaris. There are over 50 tigers in the park as well as leopards, sloth bears and over 300 species of wild bird.
Day 7: Travel To Jaipur
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Travel from Ranthambore to Jaipur visiting the Chand Baori stepwells enroute.
Day 8: Visit Amber Fort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Begin the day with a brief stop at the Hawa Mahal, the 'Palace of the Winds', before travelling out of the city to admire the majestic Amber Fort. This afternoon explore the Maharaja’s City Palace and Jantar Mantar Observatory, as well as learning about the local art of block printing.
Day 9: Delhi
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Travel back to Delhi for your final night in India.
Day 10: Fly Delhi To Uk
Meals Included: Breakfast
Fly to the UK, arriving home the same or following day.
What's Included
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All meals
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Domestic transportation
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4* accommodation
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Touring with guides and entrance fees
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Visa fees for UK passport holders
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Drinks with Meals
Accommodation
The Park Hotel
The Park Hotel, New Delhi, highly rated among the luxury five star hotels in Delhi is situated in the heart of the city centre's entertainment hub - Connaught Place. The hotel boasts luxurious and stylish en-suite rooms fitted with modern amenities, and access to indulgent restaurants, a day gym, spa and salon.
Clarks Shiraz
Overlooking the Taj and Agra Fort, The 5* Hotel Clarks Shiraz, is located 2 km from the Taj Mahal, in the heart of Agra. Spread over 8 landscaped acres, the hotel comprises of 237 fully renovated en-suite rooms, with modern amenities including a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and minibar.The hotel also offers an array of delicious cuisine, ranging from Mughlai, Continental, and Chinese at its various restaurants.
Shergarh
Located a short distance from Ranthambhore National Park, also know as the Tiger inhabited wildlife sanctuary of Rajasthan, the 4* Shergarh makes for a fantastic hotel boasting stunning views of the wilderness. The hotel also offers guests a range of facilities, including a tranquil swimming pool, a relaxing spa and steam room.
Four Points by Sheraton Jaipur
Located on the edge of Jaipur’s centre, the Four Points by Sheraton is a bright modern hotel with an excellent range of facilities. As well as a large outdoor pool, there is also a fitness centre and spa to help you relax. The hotel restaurant serves both local and Western dishes buffet style whilst there is also a bar for a few refreshing beverages. Rooms are simple and comfortable and boast flat screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, floor to ceiling windows with city or Aravali Hills views, en suite bathroom with shower, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities and safety deposit box.
The Novotel Aerocity
Located in the heart of New Delhi, the 4* Novotel Aerocity offers guests spacious, airconditioned rooms completed with a minibar, coffee maker and flatscreen TV. Enjoy your free time at the poolside bar, with a wide variety of refreshing drinks on the menu, or at the spa and wellness centre that offers a range of treatments.
Experiences
Learn Astronomy
Learn astronomy the ancient way at Jaipur's fascinating Jantar Mantar, an 18th-century observatory full of old instruments used to measure the distance and positions of celestial objects.
Hand Printing Class
Venture into the old alleyways of Jaipur to try your hand at block printing, the practice of hand printing textiles with a carved wooden block, a traditional art of the city.
Old Delhi Rickshaw Ride
Take an exciting rickshaw ride through Asia's largest spice market, in Old Delhi, absorbing the heady scents and colourful sights of some of the world’s most exotic powders, leaves, roots and seeds.
Check out our Q&As
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Are flights included in this tour?
Yes
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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Are their any dress restrictions?
When visiting temples or mosques, both men and women should dress in conservative, non-revealing clothing. Full-length trousers with a shirt or t-shirt for men; and trousers or skirts well below the knee with a top that covers the shoulders and upper arms for women. Women might also consider carrying a ‘modesty shawl’ in their daypack — this could be a sarong or light scarf.
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If, after our confirmation invoice has been issued, you wish to change your travel arrangements in any way, we will endeavour to make these changes, but it may not always be possible. Any changes to confirmed bookings need to be sent to us in writing via your travel agent. Please refer to our booking conditions for further information and fees.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Customers booking to travel solo can choose our ‘Happy to Share’ option, which may enable them to share a twin room with other solo customers of the same gender who also request Happy to Share, thus avoiding the need to pay single room supplements. Note that ‘Happy to Share’ requests can be received when you make your booking with us but will not be confirmed until your final payment due date.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your Final Travel Documents are usually sent to you 2-3 weeks prior to your departure. Your travel pack will include your tour itinerary, hotel details, flight e-tickets and a travel guide. If you have booked with a travel agent, your tickets will be dispatched to your travel agent unless we have been otherwise informed.
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Will I be travelling with passengers from other countries?
Our passengers generally enjoy the mixture of British, Australian and American clients on tour. Occasionally we are joined by English-speaking passengers from other countries.
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What is 'Happy to Share'?
Customers booking to travel solo can choose our ‘Happy to Share’ option, which may enable them to share a twin room with other solo customers of the same gender who also request Happy to Share, thus avoiding the need to pay single room supplements. Note that ‘Happy to Share’ requests can be received when you make your booking with us but will not be confirmed until your final payment due date. If a share partner is found, the Single Supplement will be removed from your booking. If a share partner is not found, the Single Supplement will remain and is payable with your final balance in line with our normal booking conditions. Either way, our Operations Team will contact you around 75 days before departure to let you know whether a share partner has been found or not. We regret that Happy to Share requests cannot be accepted within 75 days of departure. Wendy Wu Tours reserves the right to change or withdraw this arrangement at any time.
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Do you allow children on your tours?
We allow children 12 years and over on our group tours. We recommend that families with children of any age take advantage of our private or tailormade tours. This will give you more flexibility while on tour.
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