Essence of India - end Delhi

What's Included

• Meals

  6 Dinners, 8 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, and 1 Afternoon Tea are included.

• Activities

  Choose between two carefully selected activities.

• Delhi Sightseeing

  Visit the 12th century Qutub Minar, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, and take a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk.

• Culinary Exploration

  Join a well-known chef for a culinary exploration of Delhi streets.

• Mughal Heritage Walk

  Meet the community living in the shadow of the Taj Mahal and take a Mughal Heritage Walk.

• High Tea in Agra

  Visit a private colonial bungalow for high tea in Agra.

• Jaipur Workshops

  Focus on the art of block printing and blue pottery as you visit a workshop in Jaipur.

• Local Artisans in Jaipur

  See the highly skilled local artisans in the side lanes of old Jaipur.

• Personal Assistance

  Enjoy seamless personal assistance throughout your journey with a Travel Concierge.

• Local Expert Guides

  In select destinations, Local Expert Guides will illuminate your journey on a deeper level.

• Hotel Amenities

  Included at all hotels: hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and complimentary Wi-Fi.

• Transfers

  Transfers are included on your journey start and end dates, and where additional accommodation has been booked in advance.

• Welcome Dinner

  Relax and acclimatise with a delicious Welcome Dinner in Delhi.

• Private Access Tour in Jaipur

  Enjoy a private access tour around Jaipur City Palace including the maharajah’s personal living room.

• Taj Mahal Visit

  Rise in the morning light to view the grand Taj Mahal.

• Ranthambore Safaris

  Seek out tigers in their natural habitat on dawn and dusk safaris in Ranthambore.

• Amber Fort Visit

  Ascend by jeep to stroll through the intricately designed complex of courtyards and halls of Amber Fort.

• City Palace Museum

  Enter the towering gates to the City Palace Museum in Jaipur.

• Spice and Flower Market Visit

  Visit the colourful cavalcade of the fresh flower and spice market in Jaipur.

• Birla Mandir Visit

  Visit the white marble Birla Mandir, a Hindu temple, and witness aarti, a traditional prayer ceremony.

What's Not Included

• International Flights

  International flights to and from India are not included.
  
  

• Travel Insurance

  Travel insurance is not included and is recommended.
  
  

• Personal Expenses

  Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and beverages are not included.
  
  

• Optional Activities

  Optional activities not listed in the itinerary are not included.
  
  

• Visa Fees

  Visa fees for entry into India are not included.
  
  

Mode of Transport

Enjoy seamless transfers on your journey start and end dates, with additional transportation organized by your Travel Concierge, including a scenic ride on the Jan Shatabdi Express train to Ranthambore.

Accommodation

Experience luxury at The Leela Palace in Delhi, the Taj Hotel and Convention Centre in Agra, Nahargarh Ranthambore, and Taj Devi Ratn in Jaipur, offering elegant settings and exceptional amenities throughout your journey.

Dining Summary

• 6 Dinner (D)
• 8 Breakfast (B)
• 4 Lunch (L)
• 1 Afternoon Tea (AT)

Additional Included Highlights

• Enjoy seamless personal assistance throughout your journey. From securing exclusive reservations, to organising transportation, your Travel Concierge ensures every aspect of your travel is tailored to your tastes and preferences.
• In select destinations, our network of Local Expert Guides will illuminate your journey on a deeper level.  ?
• Included at all hotels.
• Hotel taxes, porterage and tips, as well as tips for included dining experiences, are included.?
• Enjoy breakfast every morning, and an array of incredible dining options throughout your journey, infused with discovery and adventure.
• On days where a Relaxed Start (RS) is indicated, you can select to indulge in breakfast in bed.
• Enjoy complimentary hotel Wi-Fi. And, on select coaches, onboard Wi-Fi may also be available.
• Transfers are included on your journey start and end dates, and where additional accommodation has been booked in advance through Luxury Gold. Transfers to train stations or alternate hotels, in the same start or end city as the itinerary, may be requested.

Passport Moments

• Delhi: View the monuments of Old and New Delhi when you drive out to Red Fort, the former home of the Mughal emperors. Cruise down the Rajpath to see India Gate and Parliament House.
• Delhi: Take a tour of Jama Masjid with your Travel Concierge. Feel the majesty of the largest mosque in India with its three great gates, 40-metre-high minarets, and a courtyard large enough for 25,000 devotees.
• Delhi: Jump into the hustle and bustle of Old Delhi by taking an exhilarating rickshaw ride through the busy streets of Chandni Chowk. Let the city’s sights and sounds swirl around you as you’re transported in traditional style.
• Delhi: Visit a Sikh temple and community kitchen, where meals are given out to locals and travellers. Those of the Sikh faith regularly open their place of worship to those in greater need.
• Agra: Visit the impressive fortress in Agra and delve into the history of the Mughal Dynasty, who ruled their empire for over 300 years. See the glorious mosques and fairytale palaces such as the Sheesh Mahal within its protected walls.
• Agra: Rise in the morning light to view one of the greatest monuments in the world, the grand Taj Mahal. With the light of dawn and fewer visitors, you can fully appreciate its grandeur in peace, accompanied by only the birds and monkeys.
• Ranthambore: Sit back and relax on the express train from Bharatpur to Ranthambore. Enjoy the scenic vistas of northern India as you are transported door-to-door in just a few hours. Experience the quickest way to travel in India, as small villages and plantations whizz by.
• Ranthambore: With an expert naturalist, seek out a rare sighting of tigers in their natural habitat on your dawn and dusk safaris in the maharajahs’ former hunting grounds. Witness a wealth of local animals as you search for those elusive stripes.
• Jaipur: Ascend by jeep to stroll through the intricately designed complex of courtyards and halls of Amber Fort. Enjoy the shimmering walls and ceilings and wonderful views of the surrounding countryside and receive a special blessing at this 16th-century residence.
• Jaipur: Enter the towering gates to the City Palace Museum for a look back through time at chandeliers, cannons, chariots and incredible murals. Built between 1729 -1732, this glorious complex is still home to the Jaipur royal family and young king.

Personalise your day

• Delhi: Visit the 12th century Qutub Minar, and see the tallest brick minaret in the world before enjoying lunch.
• Delhi: Join a well-known chef for a culinary exploration of Delhi streets where you will tantalise your taste buds. Experience a wide variety of foods and learn the effect that mixing different flavours has on the palate as you sample Indian delicacies from local stallholders.
• Agra: Meet the community living in the shadow of the Taj Mahal when you take a Mughal Heritage Walk. Discover hidden gems of the area and learn about daily life in the ancient village with impressive vistas of India’s most famous monument. Through this initiative the community is supported from tourism to improve their living conditions.
• Agra: Visit a private colonial bungalow for high tea, meet the host family and listen to their stories about the British Raj and today's Indian culture and society.
• Jaipur: Focus on the art of block printing and blue pottery as you visit a workshop.
• Jaipur: Step in the side lanes of old Jaipur and see the highly skilled local artisans who are passionate about passing their crafts on to preserve this slice of the cultural heritage.
• Jaipur: Visit the colourful cavalcade of the fresh flower and spice market.
• Jaipur: Visit the white marble Birla Mandir, a Hindu temple and witness aarti, a traditional prayer ceremony.