DAY 1 ARRIVE DELHI
On arrival stay at The Oberoi Hotel. Afternoon meet fellow travellers and explore New Delhi, followed by a festive Welcome Dinner.
DAY 2 DELHI
Morning witness Changing of the Guards ceremony. Afternoon rickshaw ride and see the sights of Old Delhi, then visit a local home and family for tea and a chat.
DAY 3 DELHI - AGRA
Morning transfer by road to Agra, arriving the Oberoi Amarvilas Hotel for a 2 nights stay. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the pool or perhaps a spa at the hotel. Sunset visit at the enchanting Taj Mahal monument.
DAY 4 AGRA
Return to the Taj Mahal at sunrise, then explore the halls and palaces of Agra Fort. Spend the afternoon at India’s first Bear Rescue Sanctuary.
DAY 5 AGRA - FATEHPUR SIKRI - JAIPUR
Morning drive to Jaipur via one of India's most glorious sites; the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri. Arrive Jaipur for a 3 nights stay at Oberoi Rajvilas Hotel.
DAY 6 JAIPUR
Begin the day ascending to the hilltop Amber Fort on elephant back. Return to the hotel for lunch and afternoon at leisure. Evening Village Festival to enjoy various activities; camel ride through villages, henna painting, turban and sari tying, sitar lessons, followed by a celebratory dinner. |
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DAY 7 JAIPUR
Morning explore Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. See the City Palace and the Observatory.
DAY 8 JAIPUR - DELHI
Return to Delhi. Overnight at The Trident, Gurgaon, and evening at leisure.
DAY 9 DELHI - CHANDIGARH - SHIMLA
A mid-day flight arrives Chandigarh, and then onward to Shimla, the summer capital of the British Raj. Spend 3 nights at the Oberoi Cecil Hotel.
DAY 10 SHIMLA
Visit ‘The Peak’ for a picnic lunch. The Peak is a quaint colonial bungalow on a hilltop that commands magnificent views of the surrounding countryside. Rest of day at leisure to enjoy the pool, games and spa of the hotel.
DAY 11 SHIMLA - KANDAGHAT - SHIMLA
Board the Himalayan Queen Express Toy Train for a two-hour journey through the spectacular beauty of the Himalayas. After lunch, return to Shimla, touring this fairy-tale like town. A gentle climb up to Jakhoo hill offers panoramic views of Shimla. This evening toast ‘farewell’ with fellow travellers over a festive Farewell Dinner.
DAY 12 SHIMLA - CHANDIGARH - DELHI
Transfer to Chandigarh, then fly to Delhi for an afternoon at leisure at The Trident, Gurgaon.
DAY 13 DEPART DELHI
Those returning home transfer early morning to the airport. Those continuing their adventure fly to Udaipur. |
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| Departures guaranteed with a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 12 travellers. Please refer to price list for costs and dates. Child prices available upon request, and is based on age of traveller. Includes services of a Tour Escort for groups of 5 or more, local guides in each city, breakfast daily and most meals. Optional extension to Udaipur spends 3 nights at Oberoi Udaivilas. Please ask your travel arranger for rates on British Airways or your preferred carrier.
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