Experience the vibrant colours, sights and sounds of India during an iconic rail journey and a series of immersive tours, as you explore the gleaming Golden Triangle.
Your holiday begins in Delhi, where you’ll discover its multi-layered existence and captivating contrasts during a full day tour, before travelling to Agra for the highlight of your holiday: a visit to the world-famous Taj Mahal. Next, you’ll venture to Ranthambore National Park, where you’ll relish close encounters with India’s endemic wildlife.
Your Golden Triangle tour then continues in Jaipur. Discover the deserted 16th-century city of Fatehpur Sikri before reaching the ‘Pink City’ with its colourful old quarters and beautiful surrounding countryside. Finally, you’ll embark the famous Himalayan Queen on an iconic journey through the majestic Himalayas, to Shimla, where you’ll spend three nights, concluding your holiday.
Your Imagine Holiday Includes
1 day rail journey from Kalka to Shimla on board the Himalayan Queen Toy Train
Tour of Jama Masjid Mosque, Raj Ghat, Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar and more
Tour of the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri
Tour of Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, the City Palace, Jantar Mantar Observatory and more
Trail walk through the Himalayas
Game drives through Ranthambore National Park
Shimla sightseeing city tour
4 night five-star hotel stay in Delhi at the Vivanta Dwarka New Delhi
3 night four-star hotel stay in Shimla at the Welcomheritage Elysium
1 night five-star hotel stay in Agra at the ITC Mughal, A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa
2 night five-star hotel stay in Ranthambore at the Hotel Ranthambore Regency with breakfast, lunch and dinner
2 night five-star hotel stay in Jaipur at the ITC Rajputana, a Luxury Collection Hotel
Your Tour
Your Itinerary
India’s sprawling capital formed by several ancient cities melding together through the centuries. Here you’ll find UNESCO world heritage sites sitting comfortably alongside innovative modern architecture like the florally inspired curves of the Lotus Temple.
Overnight: Vivanta New Delhi, Dwarka
In Old Delhi, explore the Jama Masjid Mosque, the largest in India, whose courtyard can accommodate 25,000 worshippers. Admire the well-preserved ramparts of the Red Fort and mingle with throngs of locals at Khari Baoli Street market.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Vivanta New Delhi, Dwarka
Prepare yourself for the one of the greatest love letters in the world – the Taj Mahal. Made of polished white marble and inlaid with a king’s ransom of jewels, this is one of the world’s most recognisable buildings.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Overnight: ITC Mughal
You’ll arrive at Ranthambore by evening and check in to your hotel. Nestling at the foot of the Aravalli Hills, the Ranthambore National Park is an outstanding example of the implementation of Project Tiger.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Hotel Ranthambore Regency
Embark on an exciting and unforgettable game drive in a shared canter. Journey through the captivating landscape filled with glassy lakes, dense trees and ruins of ancient monuments as you keep lookout for the jungle’s majestic inhabitants.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Hotel Ranthambore Regency
Following breakfast in the hotel, you’ll check out and be driven to Jaipur. En route to the vibrant capital of Rajasthan, you’ll stop for lunch before checking in to your hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: ITC Rajputana
The mountain-top Amber Fort is one of the architectural gems of Jaipur. Rajasthan’s mountain-fringed capital is also home to the Hawa Mahal, a building festooned with latticed balconies from which royal ladies could view the street below.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Overnight: ITC Rajputana
Return to Delhi where you’ll enjoy an overnight hotel stay. From ancient tales to modern aspirations, Delhi encapsulates India’s dynamic spirit and offers a captivating journey through time.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Vivanta New Delhi, Dwarka
Boarding the Himalayan Queen for a journey along a UNESCO World Heritage Site railway track. Upon arriving in Shimla, you’ll be transferred to your hotel for your three-night stay.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Overnight: Welcomheritage Elysium
In Himachal Pradesh, a beautiful hill state in northern India framed by the western Himalayas, you’ll venture out on your incredible walking trail, pausing at picturesque hill stations for a rest and to admire the compelling views.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Set in the foothills of the Himalayas, Shimla welcomes visitors to enjoy its cooler temperatures and wander uninterrupted along the Mall, a pretty paved walkway in which to experience this city up close.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Overnight: Welcomheritage Elysium
Today you’ll enjoy a sightseeing tour of Shimla, exploring highlights including the Shimla State Museum, Vice Regal Lodge, the Mock Tudor Library and Mall Road, the main street in Shimla.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Overnight: Vivanta New Delhi, Dwarka
Your holiday complete, today you’ll head to the airport for your flight home.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your Tour Highlights
