Trip Inclusions
- Nine nights in premium accommodation
- Services of a Great Rail Journeys Tour Escort
- 21 meals - 9 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 9 dinners
- Take a fascinating rickshaw tour in Old Delhi and explore the Pink City of Jaipur
- Search for the elusive tiger on morning and afternoon game drives in Ranthambore National Park
- Be in awe at the beauty of the Taj Mahal with its marble and delicate inlay work
- Experience World Heritage sites including Amber Fort, Humayuns Tomb, Qutub Minar, Jantar Mantar, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra Fort
- Discover Mumbai on a dawn walking tour as the sun rises over the Arabian Sea
Map & Itinerary
Trip Notes
- Itinerary operated by Great Rail Journeys
- Itinerary and inclusions may be subject to change
- Prices include transfers, tipping and porterage
- Perhaps extend your journey and continue on to Sri Lanka to embark on our 21 Day In Search of Tigers and Leopards. Refer to trip code TSGMJ21
- Itinerary operated by Great Rail Journeys
Insider Experiences
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Insider Experience
Enjoy an included special or unique excursion or event
Arrive Delhi,
On arrival in Delhi, India’s capital, you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. Tonight, get to know your Great Rail Journeys Tour Escort and fellow travellers during a Welcome Dinner.
Stay: Two Nights, Delhi, Crowne Plaza New Delhi Okhla
Daily :Delhi
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Take a rickshaw ride through the narrow streets of Old Delhi's lively Chandni Chowk bazaar.
Today you will explore Old and New Delhi, India’s vibrant metropolis blends medieval, colonial and modern architecture. Visit Jama Masjid, a 17th-century mosque, India’s largest, before setting out on a rickshaw ride. Continue to New Delhi to visit Humayun’s Tomb. Thought to have inspired the magnificent Taj Mahal, the World Heritage-listed tomb perfectly combines elements of Persian and Mughal architecture in its design. Explore the wide leafy avenues, stop at Raj Ghat, a simple memorial to Gandhi, admire India Gate and the 13th-century Qutab Minar, a World Heritage-listed monument and the world’s tallest brick minaret.
Daily :Delhi, Agra
Transfer to the station where you’ll board India’s first semi high speed train, the Gatimaan Express to Agra. Once in Agra, embark on a sightseeing tour of the World Heritage-listed Agra Fort. One of the city’s most historic sites, the fort has served as both a military point and a royal residence in the past. Continue to the iconic Taj Mahal. The structure took over 22 years to build and is a wonder to behold. Its glittering white marble domes inspire awe, and almost seem to change colours throughout the day depending on the position of the sun.
Stay: Agra, Hotel Clarks Shiraz
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Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Ranthambore National Park
Transfer from Agra to Ranthambore National Park, stopping en route at the abandoned ancient city of Fatehpur Sikri, a World Heritage-site for a guided tour. This town to the west of Agra was once known as the City of Victory. Built in the 16th-century, Fatehpur Sikri is home to a number of impressive monuments and temples. Enjoy lunch at Laxmi Vilas Palace Bharatpur before boarding the Shatabdi Express train for the last leg of your trip to Ranthambore National Park. Dinner is at your hotel.
Stay: Two Nights, Ranthambore, Ranthambore Regency
Daily :Ranthambore National Park
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
With an expert guide, go in search of the Bengal tiger. Ranthambore is one of the best parks to view this elusive cat, so make sure to have your camera at the ready.
Today, search for the elusive Bengal tiger on guided morning and afternoon game drives through Ranthambore National Park. Ranthambore is also home to many more unique animals including leopards, sloth bears and striped hyenas. Enjoy an evening talk by a local naturalist about the park and its diverse wildlife.
Daily :Ranthambore National Park, Jaipur
Spend the morning at your leisure. After lunch, depart by coach to the picturesque and historic city of Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan.
Stay: Two Nights, Jaipur, Clarks Amer
Daily :Jaipur
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Explore the "Pink City” of Jaipur and discover why its beautiful buildings are coloured in this distinctive hue.
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Spend the morning touring through the Amber Fort, learning about its fascinating history.
This morning is dedicated to an in-depth exploration of Jaipur. Begin with a guided tour of Amber Fort. The striking architecture is a unique blend of Hindu and Islamic styles. Its exterior contrasts with the interior with many of the rooms elaborately painted with decadent mirrors and precious stones. Enjoy time at your leisure for lunch before jumping right back into your sightseeing. Visit sites including the City Palace and the World Heritage – listed 18th-century Jantar Mantar Astronomical Observatory, and drive by Jaipur’s most distinctive landmark, the Hawa Mahal ‘Palace of the Winds’.
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Jaipur, Mumbai
Transfer to the airport for your included flight to Mumbai, set on India’s west coast beside the Arabian Sea. You’ll be transferred to your hotel before observing a cooking demonstration, introducing you to the rich and vibrant food culture of the city.
Stay: Two Nights, Mumbai, Trident Nariman Point
Daily :Mumbai
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Discover Mumbai by foot as the city comes to life in the sun's early rays on a dawn walking tour.
Rise early for a Mumbai by dawn walking tour under the beautiful morning light. Visit the fishing docks of Colaba, see the colonial architecture of DN Road, experience the bustling environment of Crawford Market, explore the fascinating neighbourhoods of Byculla and Dadar, and admire the colours of Mahalaxmi Dhobhi Ghat, the world’s largest open-air laundry. Return to your hotel for breakfast and spend the rest of the morning at your leisure before taking an afternoon sightseeing tour of Mumbai icons including the Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminal, a 19th-century World Heritage listed railway station and Mani Bhavan, Gandhi’s former home and now a museum. Enjoy a delicious Farewell Dinner at your hotel.
Daily :Depart Mumbai
After breakfast, transfer to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport where your journey ends.
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