Taj and Raj - 12 Days

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12 daysDuration

Group TourJoin a group of travelers

24 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Easy

Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

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New Delhi, India

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Highlights

Agra – Discover the legendary Taj Mahal on a guided tour and marvel at this extraordinary monument dedicated to love

Shimla – Stroll down the Mall and explore the Viceregal Lodge in this quintessentially British city at the foot of the Himalayas

Himalayan Queen Toy Train – Ride the famous journey through picturesque countryside, over bridges and through narrow tunnels to Dharampur

Delhi – Explore the highlights of India’s capital including Jama Masjid and the ceremonial Rajpath

Karauli or Dholpur – Spend the night at the Maharaja’s Palace Bhanwar Vilas in Karauli or the Raj Niwas Palace in Dholpur

Jaipur – Enjoy a tour of the highlights of the Pink City including the City Palace and Jantar Mantar space observatory

Amber Fort – Take a jeep to this striking 16th century fortress and enjoy the pretty lakeside views

Chand Baori Stepwell – Explore the stunning 9th-century stepwell in Abhaneri, famous for its deep geometric design and thousands of perfectly aligned steps descending into the ground

Jaipur – Enjoy a tour of the highlights of the Pink City including the City Palace and Jantar Mantar space observatory

Amber Fort – Take a jeep to this striking 16th century fortress and enjoy the pretty lakeside views

Chand Baori Stepwell – Explore the stunning 9th-century stepwell in Abhaneri, famous for its deep geometric design and thousands of perfectly aligned steps descending into the ground

Itinerary

Explore Delhi, the Pink City of Jaipur and the legendary Taj Mahal in Agra and discover the lofty peaks and breathtaking views of Shimla, India's largest hill station and the former summer capital of British India. Ride the narrow gauge railway aboard the Himalayan Queen Toy Train.

day 1Delhi

Saturday. Welcome to Delhi! On arrival in Delhi you are met at the airport and transferred to our hotel. The rest of today is free to explore India’s capital at leisure before meeting the group and guide at the hotel at 18:00 for a Welcome meeting.
For those able to arrive very early today or the day prior, why not get off the beaten track and explore Old Delhi with us on our optional 'Backstreets of Delhi' add-on tour. You will get to relish the taste of various street foods, from savoury to sweet. Along the way, visit Khari Baoli, the largest spice market in India and the colourful Bazar Matia Mahal, located opposite the majestic Jama Masjid Mosque. The tour will combine a mixture of metro, electric rickshaw and walking to get around.

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Delhi

day 2Old & New Delhi

day 3Taj Mahal

day 4Karauli or Dholpur

day 5Jaipur

day 6Jaipur sightseeing

day 7Return to Delhi

day 8Toy Train to Dharampur

days 9-10Shimla Sightseeing

day 11Chandigarh

day 12Delhi

What's Included

Accommodation

11 nights 3-4 star and heritage hotels

Meals

Breakfast daily and 1 dinner

Transport

Airport arrival transfer on day 1All relevant transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles

Guide

Escorted by an English-speaking Indian tour guide (for groups of 4 or more)

Others

Guided sightseeing - Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Karauli or Dholpur, Shimla and ChandigarhNarrow gauge Himalayan Queen Toy Train journey from Kalka to DharampurTravel by jeep to beautiful Amber Fort in Jaipur2 train journeys: Delhi to Kalka and Chandigarh to Delhi (air-conditioned chair class)Services of English-speaking Indian specialist guides at some sites

Entrance

Entrance fees to museums in Shimla

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