£1999pp—Taj Mahal & Himalayan train: tour northern India

This 12-night tour combines the popular tourist route of India's Golden Triangle with a rail adventure into the Himalayan foothills. All your transfers are included with an expert guide, and you'll stay in 4- and 5-star hotels throughout. 

What's included

• Return flights, with 23kg checked baggage
• Shared group transfers throughout 
• One night in Delhi at the Leela Ambience
• Two nights in Agra at the ITC Mughal
• Two nights in Ranthambore at the Ranthambore Regency
• Two nights in Jaipur at the ITC Rajputana
• One further night in Delhi at the Leela Ambience
• Three nights in Shimla at the Shimla Radisson Jass
• One further night in Delhi at the Pride Plaza Aerocity
• 11 breakfasts, 10 dinners, and two lunches
• All entry fees and excursions as per the itinerary
• All local taxes and fees

When
Fly from London Heathrow on 22 October; 14 November; 5 December, 2026; 6 March; 19 April; 1 May; 6 September; 4 October; 6 November; 4 December, 2027.

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Itinerary
Fly overnight to Delhi, where you'll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The next morning, head off on a tour of Old Delhi. Rattle through the lanes of Chadni Chowk on a traditional rickshaw, and marvel at the red sandstone courtyards of Jama Masjid, one of Asia's largest mosques.

Later in the morning, you'll hop on the Vande Bharat Express. Glide past mustard fields and village cenotaphs as you make your way to Agra. The next morning will be a special experience as you watch the sun rise over the Taj Mahal. In the afternoon, explore the palatial courtyards and marble pavilions of Agra Fort.

The next day, transfer to your jungle lodge in Ranthambore via the UNESCO-listed Fatehpur Sikri. This abandoned city was once the capital of the Mughal Empire. As evening falls in Ranthambore, you'll gather for an engaging talk on tigers from the lodge's resident naturalist. This will set you up nicely for a full day of safaris the next morning. As well as Bengal tigers, look out for leopards, sambar, chital deer, and crocodiles.

It's then onto Jaipur, nicknamed the Pink City because of its vibrant, rosy buildings. Begin the next day with a trip to the impressive Amber Fort. In the Hall of Mirrors, a single flame can ripple into a thousand points of light. In the afternoon, you'll go on a tour of the city. See the City Palace Museum, the Jantar Mantar observatory, and stop for a photo at the Palace of the Winds.

After another night in Delhi, board the Kalka Shatabdi Express to Shimla, once the capital of British India. The next morning, you'll board the Kalka–Shimla Himalayan Toy Train, which has officially been recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Railway. Pass through fragrant pine forests, deep valleys, and stunning mountain scenery before heading back to Shimla for a sightseeing tour. You'll have one more day in Shimla at your leisure before heading back to Delhi for your flight home. 

Transfers & baggage
Both are included.