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Highlights of the Golden Triangle and Mumbai
Highlights of the Golden Triangle and Mumbai

Highlights of the Golden Triangle and Mumbai

Trip Type: Rail Journey
India | 10 Days
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NZD 4,195.00 /Person

10 days, 21 meals. Explore the wonders of North India on a 10-day holiday from Delhi to Mumbai. Take a rickshaw ride in Old Delhi, visit the iconic...

Highlights of the Golden Triangle and Mumbai

10 days, 21 meals. Explore the wonders of North India on a 10-day holiday from Delhi to Mumbai. Take a rickshaw ride in Old Delhi, visit the iconic Taj Mahal, search for tigers in Ranthambore National Park and discover the striking Pink City of Jaipur.

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.

Accommodation
Two Nights, Delhi, Crowne Plaza New Delhi Okhla

Meals Included
Lunch

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.

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch

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.

Accommodation
Agra, Hotel Clarks Shiraz

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch

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.

Accommodation
Two Nights, Ranthambore, Ranthambore Regency

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

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.

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Spend the morning at your leisure. After lunch, depart by coach to the picturesque and historic city of Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan.

Accommodation
Two Nights, Jaipur, Clarks Amer

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

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’.

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch

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.

Accommodation
Two Nights, Mumbai, Trident Nariman Point

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch

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.

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch

After breakfast, transfer to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport where your journey ends.

Meals Included
Breakfast

Arrive in Delhi, the vibrant capital city of India, which seamlessly blends tradition and modernity. Be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel. Perhaps explore the local area and take in the kaleidoscope of sights, sounds and flavours on offer as well as nearby ruins of a 14th-century Tughlaq fortress. Tonight, get to know your Great Rail Journeys Tour Escort and fellow travellers during a Welcome Dinner.

Accommodation
Two Nights, Delhi, Crowne Plaza New Delhi Okhla

Meals Included
Lunch

Location
Delhi , India

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, designed by architect Edward Lutyens regarded as a testament to Britain’s imperial aspirations, 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 wide leafy avenues and later visit the Gandhi Smriti Museum and learn about Mahatma Gandhi. This museum, dedicated to his life, is where he spent his final 144 days before being shot in 1948.

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch

Location
Delhi , India

Set off this morning to the station, where you will board the Gatimaan Express, travelling from Delhi to Agra, a journey that takes just over an hour and a half, on India's first semi high-speed train and the fastest train in India. Enjoy simple Indian snacks as you relax in fully air-conditioned carriages and enjoy the passing scenery.

Once in Agra, embark on your Insider Experience and later 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 site and a royal residence in the past.


Accommodation
Agra, Hotel Clarks Shiraz

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch

Location
Delhi , India

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 several impressive monuments and temples. Remarkably, this deserted city remains almost exactly as it was more than 400 years ago, providing an insight into the opulent lifestyle of the Mughal Empire. Enjoy lunch at Laxmi Vilas Palace in Bharatpur before boarding the Shatabdi Express train for the last leg of your trip to Ranthambore National Park. Enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages as you travel in air-conditioned comfort, taking in the scenery. Tonight, savour dinner at your hotel.

Accommodation
Two Nights, Ranthambore, The Sher Garh

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Location
Delhi , India

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.

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Location
Delhi , India

Spend the morning at your leisure. After lunch, depart by coach to the picturesque and historic city of Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. The bustling modern city is one of the three corners of the golden triangle that includes Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. In 1876 the local ruler decided to paint the city in shades of pink in anticipation of a visit from the Prince of Wales. The prince (who later became King Edward VIII) named Jaipur the ‘Pink City.’ After a declaration by the Queen of Jaipur that she too had a fondness of this colour, a law was passed that all future buildings were to be pink.

Accommodation
Jaipur, Clarks Amer

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Location
Delhi , India

Today spend the day on your Insider Experiences. Drink in the striking architecture blending Hindu and Islamic styles and visit such incredible sites including the City Place, and the World Heritage – listed 18th-century Jantar Mantar astronomical observatory. Drive by Jaipur’s most distinctive landmark, the Hawa Mahal, also known as the ‘Palace of the Winds’. Completed in 1799, it's one of India's most recognizable buildings.

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch

Location
Delhi , India

Transfer to the airport for your included flight to Mumbai, set on India’s west coast beside the Arabian Sea. This vibrant and bustling city on the western coast of India is famous for its fast-paced lifestyle, iconic architecture, thriving Bollywood industry and diverse culinary delights. Taste some of these delicious flavours at a cooking demonstration held at your hotel.

Accommodation
Two Nights, Mumbai, Trident Nariman Point

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch

Location
Delhi , India

Rise early for your Insider Experience. 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 admire the colourful Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat, the world’s largest open-air laundry. Enjoy a delicious Farewell Dinner at your hotel.

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch

Location
Delhi , India

After breakfast, your journey ends with a transfer to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.

Meals Included
Breakfast

Location
Delhi , India

  • 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
  • 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 Bengal Tigers 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, Humayun's Tomb, Jantar Mantar, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra Fort
  • Discover Mumbai on a dawn walking tour as the sun rises over the Arabian Sea
  • Prices include transfers, tipping and porterage
  • Itinerary operated by Great Rail Journeys
  • Itinerary operated by Great Rail Journeys
  • Itinerary and inclusions may be subject to change
  • Perhaps extend your journey and continue to Sri Lanka to embark on our 21 Day In Search of Tigers & Leopards. Enquire within for details
  • Itinerary operated by Great Rail Journeys
  • Luggage transfers on Day 2 require an overnight bag
  • Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change
  • Prices are for land/rail and flight as specified only
  • Perhaps extend your journey and continue to Sri Lanka to embark on our 21 Day In Search of Tigers & Leopards. Enquire within for details
  • Prices include airport transfers, tipping, and porterage

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Reference Code:
RJTGMJ10
Trip Location
Trip Starts:
Delhi, India
Trip Finishes:
India
Countries Visited:
India
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India | 10 Days

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