Overview
Destination:
India,
Start:Delhi
Finish:Delhi
Finish:Delhi
Duration:16 days
Tripcode:
EGIR300925
Travel Period
September 2025 - September 2025
This passage describes a captivating journey through Northern India, featuring the mesmerizing transformation of the Taj Mahal at sunrise, tiger spotting in Ranthambore National Park, and a scenic ride on the Kalka-Shimla Toy Train. Travelers explore the Golden Triangle, Ranthambore, and Shimla with experienced guides, enjoying six railway journeys, including a UNESCO World Heritage steam train. The trip covers ancient forts, colorful bazaars, and tiger safaris, showcasing the enchanting yet complex nature of traveling in India.
What's Included
- Return flights ex Sydney
- Hosted departure
- Luxury Airport Lounge Access in Australia*
- 14 Nights accommodation including breakfast
- 32 Meals including: 14 breakfasts (B), 7 lunches (L) and 11 dinners (D)
- Early check in on arrival day
- 18 Excursions and visits
- All airport taxes
Your Itinerary
Day 1-2: Sydney to Delhi, India
Enjoy your luxury airport lounge access before you depart. After collecting your luggage and clearing customs you will be met by your driver and transferred to your hotel for check in.
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Day 3: Delhi, India
Spend the day discovering Old and New Delhi on a guided tour. We embrace the colour and clamour of Old Delhi first, weaving our way through the rainbow-coloured sari sellers, electronic stalls and makeshift restaurants that spill onto the pavements of Chandni Chowk - Delhi’s biggest market.
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Day 4: Delhi - Jaipur, India
Today we take the train to one of the points of Rajasthan’s famous Golden Triangle, the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur.
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Day 5: Jaipur, India
Today’s tour starts outside Jaipur at the UNESCO-listed Amber Fort - the ancient capital of the Rajput empire.
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Day 6: Jaipur – Ranthambore, India
Travelling by air-conditioned intercity express train, we leave Jaipur late morning for Sawai Madhopur - the gateway to Ranthambore National Park.
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Day 7: Ranthambore, India
Today we go on a morning and afternoon safari drive in open-sided vehicles. The promise of tigers and leopards are the big cat draw of Ranthambore, we also keep a close watch for the park’s other residents amongst the scattered ruins and lakes - including hyena, sambar, wild boar, water buffalo and crocodile.
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Day 8: Ranthambore – Agra, India
This morning we board the Shatabdi train to Bharatpur and drive into Agra - the final apex of the Golden Triangle.
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Day 9: Agra - Delhi, India
An almost impossible image to live up to, those preparing themselves to be disappointed by the Taj Mahal needn’t worry.
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Day 10: Delhi – Amritsar, India
Whizzing through changing landscapes, from rocky deserts to woven countryside, we take the train north into India’s Punjab region close to the border of Pakistan.
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Day 11: Amritsar, India
Amritsar is a city of extremes, where resplendent temples and artificial lakes provide moments of serenity and enlightenment amongst the beeping traffic and full-to-bursting bazaars.
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Day 12: Amritsar - Chandigarh, India
We leave for Chandigarh this morning - a modern grid-like city built in direct contrast to the chaotic architectural charms of the imperial cities.
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Day 13: Chandigarh – Shimla, India
Not to be confused with our childhood railway sets, today we board the Kalka-Shimla 'Toy Train' - part of the UNESCO World Heritage Mountain Railway and one of the most beautiful rail journeys in the world.
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Day 14: Shimla, India
Surrounded by snow-flecked Himalayan peaks and with colourful buildings stacked high into the hillsides, Shimla is India’s biggest and most popular hill station.
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Day 15: Shimla – Delhi, India
Taking the road back to Chandigarh, we board the Vande Bharat Express for our final train journey back to Delhi.
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Day 16: Delhi, India - Sydney, Australia
After breakfast, say goodbye to your tour group and you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home.
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