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Duration: 9 days

Delhi (1 nt) – Agra (2 nts) – Jaipur (3 nts)

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• Indian highlights in a week away
• Elephant ride to the Amber Palace
• Colourful markets
• Breathtaking architecture

Day 1 - London/DelhiYour Jet Airways flight to Delhi departs from London - Heathrow in the evening.

Day 2 - Delhi

Landing in the morning, transfer to the Shangri-La hotel for an early entry to your room. Explore Old Delhi, including the Red Fort, Rajghat and bazaars and later the leafy avenues of New Delhi. Here, admire the tower of Qutab Minar, the Tomb of Humayun, Rajpath, the imposing India Gate, Parliament House and the President’s residence.

Day 3 - Delhi/Agra

This morning depart by road to Agra (250 kms/5 hours). Check-in to the Oberoi Amarvilas, where you will reside for two nights.

Day 4 - Agra

Your day begins with a half-day visit to the Taj Mahal - Shah Jahan’s mausoleum for his beloved wife, Mumtaz. Later you will visit Agra’s vast Red Fort.

Day 5 - Agra/Jaipur

Drive to Jaipur (200 kms/5 hours) via Fatehpur Sikri, built by Akbar the Great, as his capital and abandoned after only 14 years. Continue on to the pink city of Jaipur and on arrival check into the Rambagh Palace.

Day 6 – Jaipur/Samode/Jaipur

Today you will travel to Samode Palace (1 hour). Enjoy lunch at Samode and marvel at its exquisite craftsmanship.

Day 7 - Jaipur

A full day’s sightseeing including the spectacular 16th century fortified palace at Amber. Visit the City Palace, the impressive Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds) and the surreal-looking Jantar Mantar astronomical observatory.

Day 8 - Jaipur/Delhi

This morning fly to Delhi to connect with your departure flight back to London landing later the same day. Alternatively, why not fly on to Udaipur for a few days, or perhaps Goa or Kathmandu?Udaipur Two Night ExtensionFly from Jaipur to the exquisite city of Udaipur, whose location on the shores of Lake Pichola makes it one of the country’s most romantic places. Stay at the Lake Palace Hotel, Udaivilas or Devi Garh and explore Udaipur’s City Palace and Sahelion-ki-Bari Gardens.Ranthambore Two Night ExtentionTravel to Ranthambore by train from Agra and stay at the Oberoi Vanyavila's for a two night stay. Enjoy game drives searching for tiger before continuing on to Jaipur to complete Rajashtan’s Golden Triangle.

Prices (from)Gold   
1 Jan - 31 Mar £2,679
1 Apr - 30 Sep £2,299
1 Oct - 31 Dec £2,779
Prices (from)Silver   
1 Jan - 31 Mar £1,849
1 Apr - 30 Sep £1,555
1 Oct - 31 Dec £1,915

per person inclusive of international flights, bed and breakfast

Silver Hotels: Claridges, Delhi; Trident Hilton, Agra; Trident Hilton, Jaipur.

These journeys represent our ideas and recommendations and are intended to offer inspiration. We understand you will want to personalise your journey to your particular interests and timetable.

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