Country(ies): India
Tour type: Small Group
Group size: Min: 2 | Max: 12
Accommodation: Comfortable budget hotels and Jaipur homestay
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Transport: AC car/minibus, train
Highlights: Old and New Delhi, Forts and palaces in Bundi, Pink city of Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, the Taj Mahal and Red Fort in Agra, great views of rural India and its cities from your train carriage
This India tour provides a fantastic introduction to exploring Northern India and could form the perfect start to a longer stay in India, or as a complete visit in itself. The tour combines tours of the famous 'Golden Triangle' of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur with time in the Rajasthan town of Bundi which is packed with forts, palaces and step wells. You'll start in India's capital Delhi, where tours are available to explore both the narrow streets of Old Delhi, and the contrasting, modern wide boulevards of New Delhi.
We'll then take a sleeper train to Bundi where a local guide will show us around the town and explore the fort with us. Next stop is the capital of Rajasthan, the 'Pink City' of Jaipur which is full of busy craft and produce markets and famous for its jewellery and shopping. Tours to the nearby Amber Fort and to explore different aspects of Jaipur itself are available here.
Finally we head to Agra where we tour the hugely impressive Agra Fort, and of course, visit the beautiful Taj Mahal which we visit at sunset when the light is at its best. The tour then finishes back in Delhi.
Travel between the cities is done on Indian Railways in comfortable 2nd class AC carriages, which give a great view of rural India as it passes you by. Accommodation is in a mix of budget hotels, friendly homestays and heritage properties.
If our scheduled departure dates don't work for you, or you would prefer not to travel with a group, then we can also run this affordable tour privately for you. Please contact us for more information and prices.
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Regular group departures throughout the year. The tour is also available privately on any other dates for a small supplement. Please contact us for details and prices
The hotels and accommodations listed below are the ones we most often on this tour. From time to time we may exchange these for similar properties at the same level. In general, specific hotels cannot be guaranteed on our group tours, but you may select your preferred options if you are booking a tailor-made trip.
Rockwell Plaza
Delhi
The Rockwell Plaza is a good budget hotel located in the popular Karol Bagh district of Delhi, close to New Delhi Railway station and Connaught Place. Rooms are all en-suite with flat screen TV, fridge, safety deposit box and free WiFi.
Bundi Haveli Hotel
Bundi
Bundi Haveli is a small hotel located on a small quiet street beneath the Fort in Bundi. Rooms are individually designed and decorated, with great views of the old town, palace, fort and lake from their window seats.
Haveli Kalwara
Jaipur
Haveli Kalwara is a friendly local homestay/guesthouse property located in a quiet location in the heart of Jaipur. The en-suite rooms are simple but comfortable with local art on the walls. Yoga, meditation and cooking classes are all available.
Light House Hotel
Agra
Located approximately 2 miles from the Taj Mahal, the Light House Hotel offers guests comfortable accommodation in the heart of Agra and just a stones throw away from all of the major attractions.
Our tours are designed to include all that you need to enjoy a really special time in the destination youre visiting. However, we do also offer some extra options to complement the tour and add some additional sightseeing or activities, or some extra time at either end of the tour.
All accommodation based options (e.g. Single supplements, extra nights, cruise upgrades) should be booked and paid for in advance so that we can make the appropriate arrangements. Other options may either be booked and paid for in advance or while you are on the tour, though we recommend booking in advance to ensure there are no issues with availability.
Many options are priced the same throughout the year, but some may incur single or high season supplements - full details are given on the tour reservation form or on request.
The detailed Tour Notes below have been written to give you some more detailed information about how the tour runs, what to expect, and how to prepare for your holiday. We recommend downloading an up to date copy of these shortly before you travel in case of any changes.
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