The Golden Triangle Group Tour

On arrival in Delhi you will be taken to The Claridges for a two night stay. The rest of the day is free to relax and enjoy the hotel facilities.

In the evening you can meet your fellow travellers at a welcome dinner, arranged in a traditional setting.

Accommodation: The Claridges*, Delhi

Meals included: Dinner

Your morning tour of old Delhi includes Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat – a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, and the bazaars of Chandni Chowk.

After lunch you will experience New Delhi, including the Lutyens buildings and India Gate, plus Qutub Minar and Humayun’s Tomb.

Accommodation: The Claridges*, Delhi

Meals included: Breakfast

Today you head to Agra in time for an afternoon visit to Agra Fort before arriving at the Taj Mahal before sunset when it is particularly beautiful.

Accommodation: Hotel Tajview*, Agra

Meals included: Breakfast

Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted capital of Emperor Akbar is the first place you visit today before proceeding to Jaipur. On route there is a lunch stop at Bharatpur and a visit to the 9th century stepwells at Abhaneri.

Accommodation: Narain Niwas*, Jaipur

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

This morning’s tour starts at Hawa Mahal before visiting the magnificent hilltop Amber Fort. Here you can explore the Fort’s extensive apartments decorated with murals and mosaics.

The afternoon’s sightseeing includes Jantar Mantar observatory, City Palace and the Museum.

Accommodation: Narain Niwas*, Jaipur

Meals included: Breakfast

A free day to explore Jaipur’s colourful markets. In the evening, enjoy a traditional meal with a local family.

Accommodation: Narain Niwas*, Jaipur

Meals included: Breakfast and dinner

After a leisurely morning we drive back to Delhi for an overnight stay at Pride Plaza Aerocity.

Accommodation: Pride Plaza Aerocity*, Delhi

Fly back to the UK, or if you have some more time why not take a look at the suggested extensions.

Suggested extensions

If you have a extra time and would like to discover more of India, these are some suggested extensions:

Ranthambore Park (2 days)

On day 7, drive to Ranthambore and stay at Ranthambore Kothi for two nights. Enjoy three game drives over the next two days to spot wildlife including tigers. Return to Delhi on day 9 and fly back home on day 10. 

Shimla (4 days)

On day 8, take the Shatabdi Express train to Kalka and change for the hill train to Shimla. Stay at the Oberoi Cecil for three nights. Spend the next two days exploring Shimla on foot. Drive down to Kalka on day 11 and board a train to Delhi. Stay overnight at The Grand Hotel before flying home on day 12.

Amritsar (3 days)

On day 8, board the Shatabdi Express train to Amritsar and stay at the Hyatt Amritsar for two nights. Visit the Golden Temple and the border outpost at Wagah. Fly back to Delhi on day 10 for an overnight stay at The Grand Hotel before flying home on day 11.

Goa (4 days)

On day 7 fly from Jaipur to Goa and transfer to the resort hotel of your choice for a five night stay. Enjoy relaxing in the sun before flying home on day 12.

Dates, Pricing and Inclusions

Note: We don’t have set departure dates for our group tours, but if you’re interested in travelling with a group, let us know. Whether you have a group of 6–16 people or are looking to join one, we can organise a tour based on demand. Contact us to express your interest, and we’ll keep you informed about upcoming opportunities.

Why not travel to celebrate a Festival? Experience the vibrant Holi Festival of colour in March, or Diwali the festival of light in Autumn.

Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast plus lunch on day 4 and dinner on days 1 and 6.

Best Season: October to April.

Clothes: Cottons with woollens in winter.

* Alternative accommodation of a similar standard may be offered to the hotels listed.

Included in the price:

• Accommodation for 7 nights and meal plan as shown above
• All internal road travel by an air-conditioned vehicle
• All scheduled sightseeing with an English speaking guide
• Entrance fees at the monuments

Not included in price:

• International flights
• India visa
• Travel Insurance
• Meals not included in the meal plan
• Expenses of personal nature (like room service, laundry, drinks, phone calls etc)
• Camera fees at the monuments

For more information please email info@aitholidays.com or call our India specialists on 01792 315499.

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