Essence of India - end Delhi – September 30 to April 3, 2026 (9 Days) - From £3,831

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OVERVIEW
Adventure across India—from the Presidential Palace of Delhi, to the tigers of Ranthambore and onwards to the pink city of Jaipur. Delhi impresses with a private tour of Jama Masjid, while in Jaipur a Indian High Tea experience unlocks the private living room of the Maharaja. The culinary highlights continue at the opulent 1135 AD restaurant where dinner is served in a royal interior, with traditional music and stunning sunset views. In Ranthambore, search out the elusive tigers in their natural habitat as you stalk the former private hunting grounds of the maharajahs, peppered with palatial ruins and traditional Chhatri. Later explore Jaipur your way with the choice of shopping the fresh flower and spice markets, or a visit to the Hindu Temple Birla Mandir—to witness the traditional aarti prayer ceremony.
DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES
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30/09/2025 08/10/2025 £3,950 Book
21/11/2025 29/11/2025 £3,950 Book
05/12/2025 13/12/2025 £3,950 Book
09/01/2026 17/01/2026 £3,950 Book
23/01/2026 31/01/2026 £3,950 Book
06/02/2026 14/02/2026 £3,950 Book
13/02/2026 21/02/2026 £3,950 Book
25/02/2026 05/03/2026 £4,125 Book
14/03/2026 22/03/2026 £3,950 Book
03/04/2026 11/04/2026 £3,950 Book
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ACCOMMODATION
DAY 1: The Leela Palace, Delhi. - Meals: Dinner
DAY 2: The Leela Palace, Delhi. - Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 3: Taj Hotel and Convention Centre, Agra. - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 4: Nahargarh Ranthambore. - Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5: Nahargarh Ranthambore. - Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6: Taj Devi Ratn, Jaipur. - Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 7: Taj Devi Ratn, Jaipur. - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8: Taj Devi Ratn, Jaipur. - Meals: Breakfast, Afternoon Tea, Dinner
ITINERARY

Your luxury tour from Delhi begins with a traditional welcome scarf, before your private chauffeur whisks you to your elegant hotel. Tonight, dine on fine cuisine as the sun sets over Delhi.

See Delhi’s Red Fort and Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in India. Curate your day and join a renowned chef for a foodie walk in Old Delhi or visit the 12th-century Qutub Minar. Take an exhilarating rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, visit a Sikh temple and its community kitchen, and view the President Palace, India gate and Parliament House.

Arrive at Agra’s historical fort and elegant Musamman Burj. Personalise your day with an eye-opening Mughal heritage walk or visit a private colonial bungalow for an intimate high tea with a local family.

Bask in the majesty of the Taj Mahal, framed in the warm hues of sunrise. Travel to the historic town of Bharatpur for lunch before boarding the Jan Shatabdi Express, the Express Train to Ranthambore, and taking in the views. Arrive at your hotel nestled in the foothills of the Aravalli Range.

Experience the beauty of Ranthambore National Park, the former private hunting grounds of the maharajahs of Jaipur. Join a Local Expert on a quest for the elusive tiger. Explore the lakes and palace ruins of the park with an Expert Naturalist, including traditional Chhatri dome-shaped pavilions, old fortifications and a majestic 1,000-year-old fort.

After a relaxed morning at your hotel, wind through the countryside to the Rajasthan capital of Jaipur, the Pink City. Tonight is free for independent activities.

Curate your morning seeing highly skilled artisans or focus on the art of block printing and blue pottery at a workshop. Attend a special blessing ceremony at Amber Fort. Toast to your travels with a dinner tonight.

Enjoy a city tour of Jaipur and luxuriate in a VIP Indian high tea at The City Palace. In the evening visit the Spice market and flower market during the Pink Rickshaw ride or visit Birla Mandir to witness the ‘Aarti’ - a traditional prayer ceremony. Enjoy a farewell dinner tonight.

Concluding your India luxury tour, your transfer awaits to take you to Jaipur Airport for your onward flight to Delhi.
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