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North & South India: Tiger, Taj & Beaches

16 Days / 15 Nights from £2365/ $2838 per person

This private North and South India tour perfectly blends two of the most enticing regions of the subcontinent. Travelling by train, plane, car, and houseboat this sensibly-paced tour is designed for those seeking to combine the stunning cultural highlights of the ‘Golden Triangle’ with game drives in search of tiger in the jungles in Ranthambore and the stunningly beautiful scenery of tropical Kerala, renowned as ‘God’s own country’. Starting at Delhi, explore the colonial legacy of the British, before travelling to Agra to watch the sun rise over the magnificent milk-white Taj Mahal. Then, take a train to Ranthambore, where early morning and late afternoon jeep safaris offer you the chance to search for the Royal Bengal Tiger in its natural habitat. Next, continue to the pink city of Jaipur – the vibrant capital of Rajasthan and admire the spectacular hill-top fort at Amer as well as the private collection of the Maharajas at the City Palace. Then, fly via Ahmedabad to Cochin where you will discover the historic spice port of Cochin. Next, board a traditional houseboat to explore the narrow canals and stunningly beautiful waterways that make up the backwaters, and conclude your holiday through India with three full days to unwind by the virtually empty beaches.
Itinerary at a Glance
Day Location/Route Overnight Sapphire Hotels Diamond Hotels
Day 1 Arrive Delhi Airport. Transfer to your hotel in the heart of New Delhi. 2 nights Delhi The Claridges The Oberoi New Delhi
Day 2 Morning tour of New Delhi. Afternoon explore Old Delhi.
Day 3 Arrive Agra. Afternoon tour of Agra. 1 night Agra Radisson Blu Agra Taj East Gate The Oberoi Amarvilas
Day 4 Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal. Visit Fatehpur Sikri abd board train to Sawai Madhopur. 2 nights Ranthambore The Kipling Lodge The Oberoi Vanyavilas
Day 5 Early morning and late afternoon games drives (shared basis) in Ranthmbore National Park.
Day 6 Morning game drive (shared basis) in Ranthmbore Park. Arrive Jaipur. 3 nights Jaipur Khas Bagh The Oberoi Rajvilas
Day 7 Morning tour of Amer Fort. Afternoon elephant safari through the Meena tribal villages.
Day 8 Morning tour of City Palace. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 9 Fly from Jaipur to Cochin, via Ahmedabad. The remainder of the day is at leisure. 2 nights Cochin Eighth Bastion Hotel Brunton Boatyard
Day 10 Morning tour of Cochin. Late afternoon enjoy a private sunset cruise.
Day 11 Arrive Kerala Backwaters.

 2 nights Kerala Backwaters Zuri Kumarakom Kumarakom Lake Resort
Day 12 At leisure.
Day 13 Private backwater cruise exploring narrow canals lined with sleepy villages. 1 night Kerala Backwaters Kumarakom Traditional Houseboat Kumarakom Traditional Houseboat
Day 14 Arrive Mararikulam.

 2 nights Mararikulam Marari Beach Resort Marari Beach Resort
Day 15 At leisure.
Day 16 Farewell to India.
Tour Highlights
  • Explore Mughal built Old Delhi on a cycle rickshaw.
  • Watch the sun rise over the iconic Taj Mahal.
  • Search for Tiger and other wildlife inside Ranthambore National Park.
  • Enjoy an elephant back ride through the Meena tribal villages near Jaipur.
  • Explore the spectacular hill-top Amer Fort.
  • Explore the quaint, historic port city of Cochin.
  • Enjoy a relaxed cruise through the meandering backwaters in a houseboat.
  • Relax in a tranquil, beach-front Indian Ocean resort.
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Route Map - North & South India: Tigers, Taj & Beaches
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