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A unique journey across India by train. Explore the Golden Triangle of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur before contiuning enjoying a tribal tour of medieval Jodphur . Be surprised by the Bollywood energy of Mumbai and its enterprising slums.

Summary

Duration
10 Days / 9 Nights from NZD $2,184*
Countries
India
Type of Journey
Rail
Highlights

• Delhi • Agra • Jaipur • Jodhpur • Mumbai
Departure Dates

Daily - please enquire for specific dates
What's Included

Tour Includes

• Tailor-made journey
• English speaking local guides
• 8 nights’ hotel accommodation and one night on train
• Transfers by air-conditioned car
• Entrance fees
• 9 breakfasts and 1 dinner

Not Included

Pricing

Description	Twin NZD	Single NZD	Extra NZD
2024 3 1/2 star, from 1 Apr – 30 Sep	– – 2184	– – 2583

Please note: while prices are accurate at time of loading they are subject to change due to currency fluctuations and currency surcharges may apply. Please check price at time of booking

Itinerary

Day 1: Delhi
You will be met and transferred to your hotel.

Day 2: Delhi
Visit the 17th century Jama Masjid mosque and enjoy a rickshaw ride to the spice market. See the community kitchen at the Sikh Golden Temple feeding 10,000 devotees daily. See the Gandhi Museum and India Gate, and try a metro ride to the central markets.

Day 3: Delhi > Agra
Visit Agra Fort before watching the sunset over the Taj Mahal.

Day 4: Agra > Jaipur
Train to Jaipur this morning. Enjoy a Bollywood blockbuster at a heritage cinema in the evening.

Day 5: Jaipur
Enjoy a sunrise hot air balloon ride. Admire the Rajasthani architecture of Amber Fort, enjoy a photo stop at the Jal Mahal water palace, see the Astronomical Observatory and visit the City Palace, a royal family residence. Walk through the colourful bazaar to see the iconic facade of the Palace of Winds. There is a cooking class this evening followed by tribal dances.

Day 6: Jaipur > Jodhpur
Travel by train to the blue city of Jodhpur this morning.

Day 7: Jodhpur
Visit Mehrangarh Fortress and walk through the blue washed old city. Meet a priest family at a Krishna Temple, and see ancient step-wells, the clock tower and bazaar. Visit the tribal village of Bishnoi to watch sacred welcoming rituals.

Day 8: Jodhpur > Mumbai
Overnight train to Mumbai, India’s ‘Bollywood’ city.

Days 9 & 10: Mumbai
See the real Mumbai with a tour of the slums, then take a classic taxi to the Gateway of India, Victoria Station and Prince of Wales Museum. The following day, transfer to the airport.
Booking Conditions

• Surcharges may apply over certain national holidays – enquire for more information
• Please note specific berth numbers are only confirmed close to the departure date of the train
• While we do all possible to ensure members of the same party are seated together on all journeys, this cannot be guaranteed