Palaces and Tigers

 

Delhi	The Maidens	1 night
Bharatpur	Laxmi Vilas Palace	2 nights
Ranthambhor	Sawai Madhopur Lodge	3 nights
Jaipur	Jai Mahal Palace	1 night
Delhi	Radisson	1 night

Click on the name of the hotel for details

 

10 days from £1326

excluding international flights

 

DAY 1 - Depart UK.

Recommended flight from London: Jet Airways from London Heathrow (see below). If you are travelling from a country other than the UK we would be happy to give you guidance on your flight options.

DAY 2 - Arrive Delhi.

On arrival in Delhi in the morning you will be met by a representative of World Discovery outside immigration and customs. You will then be taken by private car direct to your hotel.  The remainderof the day is at leisure.

DAY 3 – By rail to Agra. Continue by road via Fatehpur Sikri to Bharatpur.

Your World Discovery India holiday gets under way with an early transfer to Delhi Railway Station to board the Shatabdi Express train to Agra, the capital of the Mughal Empire. You will travel in Executive Class for the journey of approximately 2 hours. On arrival your driver and guide will meet you and you will proceed to visit the glorious Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort. In the afternoon drive to the atmospheric ‘ghost town’ of Fatehpur Sikri. After a guided tour of this wonderful city, continue to Bharatpur and your accommodation at the delightful Laxmi Vilas Palace, built in 1899 for the son of the Maharajah of Bharatpur.
Meals included: Full breakfast.

DAY 4 – Bharatpur.

This morning a specialist naturalist guide will collect you from the palace and take you into Bharatpur’s Keoladeo Ghana National Park. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Meals included: Full breakfast.

Pictured left: Indian darter (also known as the 'snake bird') in Keoladeo Ghana National Park.

 

 

DAY 5 – Drive to Sawai Madhopur.  Ranthambhor National Park.

After breakfast depart for the town of Sawai Madhopur, located close to Ranthambhor National Park, famous for its tigers - the film 'Project Tiger' was filmed here.  Arrive in time for a late lunch at your lodge.  In the afternoon take your first game drive in the Park.
Meals included: Full breakfast, lunch, dinner.

DAYS 6 AND 7 - Ranthambhor National Park.

Morning and afternoon game drives each day in Ranthambhor National Park.
Meals included: Full breakfast, lunch, dinner each day.

DAY 8 - Drive to Jaipur.  Afternoon sightseeing.

In the morning drive to the famous ‘pink city’ of Jaipur, capital of Rajasthan. Founded in 1727 by Maharajah Jai Singh II, Jaipur is the classic Rajput city, with its colourful bazaars, palaces and ‘havelis’ (mansions). This afternoon enjoy a guided tour of the highlights of Jaipur.
Meals included: Full breakfast.

DAY 9 – Drive back to Delhi via Amber Fort.

Before Jaipur was founded, the capital of this region was Amber, built high on a ridge overlooking the surrounding countryside. The huge Amber Fort is just 11km north of Jaipur, and this morning you willset off to visit it before proceeding to Delhi. After the visit, continue on your journey back to Delhi. Accommodation this evening is at a modern hotel located close to the International Airport.
Meals included: Full breakfast.

DAY 10 – Depart for home.

Private transfer to the airport for your international flight home.
Meals included: Full breakfast.

International Flights.

We recommend the services of Jet Airways from London Heathrow. Flights are non-stop and have a choice of classes. Current timings (subject to possible change) are as follows:
Heathrow/Delhi. Depart at 20.45; arrive Delhi at 09.45 (next day)
Delhi/Heathrow. Depart at 13.45; arrive Heathrow at 18.30

India Holidays: Palaces and Tigers (Tour Reference: WDIN017)
2012 Departures
Price per person based on a minimum of two persons travelling together:

Daily departures	Price
Jan to Mar	£1326
Nov, Dec	£1390

Single Room Supplements on request.

The price includes:

• Hotel accommodation as listed above in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
• 8 full breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners as shown in the itinerary.
• Private transportation throughout (except during the game drives in Ranthambhor National Park, where you will share the Park vehicles with other guests).
  
• All sightseeing as shown (unless indicated as ‘optional’), including entrance fees.
• The services of a private English-speaking driver throughout.
• The services of a private guide for the included sightseeing (except for the game drives in Ranthambhor National Park). For sightseeing on journeys between cities (e.g. at Fatehpur Sikri) your guide will be waiting at the site to meet you when you arrive).
  

Not included in the price:

• International flights (see our recommendation above). We are happy to discuss the flights with you and give you further guidance..
• Optional sightseeing.
• International airport taxes.
• Tipping. We will be pleased to give guidance in this often sensitive matter.
• An Indian Visa. This should be obtained before departure from the United Kingdom. Applications should be made online through VFS Global, the official representatives of the High Commission in London - http://in.vfsglobal.co.uk/.

A deposit of £250 per person is required at the time of booking. The balance of the price for your India holiday must be paid at least 8 weeks before your departure date.