Classic Northern India
The Golden Triangle and Rajasthan by train, plane and automobile
Activity
Culture & History, Luxury, Cities, Photography, Culinary
Tour Type
Custom itinerary,
Private tour
Physical Level
Easy
Season
January - December
Good to know
- Private tour: all days & activities tailored to your preferences
- Explore at your pace, choose your own travel dates
- See the Taj Mahal, and Rajasthan with your own expert guide
- 24/7 in-country support and assistance
- Carefully-selected, top quality hotels
Discover fascinating Northern India and the Golden Triangle journeying by planes, trains and automobiles. Experience everything from the Taj Mahal to the silky sand dunes of Jaisalmer with the delights of Jaipur and Udaipur, two of Rajasthan’s most exciting cities, in between.
Suggested Itinerary
All days can be adjusted as required
This is a customisable trip
Use the following itinerary for inspiration. Remember: all days, hotels and activities can be altered to suit your requirements. A Yonder travel expert will be happy to advise.
Day 1–3
Explore Old Delhi
Delhi
Start your Indian adventure in capital city Delhi. Your guide will introduce you to the sights of this grand city, starting with the World Heritage site of Humayun’s Tomb, Gandhi’s eternal flame and the imposing India Gate, a memorial to 82,000 soldiers who died during World War One.
Make sure to explore the narrow streets of Old Delhi, founded in 1639 by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, who moved the Mughal capital here from Agra. Try street food, marvel at the architecture and absorb your surroundings – it’s crowded and chaotic, but this is the real India.
Featured Accommodation
Deluxe
The Imperial
A unique blend of Victorian, Old Colonial and Art Deco style, the iconic and historic Imperial is seriously good. Beyond the turbaned, mustachioed doormen, elegant interiors are adorned with fine art. Great rooms compiled with delicious understated elegance.
Deluxe
The Imperial
Deluxe
The Lodhi
Super hip, refined, elegant and contemporary, The Lodhi oozes luxury. There’s an art gallery, a library and cigar room, a spectacular sunken pool, a vast gym and health club. The restaurants are truly superb and the rooms simply the best in Delhi.
Deluxe
The Lodhi
Day 4–6
Take the train and marvel at the Taj Mahal
Agra
You’ll begin your trip to Agra early in the morning and that most Indian of transport – the train. India’s rail network is spread over 115,000km and transports 23 million people each day. You’ll be journeying from the comfort of a first-class carriage, but you’ll still take in the sights, sounds and smells of travel in India.
Your arrival into Agra will give you your first glimpse of the world-famous Taj Mahal. Spend a couple of days exploring this monument to love (Emperor Shah Jahan built it to house the tomb of his wife Mumtaz Mahal), as well as Agra Fort and Chandni Bazaar. If time allows, visit the ancient ruins of the sandstone city of Fatehpur Sikri.
Featured Accommodation
Deluxe
Oberoi Amarvilas
A view with a room: the whole orientation of the Oberoi Amarvilas is towards the Taj Mahal, which is visible from much of the lobby and bar area. Rooms are exquisitely appointed. Superb pool area is a sunken step well. Two brilliant restaurants.
Deluxe
Oberoi Amarvilas
Superior
Trident Agra
A little island of cleanliness and calm in the middle of the Taj Mahal mayhem. With this chain, you can be sure of excellent service, flawlessly clean rooms and a tickbox list of facilities. Lacking a little character, perhaps, but excellent value for money.
Superior
Trident Agra
Day 7–9
Get cultural in Jaipur
Jaipur
Known as the pink city, Jaipur is a Rajasthani royal city that offers spellbinding sights and sounds. Its palaces, observatories and merchant buildings are painted in hues of red and pink, but its crowning jewel is the spectacular Amer Fort which towers over the city on a hillside a short drive from the city. Spend a couple of days exploring Jaipur, including its rich arts and crafts scene, before flying back to Delhi to connect with your international flight.
Featured Accommodation
Deluxe
Rajmahal Palace
A dazzling reincarnation of a former Maharaja’s palace. Bespoke wallpapers, butlers pristine in white, scents of jasmine from the lush gardens, Art Deco pool, monogrammed linen, custom china… 14 suites, all unique but united by creative flair. And fabulous food to boot.
Deluxe
Rajmahal Palace
Superior
Rambagh Palace
This jewel in the Taj’s crown offers 78 stunning grand luxury rooms and suites, once the chambers of the Maharaja. The palace retains its splendour with vintage cars, guards on horseback and exquisitely uniformed staff. Mughal gardens and exceptional cuisine.
Superior
Rambagh Palace
Day 10–12
Encounter desert nomads in Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer
Travel to the far-flung western edge of Rajasthan to see the Golden City of Jaisalmer. Located in the heart of the imposing Thar desert, you'll encounter desert nomads, camel caravans, colourful clothing and a city full of charming buildings. With your guide, you'll explore the labyrinth of streets and the desert beyond.
Day 13–15
Float on the lakes of Udaipur
Udaipur
Home to five interconnecting lakes, Udaipur is known as the 'Venice of India' and is one of the country's most romantic cities. Float across Lake Pichola to your floating hotel, visit the City Palace and Jag Mandir and take a guided shopping trip down the mazy alleyways of the old city.
Featured Accommodation
Superior
Taj Lake Palace
The most iconic and romantic hotel in India. Set upon Lake Pichola, everyone from Jacqueline Kennedy to James Bond have enjoyed spectacular sunsets from its rooftop. Interiors are charming in their faded elegance. Sumptuous rooms come complete with Butlers.
Superior
Taj Lake Palace
Superior
Oberoi Udaivilas
In a league of its own, the Oberoi Udaivilas is a sensational creation of Mughal style domes, charming pavilions, reflection pools and ornate fountains with views over Lake Pichola, together with opulent interiors and exquisite dining. Linger and luxuriate.
Superior
Oberoi Udaivilas
Superior
Amet Haveli
With only 20 rooms, the Amet Haveli is a treasure trove of history dating back to 1752 set in a perfect location on Lake Pichola. Rooms are delightfully idiosyncratic with intricately carved windows and decorative coving. Small plunge pool and superb restaurant.
Superior
Amet Haveli
Superior
Trident Udaipur
A former hunting estate of the Maharana of Udaipur on the edge of the city, the Trident is a superb value-for-money option, ever reliable, with excellent service, good food and standards of cleanliness second to none. Brilliant location and wide-ranging facilities.
Superior
Trident Udaipur
Day 16–18
End in iconic Mumbai
Mumbai
Fast-paced Mumbai is the brash, celebrity-filled city of entertainment. Here, Bollywood stars mingle with cricket legends and you'll get a taste of luxury with your stay at the famous Taj Mahal hotel.
It's not all about modern Mumbai though -- your guide will take you on a tour of Mumbai's rich culture and fascinating history, including its crumbling colonial-era architecture.
Featured Accommodation
Superior
Taj Mahal Palace
The Taj Mahal Palace hotel is not only a historic luxury hotel that has played host to the most illustrious of guests but it is Mumbai’s greatest landmark in its own right.
Superior
Taj Mahal Palace
Tour inclusions
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Accommodation |
All accommodation is included in this trip, with a choice of different hotels to suit your budget/requirements. |
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Ground transfers |
A pick-up on arrival and drop-off on departure is included in this trip. |
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Internal flights |
All internal flights, trains and car transfers are included in the trip price. |
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Harriet Partridge
07/05/2019
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Chris Page
06/03/2019
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20/03/2019
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23/01/2019
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Days
21
From only
$5,250 pp
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