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India – From the Himalayas to the Ganges

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from £3699 /pp

was £3230
Flights included
Dates Available

September 2026 - November 2028
Duration

16 days
Depart From

5 airports
Excursions & Visits

14 included
Meals

31 included
Ways to pay

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India – From the Himalayas to the Ganges

A trio of Golden Triangle cities, colonial-era hubs and significant spiritual centres await on this exploration of India’s historic northern states.

Starts in the national capital, Delhi, where you’ll explore its most significant landmarks both under guidance and at your own leisure. The famed ‘Toy Train’ will then take you on a panoramic journey to the Himalayan retreat of Shimla, a former summer capital of the British Raj. A day’s sightseeing is next on the agenda, and you can admire its colonial landmarks, including the Viceregal Lodge, which saw the first maps of Indian partition drawn, and the Gaiety Theatre. After a few days in the mountains, head back down to Chandigarh for a flight to Jaipur. While in the ‘Pink City’, you’ll take in historic Amber Fort, a former seat of the Rajput royal family, before viewing the red sandstone landmarks of the centre. Mark the midpoint of your holiday with a two-night stop in wildlife-rich Ranthambore and set out on two canter game drives in search of its Bengal tigers.

Continue to Agra, the exquisite ‘City of Love’, stopping en route in Abhaneri, home to the magnificent Chand Baori stepwell and Harshat Maha temple. In Agra, bookend a day’s sightseeing with sunrise and sunset visits to the Taj Mahal before following the Ganges eastward to Varanasi. Feel the city's spirituality as you walk the city’s streets on guided tour of its religious sites and gain an appreciation for Hindu traditions as you watch morning prayers on an early-morning Ganges boat ride. The region, thought to be the birthplace of Buddhism, is rife with ancient shrines and temples, and you’ll have time to take in its highlights with a stop in the popular pilgrimage town Sarnath.

The Taj Mahal bathed in golden sunlight at sunset, with the sun setting between its elegant minarets, highlighting the detailed marble carvings and domed architecture

Spend time in Agra and watch the sunrise behind the Taj Mahal, the ivory-white marble mausoleum of love 

A majestic Bengal tiger resting in Ranthambore National Park, gazing directly at the camera against a blurred natural background

Explore the tiger-rich wilderness of Ranthambore National Park with morning and afternoon safaris

A boatman rowing on the River Ganges in Varanasi, facing the colourful temples and crowded ghats along the ancient city’s waterfront under a soft pastel sky

Witness the major academic and religious centres of Varanasi, India’s spiritual capital

A panoramic view of Shimla’s colourful hillside buildings surrounded by green mountains and misty clouds in the Himalayan foothills

Discover Shimla’s British-colonial legacy with a tour of the Viceregal Lodge and Gaiety Theatre

Touch down in the Indian capital, Delhi, meet your tour manager and settle into your first hotel with the rest of the day at leisure. This evening, join your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner at the hotel’s restaurant.

Rise early this morning and set off on a guided tour of Delhi’s historic landmarks. This excursion encompasses all the city’s major historical landmarks, including the Jama Masjid Mosque, one of the largest in India, and Raj Ghat, Gandhi’s cremation site.

An exhilarating rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, in the heart of Old Delhi, is followed by time in New Delhi passing by the India Gate War Memorial, the Red Fort, with its soaring, scarlet walls, and the impressive Government buildings.

In the afternoon, visit the UNESCO-listed Qutub Minar, one of India’s tallest towers, which is situated at the site of Delhi’s oldest fortified city. You’ll also see the sixteenth century Humayun's tomb, an impressive example of Mughal architecture with lush Persian style gardens.

In the evening, return to your hotel to unwind and have dinner.

Leave Delhi behind this morning and enjoy a packed breakfast as you board a train for rural Kalka. Upon arrival, stretch your legs and step aboard the iconic ‘Toy Train’ for an onward journey, climbing through stunning mountain scenery to Shimla. You’ll be given a packed lunch for your rail journey.

This morning after breakfast, enjoy a tour of Shimla, the summer seat of the Indian government during the British Raj. The Viceregal Lodge, in which the map of Indian Partition was drawn, is your first stop, and you’ll be free to admire its teak-panelled interiors. You’ll then pass the Gaiety Theatre, with its distinctly colonial architecture, and if time permits, have a look inside before taking a leisurely stroll along Mall Road, one of Shimla’s main retail areas.

Spend time at Scandal Point, a traditional meeting place for locals and take the chance to browse the area’s local markets at leisure before returning to the hotel for dinner.

Enjoy breakfast in your Shimla hotel ahead of a drive to bustling Chandigarh, the shared state capital of both the Punjab and Hariyana, for an internal flight to Jaipur.

After landing in Rajasthan’s magnificent ‘Pink City’, you’ll be driven to your next hotel for check-in and dinner with your fellow travellers.

Rise early this morning and head for Amber, the former capital of the Rajput empire, on the outskirts of Jaipur. Here, by Jeep, you’ll climb the steep terrain to the towering Amber Fort, which watches over the city from its majestic hilltop position. You’ll explore the treasures of the Royal Halls of this 6th-century hilltop structure and take in the magnificent views from the red sandstone ramparts.

Today’s exploration of Jaipur then continues with a sightseeing tour. You'll visit the City Palace, a magnificent complex that blends Rajput and Mughal architectural styles and the Jantar Mantar, an ornate astronomical observatory, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the 18th century. You'll also drive past the Hawa Mahal, or the ‘Palace of the Winds’, a striking pink palace with intricate latticework that allowed royal women to watch street processions without being seen.

This evening, return to the hotel for dinner.

This morning, you’ll head into the tiger-rich wilderness of Ranthambore National Park, one of the largest and most famous national parks in Northern India. This former royal hunting ground is now a key centre for ‘Project Tiger’, and its grasslands, streams, and pools are home to striped hyenas, sambar deer, sloth bears and, of course, the elusive and still endangered tigers of Ranthambhore. You'll then head to your jungle lodge for check-in, where lunch will be provided.

This afternoon, why not join an optional excursion to nearby Ranthambhore Fort? Perched at the top of a hill, ringed by a towering stone wall, this structure presents panoramic views of the national park once you’ve climbed the 273-step path.

Later, join your fellow travellers for drinks and an expert-led tiger talk, which will introduce you to the animals you’ll head out in search of tomorrow. Afterwards, enjoy dinner at the lodge.

You’ll rise early this morning as a day of delving into the surrounding wilderness is on the cards. Accompanied by a local, expert naturalist, go on your first jungle safari in an open-air vehicle. Keep your eyes peeled for sightings of Royal Bengal tigers, hyenas, jackals, and leopards.

After an exciting morning, you’ll be taken back to the hotel for breakfast followed by time to relax, perhaps with a dip in the swimming pool ahead of an included lunch. In the afternoon, set off on another safari, alongside your guide, learning more about the local flora and fauna living across the diverse terrain as you go. If you’re lucky, you might also catch another glimpse of the native tigers.

This evening, dinner will be served at the hotel.

Your time in the jungle will come to an end after breakfast this morning as you take a scenic drive to Agra, India’s iconic ‘City of Love’.

On the way, pause in Abhaneri and enjoy some time to explore Chand Baori, one of the biggest stepwells in the world. With intricately geometrically designed staircases, this architectural wonder serves as a source of water and a place of respite in the desert heat. Adjacent to the stepwells, you’ll find the Harshat Mata Temple, an ancient place of worship dedicated to the goddess of happiness and joy, Harshat Mata.

You’ll then continue to Agra, home to the magnificent Taj Mahal.

Rise early this morning for one of the undeniable highlights of your time in Northern India. Heading out in the dawn light, you’ll visit the Taj Mahal, the famed monument of eternal love, glistening as the sun rises over the city. This UNESCO-listed mausoleum, encircled by expansive Mughal gardens, is one of the country’s greatest architectural achievements and a wish-list spectacle, completed in 1648 by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Your visit will be brought to life on a guided tour.

Afterwards, head back to the hotel for breakfast. Your next stop today will be the imposing Agra Fort, a grand sandstone fortress and an intricate maze of courtyards, palaces, and mosques within the Mughal fort. Here, you’ll learn about the building’s regal history on a guided tour before heading back to the hotel for the rest of the afternoon at leisure.

Later, you can opt to return to the Taj at sunset to see its grand facades in a different light. Dinner will be served at the hotel this evening.

Wake up in Varanasi and make your way to the banks of the Ganges for a cruise by the ghats. Here, under the rising sun, you’ll experience this sacred river and its idyllic surrounding landscapes at their most serene. Pass the city’s riverside ghats, which number 84 in total, and learn about their use in religious ceremonies. As the city rises from its sleep, you’ll enjoy a snapshot of life in Varanasi.

Return to the hotel for a late breakfast and a few hours to relax before heading back into the heart of the city. Begin at the Benaras Hindu Campus, one of India’s finest universities. This grand building, founded in 1916 by Annie Besant, a key proponent for Indian independence, has since become a major research centre.

Continue to Shri Viswanath Mandir, a major temple and shrine for Indian Hindus, where you’ll learn more about the religious history and the faiths that coexist in Varanasi. Your final stop, the Sankat Mochan Temple, worships the monkey god, Hanuman, and showcases Uttar Pradesh’s traditional Hindu architecture.

Enjoy the afternoon at leisure and, settle in for dinner at the hotel this evening. For further insight into the Hindu traditions of Varanasi, join an optional evening Varanasi cycle of life night walking tour alongside an expert local guide who will explain the Hindi beliefs around life and death. This tour will take you around the ghats, that lead down to the mighty Ganges. Often used for funeral rites and processions, these ceremonial staircases are sacred to the city’s Hindu population, and you’ll learn about their importance as you go.

Sarnath, a popular Buddhist pilgrimage spot on the outskirts of Varanasi, will be the backdrop for a morning’s exploration. Join a friendly local guide for a tour of the town’s assorted stupas, temples, and ruins. Learn about the region’s colourful history with a stop at the Sarnath Museum, which showcases a vast collection of archaeological finds and Buddhist relics. After some time to explore the town’s rich Buddhist heritage, return to Varanasi and unwind with an afternoon at leisure.

In the evening, head to the ghats to experience the Aarti ceremony. This daily ritual takes place at sunset along the banks of the River Ganges, where priests perform a traditional prayer involving lighted lamps, chanting, and music. The ceremony is an important part of Hindu worship and offers an insight into the spiritual life of Varanasi.

After breakfast at the hotel, board a short internal flight back to Delhi. Upon arrival, you’ll be driven to your final hotel in the suburb of Dwarka.

This evening, enjoy a final dinner with your fellow travellers.

Qutub Minar UNESCO World Heritage Site At New Delhi, India

The heritage toy train arrives in Shimla, India, passing by vibrant, colourful buildings in the background

The elegant interior of the City Palace in Jaipur, featuring intricately decorated pink arches, marble floors, and hanging chandeliers under the palace’s domed ceilings

The Hawa Mahal, or Palace of the Winds, in Jaipur’s Pink City, displaying its striking honeycomb façade with hundreds of intricately carved windows at sunset

The Taj Mahal in Agra glowing in the warm hues of sunset, its white marble reflecting the golden light, with the surrounding minarets and the long reflecting pool in front adding to its majestic symmetry

People gathering and bathing along the ghats of the River Ganges in Varanasi during sunset, with historic stone buildings and temples rising along the riverfront

The ghats of Varanasi seen from the River Ganges, with historic sandstone palaces and colourful boats reflecting in the calm evening water

Priests dressed in traditional saffron robes performing the Ganga Aarti ceremony on the ghats of Varanasi at night, surrounded by devotees and illuminated by rows of lights along the riverbank

A close view of priests performing the Ganga Aarti ritual in Varanasi, holding brass lamps with incense smoke swirling in the air amid a reverent evening crowd

Take in lively Delhi with a tour of its most famous landmarks

Soak up the scents, sounds, and sights of Chandni Chowk on a rickshaw ride

Enjoy panoramic views of the Himalayas with a ride aboard the renowned ‘Toy Train'

Stop in rural Abhaneri, home to the Chand Baori stepwell and vast Harshat Mata temple

Gain a glimpse into India’s past with a visit to the red-sandstone Agra Fort 

Admire the wide Ganges River at its most picturesque with an early morning boat ride along the city’s ghats

Marvel at the impressive forts and palaces of the ‘Pink City’, Jaipur

Embark on an optional guided Varanasi cycle of life night walking tour along the ghats of the Ganges

View the ancient stupas and shrines of Sarnath, a popular Buddhist pilgrimage town

14 nights’ mixed-board accommodation in Delhi (2 nights), Shimla (2), Jaipur (2), Ranthambore (2), Agra (2), Varanasi (3), and Dwarka (1), plus one night on the aircraft
14 breakfasts, three lunches, and 14 dinners
Guided tour of Delhi
Scenic ‘Toy Train’ ride to Shimla
Tour of Shimla
Amber Fort excursion
Tour of Jaipur
Two Ranthambore canter safaris with expert-led tiger talk
Trip to the Chand Baori stepwell and Harshat Mata temple
Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal
Tour of Agra Fort
Ganges river cruise
Varanasi city tour
Guided tour of Sarnath
Evening Aarti ceremony
Internal flights between Chandigarh and Jaipur and Varanasi and Delhi
Rail travel between Delhi and Kalka and Agra and Varanasi
Return flights to Delhi 
Comfortable, air-conditioned coach travel and transfers throughout 
Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager
All mandatory local taxes and charges

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Edinburgh	September 2026 - November 2028		from £3796.00 pp	11 dates available
Edinburgh	13 Sep 2026 Sunday 16 days 29 Sep 2026 Tuesday	Late Escape	from £3796.00 was £4465.00
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Edinburgh	14 Feb 2027 Sunday 16 days 02 Mar 2027 Tuesday		from £4499.00 was £4735.00
Edinburgh	25 Apr 2027 Sunday 16 days 11 May 2027 Tuesday		from £3929.00 was £4135.00
Edinburgh	19 Sep 2027 Sunday 16 days 05 Oct 2027 Tuesday		from £4204.00 was £4425.00
Edinburgh	24 Oct 2027 Sunday 16 days 09 Nov 2027 Tuesday		from £4499.00 was £4735.00
Edinburgh	14 Nov 2027 Sunday 16 days 30 Nov 2027 Tuesday		from £4499.00 was £4735.00
Edinburgh	13 Feb 2028 Sunday 16 days 29 Feb 2028 Tuesday		from £4560.00 was £4799.00
Edinburgh	30 Apr 2028 Sunday 16 days 16 May 2028 Tuesday		No Single Supplement from £3990.00 was £4199.00
Edinburgh	17 Sep 2028 Sunday 16 days 03 Oct 2028 Tuesday		No Single Supplement from £4275.00 was £4499.00
Edinburgh	12 Nov 2028 Sunday 16 days 28 Nov 2028 Tuesday		No Single Supplement from £4560.00 was £4799.00
Glasgow	September 2026 - November 2028		from £3796.00 pp	11 dates available
Glasgow	13 Sep 2026 Sunday 16 days 29 Sep 2026 Tuesday	Late Escape	from £3796.00 was £4465.00
Glasgow	25 Oct 2026 Sunday 16 days 10 Nov 2026 Tuesday		No Single Supplement from £4641.00 was £4885.00	Hurry, selling fast!
Glasgow	14 Feb 2027 Sunday 16 days 02 Mar 2027 Tuesday		from £4499.00 was £4735.00
Glasgow	25 Apr 2027 Sunday 16 days 11 May 2027 Tuesday		from £3929.00 was £4135.00
Glasgow	19 Sep 2027 Sunday 16 days 05 Oct 2027 Tuesday		from £4204.00 was £4425.00
Glasgow	24 Oct 2027 Sunday 16 days 09 Nov 2027 Tuesday		from £4499.00 was £4735.00
Glasgow	14 Nov 2027 Sunday 16 days 30 Nov 2027 Tuesday		from £4499.00 was £4735.00
Glasgow	13 Feb 2028 Sunday 16 days 29 Feb 2028 Tuesday		from £4560.00 was £4799.00
Glasgow	30 Apr 2028 Sunday 16 days 16 May 2028 Tuesday		No Single Supplement from £3990.00 was £4199.00
Glasgow	17 Sep 2028 Sunday 16 days 03 Oct 2028 Tuesday		No Single Supplement from £4275.00 was £4499.00
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London Heathrow	13 Sep 2026 Sunday 16 days 29 Sep 2026 Tuesday	Late Escape	from £3145.00 was £3699.00
London Heathrow	25 Oct 2026 Sunday 16 days 10 Nov 2026 Tuesday		No Single Supplement from £4176.00 was £4395.00	Hurry, selling fast!
London Heathrow	14 Feb 2027 Sunday 16 days 02 Mar 2027 Tuesday		from £3790.00 was £3989.00
London Heathrow	25 Apr 2027 Sunday 16 days 11 May 2027 Tuesday		from £3220.00 was £3389.00
London Heathrow	19 Sep 2027 Sunday 16 days 05 Oct 2027 Tuesday		from £3496.00 was £3679.00
London Heathrow	24 Oct 2027 Sunday 16 days 09 Nov 2027 Tuesday		from £3790.00 was £3989.00
London Heathrow	14 Nov 2027 Sunday 16 days 30 Nov 2027 Tuesday		from £3790.00 was £3989.00
London Heathrow	13 Feb 2028 Sunday 16 days 29 Feb 2028 Tuesday		from £3800.00 was £3999.00
London Heathrow	30 Apr 2028 Sunday 16 days 16 May 2028 Tuesday		No Single Supplement from £3230.00 was £3399.00
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Manchester	September 2026 - November 2028		from £3796.00 pp	11 dates available
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Manchester	25 Oct 2026 Sunday 16 days 10 Nov 2026 Tuesday		No Single Supplement from £4641.00 was £4885.00	Hurry, selling fast!
Manchester	14 Feb 2027 Sunday 16 days 02 Mar 2027 Tuesday		from £4499.00 was £4735.00
Manchester	25 Apr 2027 Sunday 16 days 11 May 2027 Tuesday		from £3929.00 was £4135.00
Manchester	19 Sep 2027 Sunday 16 days 05 Oct 2027 Tuesday		from £4204.00 was £4425.00
Manchester	24 Oct 2027 Sunday 16 days 09 Nov 2027 Tuesday		from £4499.00 was £4735.00
Manchester	14 Nov 2027 Sunday 16 days 30 Nov 2027 Tuesday		from £4499.00 was £4735.00
Manchester	13 Feb 2028 Sunday 16 days 29 Feb 2028 Tuesday		from £4560.00 was £4799.00
Manchester	30 Apr 2028 Sunday 16 days 16 May 2028 Tuesday		No Single Supplement from £3990.00 was £4199.00
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Newcastle	14 Feb 2027 Sunday 16 days 02 Mar 2027 Tuesday		from £4499.00 was £4735.00
Newcastle	25 Apr 2027 Sunday 16 days 11 May 2027 Tuesday		from £3929.00 was £4135.00
Newcastle	19 Sep 2027 Sunday 16 days 05 Oct 2027 Tuesday		from £4204.00 was £4425.00
Newcastle	24 Oct 2027 Sunday 16 days 09 Nov 2027 Tuesday		from £4499.00 was £4735.00
Newcastle	14 Nov 2027 Sunday 16 days 30 Nov 2027 Tuesday		from £4499.00 was £4735.00
Newcastle	13 Feb 2028 Sunday 16 days 29 Feb 2028 Tuesday		from £4560.00 was £4799.00
Newcastle	30 Apr 2028 Sunday 16 days 16 May 2028 Tuesday		No Single Supplement from £3990.00 was £4199.00
Newcastle	17 Sep 2028 Sunday 16 days 03 Oct 2028 Tuesday		No Single Supplement from £4275.00 was £4499.00
Newcastle	12 Nov 2028 Sunday 16 days 28 Nov 2028 Tuesday		No Single Supplement from £4560.00 was £4799.00

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Fly to Jaipur, the ‘Pink City’ and head for the former Rajput capital, Amber and its fort
Explore the tiger-rich wilderness of Ranthambore National Park with morning and afternoon safaris
Stay overnight on a traditional Kerala houseboat and glide through the tranquil backwaters

21 days from £4,436 pp

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Meals

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Set off on a tour of Old Delhi, where you’ll see its most famous landmarks, including the Red Fort, Jama Masjid Mosque, and India Gate
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31 included

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Take in Delhi’s most famed historic sites by rickshaw and discover landmarks on the city’s culinary map
Survey the City Palace of Udaipur, Jagdish Temple, and the beautiful gardens of Saheliyon-ki of Udaipur
Drift across Lake Pichola on a cruise, viewing Udaipur’s shoreside palaces and temples from a different angle

14 days from £2,660 pp

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Duration

14 days
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Excursions & Visits

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Meals

26 included

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