Boats anchored along the ghats of Varanasi at sunrise, with ancient sandstone buildings and temples glowing in golden light by the River Ganges

Top Highlights

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

Itinerary

More highlights

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

What the price includes

  • 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

Dates & Prices

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Departure point Departure date Price (per person) Availability
Edinburgh

October 2026 - November 2028

from £3600.00 pp

9 dates available

Glasgow

October 2026 - November 2028

from £3600.00 pp

9 dates available

London Heathrow

October 2026 - November 2028

from £2966.00 pp

9 dates available

Manchester

October 2026 - November 2028

from £3600.00 pp

9 dates available

Newcastle

October 2026 - November 2028

from £3600.00 pp

9 dates available

Accommodation

The exterior of Novotel New Delhi City Centre, a tall contemporary building with large windows
India – From the Himalayas to the Ganges Touring Hotels India You will be staying in a series of comfortable hotels that are conveniently located for your tour itinerary.

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