Taste of India

Private Tour | General interest
8 Days & 6 NightsLead-in price: £1,365

This introductory tour explores India’s Golden Triangle, visiting the country’s most celebrated sights. Starting in imperial Delhi, the journey encompasses the ethereal Taj Mahal and the magnificent Amber fort in Rajasthan’s vibrant capital city, Jaipur.

Average weather for Delhi
J F M A M J J A S O N D
Max temp °c 21 24 30 36 39 39 35 33 34 33 28 23
Min temp °c 7 10 15 21 25 28 27 26 24 19 13 8
Rainfall (mm) 2 2 1 1 2 7 20 20 12 2 - 1
Average weather for Agra
J F M A M J J A S O N D
Max temp °c 22 25 32 38 41 41 35 33 34 34 29 24
Min temp °c 8 10 16 22 26 28 27 26 25 19 13 8
Rainfall (mm) 12 11 10 6 13 52 205 270 125 22 5 6
Average weather for Jaipur
J F M A M J J A S O N D
Avg temp °c 16 18 24 29 33 34 30 28 29 26 21 17
Rainfall (mm) 1 1 1 - 1 6 20 20 8 1 - 1

	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D
Max temp °c	21	24	30	36	39	39	35	33	34	33	28	23
Min temp °c	7	10	15	21	25	28	27	26	24	19	13	8
Rainfall (mm)	2	2	1	1	2	7	20	20	12	2	-	1

	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D
Max temp °c	22	25	32	38	41	41	35	33	34	34	29	24
Min temp °c	8	10	16	22	26	28	27	26	25	19	13	8
Rainfall (mm)	12	11	10	6	13	52	205	270	125	22	5	6

	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D
Avg temp °c	16	18	24	29	33	34	30	28	29	26	21	17
Rainfall (mm)	1	1	1	-	1	6	20	20	8	1	-	1

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Tour variations

2019

Standard private tour in brief

Day 1: Fly to Delhi

Overnight flight to Delhi. (N)

Day 2: Delhi

Arrive and transfer to Shanti Home for a 2-night stay. Rest fo the day at leisure. (N)

Day 3: Delhi

Take a walking tour of Old Delhi and discover iconic sites such as the Red Fort, Jama Masjid mosque and Raj Ghat. In the afternoon visit Humayun's tomb and the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Sikh temple, the former being one of the best-preserved Mughal monuments in India. (B)

Day 4: Agra

Early morning train to Agra before visiting the Taj Mahal and Agra fort in the afternoon. Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1632, the Taj Mahal commemorates the life of his favourite wife, Mumtaz. Overnight stay at the Coral Tree Homestay. (B)

Day 5: Fatehpur Sikri • Jaipur

Morning drive to the deserted red sandstone city of Fatehpur Sikri, known for its array of forts, palaces and mosques. Continue to the pink city of Jaipur for 3 nights at the Shahpura House. (B)

Day 6: Jaipur

Explore the ancient Rajput capital of Amber on a full-day excursion. In the morning visit the palace of Amber Fort which displays many examples of Mughal influenced architecture. In the afternoon visit the City Palace, home of the present maharaja. (B)

Day 7: Jaipur

Day at leisure to relax, explore Jaipur's many bazaars or take an optional tour of the ghost town of Bhangarh. In the evening, relax at Castle Kanota, familiar as the Viceroy Club in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. (B)

Day 8: Fly home

Transfer to Jaipur airport and fly home. (B)

Meal basis

As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.

Important information

Standard tour

This tour is based in 3- and 4-star accommodation.

Tailor-made travel

For a price quote based on alternative accommodation standards, to discuss flight options or to tailor this itinerary, please call to speak with a Cox & Kings consultant or enquire online.

Dates & prices

XTI2020: 6 Nights

Standard private tour accommodation

Destinations on this tour

Agra
The earliest reference to Agra can be found in the epic Mahabharata. It was in the...
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Delhi
The Indian capital, is steeped in a glorious, but turbulent, history. In the pulsating old city...
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Jaipur
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Average weather for Delhi

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Tour variations