Enjoy a family activity holiday with the intense sights, sounds and smells of India’s Golden Triangle. Discover temples and a maze of alleyways in Old Delhi’s traditional bazaar.
- Spot tigers in the wild at Ranthambore
- Watch a Bollywood movie in Jaipur
- Cook an authentic Indian curry with a local family
- Stand in awe of the majestic Taj Mahal
- Wander the ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri
- Go for a ride on a camel cart
Watch the delight on your children's faces as they catch a glimpse of their first tiger in the wild at Ranthambore National Park. Discover the temples and alleyways of Old Delhi's traditional bazaar, see the sacred lakes and temples of Brahma in the camel town of Pushkar, and wander around the palaces and courtyards of the Amber Fort. Explore the 'Pink City' of Jaipur, the deserted Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri, and the world's most beautiful building, the Taj Mahal.
Whilst this trip is normally 11 days in duration, we offer a shorter trip during the half-term holidays. Please see itinerary footnote, or contact us for full details.
Typical Itinerary
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Day 1: Depart UK
Depart the UK on an overnight flight to Delhi.
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Day 2: Arrive Delhi
Meet our guide for the trip, have an afternoon tour briefing and enjoy an evening at leisure in Delhi -
Day 3: All day city tour of New & Old Delhi
Go for a rickshaw ride through the maze of Old Delhi’s streets, see the Red Fort, take in the sights and aromas and visit Mahatma Gandhi’s cremation site. In New Delhi, visit the Crafts Museum and India’s National Rail Museum.
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Day 4: Evening camel cart ride & prayer ceremony in Pushkar
This morning take the train to Ajmer and then on to Pushkar for an evening camel-cart safari around the town, taking in the amazing temples and beautiful sunset. Later, join a prayer ceremony by the sacred lake and Brahma Temple.
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Day 5: Continue to Jaipur, evening cooking with a local family
This morning we drive to the Pink City, Jaipur and in the evening visit a local family for an authentic cooking and dinner experience.
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Day 6: Jaipur: Visit the Amber Fort & Bollywood Film
This morning, head to Amber Fort, a magnificent hill-top palace complex. This afternoon, there's a trip to the spectacular Raj Mandir Cinema to see a Bollywood film.
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Days 7-8 : Game drives in Ranthambore National Park
Travel into the heart of rural India to Ranthambore National Park where, over the next two days, we enjoy three game drives. The park is spread over a vast area of forest with waterfalls and lakes and is famous for its tigers as well as chital, sambhar deer, blue bull and chinkara, and a variety of birdlife.
Ranthambore Fort, located inside the park, is rich in archaeological monuments, including the temples of the God Ganesh and Maa Kali.
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Day 9: Drive to Bharatpur
Set off early on a drive to Bharatpur, where we visit the Keoladeo bird sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Day 10: Drive to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri
After a leisurely start, drive to Agra, stopping at the ancient deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri en route. The perfectly preserved 16th century ghost city was abandoned after only 15 years when the water supply dried up.
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Day 11: Taj Mahal at sunrise; return to Delhi airport
Take a short drive to see the Taj Mahal at its best - at sunrise. Return to the hotel for breakfast before driving to Delhi Airport for our flight home.
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Days 11-14 : OPTIONAL EXTENSION: Kerala
For those families wanting to extend their time in India after experiencing the delights of Rajasthan, we highly recommend visiting the tropical climates of Kerala. Kerala has a much more laid back pace of life and there are some good beaches to visit around Kovalam, however, we highly recommend spending some time doing a relaxing cruise through the canals on a traditional Kerala houseboat. Speak to our team to arrange your extension.
Please note: Half term itinerary: Day 1: Overnight flight to Delhi. Day 2: Arrive Delhi. Day 3: Tour of Old & New Delhi. Day 4: Train to Jaipur. Day 5: Visit Amber Fort & Family cooking experience. Days 6 & 7: Game drives in Ranthambore. Day 8: Drive to Agra. Day 9: Watch the sunrise over Taj Mahal & Fly to UK
Duration and Guide Prices
- Age Guide: 10+
- Itinerary Type: Small Group Holiday Tailor-made can be arranged
When To Go
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Easter
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Xmas
What’s Included
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Activities
- Camel cart ride
- City tour
- Prayer ceremony
- Safari
- Wildlife watching
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Accommodation
Hotel x 9 nights -
Meals
9 breakfasts & 3 dinners
Tailored for You
A private departure or tailor-made holiday can also be arranged to suit your requirements. Contact our experts today.
Next Steps
Departures
Choose your preferred departure date from the 8 options below, then make a no obligation booking request, or enquire if you would like to ask us a question.
Our small group holidays require a minimum number of participants to operate. Most of our holidays are also available on a private basis or can be tailored to meet your requirements.
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| Year | Starts | Ends | Duration | Adult price, excluding flights, from | Child price, excluding flights, from | Duration | Adult price, including flights, from | Child price, including flights, from | Holiday Status | Options |
| 2026 | 25 Oct | 1 Nov | 8 days | £1,375 | £1,125 | 9 days | £2,245 | £1,825 | Available | Book or Enquire |
| 2026 | 21 Dec | 30 Dec | 10 days | £1,795 | £1,495 | 11 days | £2,995 | £2,395 | Available | Book or Enquire |
| 2027 | 14 Feb | 21 Feb | 8 days | £1,375 | £1,125 | 9 days | £2,245 | £1,825 | Available | Book or Enquire |
| 2027 | 28 Mar | 4 Apr | 8 days | £1,375 | £1,125 | 9 days | £2,245 | £1,825 | Available | Book or Enquire |
| 2027 | 4 Apr | 11 Apr | 8 days | £1,375 | £1,125 | 9 days | £2,245 | £1,825 | Available | Book or Enquire |
| 2027 | 17 Oct | 24 Oct | 8 days | £1,375 | £1,125 | 9 days | £2,245 | £1,825 | Available | Book or Enquire |
| 2027 | 24 Oct | 31 Oct | 8 days | £1,375 | £1,125 | 9 days | £2,245 | £1,825 | Available | Book or Enquire |
| 2027 | 21 Dec | 28 Dec | 8 days | £1,475 | £1,275 | 9 days | £2,525 | £2,195 | Available | Book or Enquire |
| * Guaranteed: this holiday is available to book and has reached a minimum number of participants, so is guaranteed to run. ** On Request: we may be able to offer places on this holiday, please contact us for further information. *** Fully Booked: if your preferred holiday is full we may be able to offer you a private departure or tailor a holiday to suit your requirements, please contact us for more details. | ||||||||||
For alternative dates, please contact us. We may be in the process of finalising further departures and are often able to tailor a holiday for you according to your own requirements.
Kindly note that we prepare our prices several months ahead of travel dates, and our flight-inclusive prices are provided as a general indication, based upon flight costs at the time of publication. Your quotation may vary, based upon the prices of flights (and the availability) at the time of your enquiry.
