Cox and Kings Grand Tour of India

• Return international flights
• 4 & 5* accommodation
• Selected meals: 15 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 6 dinners
• Two wildlife safaris with a naturalist guide
• Welcome and farewell dinners
• Porterage at hotels & train stations

• Evening Palki Sahib ceremony at the Golden Temple, Amritsar
• Dine in a palace
• Tour Varanasi’s hidden alleys and markets
• Stay in a heritage mansion in Rajasthan
• Take a rickshaw tour through Old Delhi

Day 1: Fly to Amritsar via Delhi
Fly from London (regional connections available) to Amritsar via Delhi. On arrival, transfer to your hotel.
(No Meals)

Day 2 – Amritsar
Visit the Golden Temple, where you’ll experience the Palki Sahib night ceremony. You’ll also enjoy a welcome dinner in the evening.
(Dinner)

Day 3: Amritsar – Wagah
Morning visit to the Golden Temple and the community kitchen called langar. Weave your way through Qila Ahluwalia, a fort replete with colonial architectural features, before arriving at the Jalebiwala Chowk. Late afternoon visit to Wagah-Atari for the changing of the guard ceremony.
(Breakfast)

Day 4: Fly to Varanasi via Delhi
Morning flight to Varanasi. This evening, visit the Dasaswamedh ghats to witness the magical Ganga aarti ceremony from a boat on the Ganges.
(Breakfast)

Day 5: Fly to Delhi
Take a sunrise boat ride on the Ganges. Then, head off on a walking tour of Varanasi’s hidden alleys and its markets.. Take the afternoon flight to Delhi for a 2-night stay (Breakfast)

Day 6: Old & New Delhi
Morning tour of Old Delhi by rickshaw, driving past the Red Fort before visiting the Jama Masjid Mosque. In the afternoon, tour New Delhi, including India Gate, Qutb Minar and the tomb of Humayun.
(Breakfast)

Day 7: Agra
Take the Gatimaan Express train to Agra for an overnight stay at Trident Agra (or similar). Visit the huge Agra Fort and enjoy the highlight of watching the sun set over Taj Mahal
(Breakfast)

Day 8: Fatehpur Sikri – Ranthambore
Early morning visit to the Methab Bagh Gardens to see the sunrise over the Taj Mahal. Drive to Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted 16th-century sandstone city. Continue to Bharatpur for lunch before taking the train to Sawai Madhopur.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 9: Ranthambore
Wildlife drives in the early morning and late afternoon in search of the elusive Bengal tiger as well as deer and sloth bears.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 10: Jaipur
After breakfast, drive to Jaipur. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure, before attending an evening aarti ceremony at a local Hindu temple.
(Breakfast)

Day 11: Jaipur
Morning tour of the ancient palace of Amber fort. Afternoon visit to the City Palace and Jantar Mantar astronomical observatory. Then, view the Hawa Malah, the Palace of the Winds.
(Breakfast)

Day 12: Jodhpur – Rohet
Full-day drive to Rohet via Jodhpur. Visit the magnificent Mehrangarh fort and wander past the blue-washed houses. Continue to Rohet where you’ll stay in a heritage mansion.(Breakfast and dinner)

Day 13: Rohet
Day at leisure. Optional 4×4 safari to visit the Bishnoi Tribal Village.(Breakfast and dinner)

Day 14: Ranakpur – Udaipur
Drive to the lake city of Udaipur, visiting the exquisite Jain temples at Ranakpur en route.
(Breakfast)

Day 15: Udaipur
Morning tour of the City Palace and a miniature painting studio. Afternoon at leisure, followed by a cultural dance show and a farewell dinner.(Breakfast and dinner)

Day 16: Fly to Delhi
Transfer to the airport and fly to Delhi for an overnight stay and a farewell drink.
(Breakfast)

Day 17: Fly to London
Transfer to the airport for a direct flight to London.
(Breakfast)

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