stdClass Object ( [id] => 16491 [title] => India - Himalayas To The Ganges [catid] => 2 [params] => stdClass Object ( [images] => Array ( ) ) [location] => [supplier] => Jet2 [short_description] => [price] => 3057.00 [ptype] => 1 [pricenote] => watch the sunrise behind the Taj [duration] => 15 [date] => 2027-04-25 [published] => 1 [created] => 0000-00-00 00:00:00 [destair] => India [depair] => UK [notes] => 3.11.25 [myimage] => images/LONGHAUL/571214550_3834529466856386_7664065753748943220_n.jpg [starrating] => 5 [myimage2] => images/LONGHAUL/573310517_3834529673523032_8044084038421626577_n.jpg [myimage3] => images/LONGHAUL/573568358_3834529370189729_3410724468460889360_n.jpg [myimage4] => [myimage5] => [full_description] => 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. This Fabulous Offer 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 Please note that some of these facilities may incur an extra charge. Although the Foreign Office currently have placed no restrictions on travel to this destination we recommend when travelling abroad anywhere you check the Foreign Office website for up to date information, this website can be reached on the following link. https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-office We also recommend that you check with you doctor for up to date information regarding any inoculations that might be recommended. We do not issue insurance, but you must have travel insurance. 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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. This Fabulous Offer 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 Please note that some of these facilities may incur an extra charge. Although the Foreign Office currently have placed no restrictions on travel to this destination we recommend when travelling abroad anywhere you check the Foreign Office website for up to date information, this website can be reached on the following link. https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-office We also recommend that you check with you doctor for up to date information regarding any inoculations that might be recommended. We do not issue insurance, but you must have travel insurance. Please note that due to the high volume of tickets in high season our company ticketing policy is that tickets will be dispatched 7 days prior to departure [hotelname] => Multiple Accommodations [boardbasis] => Varied Boards [baggage] => Luggage Included [displayOffer] => 1 [youtube] => ) [data] => )