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11/09/2024 · By Sam Preece
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2025 Tour code: LTC25
About the tour
Follow in the footsteps of maharajas and emperors to experience the dazzling wonders of India's regal Golden Triangle.
View astounding Mughal and Rajput palaces including the iconic Taj Mahal and the ethereal Amber Fort, as well as the spiritual Jama Masjid mosque and home of 'Father of the Nation' Mahatma Gandhi, as we familiarise ourselves with the dazzling cities of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur.
Unwind in the former colonial summer capital of Shimla, perched on the ridges of the Himalayan foothills, and search for noble Bengal tigers in their natural habitat on game drives in the evocative wilderness of Ranthambore National Park.
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Itinerary
We meet our fellow travellers and Tour Manager at London Heathrow ready for our evening flight to magical India. This captivating country dazzles and beguiles visitors with its heady mix of sights, scents and spiritual beliefs. Our incredible holiday takes in the foothills of the Himalayas, tropical plains and wild landscapes stalked by iconic wildlife. As our flight continues overnight, we can sit back and anticipate the fascinating experiences that await us.
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4.7 / 5 · 202 reviews
Heather Dickinson
Submitted 1/May
A well organised, wonderful trip to India. Enchanting!
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Brian Shuker
Submitted 1/May
Amazing experience, Margaret and our Indian guides were superb, the whole trip was mind blowing and the Tigers is an experience that I’ll never forget. Brian
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M Toan
Submitted 25/Apr
It was a great experience with some amazing sights. The tiger safari was the best for me as we saw a mother tiger with 3 cubs. The only downside was the early starts but we were prepared for that and a couple of visits to carpet factories which we could have done without.
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Jackie Andrews
Submitted 24/Apr
Brilliant experience. Thank you, Great Rail Journeys. Everything was perfect. Special mention goes to Rob, our tour manager.
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Chery Wilkins
Submitted 24/Apr
GRJ have managed to create a unique and memorable holiday with this package! A fascinating insight into the Indian culture but we feel that we have only just scratched the surface of this wonderful country. The hotels (4* & 5*) were an excellent choice and we have recommended the holiday to everyone who has enquired about our experience. The photographs are of the Toy Train to Shimla, the footsteps of Mahatma Gandhi going to his final prayer meeting and the Taj Mahal in the misty distance.
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Essem
Submitted 22/Apr
A very enjoyable experience. Janet was a very attentive tour manager: always available when needed, but not too intrusive, and Dilip was equally helpful, entertaining and informative. This was our sixth trip with GRJ / Rail Discoveries, and it won't be our last. The holiday was fairly demanding, with early starts some days, in order to catch trains and meet the timings needed for the various site visits, such as the Taj Mahal, Red Fort etc. The whole trip was an eye-opener, being exposed to a different culture. The hotels were all very good, and the service was (in our experience) always faultless.
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