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Golden Triangle Extensions
Suggested Itinerary of North India
AMRITSAR
Travel north from Delhi by train into Punjab and the principle city of Amritsar. Known for it’s Golden Temple, the seat of Sikh religion, Amritsar has plenty to explore as well as beautiful handicrafts to admire. Morning or evening visit to book ceremony at the Golden Temple. At dusk visit the famous Wagah border crossing between India and Pakistan and view the ceremonial changing of the guard and the nightly parade of closing the border. Return to Delhi by train for return flight to London.
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JODHPUR, NARLAI AND UDAIPUR
Fly Delhi to Jodhpur to experience the impressive Meherangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada. From Jodhpur travel through the beautiful Aravalli Hills to Narlai and stay in the peaceful 17th century fortress heritage hotel of Rawla Narlai. Next is Udaipur by way of the second largest Jain Temple complex at Ranakpur and the mighty Kumbhalgarh Fort. The princely city of Udaipur is truly spectacular and here you will enjoy visiting the fabulous City Palace and Jagdish Temple as well as enjoy an evening boat ride on Lake Pichola. You then return to Delhi and on to London.
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RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK
From Agra you leave the Golden Triangle, driving to Bharatpur for a train journey through beautiful countryside to Ranthambore National Park. A day and a half of game drives offers the opportunity to experience the unique wildlife of this National Park. Once part of the magnificent jungles of central India, the deciduous forests of this wildlife sanctuary, home to the elusive Indian tiger, are a wonderful addition to fabulous sights of this varied tour. From Ranthambore continue with the Golden Triangle itinerary.
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VARANASI AND KHAJURAHO
From Delhi fly south east to the sacred city of Varanasi and experience one of the holiest centres of the Hindu world. At sunset witness the Aarti ceremony at the Ghats – a beautiful ceremony in which deeyas (oil lamps) are offered to God. A sunrise boat ride on the Ganges, takes in the spiritual power of this holy river and an afternoon of sightseeing allows you to explore the city. Nearby visit the small village of Sarnath, site of Buddha’s first sermon. Next is Khajuraho, famed for temples and erotic sculptures. Then it’s back to Delhi and on to London.
For details of our Golden Triangle Tour click 'HERE'.
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ITINERARIES:
All tours begin from Day 9 unless other wise stated:
AMRITSAR
- Afternoon drive to Delhi for train to Amritsar. Arrive Amritsar. Transfer to your hotel. o/n Ritz Plaza (B)
- Amritsar, sightseeing of the city and evening visit to Wagah border. Return to Amritsar to view the Golden Temple. o/n Ritz Plaza. (B)
- Amritsar, at leisure. Late afternoon train to Delhi. On arrival transfer to hotel. o/n Radisson Hotel (B)
- Fly Delhi to London with British Airways. (B)
Note: This itinerary can be also be added to the beginning of the standard Golden Triangle itinerary
HIGH SEASON (OCT-APR)
From £315
LOW SEASON (MAY-SEPT)
From £285
Prices to be added to the price of the standard Golden Triangle itinerary and are per person based on 2 people sharing, including meals and flights as per itinerary. (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner. For important information click here.
JODHPUR, NARLAI & UDAIPUR
- Drive Neemrana to Delhi for flight to Jodhpur. At leisure. o/n Ajit Bhawan. (B)
- Jodhpur, morning sightseeing. Afternoon at leisure. o/n Ajit Bhawan. (B)
- Drive Narlai to Udaipur via sightseeing of Kumbhalgarh Fort and Ranakpur Jain Temple. o/n Fateh Prakash. (B)
- Udaipur, sightseeing. Evening boat ride on Lake Pichola. o/n Fateh Prakash. (B)
- Fly Udaipur to Delhi. o/n Radisson Hotel. (B)
- Fly Delhi to London with British Airways (B)
Note: This itinerary can be also be added to the beginning of the standard Golden Triangle itinerary
HIGH SEASON (OCT-APR)
From £665
LOW SEASON (MAY-SEPT)
From £605
Prices to be added to the price of the standard Golden Triangle itinerary and are per person based on 2 people sharing, including meals and flights as per itinerary. (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner. For important information click here.
RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK
(Begins Day 5 of the Golden Triangle Tour and rejoins and continues at Day 7)
- Morning drive Agra to Bharatpur for train to Ranthambore National Park. Transfer to hotel. Afternoon game drive. o/n Nahargarh Fort (B) (L) (D)
- Ranthambore, full day of game drives. o/n Nahargarh Fort (B) (L) (D)
- Continue with Golden Triangle itinerary - Kesroli will be visited after Jaipur and before Neemrana
HIGH SEASON (OCT-APR)
From £228
LOW SEASON (MAY-SEPT)
Not available because the National Park is closed May-Sept
Prices to be added to the price of the standard Golden Triangle itinerary and are per person based on 2 people sharing, including meals and flights as per itinerary. (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner. For important information click here.
VARANASI AND KHAJURAHO
- Morning drive Neemrana to Delhi for flight to Varanasi. Witness the sunset Aarti ceremony at the Ghats. o/n Taj Ganges. (B)
- Varanasi, sunrise boat ride on the Ganges and sightseeing of city. Afternoon visit to Sarnath. o/n Taj Ganges. (B)
- Morning at leisure. Fly Varanasi to Khajuraho. Transfer to hotel. Afternoon at leisure. o/n The Jass. (B)
- Khajuraho, sightseeing of the Eastern and Western Temples. o/n The Jass. (B)
- Morning at leisure. Afternoon flight to Delhi. o/n Radisson Hotel. (B)
- Fly Delhi to London with British Airways. (B)
Note: This itinerary can be also be added to the beginning of the standard Golden Triangle itinerary
HIGH SEASON (OCT-APR)
From £739
LOW SEASON (MAY-SEPT)
From £714
Prices to be added to the price of the standard Golden Triangle itinerary and are per person based on 2 people sharing, including meals and flights as per itinerary. (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner. For important information click here.
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