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- Group Size 20 - 40
- Age range 5 to 99
Places You’ll See

Highlights
- Dine under Delhi's sunset on your first night
- Explore the Red Fort and Jama Masjid in Delhi
- Witness the Taj Mahal at sunrise in Agra
- Search for tigers with an expert in Ranthambore
- Experience a traditional prayer at Birla Mandir
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Delhi, a Rich Melting Pot
- Day 2 Delhi Sightseeing
- Day 3 An Agra Adventure
- Day 4 The Taj Mahal and Ranthambore
- Day 5 In Search of Tigers in Ranthambore
- Day 6 Jaipur, the Pink City
- Day 7 Jaipur Sightseeing Relaxed Start
- Day 8 In Jaipur
- Day 9 Depart Delhi
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
The Leela Palace, Delhi.
HotelDays 1, 2Taj Hotel and Convention Centre, Agra.
Hotelday 3Nahargarh Ranthambore.
HotelDays 4, 5Taj Devi Ratn, Jaipur.
HotelDays 6, 7, 8

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Luxury Gold
Number of tours
118
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
11 hours
Response rate
100%
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- Overall RatingExcellent
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- Karen· March 7th, 2019India is a destination I would have not gone to on my own. I felt extremely comfortable with my group of like minded travellers exploring the wonders of India. The Travelling Concierge was full of knowledge and his guidance invaluable. The transport, hotels and experiences make for some unforgettable memories.I have fallen in love with India and can't wait to go back and see more.Show moreLuxury Gold commented on this reviewWe are delighted to learn that your experience on the Essence of India guided holiday exceeded all your expectations. We are very proud to hear about the professionalism shown by our staff throughout your time with us. Furthermore, we are very happy to... Show moreTrip date: December 2018
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- From Tuesday30 Sep, 2025To Wednesday15 Oct, 2025EnglishFrom:$8,448Additional Upfront$586End Mumbai, 16 Days, With South India Extension VersionView this tour
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Tuesday30 Sep, 2025To Wednesday8 Oct, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$4,606Additional Upfront$144
- From Tuesday14 Oct, 2025To Wednesday29 Oct, 2025EnglishFrom:$8,673Additional Upfront$586End Mumbai, 16 Days, With South India Extension VersionView this tour
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Tuesday14 Oct, 2025To Wednesday22 Oct, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$4,831Additional Upfront$144
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Friday7 Nov, 2025To Saturday15 Nov, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$4,606Additional Upfront$144
- From Friday7 Nov, 2025To Saturday22 Nov, 2025EnglishFrom:$8,448Additional Upfront$586End Mumbai, 16 Days, With South India Extension VersionView this tour
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Friday21 Nov, 2025To Saturday29 Nov, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$4,606Additional Upfront$144
- From Friday21 Nov, 2025To Saturday6 Dec, 2025EnglishFrom:$8,448Additional Upfront$586End Mumbai, 16 Days, With South India Extension VersionView this tour
- From Friday5 Dec, 2025To Saturday20 Dec, 2025EnglishFrom:$8,448Additional Upfront$586End Mumbai, 16 Days, With South India Extension VersionView this tour
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Friday5 Dec, 2025To Saturday13 Dec, 2025EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$4,606Additional Upfront$144
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