India's Golden Triangle with Ranthambore National Park

This morning, we arrive in Delhi, the first stop on our Golden Triangle tour. After a little time for refreshment and relaxation, we head out to soak up the sights and sounds on an afternoon sightseeing tour of New Delhi. We’ll see the India Gate memorial, built to commemorate the Indian soldiers who died during the Great War, and pass the official residence of the President of India. Later we’ll continue to UNESCO-protected Qutab Minar, the tallest brick minaret in the world.

Today’s morning tour concentrates on Old Delhi. Stop by the historic Red Fort, and this afternoon, make your way to the city of Agra.

Have your very own Princess Diana moment in front of the white marble Taj Mahal today. Afterwards, head to the imposing Agra Fort.

Our journey continues with a visit to the ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri, once the capital of the Mughal Empire. Although it lay abandoned and virtually unknown for hundreds of years, its palaces, pavilions, mosques and residences are remarkably well preserved and visually stunning. Later, we continue to Jaipur, known as the ‘pink city’ for its rose-red palaces.

A full-day tour of Jaipur reveals why this great city is considered one of India’s foremost cultural attractions. Drive to the Amber Fort for a tour, then head to the foothill lake. Back in Jaipur itself, explore the City Palace and the 18th-century Jantar Mantar observatory, and admire the façade of the Hawa Mahal, or Palace of Winds.

Make your way to Ranthambore National Park, known for its picturesque lakes and, of course, its Bengal tiger reserve. An afternoon game drive will introduce you to the park.

Ranthambore National Park is a wildlife haven, and you’ll head out in search of leopards, monkeys, birds, and sloth bears on two game drives. As you take in the sounds and smells of the jungle, you may even spot the shy and elusive Bengal tiger - a greater possibility nowadays thanks to the conservation work of the Ranthambhore Foundation.

Rail travel is a huge part of life in India, so including a train journey on your Golden Triangle tour was a must. Drive to the station at Sawai Madhopur and board a train to Delhi, speeding through towns, cities, and countryside en route to the capital.

Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. Upon arrival, your Titan vehicle will be waiting to take you home.