b"YOUR ITINERARY 14 DAYSFROM INDIAN SUBCONTINENTDays 1-3London, Delhi & The Toy Train 1,995 PPWe fly from London Heathrow to Delhi, arriving on Day 2 for one night. On Day 3, we ride the Shatabdi Express to Kalka. Here we board the UNESCO-listed,For details of what's included narrow-gauge Himalayan Queen, also affectionately referred to as the Toygo to greatrail.com/LTCTrain which moves at a leisurely pace, letting us soak in the beautiful scenery. On arrival, we check into our hotel for three nights. Upgrades available from 400pp each way - subject to availabilityDays 4-5ShimlaOur day begins with spellbinding stories from author and historian, Raaja 2023 Departures:Bhasin. We continue with a sightseeing tour of the Viceregal Lodge, SankatSEP from 2,095 NOV from 2,395Mochan temple, Gaiety Theatre, Victorian-Gothic Christ Church and ScandalOCT from 2,595 DEC from 2,695Point. On Day 5, youre free to explore at your own pace. Days 6-7Old and New Delhi 2024 Departures: We return toDelhi for two more nights, visiting Old Delhi on Day 7 and takingJAN from 2,495 SEP from 2,195a rickshaw ride through the narrow streets of the bazaar to Chandni Chowk.FEB from 2,595 OCT from 2,495We also visit Jama Masjid - Indias largest mosque, Raj Ghat - a simple butMAR from 2,495 NOV from 2,395moving memorial to Gandhi, and we pass Delhis iconic Red Fort. Later, weAPRIL from 1,995 DEC from 2,895enjoy a sightseeing tour of New Delhi seeing the India Gate war memorial, the grand Rashtrapati Bhavan, Mughal Emperor Humayuns Tomb and QutabRegional departures from Minar - Indias tallest stone tower. Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow from 150ppDay 8Agra and the Taj MahalWe join the Gatimaan Express to Agra this morning. On arrival, we check intoYour holiday includes:our hotel for the night before visiting the imposing Agra Fort, built by the Mughal emperor Akbar in the late 16th century. Later we travel across the cityReturn flights from London to the spectacular Taj Mahal, one of the new Seven Wonders of the World, builtHeathrow to Delhiby Shah Jahan in 1653 in memory of his favourite wife Mumtaz Mahal. ThisAll rail and coach transfersiconic white marble building is a monument to undying love and is regarded as the worlds finest example of Mughal and Persian architecture. Complimentary luggage transfersDay 9Fatehpur Sikri 12 nights 4 and 5-Star hotel Leaving Agra by coach, we stop at Fatehpur Sikri. A perfectly-preserved redaccommodationsandstone city, it was built in the 16th century as Indias political capital but30 meals including 12 breakfasts, was abandoned after only 14 years due to lack of water. After a guided tour,6 lunches and 12 dinners we continue to Ranthambore National Park, our base for the next two nights.Days 10-11Ranthambore National Park 3 ShimlaWe head into Ranthambore National Park, one of the best places in the world to spot a Bengal tiger in its natural habitat. Declared a Project Tiger Reserve in1 +2 +1 Delhi1973, the park is a favourite among wildlife photographers and tourists. We are given a talk by a naturalist at the hotel before our first game drive in open- 1 AgraJust a few of your holiday highlights topped safari vehicles - called canters. We are treated to another game driveJaipur 2 Fatehpur Sikrion Day 11, increasing our chances of seeing other native wildlife, such as sloth2 INDIAbears, hyenas, macaques, wild boar and even leopards. This afternoon, we continue to beautiful Jaipur, attending an authentic Aarti Fire Ceremony at theRanthamboreBirla Temple before checking into our hotel for two nights. Tour Code: LTC| per person based on 2 sharing. Deposit from 450 per person. Day 12Jaipur Supplement for solo travellers from 995.Discovering the Pink City of Jaipur on a sightseeing tour, we travel by Jeep,Please note the itinerary for 2023 departures first seeing the Amber Fort, located on a hillside overlooking Maota Lake. Wemay differ, please call for more details.have a chance to explore the ornate rooms of the palace complex before we experience the city in a unique way, travelling on pink tuk-tuks, run entirely by women, a wonderful way to explore Jaipur. Next, we continue our tour to theTo book and for City Palace and an early 18th-century Astronomical Observatory. We also driveinformation go topast the Palace of the Winds, a stunning faade built in 1799 whose intricately latticed windows were designed to allow the ladies of the royal household togreatrail.com/LTC look over the streets below without being seen. or call 01904 527168Days 13-14Delhi and London & speak to our We return to Delhi for our final night. On Day 14 we transfer to the airport forUK team.our flight back to London Heathrow.67"