DAY 1 Thursday 29 January 2026 Delhi
We depart Australia today on our flight to Delhi.
Upon arrival we are transferred to our hotel.
Overnight: The Claridges, Delhi (B)
DAY 2 Friday 30 January 2026 Delhi
After your welcome tour briefing over breakfast,
you’ll drive past the Red Fort and wander the
lively streets of Old Delhi. Start with a visit to
the grand Jama Masjid Mosque and explore the
bustling and colourful back alleys, where you’ll
wind through its lanes and markets and stop for a
chai masala and a samosa. Visit the Sheeshganj
Gurudwara Sikh temple, enjoy the thrill of a
rickshaw ride and meander through the Chandni
Chowk spice markets. Enjoy lunch at a local dhaba
restaurant and take the Delhi Metro to the modern
Connaught Place before a welcome dinner in the
evening. Overnight: The Claridges, Delhi (B,L,D)
DAY 3 Saturday 31 January 2026 Fairy Queen steam locomotive – Heritage Fort Stay
This morning, you’ll travel on the legendary Fairy
Queen steam loco, listed in the Guinness Book of
Records as the world’s oldest steam locomotive
in regular service. Travel in restored heritage
carriages, British built in Leeds in 1855 and enjoy
lunch and refreshments on board while you travel
past rural villages and the scenic countryside.
Arriving in Rewari, tour the Steam Locomotive
Shed and Rail Museum and travel on the Shalimar
Malani train to Alwar. Upon arrival, transfer to the
10th-century Fort Dadhikar, a luxury rural heritage
fort that offers a fascinating glimpse into real
Rajasthan. Check in and savour delicious local
flavours during tonight’s dinner. Overnight: Fort
Dadhikar, Alwar (B,L,D)
DAY 4 Sunday 1 February 2026 Jaipur
After your spectacular breakfast in the grounds
of your fort hotel, embark on a walking tour of the
village to meet the locals, visit a Hindu temple
and wander through the markets. Drive to Alwar
for your local train to the Pink City of Jaipur, the
capital of Rajasthan. Check into your palace hotel
and enjoy lunch. Start your city tour by visiting one
of the country’s most photographed landmarks,
the Hawa Mahal otherwise known as ‘The Palace
of the Winds’, see the extravagant City Palace and
enjoy dinner at the British Raj train themed Steam
Restaurant to relive the golden era of the Indian
Railways. Overnight: Hotel Narain Niwas Palace,
Jaipur (B,L,D)
DAY 5 Monday 2 February 2026 Jaipur
After breakfast, you’ll visit Amber Fort which is set
on a hilltop overlooking Maota Lake near Jaipur.
The palace complex is a fine example of Rajput
architecture and is built from pink and yellow
sandstone and white marble. Return to Jaipur
to enjoy lunch before following the sounds of
hawkers to the lively Johri Bazaar. Travel to a royal
haveli where you’ll meet the owner who will take you on a tour of his mansion townhouse. Return to your hotel where your day is free. Tonight, why not catch a Bollywood blockbuster at the spectacular Art Deco-meringue shaped Raj Mandir Cinema. Overnight: Hotel Narain Niwas Palace, Jaipur (B,L)
DAY 6 Tuesday 3 February 2026 Ranthambore National Park
This morning, travel by local train to Sawai Madhopur, your gateway to the Ranthambore National Park, one of the best places in the world to spot tigers. Check into your jungle camp wildlife resort and enjoy lunch and free time in the resort’s oasis of beautiful landscaped gardens. Venture out for a late afternoon safari through the park – a chance to spot some of this region’s resident Bengal tiger population. Due to conservation efforts and educational awareness, there are around 4,000 wild tigers in India, which is 80% of the world’s wild tiger population. Return to your royal heritage resort for dinner. Overnight: The Sher Garh Resort, Ranthambore National Park (B,L,D)
DAY 7 Wednesday 4 February 2026 Agra
This morning, you’ll enjoy another game drive to search for that elusive tiger as well gazelle, hyenas, sloth bears, crocodiles, leopard and jackals. Board your train in Sawai Madhopur and travel to Agra, home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the majestic Taj Mahal. Check into your hotel and visit the Taj. This ivory-white marble mausoleum was built in 1653 by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a testament to his love for his wife Mumtaz Mahal who died in 1631 aged 37 during the birth of her 14th child. Tonight, you’ll enjoy a street food walking tour, which also doubles as dinner. Overnight: Grand Mercure Hotel, Agra (B,L,D)
DAY 8 Thursday 5 February 2026 Agra
Early this morning, there’s the option to return to the Taj Mahal for a sunrise visit, the best time to go. Return to your hotel for breakfast and explore Agra Fort which served as the main residence of the rulers of the Mughal dynasty until 1638, when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi. It was also where Emperor Shah Jahan was imprisoned after being overthrown by his third son Aurangzeb. Moving on, you will visit a local family for a home-cooked Mughali meal at lunch and wander Mehtab Bagh Gardens to view the Taj from across the Yamuna River. Return to your hotel for a free evening. Overnight: Grand Mercure Hotel, Agra (B,L)
DAY 9 Friday 6 February 2026 Delhi – Chandigarh
Rise early for breakfast before travelling on the Rajdhani Express to Delhi before transferring to the Vande Bharat Express to Chandigarh. Enjoy lunch on board the train and arrive in the mid-afternoon. Designed by Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier in the 1950s, Chandigarh is like no other Indian city with its grid-like city map and perfectly planned and identical sectors. After arriving, you’ll visit the Capitol Complex, the Tower of Shadows building, the Haryana High Court and Legislative Assembly building and the Open Hand Monument. Visit Nek Chand Rock Garden and check into your luxury hotel, where you’ll enjoy dinner. Overnight: Taj Chandigarh, Chandigarh (B,L,D)
DAY 10 Saturday 7 February 2026 Kalka – Shimla Toy Train – Shimla
After breakfast, continue touring Le Corbusier’s architectural gems before transferring to the Kalka station for the iconic train journey on the Himalayan Queen aka the Toy Train in our own private carriages. This scenic journey will stop in at charming Victorian-style railway stations along the way during its steady climb through pine forests and up the mountains to Shimla. Arrive and transfer to our heritage hotel for check in and dinner at a local restaurant. To escape the blistering heat of the plains, Shimla was the British summer capital during colonial times between 1864 and 1939. Overnight: Hotel Willow Banks, Shimla (B,L,D)
DAY 11 Sunday 8 February 2026 Shimla
This morning after breakfast, embark on a walking tour and visit the former official British India summer residence of the British viceroys, the Gaiety Theatre, a splendidly restored Victorian theatre and walk along The Ridge, the hub of cultural activities of Shimla. Stop at the quirky and colourful Cafe Simla Times, which is where you’ll have lunch. Later, wander along the main shopping street, the Mall Road, the bustling Lakkar Bazaar and the Jakhu Temple to see the 108-foot statue of the Monkey-God Lord Hanuman. Return to your hotel for a free evening. Overnight: Hotel Willow Banks, Shimla (B,L)
DAY 12 Monday 9 February 2026 Amritsar
This morning, board your coach and travel through picturesque valleys and past soaring mountains and board the Mumbai CSMT Amritsar Express, arriving in Amritsar in the late afternoon. Founded in 1577, the unofficial ‘Sikh capital of the world’ is home to the spectacular Golden Temple, Sikhism’s holiest shrine and one of India’s most serene and humbling sights. After checking into your heritage hotel, enjoy dinner together and visit the magnificent Golden Temple at night to listen to the soothing sounds of the devout chanting verses from the Sikh holy book – the Guru Granth Sahib at dusk. Overnight: The Earth Heritage Hotel, Amritsar (B,L,D)
DAY 13 Tuesday 10 February 2026 Amritsar
After breakfast, return to the Golden Temple for a morning mystics tour to see the sights and wander through the rambling streets and bazaars of the Old City by foot. You will also visit Jallianwala Bagh – a park that commemorates the 1,500 Indians killed or wounded when a British officer ordered his soldiers to shoot unarmed protesters in 1919. Enjoy some free time at lunch, before heading out to the India–Pakistan Attari/Wagah border crossing to witness an epic and intricate dance-off at the daily flag ceremony. Return to your hotel in the early evening. Overnight: The Earth Heritage Hotel, Amritsar (B,D)
DAY 14 Wednesday 11 February 2026 Delhi
After an early breakfast, travel to the Amritsar train station for the Vande Bharat Express train, arriving in Delhi in the early afternoon. Upon arrival, visit India Gate, an imposing triumphal arch commemorating the Indian soldiers killed in the First World War and visit the National Rail Museum to learn about the rich heritage of the Indian Railways and see a variety of steam, diesel and electric locomotives along with a fascinating collection of royal saloons, wagons, carriages, armoured trains and rail cars. Travel to your hotel and check in before enjoying your farewell dinner together at the opulent Imperial Hotel restaurant. Overnight: The Claridges, Delhi (B,L,D)
DAY 15 Thursday 12 February 2026 Delhi – Depart
After breakfast and hotel check-out, transfer to the Delhi airport for your flight back to Australia. (B)
| Twin Fare | Single Fare |
|---|---|
| $9,985 | $12,660 |
Touring can involve a considerable amount of walking and stair climbing in the places visited and it is important that all tour participants have a level of physical fitness that allows them to take part in this activity without the need of assistance from others.
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