India Express

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This budget tour provides a fantastic introduction to exploring Northern India, and combines the famous ‘Golden Triangle’ of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur with time in the Rajasthani town of Bundi which is packed with forts, palaces, temples and step wells. Travel is mainly by rail, providing great views of rural India, and its cities from your train carriage
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    This budget tour provides a fantastic introduction to exploring Northern India, and combines the famous ‘Golden Triangle’ of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur with time in the Rajasthani town of Bundi which is packed with forts, palaces, temples and step wells. Travel is mainly by rail, providing great views of rural India, and its cities from your train carriage

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 1 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityBundi
End CityAgra

Destinations

  • Asia
  • India

Attractions

  • Agra
  • Delhi

Trip includes

    • All accommodation as stated in the itinerary in budget hotels, homestays and heritage properties
    • Transport and transfers by AC car/minibus
    • 2nd class AC sleeper and chair carriages used for train journeys
    • 24-hour airport arrival & departure transfer service
    • Sightseeing tours as per the itinerary
    • Services of local leaders and specialist guides
    • Meals as indicated in the itinerary

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Itinerary

Day 1, Welcome to Delhi - airport to hotel transfer included
Once you arrive at the airport, one of our staff members will meet you and transfer to you to your hotel in the city centre of Delhi. Once you've settled in, feel free to explore the local area around you or you can book an optional day tour for you time in Delhi tomorro...
| OVERNIGHT:
Delhi budget hotel

| EXTRAS:
Single Room Supplement, Extra night - pre-tour

Day 2, Free time in Delhi. Optional tours available
You have a selection of optional sightseeing activities at your disposal today, such as a Half day New Delhi tour which explores the modern side of the city or you can try a Spinmonkey cycling tour of Old Delhi, which is a great way to explore the streets of Old Delhi. Y...
| OVERNIGHT:
Delhi budget hotel

| MEALS:
Breakfast

Day 3, Exploring the town of Bundi
Once we set foot in Bundi, we'll travel to the hotel to settle in an freshen up before we head out into the town. Relatively untouched by tourists, the quiet town of Bundi is a welcome relief from the busy streets of Delhi. You'll have some free time to explore here, as...
| OVERNIGHT:
Agra hotel/homestay

| MEALS:
Breakfast

Day 4, From Bundi to Jaipur
We'll head out this morning on one final street walk through Bundi, before we travel to the town of Kota to board a train to Jaipur. The train ride lasts for four hours, but it gives you an excellent opportunity to take in the scenery of Rajasthans rural farm areas and v...
| OVERNIGHT:
Ranthambore lodge/hotel

| MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5, Exploring the Pink City of Jaipur
Today is all about exploring the fascinating city of Jaipur, famed for its bustling markets, impressive architecture and the towering Amber Fort. You have a few optional tours available to you today, such as exploring the Amber Fort in an electrical rickshaw, an Amber Fo...
| OVERNIGHT:
Ranthambore lodge/hotel

| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6, Agra & the Taj Mahal
We say goodbye to Jaipur this morning as we drive east towards Agra, which we will reach by lunchtime. This afternoon, we'll enjoy a guided tour of the Agra Fort - a current UNESCO World Heritage Site. Afterwards, we'll make our way to the beautiful Taj Mahal, built by ...
| OVERNIGHT:
Jaipur budget heritage style hotel

| MEALS:
Breakfast

Day 7, Free time in Agra. Optional tours available
You have the day free to explore Agra independently, with some optional tours available such as exploring Oriental Agra in an electric rickshaw, as we explore the Agra's old bazaars, traditional eateries and places of worship. You can also choose to head out on a food wa...
| MEALS:
Breakfast

Day 8, Free time in Delhi. Hotel to airport transfer included
You have the day free until we transfer you to the airport to board your flight home. If you'd like to stay a little longer, you can extend your stay in India by going on safari looking for tigers at Ranthambore National Park, or heading south to the beaches at Goa or Kerala. Feel free to chat to one of our sales consultants and we'll arrange this for you.

| OVERNIGHT:
N/A

| MEALS:
Breakfast

| EXTRAS:
Extra night - post-tour, Goa Extension

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Dates & Availability

Price From $835
Price per day$104
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International Flights (available on request)
    • Visa fees
    • Travel Insurance (compulsory, available on request)
    • Single room supplements (chargeable if a same-sex room share is not available)
    • Entrance fees to sites visited in the itinerary
    • Meals not indicated in the itinerary
    • Drinks, snacks, tips and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
    • Tips for drivers and guides
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