India and Nepal - Tigers, Taj and Temples

Title:
Firstname:		* required
Lastname:		* required
Email Address:		* required
Phone Number:
Address Line 1:		* required
Address Line 2:
Town:		* required
County:		* required
Postcode:		* required

To book or for more information please call: 0330 341 1117 and quote RTA

India and Nepal - Tigers, Taj and Temples

Newmarket Holidays is offering 10% off tours until Sunday, 9 November.

Discover the glorious ‘Golden Triangle’ cities, Ranthambhore’s protected tigers, and an ancient land in the shadow of the mighty Himalayas. Begin your wonderful adventure in Delhi, India’s delightful, bewildering capital, before visits to Agra - home to the peerless Taj Mahal - tiger refuge Ranthambhore National Park and Jaipur - with its majestic Amber Fort, are followed by a stay in the jungle resort at Vanaashrya. You’ll then fly to Nepal, the beautiful Himalayan kingdom, where ancient, mythic Kathmandu, magical Pokhara at the foot of the Annapurna mountain range, and UNESCO-listed Chitwan National Park are unforgettable highlights.

Holiday Highlights

Witness Chand Baori, Abhaneri's astonishing stepwell
Visit the Taj Mahal at sunset in Agra
Visit Amber Fort and Jaipur's exquisite Palace of the Winds
A guided tour of Nepal's captivating capital, Kathmandu
Embark on two safari game drives in search of Ranthambhore's tigers
Take in the sights of New Delhi, and a rickshaw ride through Old Delhi
Enjoy dinner with a local family in Jaipur
Stay in a traditional Rajasthani cottage accommodation at Vanaashrya
Spend two days in Chitwan National Park
Unwind on a canoe ride and make the most of a jeep safari
Watch the sun rise over the Annapurna range
Venture into Pokhara for a day's exploration
Tuck into dinner at the climbers’ restaurant, the Rum Doodle

What's Included

15 nights' dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation in a series of four-star and five-star standard hotels in Delhi (3 nights), Agra (1), Ranthambhore (2), Jaipur (2), Vanaashrya (1), Kathmandu (2), Pokhara (2) and Chitwan (2), plus one night on the aircraft
15 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 15 dinners
Porterage at all hotels
A guided tour of Agra and the Taj Mahal
Entrance fees to all monuments
Complimentary bottled water is available every day on board the coach journeys
Comfortable, air-conditioned coach travel and transfers
The services of a friendly, experienced Tour Manager on the tour
Tipping is included for airport and hotel porters, restaurant and monument staff, naturalists and rickshaw drivers. Tipping is at your discretion for your tour manager, driver and driver’s assistant
An internal flight from Delhi to Kathmandu
Three safaris
Departures in 2026 include the same content and duration as shown, however, the order of the tour when in India will be amended and follow this order - Delhi, Jaipur, Ranthambore, Agra and Vaanashrya.

Itinerary

Day 1

Flight to Delhi - Your holiday begins with an overnight flight from the UK to Delhi.

Day 2

Arrival in Delhi and included Humayun's Tomb visit - Arrive in Delhi, this morning, to be greeted by your Tour Manager, and transferred to your hotel. Later, after an included lunch and time to freshen up, join your tour manager on a guided tour to the sixteenth century red sandstone and marble Humayun's tomb, an impressive example of Mughal architecture with lush Persian style gardens.

Day 3

Included tour of Delhi with Gurudwara Bagla Sahib visit and lunch - Today's guided tour will introduce Delhi's vibrant Old City. Drive by the historic Red Fort, Jama Masjid Mosque and Raj Ghat – Gandhi’s cremation site close to the Yamuna River – and enjoy an exhilarating rickshaw ride through the narrow lanes of Chandni Chowk. You’ll also experience the grandeur of New Delhi, built by the British Raj to reflect the glories of the Empire. Highlights will include the historic India Gate war memorial and the vast boulevard of the Rajpath. You’ll finish this morning’s sightseeing with a stop at the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, one of India’s most significant Sikh temples. See the temple’s grand façade mirrored in its nearby sarovar (reflecting pool) and marvel at the impressive marble walls and golden domes of this remarkable landmark. Later, after an included lunch in Delhi, travel to Jaipur, the ‘Pink City’. After checking into your hotel, and taking dinner with your fellow travellers, enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure.

Day 4

Included tour of Amber Fort and sightseeing in Jaipur - After breakfast, visit Amber, the ancient capital of the Rajput Empire. Climb by jeep to the city's vast sixth-century hill-top fort to wander its Royal Halls and take in the magnificent views from the ramparts. After an included lunch, you'll tour Jaipur to see the City Palace complex, with its museums and ancient astronomical observatory, and drive past the innumerable windows and screened balconies of the 18th-century Palace of the Winds. This evening, enjoy dinner a special dinner at the Nokha House, hosted in traditional Rajasthani style by the Rathore family.

Day 5

Drive to Ranthambore with optional Ranthambore Fort excursion - Depart Jaipur this morning, after enjoying breakfast at the hotel, and travel to Ranthambhore National Park, stopping en route for lunch at the sumptuous Umaid Lake Palace, a lovely heritage hotel and organic retreat that grows produce for its fine restaurant. Once the hunting ground of Indian princes, Ranthambhore is landscape of thorn trees, scrub and grasslands dotted with beautiful ponds, streams and lakes is a perfect habitat for the famous, elusive (and still endangered) Tigers of Ranthambhore, and other species. Relax for the afternoon, then enjoy an evening tiger talk with a local naturalist: the perfect preparation for tomorrow's adventures.

Day 6

Included morning and afternoon game drives - Wake early this morning and board your vehicle to explore the wilderness of Ranthambore National Park, an opportunity to explore the untamed landscapes alongside your knowledgeable naturalist guide. As the sun rises over the treetops, you’ll venture off to witness the park’s incredible biodiversity. Keep your eyes peeled for the Bengal tigers, leopards, sloth bears, jackals, wild dogs, and hyenas that call Ranthambore National Park home. Your naturalist guide will share their expertise, providing insights into the behaviour, habitats, and unique characteristics of the animals you encounter. Breakfast will then be served back at the resort followed by some time to relax, perhaps by the swimming pool before lunch. Later, gear up for an afternoon safari game drive – another chance to spot more animals on your wish-list and survey more of the prey-rich woodlands and bird species before dinner in the evening.

Day 7

Drive to Agra with included visits to the Agra Fort and Taj Mahal - Enjoy breakfast at the hotel this morning before setting off for Agra, India's City of Love. There’ll be a comfort break along the way, and you’ll be able to find lunch before continuing along the road. Upon arrival in Agra, take in the royal pavilions, palaces and courtyards of majestic Agra Fort, which has stood watch over the city for over 500 years and was once the royal residence of the city’s Mughal emperors. You’ll then head out under the evening light to the Taj Mahal, a monument to undying love, to see it in all its glory at sunset and enjoy a guided tour. This evening, check into your hotel and enjoy dinner at your leisure.

Day 8

Drive to Vanaashrya - Early this morning, you’ll be taken to Mehtab Bagh – a garden complex away from the bustle of the city and on the opposite side of the Yamuna River, showcasing a splendid view of the Taj Mahal in all its glory as the sun rises. You’ll then return for breakfast at the hotel and afterwards, drive to Chand Baori Stepwell in Abhaneri, which was built over 1,000 years ago and is one of the biggest stepwells in the world. With intricately geometrically designed staircases, this architectural wonder serves as a source of water and a place of respite in the desert heat. Also of interest will be the Harshat Mata Temple, an ancient place of worship dedicated to the goddess of happiness and joy, Harshat Mata. A stop for lunch will be enjoyed at Umaid Bhawan Palace, a hotel set in an opulent building that was once home to the Jodhpur royal family. You can enjoy your meal while looking out over the beautiful, manicured gardens. Following lunch, journey across the desert plain into the Aravali Hills to the jungle-resort of Vanaashrya, where you’ll spend the next two nights.

Day 9

Vanaashrya and village visit - A relaxing day - just relax on your terrace or enjoy a swim. Later, hop onto a camel cart and visit the local village before a pre-dinner cookery demonstration with the chef.

Day 10

Fly to Kathmandu - Today, you'll transfer to the airport for a short flight to the Nepalese capital, Kathmandu. Set in the foothills of the Himalayas, and as colourful, bustling and intoxicating a city as any on earth, Kathmandu offers an idyllic retreat from India's bustling metropolises. On arrival, your local guide and coach will be waiting to take you to visit Patan city where you can enjoy a walking tour before going to the hotel. Dinner this evening will be at the Orient restaurant in the company of a Sherpa or Everest summiteer who will answer all of your questions about the world's ultimate climb. Please note: The Rum & Doodle restaurant is now permanently closed and so all departures will have dinner at the Orient Restaraurant instead.

Day 11

Included Kathmandu sightseeing tour - Enjoy a guided tour of the Nepalese capital. Highlights will include the UNESCO-listed Old City and the temples and pagodas of Durbar Square. You'll also visit Boudhanath, one of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world and visit Patan city where you will enjoy a walking tour.

Day 12

Travel to Pokhara - Leaving Kathmandu, today, you'll follow a scenic route through the Himalayan foothills to Pokhara on the shores of Lake Phewa. Spend two nights in this beautiful location, enjoying distant views of the Annapurna range and triangular Fishtail Mountain.

Day 13

Climb Sarangkot Hill and explire Pokhara - Wake before dawn to drive a short way to Sarangkot Hill. Climb to the viewing platform, approximately 45 minutes up an at times steep but safe walk from the halfway station, and from which the breath-taking panorama of the world's highest mountain range unfolds as the sun rises. You'll return to the hotel for breakfast before a fascinating day of visits to beautiful Davis Falls, the Tibetan Refugee Camp and the Gurkha Memorial Museum, as well as an afternoon cruise on Lake Phewa.

Day 14

Travel to Chitwan National Park - This morning your coach will take you west to Chitwan National Park and the Jungle Villa resort, your home for two nights, close to the park's headquarters. Enjoy lunch on arrival, before an afternoon ox-cart ride to a local Tharu (an indigenous population with unique culture) village.

Day 15

Included wildlife tours - Rise early this morning to join a guide for a canoe trip along the Rapti River, home to gharial and marsh mugger crocodiles, and rare bird species. After a visit to the Crocodile Breeding Centre return to the hotel for breakfast, followed by an exciting jeep safari, as you join a naturalist guide an head in search of one-horned rhinoceros, elephants, sloth bears, wild boar and - for the very fortunate - Bengal tigers. This evening, end your stay with a traditional tribal dance performance.

Day 16

Return to Kathmandu - Returning to Kathmandu, you'll spend a last evening in the Nepalese capital and enjoy your final dinner at a traditional restaurant with a cultural dance show.

Day 17

Fly home - Transfer to the airport this morning and board your daytime flight home.

India - Tigers, the Taj Mahal and Nepal Touring Hotel

You will be staying in a series of well-located hotels, all of which will be of a four- and five-star standard. In all cases, rooms have private bathrooms and air conditioning.

Sheraton New Delhi, Delhi (night 2)

This beautiful hotel in central Delhi has a spacious restaurant and a lounge bar, an outdoor swimming pool and a gym. All the guest rooms are very well appointed, and each has a coffee-maker, TV, mini-bar and fridge.

Trident, Agra (night 3)

Close to the Taj Mahal and laid out around its swimming pool and beautifully landscaped garden. The hotel has a bar and two restaurants, a spa and a fitness centre. Each room has air conditioning, TV, a mini-bar, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.

Hotel Ranthambhore Regency, Ranthambore (nights 4-5)

A family-run hotel situated very close to the national park entrance. Set around a courtyard, the property encompasses a lawned area with sun beds, a pool, restaurant, bar, and a spa. Guestrooms are well equipped with marble floors.

Shahpura House, Jaipur (nights 6-7)

A gem in downtown Jaipur, this heritage hotel has beautiful lawns and gardens, a restaurant and a bar, an outdoor swimming pool and a gift shop. Each room has air conditioning, a mini-bar, tea- and coffee-making facilities and a safe.

Vanaashyra, Rajgarh (night 8-9)

Set in the foothills of The Aravali Range, around a lake, the luxury cottage accommodation provides all modern comforts including air-conditioning, your own bathroom and private terrace. You'll also find a restaurant, Cloud 9 Bar, an outdoor pool and a spa. It's a feel of the real, rural India.

Yak and Yeti, Kathmandu (nights 10, 11 & 16)

This centrally located city hotel has impressive grounds and a large swimming pool as well as a restaurant and a bar. All the guest rooms are stylish and have modern facilities.

Temple Tree Resort, Pokhara (nights 12-13)

In a beautiful setting with spectacular views of the Annapurna mountains, this rustic, yet modern resort boasts pretty landscaped gardens that lead to Fewa Lake. Facilities within the resort include a spa, a restaurant, a cafe and a bar.

Jungle Villa Resort, Chitwan (nights 14-15)

A cluster of well-furnished cottages, all overlooking the picturesque Rapti river and Chitwan National Park. The resort has a restaurant and a bar. If the weather is fine, meals are taken outdoors.

Should circumstances require, we reserve the right to accommodate you in conveniently located, alternative hotels of a similar standard.

Itinerary changes

Occasionally, for operational reasons, we may have to change the order of the excursions on your holiday. The final day-by-day itinerary will be confirmed on your Final Travel Documents, which you will receive approximately three weeks prior to your departure.

Hotel transfer times

The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour.

Special requirements

If you have notified us of any special requirements, please check that they have been noted and acknowledged. This is especially important with any dietary needs you may have.

Assisted travel

The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, including a short walk from the coach stop to the venue you're visiting.

For this tour specifically, it is important to note:

- Anyone with limited mobility may struggle to experience the itinerary to its full.

- Historic sites and temples are not well equipped for those with mobility considerations.

- Should you have walking difficulties, getting around may be harder and, in some cases, impossible.

This tour is therefore not recommended for those with limited mobility.

If you have any queries, please do contact us prior to travel.

Changes to your hotel

Should circumstances require, we reserve the right to accommodate you in alternative hotels, of a similar standard, nearby. Full details of your hotels will be sent with your Final Travel Documents.

Road conditions

In developing countries road networks are continually being improved and expanded, which can mean that, from time to time, roadworks and rough road surfaces can extend journey times. Some journeys are made on winding mountain roads and passes, which may also make for slow travelling - although the scenery is usually worth it! Many roads do not have separate pavements or safety barriers, and great care should be taken when crossing or walking alongside roads.

Regional flights between India and Nepal

These are generally provided with airlines such as Air India, Indigo and SpiceJet. Service on board usually includes the option to purchase drinks and snacks. Baggage allowance is 20kgs per person - the opportunity to purchase extra allowance is possible at check in at the airport.

Terms and conditions

Maximum 10% discount applies to a selection of tours. All other holidays and tours will have up to 10% applied. This offer applies to new bookings only booked between 1st October, 2025 and 9th November, 2025 and cannot be applied retrospectively to bookings already confirmed. This offer does not apply to child pricing. The offer does not apply to holidays with late availability pricing and excludes Festive, River Cruise, Edinburgh Tattoo, André Rieu events, Lapland and Wimbledon. This offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other discount, promotion or concession. When booking a holiday as described above, prices shown will automatically have the discount applied. The discount applies to the original tour price (excluding any discounts already applied, extras and holiday insurance) at the time of booking. This offer is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Newmarket Holidays reserves the right to cancel, change or amend any tour. Holidays booked with Newmarket Holidays, are financially protected in accordance with ABTA, ATOL & ABTOT regulations. Newmarket Holidays Limited is a company registered in England and Wales. Registered number: 02238316.

Holiday provided by

Read further information about our partner and full Terms and Conditions by clicking here