Highlights of Northern India

Encompassing not only some of northern India's best-loved historical sites, but also its diverse natural wonders, this 'highlights' tour is ideally suited to the first-time visitor.

The journey begins in Delhi, with its British colonial and Mughal legacy, before you fly to the holy city of Varanasi on the banks of the Ganges. You then visit the astonishing temples in Khajuraho before travelling by train to Agra, site of the magnificent Taj Mahal. Two days are spent on the edge of the Ranthambore National Park, where the Royal Bengal tiger may be spotted, before you continue to the delightful 'pink city' of Jaipur. After visiting the imposing Amber Fort and a night deep in the Rajasthani countryside, you travel south to Udaipur, with its exquisite palaces and tranquil lake, where your journey ends.

Sample itinerary:

Day 1: Depart London.  Days 2/3: Arrive Delhi. City sightseeing. Overnights The Claridges Hotel.  Day 4: Fly to Varanasi. City tour, excursion to Sarnath & boat ride on Ganges. Overnight Gateway Hotel Ganges. Day 5: Fly to Khajuraho. City sightseeing. Overnight Taj Chandela Hotel. Days 6/7: Drive to Jhansi via Orchha. Train to Agra. City sightseeing & excursion to Fatehpur Sikri. Overnights The Trident. Days 8/9: Train to Ranthambore. Game viewing. Overnights Khem Villas. Days 10/11: Drive to Jaipur. Amber Fort and City sightseeing. Overnights Samode Haveli. Day 12: Drive to Shahpura. Overnight Shahpura Bagh. Days 13: Drive to Jaipur and fly to Udaipur. City sightseeing Day 14: Excursion to Kumbhalgarh Fort and Ranakpur temples. Overnights Fateh Garh. Day 15: Udaipur City sightseeing. Day 16: Fly to London via Bombay.