b'ClassicDiscover historic temples, breathtaking palaces and majestic wildlife on an overland adventure in kaleidoscopic India, a14 DAYS from 2,999pptrip featuring bustling cities and tranquil Himalayan towns. 2,699 ppYOUR ITINERARY3 ShimlaDays 1-2. Arrival in Delhi Your Indian adventure begins at London Heathrow, where we board our1 +2 +1 Delhiovernight flight, arriving in the capital of India on Day 2. Here, we transferto our five-star hotel for a chance to unwind and acclimatise.Days 3-5. A Himalayan journey to Shimla on the leisurely Toy Train1 AgraWe travel to Kalka in AC Chair Class carriages on the Shatabdi Express thenJaipur 2board the vintage, UNESCO-listed Toy Train with a picnic lunch to enjoyFatehpur Sikrienroute to Shimla. Historian Raaja Bhasin joins us on Day 4 to bring Shimlas2history to life. Sightseeing starts at the Viceregal Lodge and continues atRanthambore INDIAthe Sankat Mochan Temple. Afterwards, we view the Gaiety Theatre, where Rudyard Kipling once acted. Day 5 is free to admire Himalayan views in Kufri, indulge in high-tea at Wildflower Hall or wander Mall Road and the Ridge. WHATS INCLUDED:Days 6-7. Down the mountains to discover the delights of Delhi 12 nights 4 & 5-Star hotel Returning by road to Chandigarh, we board the train back to Delhi with aaccommodation picnic lunch. Arriving late in the afternoon, there is free time before dinner. Return flights from London On Day 7, we experience the bustling Chandni Chowk bazaar, the JamaHeathrow to Delhi Masjid mosque, the Red Fort and Raj Ghat on a guided sightseeing tourAC Chair Class rail travel of Old Delhi. After free time for lunch, we explore New Delhi, the 16th-All rail and coach travel throughout century tomb of emperor Humayun and the Gandhi Smriti Museum. your tourDays 8-9. The iconic Taj Mahal and Mughal capital of Fatehpur SikriExpertise of a UK Tour Manager The Gatimaan Express transports us to Agra this morning for a trip highlightfrom start to finish a guided tour of the Taj Mahal. Poetry in white marble, this is one of the Breakfast and dinner each day,most famous and beautiful buildings in the world. After checking in to our6 lunches five-star hotel, we visit the red sandstone Agra Fort to learn about its history Group luggage transfers between and view the octagonal tower called Musamman Burj. Leaving Agra onhotels from Delhi to Shimla, Shimla Day 9, we travel by coach to the 16th-century red sandstone city of Fatehpurto AgraSikri, once Indias political capital but now deserted. Afterwards, we stop for lunch before arriving at our hotel in Ranthambore this evening.A ll guided tours and excursions accompanied by expert local guidesDays 10-11. Searching for Bengal tigers in Ranthambore National Park After a talk by a naturalist, we embark on wildlife viewings in the pristine wilderness of Ranthambore National Park. In open-topped safari vehicles accompanied by expert guides, we look for Bengal tigers in their naturalTour Code: LTC| per person based onhabitat, as well as other species such as leopards, hyenas, mongooses and2 sharing. Supplement for solo travellers jackals. Day 11 starts with an early morning safari to see more of the nativefrom 790.wildlife in Ranthambore, such as sloth bears, macaques and wild boar. Later,2025 Departures: we travel through Rajasthan by coach to Jaipur. JAN, FEB, MAR, APR, SEP, OCT, NOV, DECDays 12-13. Exploring the Pink City of Jaipur and its Amber Fort2026 Departures*: A sightseeing tour begins at the UNESCO-listed Jantar Mantar, an earlyJAN, FEB, MAR, APR, SEP, OCT, NOV, DEC18th-century astronomical observatory, before we view the 17th-century*Itinerary may differ in 2026.City Palace and the pink-and-yellow faade of the Palace of the Winds. Afterwards, we view Jaipur while riding on pink tuk tuks operated entirelyComfortable Explorer Ratedby women. We travel by Jeep to the UNESCO-listed Amber Fort on Day 13, exploring the ornate palace complex and its Jaleb Chowk courtyard. Later,1 2 3 4we close the sides of the Golden Triangle as we travel by coach to Delhi. Day 14. Homeward boundFor more informationYour holiday concludes this morning as we check out of our hotel and fly from Delhi to London with memories of magical India fresh in our minds. on dates and prices,visit greatrail.com/LTCINDIAN SUBCONTINENT 11'