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  • + 5 hours 30 minutes (Oct. to March)/ + 4 hours 30 minutes (April to Sept.) GMT
  • Fly to: Indira Gandhi International Airport (New Delhi)
  • Travel time from UK: 9 hrs (average)
  • Transfer time from airport to city centre: 30 minutes

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India is an exceptionally large and culturally diverse country with endless activity and excursion possibilities for corporate groups.  
 
There is also a good selection of top hotels in the main cities.  Climate plays a key factor in deciding when to visit. Keep in mind that climatic conditions in the far north are distinctly different to those of the extreme south.  Around October the monsoon season ends for most of the country. This is when India sees most tourists.  It's also worth checking the dates of particular festivals – you may be attracted or repelled by the chaos (and jacked-up prices) that attend them. There are virtually no festivals in May/June.  India is a shopper’s paradise. Shopping is recommended from Government Emporiums and most will also ship your goods for you.  For the real Indian buying experience however, you should head for any local market. 

Sample Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival at Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi and then transfer to the hotel by luxury coach.

Day 2

  • Morning: Breakfast in the hotel then proceed on a drive to Jaipur (258 KMS / 5 Hours) where on arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel.
  • Afternoon: Lunch at hotel followed by a guided city tour.  Enjoy a tour of the Pink City then continue to the bustling and colourful bazaars of the Old City.  The tour will allow guests the opportunity to shop for the famous souvenirs and jewellery. The highlight of the tour is a fun ride in the gaily-decorated tuk-tuks through the bustling streets of the Old City to the City Palace.
  • Evening: Buffet Dinner at the hotel, themed dinner or an evenings’ entertainment of traditional music, dance and Indian cuisine.  

Day 3

  • Morning: Breakfast in the hotel followed by a transfer to the ancient capital of Amer to see the fabulous Amber Fort, situated on a ridge just outside Jaipur city, surrounded by fortified battlements. At the foot of the hill guests mount flagged jeeps and proceed on an interesting drive to the main gate then tour the chambers and hallways of the palace
  • Afternoon: Lunch in the hotel. Alternatively, following a sumptuous lunch guests will have the option to watch or alternatively participate in one of the ultimate royal experiences – an exhibition game of Elephant Polo accompanied by a special ceremonial band. Guests are divided into two teams of three each. To add to the ambience, the players wear distinctively coloured turbans that identify the respective teams. Each “chukkar” (round) lasts for approximately 10 to 15 minutes. 
  • Evening: Buffet dinner at the hotel or Durbar Theme dinner arranged exclusivelyyou’re your guests. The evening unfolds with the Guests wearing traditional “safas” (Rajasthani turbans) and “duppatas” (stoles) are welcomed with a shower of rose petals, “attar” (incense) along with traditional aarti tika. Rajasthan Folk dancers will entertain them as they enjoy a sumptuous Maharaja meal in silver thalis on “bajots” (low tables) served by attendants dressed in the traditional style of a Royal Durbar (court).

Day 4

  • Morning: Breakfast in the hotel then proceed on a drive to Ranthambore National Park (200 KMS / 5 Hours) where on arrival, you will be transferred to your Deluxe Campsite. 
  • Afternoon: Lunch at the campsite
  • Afternoon: Depart for game viewing including tiger tracking and bird watching accompanied by a naturalist. 
  • Evening: Buffet dinner at the campsite.

Day 5

  • Morning: Early morning, embark on another exhilarating journey into the forest for another encounter with jungle cats! Following the game drive return to the campsite for breakfast or the group members have the option of enjoying a packed breakfast at the Ranthambore Fort built by the Chauhans, from where they can admire the stunning views over the park as they enjoy their packed breakfast
  • The rest of the morning is at leisure to explore the quaint little town of Swai Madhopur or the group has the option of participating in a Royal Car Rally to the Chambal River followed by a picnic lunch. 
  • Afternoon: Final game drive.
  • Evening: Buffet dinner at the campsite or the group has the option of enjoying a jungle themed barbecue dinner. 

Day 6

  • Morning: following tea & coffee at the camp, transfer to the Swai Madhopur railway station for the Jan Shatabdi Express train to Bharatpur.   Packed breakfast on board the train.  Following arrival in Bharatpur, board the coaches and proceed on drive to the Mughal capital city of Agra.  On arrival proceed to hotel for lunch and check in or the group has the option of enjoying a Champagne lunch at Taj Khema on the banks of the river Yamuna with the splendid Taj Mahal as the backdrop.  
  • Afternoon:  Following lunch continue to your hotel and check in.  Later this afternoon, you will visit the world renowned Taj Mahal (closed on Friday), one of the wonders of the world.
  • Evening:  Buffet dinner at the hotel or a Mughal Theme dinner. 

Day 7

  • Morning: Breakfast in the hotel followed by coach transfer to Delhi [200km / 5hrs] and transfer to hotel or option of a charter flight to Delhi.
  • Afternoon: Buffet lunch at the hotel
  • Following lunch, enjoy a guided orientation tour of New and Old Delhi.
  • EVENING: For the Farewell dinner, you will have the option of dining at the Longchamp or enjoy a Bollywood themed dinner with entertainment.

Day 8

  • Morning: Check out and transfer to the International Airport to connect your flight home.