Golden Triangle & Beyond – Taj and Tigers

Choose your dates of travel JAN – APR, 2025

 Delhi – Agra – Sariska National Park – Wilderness Camp – Jaipur – Delhi

SEE BELOW FOR TOUR DETAILS

Overview

STANDARD HOTEL OPTION

• Delhi ( Colonels Retreat – 3.5 star hotel – Standard room )
• Agra ( Grand Mercure – 4 star hotel – Superior room )
• Sariska National Park ( Utsav Camp – Wilderness Lodge – Stone Cottage )
• Jaipur, Kukas Valley ( Dera Amer – Elephant wilderness camp – Deluxe tent )
• Jaipur ( Shahpura House – 4 star – Heritage Hotel – Suite room )

DELUXE HOTEL OPTION

• Delhi ( The Claridges Hotel – Heritage hotel – Cabana room )
• Agra ( Taj View – 5 star hotel – Deluxe room )
• Sariska National Park ( Sariska Lodge – Wilderness Lodge – Tehla fort suite )
• Jaipur, Kukas Valley ( Dera Amer – Elephant wilderness camp – Deluxe tent )
• Jaipur ( Samode Haveli – Heritage Hotel – Deluxe room )

LUXURY HOTEL OPTION

• Delhi ( The Imperial Hotel – Luxury Heritage hotel – Heritage room )
• Agra ( Oberoi Amar Vilas – Luxury 5 star hotel – Premier Taj View room )
• Sariska National Park ( Sariska Lodge – Wilderness Lodge – Sariska suite )
• Jaipur, Kukas Valley ( Dera Amer – Elephant wilderness camp – Deluxe tent )
• Jaipur ( Taj Rambagh Palace – Luxury Heritage Hotel – Palace room )

Trip Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival / Delhi  VIP meet & greet service upon arrival off flight. Transfer and check in to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of your day and evening at your leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2

Delhi Breakfast at the hotel. Morning visit to Old Delhi to enjoy a rickshaw ride at Chandni chowk. Visit to renowned New Delhi India Gate and visit to a Sikh Temple (Bangla Sahib Gurudwara) and its communal kitchen. Return to hotel and enjoy the rest of your day at leisure to explore and shop. Overnight at hotel.

Day 3

Delhi / Agra Breakfast at the hotel. Drive 4hrs to Agra, home of the Taj Mahal. Check in to your 5 star hotel. Free time for lunch. This afternoon visit Agra Fort and get your first glimpse of the Taj Mahal in the distance. One of the world’s most iconic and beautiful buildings, the Taj Mahal truly is one of the wonders of the world. The Taj was designated a World Heritage Site in 1983 and looks nearly as immaculate today as when it was first constructed. It is very much part of what makes ‘Incredible India’ incredible. Return to hotel for relaxation time. Overnight at hotel.

Day 4

Agra / Sariska Rise early for sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal. Return to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, drive to Sariska National Park and check into your Wilderness Lodge. Rest of afternoon and evening at leisure to enjoy the natural surroundings. Overnight at Wilderness Lodge.

Day 5

Sariska Breakfast at the Lodge. Today you will enjoy morning and afternoon private jeep Safaris. Learn about your surroundings and spot wildlife. Dinner and overnight at Wilderness Lodge.

Day 6

Sariska / Jaipur (Kukas Valley) Rise early for a jeep Safari and return to Lodge for breakfast. After breakfast, drive to the outskirts of Jaipur and check in to your Elephant Wilderness camp. This afternoon spend time with the resident rescue elephants. Enjoy a Henna Tattoo session for the ladies followed by a Rajasthani bush dinner under the stars at camp. Overnight at Dera Wilderness Camp.

Day 7

Kukas Valley / Jaipur Optional early morning walk in the surrounding forest. Enjoy your breakfast time with the rescue elephants as company! Morning jeep safari to explore nearby local organic farms and village. Depart camp and short 45 min drive via Amer Fort to Jaipur, marvel at the city known as ‘The pink city’. Check in to the hotel. Enjoy the afternoon at your leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 8

Jaipur Breakfast at the hotel. Morning visit to the Amber Fort, built by Raja Man Singh in the 16th-century. Followed by a ‘Pink city’ auto rickshaw ride around Jaipur. Continue to visit the impressive Hawa Mahal, constructed of red and pink sandstone. Free time for lunch followed by time to enjoy shopping in the colourful, local textile markets and bazaars in this unique destination. Overnight at hotel.

Day 9

Jaipur / Delhi Breakfast. Drive to Delhi International airport for your flight home. VIP meet and greet assistance upon arrival at airport.

Prepare for your trip

 India is everything, and more, all at once.

It's a sensory potpourri; a visual explosion of bright saris, lumbering cows, marigolds, incense, spices and bursts of sunlight - where you're guaranteed to craft your very own Darjeeling Limited experience.

As for the language, Hindi isn't spoken by everyone in India - in fact there are more than 20 languages spoken throughout the country and English tends to serve as a common one.

A few Hindi phrases will definitely help along the way: "Namaskar" (hello), "shukriya" (thank you), "aap kaise hai" (how are you), "kitna hai" (how much) and "naam kya hai" (what's your name), may come in handy on your trip.

As for money, you'll be dealing in Indian rupees - there are about 55 rupees to each Aussie dollar. Credit cards are widely accepted, but make sure you know all your pin codes as signing has been phased out around the country.

WHERE TO SHOP

Rajasthan is famous for its colourful embroidered textiles, clothing, homewares, gemstones, silver & gold jewellery, pottery, carpets and durrie rugs, antiques and furniture. As well as miniature paintings, papier mache puppets and embroidered leather shoes.

To buy precious and semi-precious gemstones head to the "pink city" of Jaipur, where gorgeous blue-glazed pottery is also made. Jodhpur holds a treasure trove of shopping bounty.

Marble wares inspired by the Taj Mahal, some of them exquisitely detailed and inlaid with semi-precious stones, can be sourced in Agra, while Varanasi is a popular place to pick up silk and saris.

Delhi is globally recognised for quality and very affordable pricing across a variety of goods.

Mumbai take your pick of jewellery, Sarees or block-printed fabric, Art and of course Retro Bollywood posters and postcards.

Goa is well known for its beautiful variety of decorative Azulejos Tiles. cashew nuts and spices, coconut decor, beachwear, bags and accessories. As well as a variety of hats and musical instruments.

Kerala is known for oils and essence. The best and purest forms of oils and essence are found here. Kochi’s options to shop almost rivals its obsession with food. Pick up an array of packaged spices on offer, such as cardamom, pepper, cinnamon, turmeric, ginger, nutmeg, tamarind, cloves and bay leaves… let the wafting aromas guide you there.

In Cochin there are many varieties of cotton clothes and silk emporiums... you can’t leave without buying at least one traditional saree. Along with colourful bead handicrafts, brass bangles, metal mirrors, silver and gold jewellery.

Always a trade destination, from tradtional merchants to hip, young designers who create modern, fresh styles and fashion.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

All tours include domestic flights, accommodation, transport, air-conditioned car with refreshments, sightseeing entrance fees, special tour events and activities, local guides and most meals. Prices may be subject to currency fluctuation or surcharges.

As part of a conscious initiative to reduce the use of single use plastic bottles, TIKKA TOURS ground operator now provides alternatives to plastic bottled water. Re-usable metal water bottles with re-filling facility are part of our guest’s vehicles.

TOUR PRICE

9 Days / 8 Nights
Standard Option
$4,999 ( twin share per person )*
$1,600 ( single supplement )*
Private independent tour
( Based on 2 passengers )

9 Days / 8 Nights
Deluxe Option
$5,999 ( twin share per person )*
$2,588 ( single supplement )*
Private independent tour
( Based on 2 passengers )

9 Days / 8 Nights
Luxury Option
$8,599 ( twin share per person )*
$4,660 ( single supplement )*
Private independent tour
( Based on 2 passengers )