How much does it cost?

From £1,799 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $2,430 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is train travel included?

Yes. The package includes AC Chair Class travel on the Gatimaan Express from Delhi to Agra and the Shatabdi Express, as well as all coach and jeep transfers throughout the tour.

Is this an escorted or independent tour?

It is fully escorted. Great Rail Journeys provides a UK Tour Manager from start to finish, and all guided tours and excursions are organized by the operator.

What hotels are included?

The tour includes 8 nights in 4 and 5-star hotels: two nights at the Crowne Plaza Okhla in Delhi, one night at Hotel Clarks Shiraz in Agra, two nights at a hotel in Ranthambore, two nights at Hyatt Place Jaipur in Jaipur, and one night at Tijara Fort Hotel.

What meals are included?

Breakfast and dinner are included each day, plus three lunches. The Tijara Fort Hotel final night includes a Rajasthani cultural dance show with dinner.

How many safaris are there?

Two safaris in Ranthambore National Park in open-topped canter vehicles: one on the afternoon of Day 6 and one early morning on Day 7, both guided by a local naturalist.

What is the group size?

The maximum group size is 40 people.

Great Rail Journeys · Escorted tour

Discover India's Golden Triangle & Tigers

Escorted 10-day tour of Delhi, Agra, Rajasthan with tiger safaris and rail travel

Great Rail Journeys' ten-day Golden Triangle and Tigers tour combines India's most renowned monuments with wildlife viewing in Rajasthan. The journey begins with an overnight flight from London Heathrow to Delhi, where travelers spend two nights exploring the capital's Old and New Delhi, from the 17th-century Jama Masjid mosque to India Gate and Humayun's Tomb. The Gatimaan Express carries the group from Delhi to Agra in AC Chair Class for a visit to the Taj Mahal UNESCO World Heritage mausoleum and the red sandstone Agra Fort. From Agra, the tour moves into Rajasthan by coach, stopping at the 8th-century Chand Baori stepwell in Abhaneri before reaching Ranthambore National Park. Here, travelers enjoy two safaris in open-topped vehicles, seeking Bengal tigers, leopards, crocodiles, and other wildlife with a local naturalist. The tour then heads to Jaipur, the Pink City, where a jeep transfer ascends to the hilltop UNESCO-listed Amber Fort. The final night is spent in the 19th-century Tijara Fort Hotel, where a Rajasthani cultural dance show concludes the tour. This itinerary suits couples, history enthusiasts, and photographers seeking guided travel with five-star comfort and substantial meals throughout.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has held at £1,799 every time.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 3 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

High single supplement: the single room costs GBP 2,349 compared to GBP 1,799 per person double occupancy, nearly 65% more.
Maximum group size is 40 people, a large escorted group.
Tour begins and ends with international flights from London Heathrow; UK rail connections and London hotel stay are optional extras at additional cost.

Day by day

Day 1
Overnight flight from London to Delhi
Meet the Tour Manager at London Heathrow before a direct evening flight to Delhi.
Day 2overnight: Delhi
Arrival in India's capital
Land in Delhi and transfer to a five-star hotel with spa and outdoor pool to unwind before dinner.
Meals: Dinner
Day 3overnight: Delhi
An introduction to bustling Delhi
Visit the 17th-century Jama Masjid mosque, a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk bazaars, the Red Fort, Raj Ghat, New Delhi's colonial architecture including India Gate, Humayun's Tomb and the Gandhi Smriti Museum.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4railovernight: Agra
The iconic Taj Mahal in royal Agra
Travel on the Gatimaan Express in AC Chair Class to Agra, tour the Taj Mahal and visit Agra Fort including the Musamman Burj and Moti Masjid.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5overnight: Ranthambore
Viewing the remarkable 8th-century 'Moon Well'
Coach to Rajasthan via Laxmi Vilas for lunch, visit the Chand Baori stepwell at Abhaneri, then continue to a hotel on the edge of Ranthambore National Park.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6overnight: Ranthambore
Safari in Ranthambore National Park
An afternoon open-topped 'canter' safari into Ranthambore National Park seeking Bengal tigers, leopards and other wildlife.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7overnight: Jaipur
Arrival in the 'Pink City' of Jaipur
An early morning safari in Ranthambore, then travel by coach to Jaipur, arriving in the evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8overnight: Jaipur
Amber Fort and Jaipur's palaces
Jeep ride up to the hilltop Amber Fort, then visit the 17th-century City Palace, Jantar Mantar and the Palace of the Winds.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9overnight: Tijara
Experiencing the lifestyle of maharajas at a hilltop hotel
Travel to Tijara to stay in a restored 19th-century hilltop fort hotel with hanging gardens, a pottery spinning class and a cultural dance show with dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10
Homeward bound
Return to Delhi with a picnic breakfast and board the direct flight back to London Heathrow.
Meals: Breakfast

The moments this trip is built around

Day 3Rickshaw ride through the bazaars of Old Delhi's Chandni Chowk, followed by visits to the 17th-century Jama Masjid mosque, Red Fort, and Gandhi memorial Raj Ghat.
Day 4Travel from Delhi to Agra aboard the Gatimaan Express in AC Chair Class, then visit the Taj Mahal UNESCO World Heritage mausoleum and red sandstone Agra Fort.
Day 5Stop at the Chand Baori stepwell in Abhaneri, one of the oldest and deepest step wells in India, on the way to Ranthambore National Park.
Day 6Afternoon safari in Ranthambore National Park in open-topped canter vehicles, seeking Bengal tigers, leopards, crocodiles, and other wildlife.
Day 8Jeep transfer to UNESCO-listed Amber Fort on a hilltop, explore its flamboyant rooms and ornamental garden, then visit City Palace, Jantar Mantar observatory, and Palace of the Winds.

Included

Expertise of a UK Tour Manager from start to finish
8 nights' 4 & 5-Star hotel accommodation
AC Chair Class rail travel
All rail and coach travel throughout your tour
Direct return flights from London Heathrow to Delhi
Breakfast and dinner each day, 3 lunches
Group luggage transfers between hotels from Delhi to Agra
All guided tours and excursions

Not included

Cancellation & Travel Insurance

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Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £1,799 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $2,430 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is train travel included?: Yes. The package includes AC Chair Class travel on the Gatimaan Express from Delhi to Agra and the Shatabdi Express, as well as all coach and jeep transfers throughout the tour.
Is this an escorted or independent tour?: It is fully escorted. Great Rail Journeys provides a UK Tour Manager from start to finish, and all guided tours and excursions are organized by the operator.
What hotels are included?: The tour includes 8 nights in 4 and 5-star hotels: two nights at the Crowne Plaza Okhla in Delhi, one night at Hotel Clarks Shiraz in Agra, two nights at a hotel in Ranthambore, two nights at Hyatt Place Jaipur in Jaipur, and one night at Tijara Fort Hotel.
What meals are included?: Breakfast and dinner are included each day, plus three lunches. The Tijara Fort Hotel final night includes a Rajasthani cultural dance show with dinner.
How many safaris are there?: Two safaris in Ranthambore National Park in open-topped canter vehicles: one on the afternoon of Day 6 and one early morning on Day 7, both guided by a local naturalist.
What is the group size?: The maximum group size is 40 people.