Description
Begin in Delhi, a city that holds stories of Mughal Emperors and the British Raj. Children love dashing through the old dusty alleyways of Old Delhi and smelling the spices all around them before returning to the colonial charm of the Imperial Hotel where you can sip tea on the lawn.
In the morning, head to Delhi's main train station for a short journey to Agra. While in Delhi you'll see people setting off on journeys right around the subcontinent. There is nothing more magical than seeing the Taj Mahal change colour as the sun rises and hearing the stories of Shah Jehan and Mumtaz Mahal. At night, have a family meal on your balcony overlooking the Taj.
Continue to the Ranthambore National Park, home to the Royal Bengal Tiger. Your home will be a luxury-tented camp close to the park and we suggest two game drives inside the park in search of the tiger. The park is exceptionally beautiful, and surrounds a 10th century fort. It isn’t uncommon to spot tigers sitting in old Hindu temples, or what the guides call ‘their bedrooms’. There is also a huge collection of birdlife, deer, leopards and a plethora of other animals to keep all the family spellbound by their wildlife experience.
Finally, drive to Jaipur for 3 nights in Samode Palace, a beautifully restored heritage hotel about an hour’s drive from the city. With stunning architecture, it is a hotel like no other. You will adore going on a hot air balloon over the beautiful landscape around Jaipur before heading into the city to see some of the sights and do some shopping. The children will then get a chance to showcase their artistic skills by face painting their very own elephant before riding it through the countryside and finally playing a spot of elephant polo against Mum and Dad.
You then fly back to Muscat for 4 nights in the Shangri La in Muscat, which ideally breaks up the return journey and gives the family a chance to wind down before you all return to school and work.
Guide price
£15,985 per family
£15,985 per family based on 2 adults and 2 children travelling on a B&B basis (except Ranthambore on a Full Board basis). Includes flights, private transfers, sightseeing, entrances, game drives, hot air balloon and elephant face painting.
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India
