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Grand Journey from India's Golden Triangle to Shimla, a tour by Riviera Travel

Tour · 14 nights · with Riviera Travel

Grand Journey from India's Golden Triangle to Shimla

A 14-night escorted tour by Riviera Travel from Delhi's colonial avenues through Agra's Mughal monuments to Shimla's mountain retreats, blending history and nature on land and rail.

Duration
14 nights
Departures
12 dates
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Countries
India
Operator
Riviera Travel
From
£2,999
per person

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Sunrise at the Taj Mahal

  2. Open-top game drives in Ranthambore National Park

  3. Rail journey on the Shimla narrow-gauge railway

  4. Guided tours of Old and New Delhi

  5. Visits to Jaipur's Amber Fort and City Palace

About the trip

Riviera Travel's 14-night escorted tour begins with a guided drive along New Delhi's spacious Rajpath, passing the former Viceroy’s Palace and the soaring Qutub Minar, which dates back to 1199. The following day shifts to Old Delhi's narrow alleys and lively bazaars, experienced from a rickshaw after a poignant walk with guides from Salaam Baalak Trust. From there, the journey visits Agra to see sunrise at the Taj Mahal and the vast red sandstone of Agra Fort, then explores the abandoned capital of Fatehpur Sikri.

Mid-tour focuses on Ranthambore National Park for open-top game drives in search of Bengal tigers and other wildlife. The tour continues through Jaipur's blend of Mughal and Rajput architecture, including Amber Fort's Hall of Mirrors. Rural Rajasthan's Alsisar village offers frescoed havelis and a restored royal residence before moving back to Delhi.

The concluding days bring a train trip through the impressive Shimla narrow-gauge railway, crossing over 800 bridges and 102 tunnels. In Shimla, the colonial Viceregal Lodge and Mall Road offer insights into hill station life. The tour winds down with a return train to Delhi before departure. An itinerary that balances cultural landmarks, wildlife, and mountain landscapes with classic rail journeys.

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The route in outline: places are joined in the order visited, not by the roads or sea lanes taken.
  1. 1 New Delhi
  2. 2 Agra
  3. 3 Jaipur
  4. 4 Shimla

Itinerary

The route

  1. New Delhi

  2. Agra

  3. Jaipur

  4. Shimla

These are the places the trip visits, in order. Riviera Travel publishes the day-by-day itinerary on its own site.

When to go

Departures and prices

Lowest price each month, per person.

Riviera Travel confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.

Need to know

Before you book

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Questions people ask

How long is Grand Journey from India's Golden Triangle to Shimla?
Grand Journey from India's Golden Triangle to Shimla is a 14 nights tour holiday.
Who operates Grand Journey from India's Golden Triangle to Shimla?
Grand Journey from India's Golden Triangle to Shimla is operated by Riviera Travel.
How much does Grand Journey from India's Golden Triangle to Shimla cost?
Prices for Grand Journey from India's Golden Triangle to Shimla start from £2,999, subject to availability.

The operator

Riviera Travel

River cruises and escorted tours

A British operator that began in 1984 with a handful of tents in the south of France. Its tours and river cruises travel with a Riviera tour manager or cruise director looking after the group.

You book with Riviera Travel directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.

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