Tour overview

This 10-day family holiday introduces children aged five and over to India, from the Taj Mahal to tiger country and a palace in a desert village. A local leader looks after the group, which numbers no more than sixteen, and family rooms are arranged where available. You stay nine nights in hotels, with breakfast daily, two lunches and three dinners.

From Delhi you take an early train to Agra to see the Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort. You then spend two nights near Ranthambhore National Park, with jeep safaris in search of tigers, leopards and sloth bears among ruined forts and lakes.

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In Jaipur, the Pink City, you visit the City Palace and the Amber Fort, then climb into the Aravalli Hills to stay two nights in Alsisar Mahal, a heritage palace hotel, exploring the village and its painted havelis before returning to Delhi.

The physical rating is low. This holiday suits families who want to share India’s great sights and wildlife together.

Trip highlights

  • The Taj Mahal (Day 2)
  • Tiger safaris in Ranthambhore (Days 3–4)
  • The Pink City of Jaipur (Days 5–6)
  • The Amber Fort (Day 6)
  • A palace stay in Alsisar (Days 7–8)

Your route

9 stops from Delhi to Delhi

10-day route: Delhi – Agra – Ranthambhore – Jaipur – Alsisar – Delhi
  1. Delhi Day 1
  2. Agra Day 2
  3. Fatehpur Sikri Day 3
  4. Ranthambhore National Park Days 3–4
  5. Jaipur Days 5–6
  6. Amber Fort Day 7
  7. Nawalgarh Day 7
  8. Alsisar Days 7–8
  9. Delhi Days 9–10

Why choose this tour

India’s highlights designed for families. Tiger safaris and a palace stay.

Best suited to

  • Families with children aged 5 and over
  • First-time visitors to India
  • Wildlife lovers
  • Active families
A Bengal tiger in Ranthambore

Day-by-day itinerary

10 days from Delhi, India to Delhi, India

  1. Day 1 · Delhi Delhi

    Welcome to India.

    Hotel
    Florence Inn
  2. Day 2 · Taj Mahal, Agra Fort Agra

    By train to Agra.

    Hotel
    The Retreat
    Meals
    Breakfast
  3. Day 3 · Ranthambhore National Park Ranthambhore

    Tiger country.

    Hotel
    Raj Palace Resort
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  4. Day 4 · Ranthambhore National Park Ranthambhore

    Jeep safaris.

    Hotel
    Raj Palace Resort
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  5. Day 5 · Jaipur Jaipur

    The Pink City.

    Hotel
    Surya Villa
    Meals
    Breakfast
  6. Day 6 · City Palace, Amber Fort Jaipur

    Palaces and forts.

    Hotel
    Surya Villa
    Meals
    Breakfast
  7. Day 7 · Aravalli Hills, Alsisar Alsisar

    A palace hotel.

    Hotel
    Alsisar Mahal
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  8. Day 8 · Alsisar Alsisar

    A desert village.

    Hotel
    Alsisar Mahal
    Meals
    Breakfast
  9. Day 9 · Delhi Delhi

    Back to Delhi.

    Hotel
    Florence Inn
    Meals
    Breakfast
  10. Day 10 · Delhi Delhi

    The holiday ends.

    Meals
    Breakfast
The Hawa Mahal in Jaipur

Where you stay

  • Delhi (1 night) Florence Inn
  • Agra (1 night) The Retreat
  • Ranthambhore (2 nights) Raj Palace Resort
  • Jaipur (2 nights) Surya Villa
  • Alsisar (2 nights) Alsisar Mahal
  • Delhi (1 night) Florence Inn

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 9 nights in hotels
  • Meals 9 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 3 dinners
  • Train to Agra and private transport
  • Taj Mahal and Agra Fort
  • Ranthambhore jeep safaris
  • Jaipur City Palace and Amber Fort
  • Local leader throughout

Not included

  • Flights
  • Visa
  • Meals not included 6 lunches and 6 dinners
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
A painted haveli courtyard in Shekhawati

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You want a beach holiday
  • You want most meals included
  • You dislike early starts
  • You want flights included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–10 · Lunch: Days 4 and 7 · Dinner: Days 3–4 and 7
Amber Fort on its hillside above Jaipur, India

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £851 per person, twin share, tour only. 47 upcoming departures.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

What ages is this holiday for?

Families with children aged 5 and over.

Will we see tigers?

There’s a good chance in Ranthambhore, but sightings can’t be guaranteed.

Do I need a visa?

Yes, UK citizens need a visa for India, usually an e-visa applied for online.

How are families roomed?

Twins for two, triples where available for three, and usually two twin rooms for four or more.

What is Alsisar Mahal?

A heritage palace hotel in a desert village in Rajasthan.

Who leads the holiday?

A local leader travels with the group.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

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Tailor-made option

Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.

If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.

Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary