Family India Golden Triangle Adventure – 10 Days
The Taj Mahal, tigers, a heritage fort and Jaipur for families with children aged seven and over.
Tour overview
This 10-day family adventure takes children aged seven and over around India’s Golden Triangle, with tiger safaris and a stay in a restored fort. A tour leader looks after the group, which numbers between four and twenty. You stay nine nights in hotels and heritage properties, with breakfast daily and several lunches and dinners.
After a tour of New Delhi you explore Old Delhi by rickshaw, then drive to Agra to visit the Agra Fort. At dawn you see the Taj Mahal, then visit the Keoladeo bird sanctuary and take the train to Ranthambore for jeep safaris in search of Bengal tigers.
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Two nights in Pachewar Garh, a restored heritage fort, bring a village walk, a cooking lesson and a farm visit. In Jaipur you tour the Pink City and the Amber Fort, and on the way back to Delhi you stop at Samode Palace for a camel cart ride and lunch.
The physical rating is low. This holiday suits families who want an adventurous, well-paced introduction to India.
Trip highlights
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Old Delhi by rickshaw (Day 2)
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The Taj Mahal at dawn (Day 3)
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Tiger safaris in Ranthambore (Day 4)
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A heritage fort stay (Days 5–6)
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The Amber Fort (Day 8)
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A camel cart ride at Samode (Day 9)
Your route
9 stops from Delhi to Gurugram
- Delhi Day 1
- Agra Day 2
- Keoladeo Ghana NP Day 3
- Ranthambore National Park Days 3–4
- Pachewar Days 5–6
- Jaipur Days 7–8
- Amber Palace Day 8
- Samode Palace Day 9
- Gurugram Days 9–10
Why choose this tour
The Golden Triangle designed for families. Tigers, a fort and hands-on village life.
Best suited to
- Families with children aged 7 and over
- First-time visitors to India
- Wildlife lovers
- Active families
Day-by-day itinerary
10 days from New Delhi, India to New Delhi, India
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Day 1 · New Delhi Delhi
A city tour.
- Hotel
- Hyatt Centric Janakpuri
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Day 2 · Old Delhi, Agra Fort Agra
Rickshaws and a fort.
- Hotel
- Hotel Amar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Taj Mahal, Keoladeo, Ranthambore Ranthambore
The Taj at dawn.
- Hotel
- Raj Palace Resort
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 4 · Ranthambore National Park Ranthambore
Tiger safaris.
- Hotel
- Raj Palace Resort
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5 · Pachewar Pachewar
A heritage fort.
- Hotel
- Pachewar Garh Fort
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 6 · Pachewar Pachewar
Village life.
- Hotel
- Pachewar Garh Fort
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 7 · Jaipur Jaipur
The Pink City.
- Hotel
- Mandawa Haveli
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 8 · Amber Fort Jaipur
A hilltop fortress.
- Hotel
- Mandawa Haveli
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 9 · Samode Palace, Gurgaon Delhi
A camel cart ride.
- Hotel
- Ramada by Wyndham Gurgaon Central
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 10 · New Delhi Delhi
The holiday ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Delhi (1 night) Hyatt Centric Janakpuri
- Agra (1 night) Hotel Amar
- Ranthambore (2 nights) Raj Palace Resort
- Pachewar (2 nights) Pachewar Garh Fort
- Jaipur (2 nights) Mandawa Haveli
- Gurgaon (1 night) Ramada by Wyndham Gurgaon Central
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 and a heritage fort
- Meals 9 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 3 dinners
- Private coach and a train to Ranthambore
- Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Keoladeo
- Ranthambore jeep safaris
- Pachewar village visit and cooking lesson
- Tour leader throughout
Not included
- Flights
- Visa
- Meals not included 6 lunches and 6 dinners
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You have children under 7
- You want a beach holiday
- You dislike early starts
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
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Departures & prices
From £1,065 per person, twin share, tour only. 7 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 7 and over.
Will we see tigers?
There’s a good chance in Ranthambore, 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.
What is Pachewar Garh?
A restored heritage fort in rural Rajasthan, now a hotel.
Can families share rooms?
Yes, family rooms are arranged where available.
Who leads the holiday?
A tour 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.
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