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Best of India: Land of the Taj & Tigers with Goa

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Operated by Cosmos
Tripcode: 2667
Overview
Destination:
India, 
Duration:14 days
Type:Group tour (max 48)
Travel Period
January 2027 - December 2028
9 Day Tour from Delhi to Goa
Discover the gems of India’s Golden Triangle and coastlines without spending a fortune on this 14-day budget-friendly vacation in India. In Delhi, visit the India Gate and the pink Presidential Palace, thentravel through the vibrant Chandni Chowk bazaar by rickshaw. Visit Humayun’s Tomb and Qutub Minar before departing Delhi for Agra. Here, you’ll marvel at the splendid Taj Mahal at sunset as the fading rays reflect changing hues across the spectacular marble monument to love. Embark on a thrilling open-air safari game drive through Ranthambore National Park in search of marsh crocodiles, striped hyenas, and the elusive Bengal tiger. Continue to the “Pink City” of Jaipur—home to the legendary Amber Fort. Explore its alabaster Hall of Victory and incredible Chamber of Mirrors, and visit Jantar Mantar and the City Palace Museum to browse ancient art and artifacts. Swap the bustle of the city for the breeze of the coast and unwind with four full days at leisure in Goa, where golden beaches and coastal charm offer a perfect contrast to India’s historic wonders. From the tigers of the north to the sands of the south, this value-minded tour is a treasure not to be missed!

All This. Included
The world is within reach with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi (where available). Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your CosmosGO mobile app!


Your tour includes:
•Guided city sightseeing of Delhi including admission to Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar, and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
•Rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk
•Admission to Agra Fort
•Admission and guided tour of Taj Mahal at sunset
•Open-air safari game drive in Ranthambore National Park
•Fatehpur Sikri visit
•Guided sightseeing of Jaipur including admission to Amber Fort, City Palace Museum, Jantar Mantar
•Guided city sightseeing of Goa and three full days at leisure to enjoy the beach
•Intra-vacation flight from Delhi to Goa

Notes:
  • In the interest of safety and ensuring wildlife well being, cell phones are banned in several national parks and tiger reserves across India—including Ranthambore National Park. Before your game drives, you will be required to leave your phone at the hotel. Personal cameras are still permitted. Your Tour Director will also have a camera and can take photos on your behalf if you are not carrying your own.

Highlights:
Itinerary
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Day 1 - DELHI, INDIA
Welcome to Delhi, a magnetic blend of old and new, and the capital of modern India. Hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in.

Day 2 - DELHI–AGRA
Your day starts with an orientation drive to see India Gate and the Presidential Palace. Then, take a rickshaw ride through the alleys of Chandni Chowk, a captivating bazaar. Visit Jama Masjid and Qutub Minar, the world’s tallest brick minaret, dating back to the 11th century. Next, explore Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Delhi’s largest and most prominent Sikh gurudwara (house of worship). Drive to Agra this afternoon. Your Tour Director hosts a welcome dinner at your hotel tonight. (B,D)

Day 3 - AGRA
Start your day with an incomparable sunrise visit to the famous Taj Mahal. This remarkable monument, commissioned by Sjah Jahan as a memorial to his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, took 22 years to build. Return to your hotel for some time at leisure. This afternoon, visit Agra Fort, a colossal, red sandstone UNESCO World Heritage Site comprising the spectacular Mughal Palace with audience halls, the Room of Mirrors, and the pavilion where Shah Jahan spent his last days. (B)

Day 4 - AGRA–FATEHPUR SIKRI–RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK
Today, stop at Fatehpur Sikri, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tour the sandstone palaces, elegant courtyards, and victory gate of this ghostly place built in 1569 and deserted by its people when water was no longer available. Then, travel to Sawai Madhopur, gateway to Ranthambore National Park. (B,D)

Day 5 - RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK
Explore Ranthambore National Park on a morning game drive in an open-air safari vehicle. In addition to Bengal tigers, the park is home to leopards, sambar deer, sloth bears, marsh crocodiles, striped hyenas, and more. Return to your resort where the remainder of the day is free for you to enjoy your jungle surroundings. You may wish to join an optional game drive this afternoon for another chance to spot wildlife. (B,L,D)

Day 6 - RANTHANBORE NATIONAL PARK-JAIPUR
Enjoy free time this morning. After lunch at the hotel, drive to Jaipur, often referred to as the “Pink City” for its distinctive rose colored buildings painted in the 19th century to welcome royal visitors. (B,L)

Day 7 - JAIPUR
Sightseeing today starts at Jantar Mantar, then explore the City Palace Museum with its collection of paintings, carpets, weapons, and costumes. Later, visit the legendary Amber Fort, the “Sleeping Beauty of Rajasthan.” This fortress-palace has a somber exterior that hides a richly ornate interior of royal apartments, including an alabaster Hall of Victory and a superb Chamber of Mirrors. The afternoon and evening are yours to explore Jaipur. (B)
Day 8 - JAIPUR–DELHI
Drive back to Delhi. Tonight, your Tour Director hosts a farewell dinner to celebrate your tour of India. (B,D)

Day 9 - DELHI–GOA
Fly to Goa, India’s laid back coastal paradise. Transfer to your hotel and settle in for the beginning of a relaxing beach stay. (B)
Day 10 - GOA
Enjoy a guided city sightseeing tour of Goa. Highlights include historic churches, colorful neighborhoods, and seaside views. The afternoon is at leisure to unwind at your hotel or explore nearby beaches. (B)
Day 11 - GOA
Today is free to enjoy Goa at your own pace. Relax along the coast, browse local markets, sample fresh seafood, or simply enjoy the resort amenities. (B)
Day 12 - GOA
Another full day at leisure offers the perfect opportunity to soak up Goa’s easygoing atmosphere. (B)
Day 13 - GOA
Enjoy your final full day in Goa at leisure. (B)
Day 14 - GOA
Your tour ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
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For more than 60 years, Cosmos has done something remarkable: Bringing the world to people; and people to the world. By pioneering value touring holidays, Cosmos enjoys a long and storied history of turning travel dreams into reality. We make possible “never thought I would” or “never imagined I could” moments by making travel attainable and easy. And in doing that, we help you expand your horizons, clear your head and open your heart to the world around you. Cosmos understands that adventure is waiting for us – all of us – out in the world. And there simply is no better time than the present to discover new sights, new sensations and new experiences. That’s why we pride ourselves in turning “what if” moments into “I did” realisations by providing wayfarers and wanderers unparalleled access to the globe with value-centric holidays in 67 countries, on six continents. Let the unexpected begin. Let awe-inspiring take over. Adventure is knocking. Cosmos travellers are answering by exploring the world that’s always within reach.

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