India for Families: Tigers, Forts & Beaches

Teeming with historical sites, Old Delhi is best explored on an immersive rickshaw ride through the tangle of streets that comprise this spectacular part of the city. Begin with an engaging lesson on the ancient art of Pigeon Flying before enjoying a culinary exploration of Chandni Chowk, a hotspot of fragrant food markets. Next, you'll view some of the historic city's most notable attractions, including Kotia Firoze Shah fort, the Raj Ghat, the Railway Museum, and UNESCO sites of Humayun's Tomb and Qutub Minar.

Spend your first evening in Agra exploring the winding streets of bustling bazaars brimming with markets and intriguing shops and stalls selling everything from precious jewels to extravagant carpets. 

The following day, you'll visit one of India's architectural jewels, the iconic Taj Mahal. Arriving at sunset, you'll have the opportunity to marvel at this spectacular monument illuminated by golden hues, a truly awe-inspiring sight. Next, visit the majestic Agra Fort, the former residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty renowned for its exquisite sandstone façade.

Finish off your tour of Agra with a tour through the lesser-known areas, walking through agricultural fields to the ancient village of Kachpura to view Humayun's Mosque before continuing to Mehtab Bagh, one of the eleven Mughal gardens overlooking Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal.

During your stay in the region, you'll embark on an enthralling safari across Northern India's most famed national park. Home to an array of wildlife, including a healthy population of Bengal tigers, leopards, hyenas, sloth bears, and macaques, the excursion is sure to inspire awe. 

Jaipur, often known as the Pink City, is an architectural wonderland known for its cityscape of brightly coloured buildings with intricate designs. You'll start with a tour of the Amber Palace, a 16th-century hilltop fortress that towers over the city, where you'll discover the elaborate system of courtyards and quarters that make up this grand structure before moving on to the City Palace, an opulent, collonaded complex of exquisite palaces, gardens and courtyards, decorative art, and carved doorways. After that, your trip will take you to Jantar Mantar, the most famous of Sawai Jai Singh's five observatories.

Once you've returned to the hotel, you'll spend the afternoon learning about the city's beloved hobby of kite-flying before settling down and enjoying Indian-style high tea, complete with local snacks and Chai.

You have complete freedom over how you choose to spend your time in Goa. There are stunning beaches, historic sites and crumbling ruins, vibrant markets, tropical jungles perfect for family hikes, and warm ocean waters ideal for a kayaking excursion, meaning there is no shortage of exciting adventures waiting for you.