Arrive into Delhi and after clearing customs and immigration transfer to your hotel where you can check in for a one night stay on a bed and breakfast basis.

New Delhi is a unique city steeped in history yet bustling with modern life and colour.

Later in the day, you'll have the opportunity to see some of Old Delhi's most popular attractions on a city tour, including Qutub Minar and Humayun's Tomb.

Welcome Drinks

Meet with your Tour Manager and the rest of your group and enjoy a drink. It's a great chance to get to know each other and have a relaxed start to the tour.

This morning, check-out of your hotel and board the coach to Agra. The journey will last approximately five hours.

On arrival in Agra, check-in to the hotel for a one night stay on a bed & breakfast basis.

In the evening, we will visit the Taj Mahal in time for sunset. A Wonder of the World, the Taj Mahal took 20 years to build and is always a highlight of any trip to India.

After breakfast, board the coach to visit the Agra Fort. The Taj Mahal is not Agra's only attraction, and the Agra Fort is a powerful Mughal fortress made of red sandstone.

The group then heads to Ranthambore via train. Getting the train in India is a must-do experience, and the best way to travel this route. We'll enjoy lunch at a restaurant in Bharatpur before boarding the train.

On arrival in Ranthambore, transfer to the hotel and check-in for a two night stay on a bed & breakfast basis. Ranthambore National Park is one of the biggest and most renowned national parks in Northern India.

Bharatpur to Ranthambore

Departs: TBC

Arrives: TBC

Today we will enjoy two game drives in open-air vehicles. One before breakfast in the morning sun, and one post-lunch too. This will give us the best opportunity to see some of India's richest and most diverse wildlife with over 270 species of birds, 12 reptiles and 30 mammals present in the National Park, including the presence of a large number of Royal Bengal Tigers.

After breakfast, check-out of your hotel and board the coach transfer to Jaipur. The journey will take approximately four hours.

On arrival, check-in to your hotel in Jaipur for a two night stay on a bed & breakfast basis, and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

After breakfast this morning, the group will head to the Amber Fort in Jaipur - one of India's most popular attractions. The honey-coloured fortress palace is extensive and there are lots of chambers and courtyards to explore, some of which with striking views of the gorge.

In the afternoon, we will visit the Observatory and the City Palace, including the Hawa Mahal, one of Jaipur's most photographed highlights.

This morning, check-out of your hotel and board the coach transfer to Delhi. The journey will last approximately five and a half hours.

On arrival, check-in to your hotel for a one night stay on a bed & breakfast basis.

Check out of your hotel this morning and board the transfer to the airport for your flight to Hyderabad.

On arrival, transfer to the hotel to check-in for a six night stay on a bed & breakfast basis.

Hyderabad is the largest and most-populous city in Telangana and boasts a rich culture full of history. It's also renowned for being a foodie city, and Hyderabadi biryani is the local speciality not to be missed.

Later in the day, enjoy the opportunity to visit some of Hyderabad's most popular attractions, starting with the Charminar - a landmark monument that has housed a Mosque for over 400 years. Other stops on the tour will include the impressive Qutb Shahi Tombs and the huge Golconda Fort.

Delhi to Hyderabad

Departs: TBC

Arrives: TBC

Airline: TBC

After breakfast, jump aboard the Carlton transfer to the cricket. After the day’s play the coach will return you to your hotel.

There is nothing quite like watching cricket in India, particularly when Virat Kohli comes to the crease, so make sure you soak up the atmosphere!

1st Test

Days 1-5

Play starts: TBC

Check out of your hotel this morning and transfer by coach to the airport for your flight home to London.

Hyderabad to Dubai

Departs: 21:20

Arrives: 23:59

Airline: Emirates

 

Dubai to London Heathrow

Departs: 03:10 (+1 local time)

Arrives: 07:10 (+1 local time)

Airline: Emirates

Upon arrival into England, say goodbye to your newfound friends and make your own onward arrangements.