General/Cultural school trips to India

Below, you’ll find an example of one of our most popular itinerary choices, but we can tailor-make yours from scratch to meet your exact requirements...

7 day inclusive Golden Triangle itinerary package - £1059pp*

Travelling in April 2012

Morning Afternoon Evening Day 1   Overnight flight to Delhi Day 2 Escorted transfer to accommodation. Highlights of Old & New Delhi guided tour finishing with walk through Chandni Chowk to savour the ambience of an oriental bazaar Welcome dinner with cultural dance. Overnight: Delhi Day 3 Coach transfer from Delhi to Jaipur Highlights of Jaipur guided tour including option of bicycle rickshaw ride Evening meal. Overnight: Jaipur   Optional extra day in Pushkar available here - see below for details Day 4 Morning excursion to Amber fort Visit Sanganer handicraft centre Evening meal. Free time.   Optional extra day visit to Ranthambore National Park available here - see below for details Day 5 Depart for Agra with en route stop at the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri Evening meal. Overnight: Agra Day 6 Tour of Agra city - visits include the Taj Mahal & the Agra Fort Coach transfer to Delhi Evening meal. Free time. Overnight: Delhi Day 7 Free time. Transfer to airport for return flight to UK. Arrive in UK Optional one-day extensions Extra Day from only £55pp* Pushkar Day 1-3: as above. Day 4: Morning excursion to Amber fort. Afternoon transfer to Pushkar. Evening meal & overnight: Pushkar. Day 5: Morning highlights of Pushkar tour. Afternoon drive to Jaipur. Evening meal & overnight: Jaipur. Days 6-8: as days 5-7 above Extra Day from only £112pp* Ranthambore National Park Day 1-4: as above. Day 5: Transfer Jaipur - Ranthambore. Afternoon visit to the National Park including an exploration in a 4 wheeled 'canter' vehicle & the opportunity to observe the wildlife in its natural habitat. Day 6: Transfer to Agra visiting Fatehpur Sikri en route. Days 7-8: as days 6-7 above

Price includes: Return flights, all taxes & charges included Airport transfers to & from accommodation Coach transportation for visits shown  5 nights half-board accommodation Visits shown Services of a Guide throughout the visit Extensive group travel insurance Generous free place ratio of 1 in 10

*Price shown based on 35 paying passengers departing  April 2012 from a London airport & are subject to availablility. Flight supplements may apply. Entrance fees for some of the visits featured may be payable locally, but are included in the price shown.

Our most popular visits in India for General & Cultural school trips 

Here are some of our most popular visits in India for General & Cultural groups. We can tailor-make an itinerary to your exact needs. Call 0845 688 8988 to create your itinerary from scratch today.

Key Educational Visits

Our tours to India take in the sights and sounds of the three fascinating destinations of Agra, Jaipur and Delhi. NST groups who have returned from a trip here tell us that they’ve enjoyed a truly eye-opening and inspiring experience.

Agra

Without doubt, the highlight of any visit to Agra is the spectacular Taj Mahal. There are a range of other impressive sights including the fabulous Red Fort, whose impenetrable walls hide an internal paradise and the ghost town of Fatehpur Sikri, just 35 miles from the city and the home of a number of historically important buildings.

Taj Mahal

The greatest and most visited site in India, constructed in 1560 by Shah Jehan as the burial place for his queen. Students will be mesmerised in the presence of this symmetrical, white marble mausoleum, a stunning piece of architectural genius and vision.

Agra Fort

Also known as the Red Fort, this magnificent complex is built from red sandstone with the interior laid with carved white marble. From the top of the fort groups can see a fabulous view of the Taj Mahal.

Deserted City of Fatehpur Sikri

Visit the remarkably well-preserved, ‘Ghost City’ whose buildings include the Jama Masjid, tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal Palace and other palaces that show the grandeur and splendour of the Mughal Empire at the height of its power.

Delhi

The heady mix of colours, smells, noise and people make Delhi typically Indian. All aspects of Indian culture are visible here, from the amazing Akshardham temple, the largest Hindu temple complex in the world, to the bustling market at Chandni Chowk.

Highlights of Old Delhi Guided Tour

Your group can explore the historic old part of Delhi where our guide will show students the Rajghat memorial to Mahatma Gandhi and explain how he is still revered as a ‘Father of India’, Jama Masjid mosque, Chandri Chowk and experience an oriental bazaar.

Highlights of New Delhi Guided Tour

Students can see the legacy of the British Empire as they pass the Victorian architecture of many of the buildings whilst also taking in the sights of the President’s residence, India Gate memorial and the amazing Qutab Minar on this fascinating tour.

Jaipur

Known as the “pink city” due to the distinctive colour of its buildings, Jaipur was once the home of Kings, whose legacy can be seen in the City Palace and its spectacular Hawa Mahal. There are a wide number of other attractions in Jaipur including Amber Fort, Jantar Mantar, and the Jal Mahal.

Highlights of Jaipur Guided Tour

This tour of India’s historic “pink city” takes in the fabulous Maharaja’s City Palace. Now part museum and part residence of the Jaipur royal family, students will enjoy exploring the armoury museum with its collection of pistols, blunderbusses, swords, rifles and daggers. Another highlight is the Jantar Mantar, a large stone and marble crafted observatory. Evening rickshaw rides are also available.

Amber Fort

This Rajasthani Fort Palace may look time-ravaged from the outside but is stunning on the inside. Students will be amazed by the numerous murals, paintings, precious stones and mirrors that adorn the walls and the famed Sheesh Mahal will take their breath away.

Sanganer Handicraft Centre, Jaipur

The home of thousands of craftsmen, your group can watch as they work together to produce traditional, hand printed Indian fabrics and papers.

Cultural Experiences

Our tours are full of amazing experiences, but you can increase cultural learning by adding any of these visits.

Welcome Dinner & Cultural Dance

After receiving a traditional Indian welcome, your students will tuck into a hot Indian buffet dinner while local dancers perform a variety of colourful and vibrant Indian classical and folk dances. As the dinner progresses the more adventurous members of your group can join the dancers and learn a step or two.

School Visit

What better way to introduce groups to Indian culture? Students will meet and talk with students of their own age to discover the similarities and differences between the lives of children in the UK and India.

Bollywood Film at a Local Cinema

These films form a big part of Indian society and watching one within an Indian cinema, and seeing how they are received, will be a fun experience for students.

Below, you'll find some of our most popular accommodation options for school groups.

This is just a sample of our full range, so for full details of all properties available, please call 0845 688 8988 to speak to one of our Educational Travel Advisors today.

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National & Local Guides

Our national guides will meet you on arrival and provide assistance throughout your visit. In addition, local guides will be on hand in each city to help get the most out of every individual visit.