Prices & Departure Dates
Prices shown are per person travelling. 'Twin/Double' prices per person apply when there are 2 people travelling, sharing a room. The 'Single supplement' applies for single travellers who require their own room and needs to be added to the 'Twin/Double' price. If you are happy to be paired up with another single traveller of the same sex on your tour, this can be arranged, thus avoiding the single person supplement.
All our scheduled tour departures are guaranteed subject to a minimum of 2 travellers. To date we have not cancelled a single trip!
2010 |
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| 20 MAR - 27 MAR |
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USD $1,199 |
USD $499 |
| 03 APR - 10 APR |
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USD $1,199 |
USD $499 |
| 17 APR - 24 APR |
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USD $1,199 |
USD $499 |
| 11 SEP - 18 SEP |
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USD $1,199 |
USD $499 |
| 25 SEP - 02 OCT |
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USD $1,199 |
USD $499 |
| 09 OCT - 16 OCT |
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USD $1,199 |
USD $499 |
| 23 OCT - 30 OCT |
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USD $1,199 |
USD $499 |
| 06 NOV - 13 NOV |
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USD $1,199 |
USD $499 |
| 20 NOV - 27 NOV |
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USD $1,199 |
USD $499 |
| 04 DEC - 11 DEC |
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USD $1,199 |
USD $499 |
| 18 DEC - 25 DEC |
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USD $1,398 |
USD $499 |
2011 |
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| 08 JAN - 15 JAN |
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USD $1,199 |
USD $499 |
| 22 JAN - 29 JAN |
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USD $1,199 |
USD $499 |
| 05 FEB - 12 FEB |
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USD $1,199 |
USD $499 |
| 19 FEB - 26 FEB |
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USD $1,199 |
USD $499 |
| 05 MAR - 12 MAR |
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USD $1,199 |
USD $499 |
| 19 MAR - 26 MAR |
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USD $1,199 |
USD $499 |
| 02 APR - 09 APR |
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USD $1,199 |
USD $499 |
| 16 APR - 23 APR |
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USD $1,199 |
USD $499 |
| 10 SEP - 17 SEP |
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USD $1,199 |
USD $499 |
| 24 SEP - 01 OCT |
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USD $1,199 |
USD $499 |
| 08 OCT - 15 OCT |
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USD $1,199 |
USD $499 |
| 22 OCT - 29 OCT |
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USD $1,199 |
USD $499 |
| 05 NOV - 12 NOV |
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USD $1,199 |
USD $499 |
| 19 NOV - 26 NOV |
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USD $1,199 |
USD $499 |
| 03 DEC - 10 DEC |
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USD $1,199 |
USD $499 |
| 17 DEC - 24 DEC |
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USD $1,398 |
USD $499 |
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| Pre-Tour accommodation - Delhi |
USD $99 |
USD $50 |
| Post-Tour accommodation - Delhi |
USD $99 |
USD $50 |
| Car Transfers - Delhi |
USD $69 |
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Taj Express - 8 days Go Guide : :Check out the go guide for details of the tour, info on visas, climate, money, what to bring and more!
Bolt-ons
Make the most of your time away! Listed below are the optional activities that are available on this trip. Please note that you will need to book these prior to travel as we cannot always guarantee availability of these activities once you are on holiday.
| Sail within a breath of lofty hilltop forts and
fine regal palaces. Look down upon sleepy
villages waking to the early morning sun. Drift
past expansive waterside manors and intricately
stone carved temples in a magical hot air balloon
adventure over the Pink City of Jaipur |
| To really remember your holiday, why not take home something of India in
the form of its fantastic food! Learn the intricacies of Indian cooking from a
traditional family home. This course at a Delhi cooking school
will specialise in dishes from the North of India using plenty of fresh veg and
a heady mix of cardamom, cumin, garam masala, coriander, chillies and more.
Spice up your life with a taste of India! |
| Home to the world famous Golden Temple and the seat of the Sikh religion, Amritsar
is one of the Punjab’s principal cities. Built in 1803 and made of marble, copper and
pure leaf gold, the temple is an amazing architectural feat. During your stay, enjoy
a visit to Wagah - the only road border crossing between India and Pakistan where
the fascinating sunset ‘retreat’ ceremony takes place with great pomp.
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| Formally known as Bombay,
exhilarating and charismatic
Mumbai is the most populated city
in the world, home of Bollywood
and the setting of the hit film ‘Slum
Dog Millionaire’. Discover this city
of contrasts where gleaming sky
scrapers stand side by side with run
down slums. Explore this bustling
city and immerse yourself in the
madness of Mumbai! |
Experiences
If you are interesting in trips with similar experiences to this one, then check out some of the ones we've listed below.
| We offer a range of opportunities for you to get to know the locals and learn about their culture and lifestyle whilst travelling. The best way to learn about any culture is to live in the homes of the people, and participate in day to day activities. Whether its through community visits, accompanying Berbers in Morocco on their bi-annual migration, experiencing the way of Bedouin life in Petra or using homestay accommodation where you can experience real local warmth and hospitality. |
| Want to see how the other half live? Then take a look at our selection of tours that visit all the best palaces and forts around the world. Many of the wonderfully ornate edifices that we visit are now historical museums and sites of interest allowing you to have a good old look around. And when you've had your fill of sightseeing, it's time to live like a king and stay in one of the many hotels that have been converted from a palace or fort! |
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| One of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World and an enduring Indian icon, the elegant structure known as the Taj Mahal was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who sadly died in 1631, giving birth to their 14th child. In her dying breath, Mumtaz Mahal urged Shah Jahan to build a mausoleum for her, more beautiful than any the world had ever seen. In 1632 building began on the world’s greatest monument to love, which, even today, undoubtedly has no peer. In order to ensure the perfection of the Taj Mahal could not be replicated anywhere else on earth, the artisans and workers who created it, are said to have later had their hands or thumbs amputated. |
What You See and What You Get
We have listed below the key highlights on this trip as well as all the things that are included. Additionally, where appropriate, we have listed the items thar are not included the trip price.
Trip Highlights
- Delhi - Old Delhi - Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat.
- Agra - Taj Mahal (entrance fee included) and Agra Fort
- Jaipur - Amber Fort & Jantar Mantar, visit to a cotton trader/tailor
| - New Delhi - India Gate, Rajpath, Humayun's Tomb, Qutab Minar, carpet emporium (with demo)
- Fatehpur Sikri - ancient Mughal city
- Shekhawati region - Rajasthani architecture, havalis & village walk
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What's Included
- Breakfast daily, 1 lunch, 2 dinners (including Namaste Dinner in Delhi)
- Horse & cart/rickshaw ride to Taj Mahal - Agra
- Airport arrival and departure transfer (if arriving day 1 & departing day 8)
- English speaking Indian tour leader for groups of 6 or more
- Taj Mahal, Jaipur City Palace & Jantar Mantar entrance fees.
| - 7 nights - 3-4 star & heritage hotels (hotel upgrade available in Delhi)
- Elephant ride to Amber Fort - Jaipur (*Subject to Government regulations and availability)
- Touring of Delhi, Jaipur, Agra and Shekhawati region
- Specialist guides at local sights
- All relevant transfers and transportation
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What's Not Included
- International flights and visas
- Tipping Kitty: $15-20 USD
| - Entrance Fees: $40-50 USD
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Postcards
Here's what some of our past travellers have written in to us and said about their experiences on this trip.
Our tour guide was excellend and went above and beyond to satisfy everyone in the group. He looked after us very well.
As a solo traveller I didn't feel lonely at all. Everyone was friendly and I made some good friends. Great tour!
Tracy, Feb 2010
Yusef was the best guide I have ever met on a group tour!
He was knowledgeable and extremely modest. He kept up an appropriate pace, was very caring and an excellent host.
Loved the itinerary and I hope to go back to India soon.
Gillian Fairbrother, Jan 2010
Hi
We have just returned from your ‘on the go’ Taj Express trip – what a FANTASTIC time we had.
The main reason I’m writing is to say that our Tour Guide ‘Yusuf’ who lives in Jaipur was beyond belief in brilliant dedication, knowledge, patience and good humour and went out of his way to explain things, answer numerous questions at any point about anything and show us all that was planned and more. Please could you pass on our gratitude to him and to his supervisor.
We will definitely be travelling with you again
Thank you
Kate O'Loghlen, Dec 2009
I thoroughly enjoyed this trip, it's an excellent taster of India, very hassle free. The tour guides were all very friendly, knowledgeable, good people. I would definitely go on another tour and recommend On the Go to anyone else.
Eleanor Mingay, Nov 2009
Yusef was brilliant, bright, courteous and thoughtful - a great guide. Ryan was great pre-tour and sounded like he knew his stuff. This trip was great!
Pamela Joy Nelson, Sep 2009
Dear Janet,
I can’t believe we have been back two weeks. Our computers have been down so I have been unable to email and let you know how it went as I promised I would.
In a word – It was INCREDIBLE – Incredible India.
To break it down - The Taj Express – Was an excellent choice for a taste of India.
Satendra was a superb guide. He was very organized but always seemed so relaxed and yet managed to hold everything together. His knowledge was excellent and he always gave very clear, accurate information at every point. Amrik, who got us back to Delhi when Satandra continued on with the smaller group, was also an excellent guide, especially being so young. The hotels were amazing. Whoever chose the hotels did a superb job, everyone so different, yet all very typical of India. In fact when we came to the last hotel I didn’t think we could have bettered the previous ones but we did. I said to Satendra ‘He just kept pulling rabbits out of the hats’ they were so good.
The group as you know were all a lot younger than Bob and I and quite a few of those who had travelled with ‘On The Go’ before and some had other tours booked with you. Everyone had the same opinion as us, that it is a very well run company and they would certainly do other tours with you should the occasion arise. We had absolutely no complaints and heard no complaints from anyone else either. Train travel in India is fantastic – everything runs on time and thanks to your organization we were very well looked after getting on and off at every point.
We enjoyed Amritsar and again our guide was very good. The hotel you chose for us here was Bob’s favourite, the Owners were such gentle spiritual people – perfect place to relax. We were then picked up at Ambala and driven to Shimla for the next eight days for which we didn’t have a guide but again we did not have to worry about a thing. Each person gave very clear instructions for the following part of our trip and at all times we were picked up on time by a friendly and courteous guide. The hotels in Shimla had been a dream of mine for many years and they did not disappoint. We spent the time here relaxing, walking and generally enjoying the natural beauty.
Back to Delhi where the Raddison at Noida was again an excellent choice – close to large shopping centers and also the convention we went to was easily accessed. India was an experience we will never forget. Thank you for all of your work in making the whole trip the success that it was, in fact Bob and I think it was one of the best holidays we have ever had.
Judy and Bob Davey, Apr 2009
