Newmarket Holidays has expanded its India collection for 2026–28 with the launch of three new escorted tours, each offering a unique take on the destination.
Designed to meet growing demand from Newmarket Holidays’ customers for varied, experiential travel, the new tours include a luxury rail journey, a solo-friendly adventure, and an immersive spiritual itinerary, providing agents with fresh opportunities to inspire customers.
A Luxury Indian Rail Odyssey – Premier Collection is an opulent new 14-day Premier Collection tour based on an indulgent journey through India aboard the iconic Deccan Odyssey, blending the romance of Maharaja-era rail travel with modern luxury. The trip begins with time to explore Delhi and a scenic ride on the historic toy train to Shimla, before guests board the Deccan Odyssey for a seven-night voyage to Mumbai. Along the way, they’ll enjoy elegant cabins, fine dining and attentive service, with guided visits that include the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Ranthambore National Park, and the vibrant cities of Jaipur, Udaipur, Vadodara, plus the UNESCO-listed Ellora Caves. The itinerary includes 11 excursions, five-star half-board hotel stays, and full-board rail accommodation. Prices start from £7,560pp, including an £839 saving until 13 March, with return flights from a choice of UK airports and departures between November 2026 and March 2027.
Full details at: https://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/destinations/asia/india/a-luxury-indian-rail-odyssey-premier-collection/
India – From the Himalayas to the Ganges is a 16-day tour that delves into India’s historic northern states, combining the cultural highlights of the Golden Triangle with colonial-era hubs and spiritual sites. The journey begins in Delhi, followed by a scenic ride on the mountainous toy train to Shimla, before flying to the Pink City of Jaipur and heading to Ranthambore National Park for tiger-spotting safaris. The tour continues to Agra, home to the stunning Taj Mahal and Chand Baori stepwell, before moving on to Varanasi for a cruise to discover the spiritual side of the Ganges, with a visit to Sarnath, an important Buddhist pilgrimage site, and a return to the banks of the Ganges for a traditional Aarti prayer ceremony completing the spiritual arc. Prices start from £2,881pp, saving £501 until 31 January, and include mixed-board accommodation, tours and transfers, internal flights, and return flights from a choice of UK airports.
Full details at: https://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/destinations/asia/india/india-from-the-himalayas-to-the-ganges/
Tiger Safari, the Taj Mahal & Majestic Rajasthan – Exclusively Solos, the second Indian tour in Newmarket Holidays’ Exclusively Solos range, is a 14-day adventure tailored for solo travellers keen to experience India’s cultural heart and wildlife wonders in like-minded company. The journey begins with guided tours of Delhi and Agra, including both sunrise and sunset visits to the Taj Mahal, before heading to Jaipur. Travellers then cross the desert to the ‘Blue City’ of Jodhpur, and take a jeep safari to Bishnoi Village, where residents follow a 15th-century ecological creed. The tour moves to Udaipur for a cruise on Lake Pichola and a visit to the Sadhna women’s workshop, known for its vibrant textiles and handcrafted furniture, and draws to a close with tiger safaris in Ranthambore National Park. Prices start from £2,958pp, including a £521 saving until 31 January, with mixed-board accommodation, 17 tours and excursions, transfers, and return flights from a range of UK airports.
Full details at: https://www.newmarketholidays.co.uk/destinations/asia/india/tiger-safari-the-taj-mahal-majestic-rajasthan-exclusively-solos/