All of our arrangements have been specially designed to incorporate a reason to travel and, for ease of choice, these have been categorised under the titles shown below.
9 nights from
£1995
A classic introduction to the treasures of the Golden Triangle and legacies of maharajas and Mughals, this tour also offers an insight of authentic India, its culture and customs; encompassing less-visited sites and including the experience of train travel in the country, where tranquil rural scenes from the window are in sharp contrast to all the buzz of a bazaar on the station platforms. The journey begins at the top of the triangle, where the streets of Old Delhi are studded with numerous historic monuments, colonial buildings are joined by tall towers in the greenery and avenues of 20th-century New Delhi, the country’s capital, and dusty markets vie with shiny malls. Jaipur, at the south-western angle point, was the film set for the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, and is home to the huge Amber Fort and elegant pink palaces; where pockets of calm punctuate a chaos of street scenes, and where we dine with a local family. Landmarks on our eastward journey include the 9th-century ingenuity of the Abhaneri step-well; and the relics of Fatehpur Sikri city, eerily deserted for 400 years; en-route to Agra and the most famous monument of all, the immense, inimitable, Taj Mahal, lauded by UNESCO as a masterpiece of the world’s heritage.
Enjoy dinner at the Rambagh Palace, former home to the Maharaja of Jaipur. Take part in a cooking demonstration and dinner with a local family in Jaipur, and relax with a cocktail at sunset on a rooftop bar with views towards the Taj Mahal.
This is a full itinerary with some visits on foot with uneven surfaces and inclines.
Explore Shimla, the former summer capital of British India, perched amidst awe-inspiring mountain vistas. This historic hill station offers a captivating retreat amidst the breathtaking natural scenery.
Relax and bask in the tranquillity of the stunning Arabian Sea on this 4-night beach extension.
Unwind on the shores of the Arabian Sea and delve into the captivating history of Goa and its vibrant Portuguese heritage.
Immerse yourself in the spiritual heart of Sikhism and visit its tranquil and sacred shrine, the Golden Temple, before engaging with the local community on our 3-night Amritsar Extension.
Join an optional walking tour of Old Jaipur city, with its many temples and historic ‘haveli’ houses, encircling intimate inner courtyards and encircled by formal outer grounds.
Air travel and taxes, transfers, 8 nights’ accommodation, breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 6 dinners, itinerary as described, services of guides and local representatives. If our specially negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of booking, a supplement may apply.
Travel insurance, visa procurement, optional excursions, overseas airport taxes, tipping, any government taxes or compulsory charges introduced after publication.
Highlights of Southern India
Exceptional value for a tour from Karnataka’s palaces, parks and hill-station to the backwaters of Kerala, the Western Ghats and the temples of Tamil Nadu
Highlights of Northern India
A mesmerising mix of northern India’s most iconic places, from Agra’s Taj Mahal to lakeside palaces in Udaipur, the Blue City of Jodhpur, rose-pink Jaipur, and Ranthambore National Park
