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.
From sun-baked deserts to serene lake waters, from manicured gardens to untamed jungles, from Raj era forts to ancient temples, this eye-opening tour touches every aspect of Rajasthan and, rather than simply visiting the palaces of the past, it gives you an insider experience of the maharajah mansions, staying in those now transformed into fine heritage hotels. Beginning among the colonial monuments of cosmopolitan Mumbai, the tour takes us to lake shores in the innately elegant enclave of Udaipur, to the awe-inspiring Jain Temple of Ranakpur, and the peaceful retreat of rural Rohet village. In the red dunes of the Thar Desert, we visit Bikaner, the home of warrior kings. Steep streets, stepped alleys, and blue hued houses nestle beneath Jodhpur’s imposing fort; and the Amber Fort dominates the landscape on the edge of the ‘pink city’, Jaipur. From here, we tour to the groomed gardens of Samode, and contrast them with the wilderness of Dholpur’s Chambal wildlife sanctuary. In Agra, the opulent Taj Mahal is one of the new Seven Wonders of the World; and a day of discovery in Delhi charts its chequered history.
Enjoy a cocktail in the famous Polo Bar at Rambagh Palace, the former residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur. Historic tour with cocktail and dinner at Raj Mahal Palace, one of the oldest and most treasured palaces in Jaipur.
This is a full itinerary with some visits on foot with uneven surfaces and inclines.
Heritage properties rarely have lifts and rooms can vary in size and décor.
per person in a twin/double room
British Airways from Heathrow
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Air travel and taxes, transfers, 16 nights’ accommodation, breakfast daily, 13 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.
The Taj Tour
Explore the temples and palaces of India’s Golden Triangle, the Sikh city of Amritsar, modern Chandigarh, and Himalayan Shimla, while staying at prestigious Taj Hotels throughout
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
Grand Tour of Northern India
Shaped by the Moghuls, Maharajas and British East India Company; sprinkled with sacred sites of the Sikh, Hindu, Muslim, and Buddhist religions; and covering hill stations, holy rivers, and the haunts of tigers, northern India is a remarkably rich touring ground
