On northern India’s great cultural circuit, the standout landmarks are just the beginning of our adventure…
  • Complete the famed Golden Triangle, visiting Delhi, Agra and Jaipur
  • Witness the Taj Mahal in the soft light of sunrise – a time when the crowds are thinner
  • Explore the narrow streets of Old Delhi on a cycle rickshaw adventure
  • Watch the pink city of Jaipur come to life on a dawn walking tour
  • Experience the lesser-seen village life outside the hustle of the big cities
  • Time travel with a stay in the Suroth Mahal, a 600-year-old heritage hotel

We aim to secure Indian-owned accommodation that is well located, offers good value for money, and plenty of comfort. To help you find your ideal adventure, each trip is given a Comfort Level rating, which indicates the overall standard of accommodation. For more on our ratings, see our Comfort Level guidelines.



For most of this trip, we use modern city hotels. A highlight for many, however, will be the Suroth Mahal, a 600-year-old palace once home to the Maharaja Krishna Chandra Pal.



It’s your chance to feel like a Rajasthani royal for the night – the friendly staff will certainly treat you like a VIP, putting on short cooking demonstrations and local dance or wrestling performances, just to make your experience extra special.



You stay in one of 20 air-conditioned rooms, each of which is uniquely decorated, though true to the local style with hand-painted ceilings and walls detailed with colourful Rajasthani motifs.



Tailor your trip: Extend your adventure by securing extra hotel nights before or after the main itinerary. Speak to your sales representative to book.



Private rooms: Like most tour operators, we pair solo passengers together in a room. If you’d prefer to have a private room, it’s normally possible to do this for a supplement. Speak to your sales representative to book.



Worth knowing



It’s common for hotels in India to have limited times in the day for hot water use to save energy. If you find your shower is cold, please let your tour leader or reception know so they can make sure the water heater is on.