ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS
- Northern India captivates with opulent palaces, ancient traditions, and exquisite cuisine, where timeless heritage meets unmatched luxury.
- Begin in Delhi, where the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, and the iconic Taj Mahal reveal the depth of India’s extraordinary history.
- In Jaipur, the Pink City dazzles with the City Palace, Hawa Mahal, and the regal splendour of Amber Palace.
- Jodhpur enchants at dusk, sip champagne from Mehrangarh Fort’s ramparts as the Blue City’s lights illuminate below.
- Venture to Jawai, a hidden gem where leopards roam freely amid dramatic landscapes for an extraordinary wildlife encounter.
- Conclude in Udaipur, the City of Lakes, where magnificent palaces shimmer over serene waters, and Lake Pichola provides an unforgettable farewell.
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ITINERARY IN DETAIL
Arriving at this great monument, the ethereal morning light shimmers on its marble and jewel-rich inlays. Your guide will also take you to the lovely Itimad-ud-Daulah, illustrating the development of architectural design that led to the Taj Mahal, and you can visit Agra Fort, the magnificent building where Shah Jahan, creator of the Taj Mahal, spent the last years of his life, imprisoned.
From Jawai you can choose to explore the stunning landscape on horseback, bicycle or take a walking safari with an expert tracker from the Rabari tribe, who have walked this land for centuries. At the end of the day you can relax with spa facilities and, for serious foodies, you can spend time with chefs in their farm gardens learning about the different flavours of the region.
Tucked away in the countryside near Narlai village, a 1,100-year-old stepwell glows with the flicker of hundreds of oil lamps. Reached by ox-cart or jeep through quiet village lanes, the descent into the stone amphitheatre is accompanied by the soft strains of live folk music echoing off ancient walls. As twilight deepens, traditional thalis are served under the open sky, with staff offering warm shawls and heartfelt hospitality.
This is your chance to spot leopards as you board a customized jeep with a specialist wildlife guide. Together you’ll explore the stunning scenery, watching out for these elusive cats. It’s not all about the leopards though – you may also see yena, wild fox, sloth bear, eagle owls, pythons and crocodiles, with a range of bird species from pelican and flamingo to laggar falcons and tiny bulbuls.
As the sun sets, relish in a private boat trip on the Lake, visiting Jagmandir Island and the colourful bathing ghats. Afterwards, we suggest a final dinner at the hotel’s LOYA restaurant, leading you on a culinary journey from the foothills of the Himalayas to the flat terrain of Punjab and snow-laden Kashmir. What a way to end your day, and your Indian experience.
Starting in Amber village, you’ll have the opportunity to visit a ruined fort and hidden shrines, then proceed to the Amber Fort, perhaps the finest of all the fort palaces, it reflects the opulence and elegance of the nearby Mughal courts. The Rajputs built their forts high on hills giving them lookouts over the surrounding area and protection from invading armies, so views here are spectacular.
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When we first met our guide, Prabal, I was a bit worried he was a Gurkha from Darjeeling (rather than a Ladakhi), but he could not have been a better guide – I think he's one of the best we have had anywhere in the world. He rearranged the trek without missing a beat, was always cheerful and really knew his stuff. He was a pleasure to be with.
I can highly recommend asking cazenove+loyd to put together your next holiday. Our Destination Expert did an exceptional job organising the most spectacular holiday for us in India. She took our brief and created a superb two weeks of glorious hotels, luxury camps, palace visits, sightseeing and delicious food. Her attention to detail was exceptional and she was always available to answer any queries.
Thank you for arranging a stupendous trip to India. Given our many meetings, we weren’t able to fully enjoy every activity on offer, but we loved the ones we did. The guides were all excellent. The transport between locations worked seamlessly. We were delighted to discover Lucknow, which is a hidden gem. We were the only non-local tourists in most of the historic locations in the city! I will definitely use cazenove+loyd for our next major trip.
We are just back from India and had the MOST fantastic time. Thank you very much for organising it so beautifully.
It was lovely to find your letter waiting for us at this fabulous hotel. Thanks to your careful planning, we have had a perfect trip, with excellent guides and such a lovely young driver. Trump did not spoil our visit to Agra, where we saw the Taj under perfect conditions at sunrise. We were also very lucky to see a tigress walk right by our jeep!
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