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Pause, reconnect and travel at a gentler pace.
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Featured Journeys
Explore our most popular journeys, each thoughtfully curated and fully customizable to match your travel style.
Backwaters of Kerala Tour
Backwaters of Kerala Tour
Cochin, Munnar, Alleppey & Mararikulam
Discover Kerala from historic Cochin and Munnar’s tea-covered hills to Alleppey’s peaceful backwaters and the tranquil beaches of Mararikulam.
Tiger Safari
Central India Tiger Safari
Panna, Bandhavgarh, Kanha & Pench
Four remarkable tiger reserves, multiple safari experiences and an immersive journey through the forests of Central India.
Wildlife & Nature
Corbett Elephant Safari
Delhi & Corbett National Park
Leave Delhi behind for the forests of Corbett, where safari drives reveal wild elephants, tiger country, river landscapes and extraordinary birdlife.
Kerala Backwaters & Nature
Enchanting Kerala Tour
Kovalam, Alleppey, Periyar, Munnar & Cochin
From Kovalam’s coast and Alleppey’s backwaters to Periyar’s forests, Munnar’s tea hills and historic Cochin.
Wildlife & Safaris
Explore Indian Wildlife
Ranthambhore, Bharatpur, Bandhavgarh & Kanha
Three celebrated tiger reserves, extraordinary birdlife and iconic heritage come together on an immersive journey through wild India.
Ayurveda & Wellness
Kerala Ayurveda & Wellness Journey
Cochin & Alleppey
Combine historic Cochin with a dedicated Ayurveda stay in Alleppey, where your wellness programme is personalized following an expert consultation.
Luxury Train Journey
Palace on Wheels – Royal Rajasthan Luxury Train
Delhi – Rajasthan – Agra – Delhi
Journey through royal Rajasthan aboard the Palace on Wheels, combining magnificent forts, desert landscapes, wildlife and the timeless Taj Mahal.
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Same Day Taj Mahal Agra Tour
Delhi, Agra & Delhi
See the Taj Mahal in a day with private transfers, expert guiding and a thoughtfully paced Agra experience from Delhi.
Heritage & Himalayas
Taj Mahal & Himalayas
Delhi, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Agra & Jaipur
Experience a different side of North India, where sacred river traditions and the serenity of the Himalayan foothills meet the Taj Mahal, magnificent forts and Rajasthan’s royal heritage.
Iconic India
Taj Mahal with Lake Pichola
Delhi, Agra & Udaipur
See the Taj Mahal, then fly south to romantic Udaipur for palaces, old-city charm and the beautiful waters of Lake Pichola.
Luxury Train Journey
The Heritage of India – Maharajas' Express
Mumbai to Delhi via Rajasthan & Agra
Travel from Mumbai through royal Rajasthan to the Taj Mahal aboard the Maharajas' Express, combining palaces, forts, wildlife and timeless heritage.
Luxury Train Journey
The Indian Panorama – Maharajas' Express
Delhi to Delhi via Rajasthan, Khajuraho & Varanasi
From royal Jaipur and Ranthambore to the Taj Mahal, Khajuraho and sacred Varanasi, experience India's remarkable contrasts aboard the Maharajas' Express.
Luxury Train Journey
The Indian Splendour – Maharajas' Express
Delhi to Mumbai via Rajasthan
From the Taj Mahal and tiger country to Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur, discover royal India aboard the Maharajas' Express.
Luxury Train Journey
Treasures of India – Maharajas' Express
Delhi – Agra – Ranthambore – Jaipur – Delhi
Experience the Taj Mahal, Ranthambore and royal Jaipur on a 4-day luxury rail journey aboard the Maharajas' Express.
Wildlife & Safaris
Wildlife in Rajasthan
Sariska, Ranthambhore, Bharatpur & Agra
Discover Rajasthan beyond its palaces with tiger country, Aravalli wilderness, remarkable wetlands and the magnificent Taj Mahal.
Culture & Spirituality
Golden Triangle with Pushkar & Ajmer
Delhi, Jaipur, Pushkar, Ajmer & Agra
Journey beyond India’s classic Golden Triangle to the sacred towns of Pushkar and Ajmer, combining royal Rajasthan, spiritual traditions and the timeless beauty of the Taj Mahal.
North & South India
Golden Triangle with Kerala Backwaters
Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Cochin & Alleppey
From royal Rajasthan and the Taj Mahal to Kerala’s palm-fringed backwaters, discover two beautifully different sides of India in one journey.
Heritage Beyond the Classics
Central India & Taj Mahal
Delhi, Agra, Gwalior, Orchha, Bhopal, Maheshwar, Mandu, Ajanta, Aurangabad & Mumbai
Travel beyond India’s familiar routes through forts, medieval capitals, prehistoric rock shelters, Buddhist monuments, sacred Narmada towns and the extraordinary cave art of Ajanta and Ellora.
Rajasthan & Taj Mahal
Rajasthan & Taj Mahal
Delhi, Mandawa, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Rohet, Udaipur, Pushkar, Jaipur & Agra
From painted havelis and golden desert cities to lakeside palaces, sacred Pushkar and the Taj Mahal, experience Rajasthan through its most memorable landscapes and stories.
Royal Rajasthan
Forts & Palaces of Rajasthan
Delhi, Mandawa, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Jaipur & Agra
Journey through Rajasthan’s great desert kingdoms, hill forts and former royal estates, staying close to the history and character that shaped this extraordinary region of India.
Cultural Tour
Golden Triangle Tour
Delhi, Agra & Jaipur
Three remarkable cities, one beautifully paced journey through India’s history, architecture and living traditions.
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