A Luxury Tour of India: Forts, Palaces & the Taj Mahal

14 days from £9,500 per person

• Mumbai
• Udaipur
• Ajabgarh
• Jaipur
• Agra
• Delhi

Your Indian journey begins in Mumbai, where The Oberoi Mumbai offers the perfect base from which to explore the city’s vibrant character. With your private guide, uncover the architectural treasures of this bustling metropolis, from the majestic Gateway of India to the intricate Gothic Revival buildings of the Raj era. A private speedboat carries you across Mumbai harbour to Elephanta Island, where ancient cave temples dedicated to Shiva reveal extraordinary carvings and artistry. Between cultural discoveries, there is time to relax and enjoy the comforts of your luxury hotel before flying to the shimmering lakeside city of Udaipur.

In Udaipur, check into the spectacular Oberoi Udaivilas on the banks of Lake Pichola. A highlight of your stay is a private sunset cruise, as the City Palace glows golden in the evening light. By day, explore Udaipur’s romantic palaces, galleries and temples, with plenty of opportunities to browse its boutiques and markets renowned for miniature paintings and fine craftsmanship. After soaking up the splendour of Rajasthan’s most picturesque city, continue to Amanbagh, an oasis surrounded by the rugged Aravalli Hills and palm-dotted countryside. Here, you’ll step back in time at the haunting Bhangarh Fort and later venture out on a “cow dust tour”, an evocative journey by open jeep through villages at dusk, ending with a traditional temple ceremony. Evenings at Amanbagh are magical, from candlelit dinners under the stars to complete tranquillity in your private haveli suite.

The next chapter takes you to Jaipur, where you’ll stay at the palatial Taj Rambagh Palace, once home to the Maharaja of Jaipur. Discover the majestic Amber Fort, its courtyards painted with delicate floral designs, before diving into Jaipur’s cultural highlights, including the ornate City Palace, the Royal Observatory and the iconic Palace of the Winds. Time is reserved for shopping, and Jaipur is unrivalled for jewellery, textiles and artisan treasures, with your private car and driver at your disposal. Between guided tours, return to the palace to enjoy its exquisite gardens, indulgent spa and royal hospitality.

From Jaipur, travel to Agra to stay at The Oberoi Amarvilas, where every room gazes onto the world’s greatest monument to love, the Taj Mahal. Witness it first at sunset, bathed in golden light, and return at dawn to see its marble shimmer in the morning mist. Delve into Mughal history at Agra Fort and the delicate Baby Taj before concluding your journey in the capital. At The Oberoi New Delhi, enjoy refined contemporary luxury while exploring the highlights of Old Delhi with your guide, from the bustling bazaars of Chandni Chowk to the soaring Jama Masjid and a moving visit to a Sikh temple, where thousands are fed daily.

This is a luxury tour of India at its most evocative - a seamless blend of history, culture and unbridled indulgence.

My favourite thing is to go where I've never been.
Diane Arbus