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Taj Palace Tour... The Ultimate Indian Indulgence

13 days from £11,100 for 2025 per person

A combination of what we do best, this tour blends opulent luxury with the best of Indian culture. India has some of the most palatial and impressive hotels in the world, and the Taj Palace collection is as good as it gets. A selection of historical palaces that have been sensitively restored into sensational hotels, the Taj Palaces truly take the breath away and leave a lasting imprint on the soul.

Begin your trip in Udaipur, Rajasthan’s tranquil lake city. The Taj Lake Palace, seemingly floating on the waters of Lake Pichola, will be your fairy-tale base. Spend your time floating on the hotel’s glorious spa boat, visiting the grand City Palace and exploring nearby temples before ending your stay with a magical meal at Bhairo, the Lake Palace’s famed rooftop restaurant.

Drive through the scenic Aravelli hills, via Ranakpur, to Jodhpur, Rajasthan’s fabled Blue City and home to the majestic Umaid Bhawan Palace, an unforgettable blend of Art Deco and Neo Gothic architecture. Zip-line through the imposing Mehrangarh Fort, spend a day visiting local villages in the surrounding countryside or simply sit back and relax at the hotel’s impressive swimming pool, with its English-style country gardens.

Travel across Rajasthan and journey to Jaipur, home to the elegant Rambagh Palace, formerly the official residence of the Maharaja and Maharani of Jaipur. The Pink City is both a historic site and a contemporary city. From your palatial base, shop for gems, take a tour of Jaipur observatory or visit the impressive Amber Fort. On your final day enjoy a game of camel polo followed by a private al-fresco dinner at Dera Amer elephant stables. 

End the trip on an absolute high with a stay at Taj Falaknuma Palace – the former home of the Nizams of Hyderabad. Lovingly restored by Taj over a ten year period, the ‘Mirror of the Sky’ is arguably India’s best hotel. Looking over the city of Hyderabad, Falaknuma is the ideal base for exploring Golkonda Fort, the British Cantonment City of Secunderabad and even the region’s ultra hi-tech district. Highlights of your stay include a champagne history tour with the in-house historian, an atmospheric Sufi music performance at the Gol Bungalow and dinner at Adaa, the hotel’s Hyderabadi fine dining restaurant.

For more information, or to start planning your luxury holiday to India, please get in touch with us. Or if you would like to see similar trips, take a look at our collection of Epic Journeys and Honeymoons, as well as our favourite CelebratoryUltimate Luxury and Spa & Wellness itineraries.


Itinerary details

13 days from £11,100 for 2025 per person

  • Day 1 - Taj Lake Palace - Udaipur
    Fly to Udaipur. Spend the afternoon at leisure.
  • Day 2 - Taj Lake Palace - Udaipur
    Morning Udaipur city tour. Afternoon at leisure followed by a sunset boat ride on Lake Pichola.
  • Day 3 - Taj Lake Palace - Udaipur
    Morning excursion to Nagda Temples followed by lunch at Devi Garh. Afternoon at leisure for shopping or relaxation.
  • Day 4 - Umaid Bhawan Palace - Jodhpur
    Drive to Jodpur via the Jain temples of Ranakpur. On arrival take the rest of the day at leisure. This evening enjoy sundowners at Pillar’s Bar.
  • Day 5 - Umaid Bhawan Palace - Jodhpur
    Morning Jodhpur city tour, including ziplining around Mehrangarh Fort. Afternoon at leisure for shopping in Jodhpur’s old town and bazaar.
  • Day 6 - Umaid Bhawan Palace - Jodhpur
    Full day private rural 4x4 excursion. Stop at local villages, eat lunch in a local home, look out for wildlife and enjoy the Rajasthani countryside at its best.
  • Day 7 - Rambagh Palace - Jaipur
    Drive to Jaipur. On arrival take the rest of the day at leisure.
  • Day 8 - Rambagh Palace - Jaipur
    Hot air balloon ride at sunrise followed by morning city tour. Afternoon with your car and driver for shopping or additional sightseeing.
  • Day 9 - Rambagh Palace - Jaipur
    Morning at leisure. Afternoon excursion to Amber Fort followed by a game of camel polo at Dera Amer elephant stables. This evening a private al fresco dinner is served nearby.
  • Day 10 - Taj Falaknuma Palace - Hyderabad
    Fly to Hyderabad. On arrival take the rest of the day at leisure to enjoy the magnificent Falaknuma Palace.
  • Day 11 - Taj Falaknuma Palace - Hyderabad
    Full day Hyderabad city tour. On your return to Falaknuma Palace, enjoy the evening history walk with the in-house historian.
  • Day 12 - Taj Falaknuma Palace - Hyderabad
    Morning Golconda Fort sightseeing. Afternoon at leisure. Enjoy sunset on the Gol Bungalow with a traditional Sufi performance.
  • Day 13 - In transit.
    Transfer to Hyderabad airport for your onward flight home.
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To my mind, the greatest reward and luxury of travel is to be able to experience everyday things as if for the first time, to be in a position in which almost nothing is so familiar it is taken for granted.
Bill Bryson

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