India
Dizzying. Spiritual. Inimitable. India’s people and places are unforgettable.
The fabric of Indian life is woven with colour, history, and religion. With myriad cultures and customs across a billion people, there’s no shortage of experiences to be had. From rich wildlife and sacrosanct sites, to swarming spice bazaars and crumbling fortresses, plunging ravines and misty mountains, you cannot simply skim the surface of India. Instead, plunge right in.
Experiences
Be hosted by one of the Great Maharajahs; take a scenic flight to a Maharajah’s palace above the Himalayan mountain town of Rishikesh, the birthplace of yoga and Ayurveda; take instruction at the world-renowned yoga and meditation schools; arrive in the royal city of Jaipur and travel by horse-drawn carriage to the gates of a city palace, for a dramatic royal welcome and an evening of celebrations and entertainment as privileged guests of the Maharajah; take to the skies for a timeless hot-air balloon flight over the city; gain exclusive access to the magnificent Mehrangarh Fort, towering above the old city of Jodhpur, with a renowned historian guide; indulge in an intimate lunch of local delicacies between the ramparts of the fort; experience the majesty of the Taj Mahal with a renowned historian; jump in a 4x4 for a private safari in the Ranthambore National Park, accompanied by the foremost authority on Indian tigers.
Where to Stay
Maharajah’s palaces, exquisite camps and safari tents in the desert and national parks.
When to Go
The best time to visit is in the cool, dry winter from October and March. From March to May the South is oppressively hot and from May onwards the monsoons can limit travel.