Majesty flows through northern India: in the marble glow of the Taj Mahal, in the proud stride of the Bengal tiger, in the swirling steam of freshly poured chai. Led by your Signature Guide, journey through a land where rhythm meets royalty, tracing the Golden Triangle of Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur, and answering the call of the wild in Ranthambhore. This is a voyage of moments and connection, where every encounter reveals another facet of northern India’s enduring soul.
Venture to the very heart of each destination on our Signature Collection, where every journey is shaped by our unrivalled local connections and insider expertise. Step beyond the ordinary with private invitations, rare encounters, and experiences few will ever share. So when someone says, “I’ve been there,” you’ll simply smile, knowing you’ve experienced it differently.
Signature Experiences:
Greet dawn at the Taj Mahal, watching marble shift from blush to gold as your historian reveals its enduring love story
Join an expert conservationist for an insightful talk, then game drive through Ranthambhore’s tiger lands, guided by a wildlife photographer
Trace Jaipur’s royal legacy on a private exploration of the City Palace and Jantar Mantar, led by an expert historian
Signature Day: Experience our distinctive Signature Day, choosing between a flower tour in Jaipur, an indigo workshop, a guided heritage walk through Amer’s foothills, or a leopard safari
Signature Stay: Enjoy the rare chance to stay in The Maharajas Lodge, a 1930s royal retreat reimagined with contemporary elegance, part of this trip’s refined accommodation portfolio
Signature Guide: Let your hand-picked Signature guide lead you to the country’s soul – sharing their home, heritage, and heart
Activity Areas
Culture
Region & Country & City
India, Rajasthan
Included in the Price
- Elegant, hand-picked hotels and a Signature Stay in The Maharajas Lodge, once home to royals - All breakfasts, five lunches, eight dinners, featuring restaurants that capture the authentic cuisine of northern India - Named Signature Guide with outstanding knowledge and guest satisfaction - Gratuities for local support staff so every detail of your journey feels effortless - Comfortable transport, including private vehicles and trains - Complimentary transfers on arrival and departure, ensuring a smooth journey
Not Included In The Price
Itinerary
Day 1 Settle into the rhythm of Delhi | Welcome reception in one of Asia’s leading restaurants
Welcome to Delhi, a city where empires rose, poets dreamed, and the rhythm of modern India beats through ancient walls.
Complimentary arrival transfers are provided today, with VIP assistance to ease you through the airport and into another pace entirely. Those arriving early can take an optional guided tour revealing the gardens, hidden stairways, and painted ceilings of Safdarjung’s Tomb, the mausoleum of the Mughal viceroy of Awadh (available on request). Alternatively join the Salaam Baalak Walk, an inspiring initiative by an Indian non-profit that creates a nurturing environment for children who live and work on the streets (available on request).
As evening falls, join your Signature Guide for a welcome reception at Indian Accent, among Asia’s most acclaimed dining rooms. Meet the chef and taste Delhi’s modern culinary artistry, where local tradition is reimagined with delicate precision.
Overnight at The Lodhi
Day 2 Uncover Delhi’s living heritage | Enjoy an exclusive cooking demonstration with a local family
Navigate Old Delhi’s labyrinthine lanes by rickshaw, where the air hums with temple bells and cardamom-laced spice. Pause at Gurudwara Bangla Sahib to witness the quiet devotion of seva, before a refined lunch amid Connaught Place’s colonial arcades. Step through Humayun’s Tomb, an elegant prelude to the Taj Mahal, its red sandstone and symmetry echoing Mughal grace. In Nizamuddin, meet the women of Insha-e-Noor, preserving heritage crafts through delicate embroidery and block printing. As evening falls, gather in a Delhi home for a private cooking demonstration and dinner — a warm exchange of flavour and family.
Second night at The Lodhi
Day 3 Trace Mughal power | Step into the history of Agra Fort
Board a morning train to Agra, gliding past fields and villages as the rhythm of the rails reveals rural India in motion. On arrival, settle into a city once ruled by Mughal emperors, before joining a historian for a private tour of Agra Fort, where power and poetry meet in stone. Lunch follows at the Skydeck restaurant, with sweeping views of the Taj Mahal in the distance.
As day fades, cross the Yamuna River to Mehtab Bagh (the Moonlight Garden) where the Taj Mahal is reflected in the still water. Dinner follows at the award-winning Peshwari restaurant, where the smoky aromas and robust spices of north-west India unfold in an evening of refined flavour.
Overnight at the Taj Agra
Day 4 Greet dawn at the Taj Mahal | Settle into your luxurious Signature Stay
Signature Experience: See daybreak at the Taj Mahal, as your personal historian unravels its enduring love story. Commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved Mumtaz, this 17th-century masterpiece glows with devotion, a monument where light, loss, and love endure in perfect symmetry.
Return to your hotel for breakfast, then continue by road and rail via Bharatpur to Sawai Madhopur. Settle into our Signature Stay at The Maharajas Lodge, a heritage property originally built for the Jaipur royal family and your gateway to the Ranthambore National Park, one of the great tiger-watching destinations. Dinner is an unhurried affair before settling underneath the Ranthambhore stars.
Overnight stay at The Maharajas Lodge
Day 5 Celebrate craft and conservation | Join a wildlife talk and explore Ranthambhore’s untamed realm
Begin at Dastkar, an NGO where local artisans transform recycled materials into vibrant crafts that sustain households and preserve heritage.
Signature Experience: Join the Wildlife Director of Nalla’s Ark Foundation for an illuminating conservation talk before venturing into Ranthambhore National Park with a wildlife photographer. Within this former royal hunting ground, search for Bengal tigers, leopards and sloth bears moving through rust-coloured brush. Return to the lodge for an evening slideshow with your photographer host, followed by dinner.
Second night at The Maharajas Lodge
Day 6 Cross to the Pink City | Discover markets alive with colour and craft
Begin with an exclusive early morning game drive alongside your wildlife photographer, the forest alive with birdcall and anticipation. Return to the lodge for a leisurely breakfast and lunch before continuing by road to Jaipur, the famed Pink City.
Later, follow your Signature Guide through lively bazaars, where spice mounds, block-printed textiles, and polished brass glint beneath fading light. Settle into the elegant Jai Mahal Palace, then dine at Cinnamon, where classic Indian flavours meet contemporary finesse.
Overnight at Jai Mahal Palace
Day 7 Uncover Jaipur’s royal legacy | Join a historian amid palaces and stars
Begin at Amber Fort, its golden ramparts crowning the Aravalli hills, where you’ll join a blessing at the Shila Mata Temple. Lunch is enjoyed at Samode Haveli, a former royal residence where traditional Rajasthani flavours are served in a tranquil courtyard setting.
Signature Experience: This afternoon, join a historian for a private tour of Jaipur’s City Palace and Jantar Mantar, tracing tales of artistry, innovation and royal vision. Pause for coffee at Wind Café, overlooking the Hawa Mahal, before dinner at Polo Palladio within the Rajasthan Polo Club.
Second night at Jai Mahal Palace
Day 8 Signature Day | Celebrate Jaipur’s living traditions
Today is your Signature Day, where you can select an authentic, curated experience to connect deeply with Indian culture. You could:
Trace Jaipur’s floral traditions on a guided walk through temple courtyards and flower markets, then craft edible-flower sweets before a seasonal Rajasthani lunch.
Join artisans at Nila House to learn natural indigo dyeing techniques and the legacy of Jaipur’s textiles, followed by a curated lunch reached by pink e-rickshaw.
Walk the sacred foothills of Amer, from Ambikeshwar Mahadev Temple to the stepwell of Panna Meena ka Kund, ending with serene lake views of the fort.
Step inside Rajasthan’s kathputli puppetry heritage with a local artisan community, meeting a master puppeteer to uncover this fading storytelling tradition.
Delve into Jaipur’s famed blue pottery craft in a hands-on session with a master artisan, creating your own glazed keepsake to take home.
Venture into India’s first leopard reserve to spot elusive leopards and desert wildlife amid the Aravalli hills, a wild contrast to Jaipur’s palaces.
Tonight’s farewell dinner takes place at Sarvato, an elegant fine-dining restaurant within Jaipur’s historic City Palace where a six-course tasting menu awaits. It’s a fitting finale to the regal spirit of Rajasthan.
Third night at Jai Mahal Palace
Day 9 Say a fond farewell to Rajasthan
Check out with a packed breakfast for the morning train to Delhi. On arrival, a smooth transfer links station and airport. This chapter may close, but northern India’s colours and conversations linger.
For those with later flights, an optional guided tour of Qutab Minar is available on request.
Alternatively, extend your stay and continue your journey of discovery. Speak with your Signature Collection travel expert to explore the possibilities.
