For the thoughtful tourist, India has always been a place of wonder, golden deserts rising over ancient temples, maharajas sitting on marble thrones, and every trip an experience of epic proportions. An Indian luxury trip is not just a holiday for those who travel with purpose and style. It is a transformation, leaving behind memories, views, and experiences that no other place on earth can match.
At the center of any extraordinary luxury trip in India lies one place above all others – Rajasthan. The sense of grandeur lives on in each carven archway, every hall with its mirrors, each fort, standing high above the Rajasthani terrain. The luxury Golden Triangle tour India is the most popular route in India for luxury tours. An immersive trip covering Delhi, Jaipur and Agra, with inclusion of Wilderness areas, and sacred pilgrimage towns making it much more interesting than the average tourist circuit.
Delhi – Empire’s Gateway
The journey starts, and the tone is set in Delhi. Begin on a private tour through the lanes of Old Delhi, an area of atmosphere, centuries of havelis, and old Delhi mosques, with a dedicated historian who recreates the past six hundred years of empire. At night, indulge in the calm colonial sophistication of The Imperial, or the modern upscale style of The Oberoi New Delhi.
The architectural forerunner of the Taj Mahal, Humayun’s Tomb, enjoys the glow of dusk lights, narration of tales by a historian, making it one of the less talked about and most memorable experiences in Delhi.
The Taj, Agra
The chauffeured luxury car or reserved first class on the train brings you to Agra with a built anticipation. But you get an early view of the Taj Mahal from the terrace of each of the rooms at The Oberoi Amarvilas, each of which faces the Mahal, and a hot cup of chai in hand, before it’s a blaze of activity.
Marbles’ construction secrets and love stories are uncovered at a private early-access tour with a certified archaeologist. Evening visit with a committed guide adds the human side of the story, how the emperor Shah Jahan remained locked inside his fort in old age and looked out over the river to his creation until his death.
The Pink City of Jaipur, the Royal Soul!
The Golden Triangle is at its most majestic in Jaipur. Stay at the official residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur, the Rambagh Palace, or one of the equally magnificent Samode Palace, which is located in its own walled village.
Enjoy waking up as a true guest of the royal families of Rajputana as uniformed staff welcome you by name and suites are clad in hand-blocked fabrics and original antiques. Start the day early and visit the Amber Fort, which is open before dawn.
Discover Tiger Country at Ranthambore in Tented Luxury
An easy two-hour drive from Jaipur brings you to one of India’s finest Tiger Reserves, namely, Ranthambore National Park. Private jeep safaris for dawn departures are available outside the group, and provide unrushed opportunities to see tigers, leopards, and sloth bears in the ancient forest.
Stay in one of the luxury tented rooms at Oberoi Vanyavilas, the standard for the luxury wilderness in India, with private verandas and plunge pools, as the night descends under a canopy of stars.
Pushkar – Sacred, Serene and Surprisingly Luxurious
Packed around one of the holiest of Indian lakes, this small pilgrimage town is a place to take your time. Access to the ghat is private, and at sunrise, before the morning rituals start in earnest, very peaceful. After an afternoon in the artisan bazaars, you find handmade textiles, antique silverware, and folk art, and a night of amazing calm at The Westin Pushkar Resort & Spa, nestled in the embrace of the Aravalli hills.
The route from Pushkar then passes smoothly into Rajasthan, passing through the glittering lakes of Udaipur, the clifftop city of Jodhpur in its indigo-colored hues, and the golden horizon of Jaisalmer, where luxury camps await under a blanket of stars.
FAQs
Q: The ideal time for a luxurious tour to Rajasthan is between October and March, when the weather is dry and milder.
Ans: The best time to visit is from October to March, when the weather is pleasing, the light is golden, and you can schedule all the cultural activities, such as Pushkar Camel Fair and Jaipur Literature Festival, with exclusive VIP arrangements.
Q: If you’re looking for a luxury tour in Rajasthan, you should budget at least a few days.
Ans: Allow 7 – 8 days to cover the Golden Triangle comfortably – with a tad of time to spare. With Udaipur, Jodhpur, and Jaisalmer, 15 days luxury tour is perfect for the whole of North India.
Conclusion
Rajasthan is not an easy-going state. It lingers, in the memory of a camel silhouetted against a burning desert sunset, in the taste of a royal thali served in an open marble courtyard, in the silence of a 15th-century step well at dusk.
The best India luxury tour around Rajasthan is at its best, a story of a civilization narrated to you personally at your speed, at extraordinary comfort.
