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Highlights: Explore Old Delhi by rickshaw; Humayun’s tomb; Gandhi's eternal flame and India Gate
The journey starts in Delhi, capital of India and so emblematic of the whole country. Upon arrival, you’ll be swiftly (depending on the Delhi traffic!) taken to The Imperial, where you will settle into sumptuous surroundings liberally scattered with fine paintings, antique furniture and colonial memorabilia. Your driver and guide will always be on hand to show you the city’s magnificent sites. You’ll explore bustling Old Delhi, a melting pot of culture and commerce. Daily life is forever in full swing, with the the narrow lanes of Chandni Chowk, one of the city’s oldest and most vibrant markets, thronging with people, spices and textiles. A stone’s throw away is the beautiful Jama Masjid mosque and just on the edge of Old Delhi is the Red Fort.
Highlights: Taj Mahal at sunrise; Agra Fort
An early start means that you’ll get a very real perspective on how this enormous country operates. You’ll be chauffeured to the train station to catch the express to Agra (first class of course!). The station is alive with activity as commuters pack the carriages and the platforms. On arrival in Agra, you’ll be taken to the Oberoi Amarvilas, complete with sunken stepwell swimming pool, and direct views of the Taj Mahal. Your Yonder guide will be on call so whenever you are ready to venture out of the serenity of the Oberoi, he will be waiting to show you the immense Red Fort, the Taj Mahal – the ultimate symbol of love and devotion, with its perfect symmetry – and the ancient red sandstone city of Fatehpur Sikri.
Highlights: Private tiger safari; Expert naturalists; Visit to a Women's Cooperative
Ranthambore is unlike any place you’ve been before. A national park with dense scrub, ancient jungles, vast lakes and the crumbling ruins of a spectacular old hill top fort. It’s brimming with flora and fauna. As you roll through the gates for your four game drives in your specially adapted ‘gypsy’ (local speak for safari vehicle), you’ll quickly appreciate the immense beauty of the park. Eyeing the auburn scrub interspersed with vivid green alleyways along the riverbeds and inky blue lake waters, it becomes apparent why this land is the perfect hunting ground for the 66 tigers that call it home. Your home will be no less exciting; Sher Bagh, one of our favourite tented camps, is magnificent. Your every whim will be cared for and you’ll revel in an exquisite masterclass in hospitality.
Highlights: Amber Fort; Walking tour of the Pink City; Palace of the Winds, Jantar Mantar and City Palace
Somehow the excitement of arriving in legendary Jaipur means the beautiful Rajasthani countryside will whistle past in the blink of an eye. The Pink City, as its also known, has come to symbolise so much of Rajasthan. It is a beautiful concoction of colour, smell and texture, with a distinguished history of royalty cultivating the arts and science. And in keeping with such an illustrious history, it is only fit that Yonderers stay at the magnificent Rambagh Palace, former home to Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II.
Highlights: Walking tour of the Blue City; Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant thada
Thankfully largely overlooked by mainstream travellers, Jodhpur is a beautifully preserved artefact that is richly rewarding to those who make the journey. The Blue City never fails to impress. Its bite-sized old centre, easily navigable on foot, is a maze of old streets and open squares whilst the Mehrangarh Fort, perched high on a rock above the old town, is, for us, the shining light of Rajasthani palaces, wonderfully curated and beautifully maintained. And sticking with the theme of living like royalty, Umaid Bhawan, the second largest private residence in the world, is the ultimate place to lay your head after the excitement of discovering such an incredible city.
Highlights: Private cruise on Lake Pichola; Walking tour of the old town; Visit to City Palace
Udaipur is the city of romance. We feel the love on every visit. The five beautiful lakes, the City Palace and the old city with its labyrinthine street network, all combine to sculpt a place of immense beauty. It is an experience like no other, with a positive energy and warmth that make it one of India’s most visited destinations. And as we all have a James Bond wannabe inside us, the Lake Palace, picture perfect in the middle of Lake Pichola, is our choice of digs. From here, it’s easy to set out across the lake to the gates of the City Palace as well as Jag Mandir. At the end of your sensational tour, you’ll head to Udaipur airport for the short flight back to Delhi. On arrival at the domestic terminal, you’ll be met by a Yonder representative and seamlessly delivered to your international terminal and connecting flight to the UK.
Agra & The Taj Mahal
A view with a room: the whole orientation of the Oberoi Amarvilas is towards the Taj Mahal, which is visible from much of the lobby and bar area. Rooms are…
Duration: 15 Days | Price: From £3,800
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A unique blend of Victorian, Old Colonial and Art Deco style, the iconic and historic Imperial is seriously good. Beyond the turbaned, mustachioed doormen, elegant interiors are adorned with fine art. Great rooms compiled with delicious understated elegance.
A view with a room: the whole orientation of the Oberoi Amarvilas is towards the Taj Mahal, which is visible from much of the lobby and bar area. Rooms are exquisitely appointed. Superb pool area is a sunken step well. Two brilliant restaurants.
Spellbinding tented camp on the Ranthambore national park with magic in the air. 1920s style runs throughout this luxury camp and its 12 tents, with cane furniture, pith helmets and plenty of reminders about the feline celebrities who roam beyond the camp boundary.
A dazzling reincarnation of a former Maharaja’s palace. Bespoke wallpapers, butlers pristine in white, scents of jasmine from the lush gardens, Art Deco pool, monogrammed linen, custom china… 14 suites, all unique but united by creative flair. And fabulous food to boot.
Super hip, refined, elegant and contemporary, The Lodhi oozes luxury. There’s an art gallery, a library and cigar room, a spectacular sunken pool, a vast gym and health club. The restaurants are truly superb and the rooms simply the best in Delhi.
Rajasthan is best known for its many palaces that have been transformed into luxury hotels but there are a number of secret historical haveli dwellings like 47 Jobner Bagh that are utterly charming.
This jewel in the Taj’s crown offers 78 stunning grand luxury rooms and suites, once the chambers of the Maharaja. The palace retains its splendour with vintage cars, guards on horseback and exquisitely uniformed staff. Mughal gardens and exceptional cuisine.
Tucked away along one of the narrow streets within the old town of Jodhpur, India, the RAAS is hip Maharaja living at its best. A skillful combination of old world Rajput buildings with a new designer bolt-on with huge carved sandstone jali screens makes the RAAS Jodhpur a hot ticket.
Sublime tented accommodation in the heart of tiger territory. The soaring 6m canopies are divided to create rooms within your suite, which comes with its own batman. Enjoy convivial dining before retiring to the firepit to exchange stories of the bush.
Classic in its decor, as well as in the quality and standards of attentive service, The Claridges Delhi, built in 1952, has a long-established reputation as one of the go-to quality hotels in Delhi.
The most iconic and romantic hotel in India. Set upon Lake Pichola, everyone from Jacqueline Kennedy to James Bond have enjoyed spectacular sunsets from its rooftop. Interiors are charming in their faded elegance. Sumptuous rooms come complete with Butlers.
Created using locally sourced materials and perfect for those looking for tranquility with bucketloads of charm. Range of accommodation from simple but elegant tents to spacious cottages. Only vegetarian food is served, out of respect for the abundant surrounding wildlife.
A former hunting estate of the Maharana of Udaipur on the edge of the city, the Trident is a superb value-for-money option, ever reliable, with excellent service, good food and standards of cleanliness second to none. Brilliant location and wide-ranging facilities.
In a league of its own, the Oberoi Udaivilas is a sensational creation of Mughal style domes, charming pavilions, reflection pools and ornate fountains with views over Lake Pichola, together with opulent interiors and exquisite dining. Linger and luxuriate.
A little island of cleanliness and calm in the middle of the Taj Mahal mayhem. With this chain, you can be sure of excellent service, flawlessly clean rooms and a tickbox list of facilities. Lacking a little character, perhaps, but excellent value for money.
The live-in residence of the Maharaja of Jodhpur, Umaid Bhawan is an Art Deco masterpiece only marginally smaller than Buckingham Palace. You’ll be treated like a member of the Maharaja’s family. Sumptuous rooms with views over manicured gardens and courtyards.
