The Golden Triangle & Kerala Beach

Your trip starts in the Indian capital, Delhi, where you’ll be met at the airport by your chauffeur and whisked through the city to your hotel. Spend three days in the city, adjusting to the Indian pace of life and exploring Old Delhi with your personal guide. Key attractions include three UNESCO World Heritage Sites – the Red Fort, Qutab Minar and Humayun’s Tomb – and the 17th century Chandni Chowk marketplace.

The early morning express train from Delhi to Agra is, in our opinion, the most exciting way of making the journey. An early morning start means being part of the daily life in Delhi as commuters go about their business. On arrival in Agra, check into the Oberoi Amarvilas with its direct view towards the Taj Mahal. A couple of days will whizz past as you experience the delights of the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Chandni Bazar.

After breakfast you’ll set out in your private car for the drive through the spectacular Rajasthani countryside towards Ranthambore National Park. You’ll know you’ve arrived somewhere magical from the moment you arrive at Sher Bagh, your luxurious tented camp. A khaki clad butler will appear with a fragrant cold towel and a cut-crystal glass of bubbles. Over the next couple of days, you’ll venture out into the beautiful national park on four game drives. Hearts will be racing at the prospect of an encounter with ferocious felines as well as many other majestic creatures that call Ranthambore home.

The pink city lingers in the memory for all the right reasons. Its evocative sites, sounds and smells are something to behold. This royal capital is preciously perfect. You’ll be wowed by the beautiful buildings, palaces and the world famous observatory. Just a short drive from the city is the magnificent Ajmer Fort high, perched high on a hill, overlooking the surrounding countryside.

Upon arrival at Cochin airport, you will be met & transferred to your hotel. Also known as Cochin, Kochi is a city in southwest India’s coastal Kerala state. This attractive city has served as a popular port for over 600 years and is known for its eclectic architecture and its array of religious monuments, museums, galleries, cafes and antique shops. The city stretches across a number of peninsulas and islands, which can be reached by a network of water taxis and bridges. The majority of Kochi’s visitor highlights can be found on the peninsula of Fort Kochi.

Enjoy some well-earned R&R at Marari Beach Resort, a sea-side village experience set on 30 acres with coconut groves, lily ponds, fruit trees and a large organic farm. The resort is a tribute to the fisherfolk of this region who populate its spirit in obvious and subtle ways. Our guest cottages echo their dwellings in style and character while our cuisine reflects the culinary subtleties of these people whose sensibilities and culture have been influenced by the charms and challenges of the oceans.

We just love Mumbai. It is the wheelhouse of India’s economy, home of Bollywood and the spiritual homeland of cricket. Your last nights in India will be spent at the iconic Taj Mahal (no, not the same as the one in Agra!) where just being a guest is an experience in itself. You’ll go out into the city with your private guide to discover hidden corners, whole districts dedicated to a single industry and fascinating history and architecture.