India—The Golden Triangle and Beyond

​In addition to being the capital of the nation, Delhi is also the cultural and historic heart of northern India, home to a fabulous collection of Mughal mosques and forts, vibrant bazaars and grand colonial-era monuments. Upon arrival at the airport, you will be personally escorted through customs and immigration and then taken by private transfer to your hotel, where your room will be ready no matter how early in the day.

​After a memorable trip with your guide on the high-speed train from Delhi, alight in Agra, which was turned by the Mughals into one of the great cities of South Asia in the 16th and 17th centuries. With its cosmopolitan bazaars and strategic location, Agra became a center of learning, art, commerce, and culture—not to mention the site of the world’s most famous monument to love, and a plethora of other historic forts and palaces that testify to the glory of the Mughal empire.

The crown jewel of Rajasthan, Jaipur served as a royal capital for the Rajput kings, who ruled northwest India for hundreds of years. Amid the opulent palaces and massive fortresses, discover the well-preserved artistic and cultural traditions unique to this region. 

Nestled between the rugged Aravalli Hills and the peaceful waters of Lake Pichola, Udaipur is the only kingdom in Rajasthan that retained its independence from both the Mughal Empire and the British. Today, the city enchants visitors with a mixture of grand, white marble palaces, royal treasures, traditional architecture and colorful bazaars. As you wander through the labyrinthine streets of the old city, you’ll come across countless surprises—from an art gallery specializing in the famed Mewar miniature paintings to an emporium of local handicrafts.