Tour at a glance
Embark on an extraordinary 16-day luxury journey through India that seamlessly blends royal heritage, thrilling wildlife safaris, and curated cultural encounters. Beginning in Delhi, this tour offers a rich introduction to India's imperial past through personalized city explorations and stays in iconic heritage hotels. Fly to Central India to experience the raw beauty of Kanha, Bandhavgarh, and Panna National Parks, where private game drives, luxury jungle lodges, and expert naturalists bring you close to majestic tigers and exotic wildlife. Witness the grandeur of Khajuraho’s UNESCO-listed temples, then board the Vande Bharat Express in executive class for a comfortable journey to Agra. Enjoy a private sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal, a Mughlai cooking class, and sunset cocktails with uninterrupted monument views. Travel on to Ranthambore for more thrilling safaris before discovering Jaipur’s regal charm, complete with hot air ballooning, private palace tours, and gemstone workshops. Conclude your journey in Delhi with a spiritual evening at Akshardham Temple and a gourmet farewell dinner. Throughout the tour, experience India at its finest — with curated stays at luxury hotels, personalized service, seamless logistics, and exclusive experiences designed for the most discerning traveler. This is India reimagined, for those who seek adventure wrapped in elegance.
The Highlights
- VIP arrival and departure assistance at Delhi International Airport
- Luxury stays at iconic hotels and wildlife lodges
- Personalized wildlife safaris in Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Panna, and Ranthambore National Parks with senior naturalists
- Luxury tented and jungle lodge stays with butler service and private decks
- Exclusive bush breakfasts, sunset cocktails, and lantern-lit jungle dinners
- Illuminated evening tour of Khajuraho temples with a heritage expert
- Private sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal with professional photographer
- Interactive Mughlai cooking class and rooftop dinner in Agra
- Personalized jewellery design session with Jaipur gemstone atelier
What’s Included and Excluded ?
- Private airport transfers with traditional Indian welcome and garlands
- 15 nights' accommodation in carefully selected luxury hotels, palaces, and safari lodges
- Daily buffet breakfast at hotels; all meals included during wildlife lodge stays
- Domestic flight from Delhi to Jabalpur in economy class
- Executive class train ticket on Vande Bharat Express from Khajuraho to Agra
- Morning and afternoon private jeep safaris in Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Panna, and Ranthambore National Parks
- Entrance fees to all monuments, temples, and national parks as per itinerary
- Hands-on cooking class in Agra with a renowned Mughlai chef
- Elephant ride at Amber Fort in Jaipur (alternatively by Jeep if weather requires)
- Rickshaw ride through the bustling bazaars of Old Delhi
- Entry to the Sound & Light Show at Khajuraho temples
- Luxury transportation in private, chauffeur-driven vehicles throughout the tour
- Services of professional English-speaking tour guides during all sightseeing tours
- Complimentary packed drinking water throughout the journey
- 24/7 concierge support and travel assistance during the entire tour
- Interactive Mughlai cooking class and rooftop dinner in Agra
- International airfare to and from India
- Indian tourist visa fees
- Personal expenses such as laundry, minibar usage, telephone calls, etc.
- Meals and beverages not specified in the itinerary
- Gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff
- Expenses arising from unforeseen circumstances such as weather delays or natural calamities
Detailed Itinerary
Expand allCollapse allArrive Delhi
A VIP meet‑and‑assist team greets you air‑side for fast‑track immigration, before a chauffeured BMW whisks you to The Imperial (Heritage Suite) or The Lodhi (Pool Suite). Enjoy express check‑in, a jasmine‑oil shoulder massage, and a designer high‑tea service beneath art‑deco colonnades.
Overnight at Delhi hotel
Old & New Delhi
Explore Shahjahanabad in a private vintage Ambassador with a historian‑guide, pausing for a curated spice‑tasting inside Khari Baoli and an exclusive rooftop view over Jama Masjid. After a rickshaw glide through Chandni Chowk, savour a tasting lunch at Indian Accent. The afternoon reveals Lutyens’ Delhi, Humayun’s Tomb, and Qutub Minar. Sunset cocktails await on The Lodhi’s sky deck, followed by a bespoke thali dinner.
Overnight at Delhi hotel
Fly Delhi → Jabalpur, Drive to Kanha
Board a morning flight (business class); on landing a luxury SUV stocked with cold‑pressed juices drives you four hours to Kanha. Check in at Taj Safari’s Banjaar Tola—your riverside tented suite comes with private plunge pool and butler. A twilight nature walk ends with sundowner gin infusions beside a crackling campfire.
Overnight at Kanha National Park
Kanha National Park
Set out before dawn in a private Gypsy with Kanha’s senior naturalist; a gourmet picnic is unfurled on a secluded meadow. Return for an Ayurvedic back massage, poolside lunch, and a conservation talk. The afternoon game drive ends with a lantern‑lit dinner under mahua trees accompanied by Baiga tribal drummers.
Overnight at Kanha Jungle resort
Kanha to Bandhavgarh
A relaxed overland journey delivers you to your luxury wildlife resort in Bandhavgarh. After high tea, join a wildlife photographer for a short hide session, then feast on a thalis-and-tandoor “jungle barbecue” beneath the stars.
Overnight at Bandhavgarh
Bandhavgarh National Park
Morning and afternoon safaris maximise your tiger‑spotting chances, with a mid‑day dip in the lotus pond pool and a therapeutic marigold foot soak. End with champagne at Bandhavgarh Fort’s panoramic sunset ridge, followed by a candle‑lit tasting menu back at the lodge.
Bandhavgarh to Panna National Park
Drive to Panna National Park. Check in to your luxury resort overlook prime teak forest and a private plunge pool beckons. A mixology class with local mahua flower spirits precedes dinner on a cliffside deck cantilevered over the forest canopy.
Overnight at Panna national park
Panna Safari & Khajuraho Temples
A dawn jeep safari tracks tiger and gharial along the Ken River; pause for a bush breakfast on a sandbank. Afternoon siesta, then a chauffeured run to Khajuraho for a privately guided illumination tour of the UNESCO erotic temples, capped with a chef‑curated heritage feast in a restored haveli courtyard.
Overnight at Panna National Park
Train to Agra
Have a relaxing morning in your resort. Board the afternoon Vande Bharat Express; lounge access and ergonomically designed leather recliners complement an on‑board gourmet tasting tray. On arrival, you will be transferred to The Oberoi Amarvilas: your Premier Room faces the Taj Mahal, which you admire over rose‑petal martinis at sunset.
Overnight at Agra hotel
Agra Immersion & Cooking Class
Enter the Taj Mahal at dawn with an art‑historian photographer for crowd‑free portraits, followed by breakfast on your balcony. Explore Agra Fort and Mehtab Bagh, then join a Mughlai master chef in a noble family haveli for a hands‑on cooking lesson and rooftop dinner.
Overnight at Agra hotel
Agra → Fatehpur Sikri → Ranthambore
After breakfast drive to Ranthambore. Enroute stop at Fatehpur Sikri for a privately guided walk, then continues to Ranthambore. Check in at The Oberoi Vanyavilas; your air‑conditioned tent opens onto manicured gardens and a lily pond pool. Evening storytelling by a conservationist around a fire‑pit sets the mood.
Overnight at Ranthambore Resort
Ranthambore National Park - Jungle Safaries
Exclusive morning and afternoon jeep safaris focus on prime tiger territories and a hidden photographic hide at Malik Talab. Between drives, enjoy a spa ritual with organic sandalwood oils, followed by a rooftop Rajasthani tasting dinner while the fort glows above.
Overnight at Ranthambore National Park
Ranthambore → Abhaneri → Jaipur
After breakfast check-out and drive to Jaipur. Stop at Abhaneri’s 9th‑century stepwell where a resident archaeologist offers insight into its geometry. Reach Jaipur and check-in to the hotel. In the evening ascend to Jaigarh Fort to enjoy the beautiful sun set over the Pink City.
Overnight at Jaipur hotel
Jaipur Royal Experiences
A private guide leads you through Amber Fort via secret passages and royal chambers; descend by vintage Willys jeep. Tour City Palace’s private collection with a palace curator, then lunch at the royal Baradari restaurant. After visiting Jantar Mantar and a jeweller’s atelier to design bespoke gemstone pieces and close with a palace‑garden dinner accompanied by classical sitar.
Overnight at Jaipur hotel
Jaipur → Delhi
Drive back to Delhi and check-in to your hotel. Late‑afternoon, an Indologist leads you through Akshardham Temple, reserving VIP seats for the musical fountain. Celebrate the journey with a finale dégustation at Le Cirque.
Overnight at Delhi hotel
Departure
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast, then a chauffeured transfer to Indira Gandhi International Airport where VIP departure formalities ensure a seamless exit.
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