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The Golden Triangle & Rajasthan: The Best of the Best!

13 days from £8,870 for 2025 per person

At Ampersand, combining luxury and culture is what we do best, and this tailor-made tour of The Golden Triangle and Rajasthan is the epitome of both. Make your way through the Golden Triangle and Rajasthan, whilst staying in some of India’s very best hotels.

Begin your tour in Delhi, discovering the city’s many layers of history and architecture, and exploring a world of contrasts; from the bustling Chandni Chowk of Old Delhi to the tree-lined avenues around Connaught Place of New Delhi. You will be staying at The Imperial, a landmark hotel located in the heart of New Delhi, exuding style and elegance. From Delhi, continue on to Agra home to one of India’s iconic sights – the majestic Taj Mahal, the jewel in the Mughal crown, and the impenetrable Agra Fort. The Oberoi Amarvilas is situated in the most phenomenal location, just 600 metres from the Taj Mahal, and is the best hotel in Agra, renowned for its unsurpassed luxury and style. 

From Agra you will continue into Rajasthan where you will have the chance to track elusive tigers in Ranthambore National Park staying at SUJÁN Sher Bagh, an uber-luxurious tented camp. Next on the itinerary is the regal Rajput city of Jaipur, also known as the Pink City, with its massive forts and palaces, elephants and phenomenal shopping. Here you will stay in the former residence of the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II and his queen, Rambagh Palace, offering a luxurious stay in a soft, relaxing environment away from the bustling city centre of JaipurYour journey will end at the beautiful and tranquil lake city of UdaipurStaying in a 273-year-old white marble palace, floating like a mirage in the centre of the serene and glassy Lake Pichola, the Taj Lake Palace is possibly India’s most romantic hotel, and one of our favourites in Rajasthan. For those who are only in Udaipur for a short time then this is exactly where you need to be - it is the cherry on the cake for a tailor-made itinerary to India.

This itinerary includes some of the very best hotels in India, and is the perfect way to ensure that you experience this wonderful country in style. If you are looking to extend your journey, we would recommend including Amanbagh, Jodhpur and Mumbai for the ultimate holiday to India. This is a classic tailor-made itinerary to India, but in our experience, doing it in reverse is a better option to ease you into the whirlwind of India gently! Click here to see The Golden Triangle and Rajasthan in reverse.

This is purely a suggested itinerary, so it can be booked as it is or used as a starting point for creating your own luxury tailor-made holiday in IndiaIf you'd like to see similar trips, take a look at our Festival & Events and Honeymoon collections; as well as our favourite Ultimate Luxury and Culinary Tour itineraries.


Itinerary details

13 days from £8,870 for 2025 per person

  • Day 1 - The Imperial Hotel - Delhi
    Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon at leisure.
  • Day 2 - The Imperial Hotel - Delhi
    Morning at leisure. Afternoon visit Sikh Temple & Humayun's Tomb.
  • Day 3 - The Imperial Hotel - Delhi
    Morning sightseeing of Old Delhi. Afternoon at leisure with car & driver at disposal.
  • Day 4 - The Oberoi Amarvilas - Agra
    Drive to Agra. Afternoon sunset visit of the Taj Mahal.
  • Day 5 - The Oberoi Amarvilas - Agra
    Visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise followed by sightseeing tour of Agra Fort & Baby Taj. Spend the afternoon at leisure.
  • Day 6 - SUJÁN Sher Bagh - Ranthambore
    Morning drive to Ranthambore National Park. Afternoon game drive.
  • Day 7 - SUJÁN Sher Bagh - Ranthambore
    Morning and afternoon game drives.
  • Day 8 - Rambagh Palace - Jaipur
    Morning drive to Jaipur. Afternoon guided city walk.
  • Day 9 - Rambagh Palace - Jaipur
    Morning visit the City Palace, Observatory and Hawa Mahal. Spend the afternoon at leisure.
  • Day 10 - Rambagh Palace - Jaipur
    Morning visit Amber Fort & Amer. Spend the afternoon at leisure followed by evening private elephant safari and dinner.
  • Day 11 - Taj Lake Palace - Udaipur
    Morning flight to Udaipur. Afternoon at leisure followed by a sunset boat ride.
  • Day 12 - Taj Lake Palace - Udaipur
    Morning sightseeing tour of City Palace and the local markets. Spend the afternoon at leisure.
  • Day 13 - In transit.
    Transfer to the airport for your onward journey home.
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To my mind, the greatest reward and luxury of travel is to be able to experience everyday things as if for the first time, to be in a position in which almost nothing is so familiar it is taken for granted.
Bill Bryson

Client Testimonials

I had a very lovely time and was looked after splendidly. My first visit to India could not have been better, save for being longer! But I shall return at some point and I shall look to you to make the arrangements.
- Matthew Nicklin, North India
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