The Verdict
Because you only do India once, and this is India done properly.
At a glance
Fast facts
Best months
Late October to mid-March.
Weather
18–32°C, dry, sunny days, cool nights.
Airport
DEL in, GOX out — one-way itinerary.
Flight time
Fly From Europe → Delhi in, fly Goa → European hubs out (via Dubai).
Dress code
Full range — beach + palace + mountain — layer accordingly. One black-tie outfit recommended.
Currency
INR. Budget for a jewellery / textile day in Jaipur.
The story
A place with a past
01The full India Tour signature: 18 nights across five regions — Delhi, Golden Triangle, Ranthambore tiger reserve, palace Rajasthan, Kerala backwaters, and a coastal finale in Goa.
02One private team throughout.
03This is the classic Grand Tour route refined for modern luxury travellers: it draws on the Vice-regal India itineraries of the 1920s.
Culture & flavour
How it feels, how it tastes
The mood
Every major cultural region of India in one journey.
On the plate
Fine dining in every city plus regional home-style meals arranged privately.
Where to stay
Our hotel shortlist
01The Imperial / Oberoi Delhi
02Amarvilas Agra
03Rambagh Palace Jaipur
04Aman-i-Khás Ranthambore
05Taj Lake Palace Udaipur
06Umaid Bhawan Palace Jodhpur
07Coconut Lagoon Kerala + houseboat
08Taj Fort Aguada or a private villa in Goa
Signature moments
Frame these
Every major monument in India in one trip.
Souvenirs & swerves
Bring home / Skip the rest
Bring home
Emeralds in Jaipur, pashmina in Delhi, silk in Bangalore, saffron in Kashmir add-on, coffee in Coorg add-on, feni in Goa.
Politely skip
Squeezing this into fewer than 16 nights — the journey should not feel rushed.
Traveller notes
Insider details
Safety & discretion
Very safe for luxury travellers. Private transfers and vetted guides accompany every part of the journey.
On the ground
Our most popular February–March itinerary among discerning international travellers.
Add the Deccan Odyssey luxury train segment on request.
Did you know
Trivia worth telling
01The journey covers 5 UNESCO sites, 3 tiger safaris, 4 palace hotels, and 1 luxury houseboat.
02Total distance: ~3,500 km of private car, 4 short flights, and 1 heritage train segment.
0318 nights covers 5 climate zones — mountain, plains, desert, backwater, coast.
04Every property is personally vetted by our concierge team every 6 months.
05One private-team travels with you: chauffeur, guide, and destination manager.
Elevate the trip
Optional flourishes
Private jet Udaipur → Kochi to save a full travel day Add the Deccan Odyssey luxury train (2 nights) for the Aurangabad / Ellora leg Private full-moon Taj viewing (in season) Private helicopter transfers between cities on request Personal photographer for the full 18 days
India Tour, by the numbers
1:1
Guest to concierge ratio
24/7
Destination manager
08
Curated stays
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