Golden Triangle Tour of India

Arrive in Delhi to begin your Golden Triangle journey. After a long international flight, you’ll be met directly at the jetway and escorted smoothly through arrivals via a VIP airport service. A private driver transfers you to The Oberoi New Delhi, where a refined welcome and plush surroundings invite rest and renewal.

Set out with your private guide for a sensory introduction to the capital. Visit Humayun’s Tomb, whose Mughal splendor rivals the Taj Mahal, before heading into Old Delhi to craft a bespoke fragrance at a traditional perfume atelier. Weave through Chandni Chowk by cycle rickshaw, absorbing its color and energy, then pause for a flavorful lunch. The day concludes with a moment of spiritual calm at Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, listening to the rhythmic sounds of devotion. 

Fly to Jabalpur and continue by road into the Vindhya Hills, arriving at Bandhavgarh National Park. Check into Samode Safari Lodge, your retreat amid sal forests, bamboo thickets, and open meadows. Home to more than 150 bird species and an extraordinary range of wildlife—including tigers, sloth bears, langurs, and wild boar—Bandhavgarh offers one of India’s most biodiverse wilderness experiences. 

Begin the day with a hot drink and quiet reflection before heading out on a morning tiger safari in an open 4x4. Guided by naturalists attuned to the forest’s subtle signals, return to the lodge for a home-cooked lunch before setting out again in the afternoon. With luck, you may come face to face with a tiger amid this powerful landscape. Evening is at leisure. 

Transfer to Khajuraho and check into The Oberoi Rajgarh Palace, an immaculately restored 350-year-old royal residence perched atop the Maniyagarh Hills. Once commissioned by the Bundela dynasty, the palace offers elegant access to both Panna National Park and the UNESCO-listed Khajuraho Temples, blending natural beauty with cultural depth in a serene hilltop setting. 

Rise early for a jungle safari with a picnic breakfast, then return to Khajuraho for a guided exploration of its 9th-century temples. Built by the Chandela dynasty, these UNESCO-listed masterpieces depict devotion, daily life, and divine love through extraordinary stone carvings. Explore the Western Group, including Kandariya Mahadeva and Lakshmana Temples, as your guide illuminates their symbolism and artistry. 

Fly to Varanasi and continue to BrijRama Palace, a restored 19th-century Maratha residence overlooking the Ganges. In the evening, join the Death & Rebirth Night Walk, a deeply moving experience through cremation grounds and temples. Concluding near Kedar Ghat, witness an intimate aarti ceremony, offering a powerful introduction to Varanasi’s spiritual heart. 

Begin at dawn with a serene boat ride along the Ganges, gliding from Assi Ghat to Manikarnika Ghat as morning rituals unfold. Visit Kedar Mandir, then explore the old city’s winding lanes on foot. Later, wander the sacred landscape around Assi Ghat before drifting upriver at sunset to witness the luminous Ganga Aarti. 

Fly to Jaipur and settle into The Oberoi Rajvilas, a palatial retreat inspired by royal Rajasthani architecture. The rest of the day is at leisure—find shade in the gardens, sip lime and soda by the pool, or indulge in a couples massage or energy-balancing spa treatment.

Follow your guide into Jaipur’s Pink City, ascending to Amber Fort by 4x4. Tour the elegant courtyards of City Palace, including the peacock-adorned Chandra Mahal, then pause for photographs at Jal Mahal and Hawa Mahal. At midday, join a Rajasthani cooking class at Durga Singh Ji’s family haveli, followed by lunch. In the evening, explore Jaipur’s bazaars and artisan workshops on a guided walk. 

Transfer to Agra, once the Mughal capital and home to the Taj Mahal. Check into the palatial Oberoi Amarvilas, then visit Mehtab Bagh, the Moonlight Garden. With the Taj perfectly framed at sunset, experience one of the world’s most iconic vistas in rare tranquility. 

Conclude your journey with a sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal, entering early before the crowds arrive. Watch as its marble shifts from pale gold to blush to luminous white, while your guide reveals the monument’s romantic story. Afterward, transfer back to Delhi for your international flight home.