Luxury North India Tours

One of the seven wonders of the world, The Taj Mahal was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a homage to his beloved wife Mumtaz, who died during childbirth.

It took a workforce of 22,000 a total of 22 years to build this unbelievable marvel of human imagination.

The Taj Mahal is the ultimate ode to romantic love. No tour to India is complete without a pilgrimage to one of India’s greatest landmarks.

When the British Raj completed its conquest of the Indian subcontinent in the 19th century, it allowed the Princely States that submitted to the British Crown nominal autonomy over their respective subjects.

At the time of the independence of India in 1947, some 584 “Princely States” existed, most of which joined the Indian Union.

While the rest of India was swept away by the tide of colonial transformation under the British Raj, these Princely States preserved their way of life, customs, and traditions.

Now, in all of India in these erstwhile princely states, you can luxuriate at palaces and mansions of the regional Maharajas that have now been turned into heritage hotels.

The princely states of Rajasthan and Jammu & Kashmir are particularly popular with high-end tourists for the regal opulence of their heritage palace hotels.

India is a land of exotic wildlife adventure. Due to its varied landscape and topography, fertile deltas, sprawling mountain ranges, ancient rivers, and mangroves,  a dizzying range of flora and wildlife thrive in India.

To preserve wildlife against the expansion of human activity into their natural territory, dozens of “National Parks” have been established all across India.

Some of the best wildlife encounters in India with the majestic Bengal Tigers can be experienced at the national parks in Ranthambore (Rajasthan), Sunderbans (West Bengal), Kanha and Bandhavgarh (Madhya Pradesh) and Jim Corbett (Uttarakhand).

The most important shrine in the Sikh faith, the Golden Temple in Amritsar is located in a man-made pool that was built by Guru Ram Das in 1577.

Repeatedly destroyed and rebuilt over the centuries, the shrine in its current architectural form was built in 1809 by Maharaja Ranjit Singh in marble and copper with an overlay of Gold Life on the sanctum.

Witnessing a sunset in the Golden Temple is a soothing spiritual experience that should be on your list.

“If there is a paradise on Earth, it is here, it is here, it is here,” Emperor Jahangir said of Kashmir in the 17th century in poetic eloquence typical of the Great Mughal Emperors. 

A paradise-like land known for its picturesque lakes, splendid gardens, beautiful orchards, and towering peaks, Kashmir is a top Himalayan tourist attraction. The serene Dal Lake is the heart and soul of the valley around which much of life in the valley revolves. A boat cruise on the lake is a must-do activity in Kashmir.  

The holiest of all Hindu religious sites in the world, Varanasi is to Hinduism what Jerusalem is to the Abrahamic religion.

Previously known as Benaras or Kashi, it is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.

A soul-cleansing pilgrimage to Varanasi is an integral faith of the Hindu way of life. Millions of worshippers and devotees worldwide flock to this holy city in Utter Pradesh to find tranquillity and peace.

A trip to Varanasi is like a journey back in time to the Hindustan described in Ramayana and Mahabharat. Discover the old-world charm of ancient India in this great city.

The Indian Railway system is one of the greatest legacies of the British Raj that forged all of this vast subcontinent into one gigantic interconnected network of railroads and stations.

It is said that if you want to get to know the heart and soul of India, board a train that traverses through its heartlands and peripheries.

The Maharaja Express, the most luxurious train in the country, with its onboard restaurants, spas, personal butlers, and unmatched hospitality, is a one-of-a-kind opulent ride.

Another luxurious train that takes you on an 8-day luxury odyssey crisscrossing The Golden Triangle areas in Jaipur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Agra, and Delhi is the “Palace on the Wheels.” Offering spacious cabins, personal butlers, onboard restaurants, a lounge bar, and a spa, it is one top-of-the-line posh service.

The historical capital of the Kingdom of Mewar, Udaipur is one of the most romantic destinations in India.

Popular with honeymooners and luxury travelers, ‘the Venice of the East’ Udaipur draws tourists to its serene lakes, stunning palaces, old-world Rajput mystique, and Rajasthani hospitality.

Now, you can luxuriate like a Rajput King in one of the many palace-turned-heritage hotels of charming Udaipur.

As a resurgent economy with an ever-expanding middle and upper economic class that has sustained high levels of growth for over two decades, India today teems with luxury international and Indian luxury retail brands that cater to a high-end consumer base.

In all the major metropolitans of India, you can indulge in opulent fashion, jewelry, and designer-wear therapies.

The mystic snowclad ranges of the Himalayas are home to some of India’s most beloved hill stations and mountain retreats.

Places like Uttarakhand, Kashmir, and Ladakh are home to world-class luxury spa getaways that offer traditional Indian Ayurvedic and Western therapies.

Also known as the Great Indian Desert, Thar which sprawls over a whopping 200,000 sq. km hot subtropical territory makes up some 4.5% of total Indian land mass and is the 9th largest desert in the world.

The best way to explore the Thar desert is by the “Ship of the Desert”—the great Rajasthani camel. Wade effortlessly through the dunes of Thar on a camel safari.

Stargazing in the clear moonlit skies in the Thar Desert during an overnight stay, with a fluttery gentle breeze is an unforgettable primal experience.

Perfect for meditation and spiritual awakening, the Himalayas and its foothills are where the great religious traditions of the region were born and flourished.

The region is now home to many luxury yoga retreats with wise and experienced practitioners offering sessions.

There are also options of Ashrams and Buddhist monasteries to choose from for a spiritual cleansing journey.

The Parmath Niketan Ashram located on the banks of the holy Ganges River in Rishikesh, for example, is the venue for the world’s largest Yoga Festival and a retreat for peace-seekers from all over the world.