North India6th Dec 2025

From:£6,345
Summary
Maharajahs & Mughals
How to encompass in one journey the complexities of the turbulent history and spectacular cultural heritage of a sub-continent's whose exotic traditions, architecture and art all have an immensity of appeal that could justify a lifetime's exploration? Impossible, of course - but by its structured focus on the ancient cultures and divisions of northern India's tumultuous past, our tour will build for you a clear picture of the infinitely diverse strands that have shaped the exotic fabric of this vast country. Carefully planned visits to many world-famous sites, monuments and leading museums bring a comprehensive understanding of the intricate cultural synthesis that has evolved between the country's primary religious civilizations - Jain, Buddhist, Hindu and Muslim.
Highlights as we travel from Delhi through Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Agra and Rajasthan's 'Land of Kings' include Sanchi's fabulous stupa, the monastic excavations at Sarnath and the elaborately carved temples at Ranakpur - all illustrating the vigor of Buddhist and Jain offshoots from early Hinduism. Fascinating facets of later Hindu civilization are on display amid Khajuraho's elaborate temples, the teeming pilgrimage centre at Varanasi and, most beautiful of all, the Rajput's fortified palaces of Udaipur, Jodhpur and Jaipur, in striking counterpoint to Agra's legendary Mughal masterpiece, the Taj Mahal.
What to Expect
- Discover no fewer than 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites including the majestic Taj Mahal and Jaipur's Amber Palace
- Enjoy an early morning boat trip along the sacred 'ghats' of the Ganges at Varanasi
- Explore the great palaces and fortresses of the ancient Rajasthani cities of Udaipur, Jodhpur and Jaipur
- View Khajuraho's amazing sculptures and some of the world's finest temple carvings, known for portraying women

Day by Day Itinerary
London - Delhi
We depart from London to travel to Delhi.
Meals includedBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
