Follow India’s famous Golden Triangle to Delhi, Agra and Jaipur on this 19-day trip
  • Witness the lavish architecture of the Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Learn the story of how this extravagant monument was built as a mausoleum for Emperor Shah Jahan’s wife.
  • Experience Rajasthani hospitality and be surrounded by the region’s opulent architecture during a heritage homestay at Bhanwar Vilas in Karauli.
  • Encounter scenic views of the Himalayas at the charming Shimla Hill Station, which you’ll travel to on the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kalka-Shimla Railway.
  • Learn about Sikhism on a visit to the religion’s most sacred monument, the luminous Golden Temple in Amritsar.
  • Wander through the self-proclaimed ‘Yoga Capital of the World’ in Rishikesh and walk along the banks of the Ganges River.
Stay in a mix of simple local guesthouses, homestays and hotels, with both air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned rooms. Some properties have shared bathrooms and hot water only at peak times, and occasional scheduled power cuts. Most have a restaurant or cafe, and many do not serve alcohol.