The city of Agra dates back to the early 16th century when it was founded by Sultan Sikandra Lodi – the Muslim ruler of the Delhi sultanate – in 1504. However, the golden age of Agra was during the days of the Mughals when it was…
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Goa is one of India’s most popular holiday destinations and makes an ideal place to relax and unwind after an exhilarating week or two exploring north India. With its idyllic beaches, lush paddy fields, and coconut-filled palm trees, it would be easy to get lost in…
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A week or two through Rajasthan and north India is an exhilarating experience and truly awakens all of the senses. However, many of our guests like to wind down at the end of their stay, flopping by the beach for a few nights before flying home.…
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India is many things: majestic, beautiful, fascinating, intense – and, at times, even maddening. This diverse country is huge and bursting with a variety of cultures and traditions, languages and cuisines. We know that planning a luxury India tour often confuses and bewilders, especially those who’re…
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A visit to Varanasi, also known as Benaras, Benares, or as Kashi (meaning ‘resplendent with light’), is an experience unlike any other. This is the epitome of a holy city, inundated with religious pilgrims and sacred cows, yet it is also a city firmly grounded in…
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The Oberoi Sukhvilas Resort & Spa, on the outskirts of Chandigarh in the state of Punjab, is the Oberoi’s latest addition to their collection of luxury Indian hotels. Sitting at the foothills of the Himalayas and nestled within the Siswan Forest, this unashamedly opulent resort sprawls…
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Founded in 1577 by the fourth Sikh guru, Amritsar is home to Sikhism’s holiest shrine, the spectacular Golden Temple. We recently visited Amritsar to experience this serene and humbling sight, and, from Madeleine’s view, here’s how our experience went: Upon arriving into Amritsar, our first…
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The hill station of Dharamsala, established by the British in the mid-19th century, is today the home of the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan Government-in-Exile. It has a spectacular setting, being close to the perennial snowline and built along a spur of the Dhauladhar mountain range. When…
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Mumbai, aka Bombay, is a wonderful addition to a tour of Rajasthan. Not only is it an ideal destination to start or end your cultural immersion, it can also be a great connecting point for those who’d like to explore both the north and south of India…
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Much can be said about the Taj Mahal. Undoubtedly the symbol of India, it’s listed as a UNESCO heritage site and it’s also one of the Seven Wonders. Furthermore, it took 22 scrupulous years to complete with an army of over 22,000 workers! Shah Jahan…
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