Why choose India for a luxury trip?
India fascinates with its unique ability to marry millennial tradition and contemporary refinement. This subcontinent of 3.3 million square kilometers offers a palette of incomparable luxurious experiences, where each region reveals its own codes of elegance. Our Travel Planners intimately know these cultural subtleties that transform your trip to India into an exceptional experience.
Exceptional architectural heritage
Luxury travel in India finds its quintessence in the architectural heritage of the maharajas. Rajasthan is home to more than 40 palaces converted into luxury hotels, true jewels where Mughal art is combined with Rajput architecture. The famous Taj Mahal in Agra, an emblematic monument built between 1631 and 1653, remains the pinnacle of this architectural splendor that you will discover during your tailor-made trip.
These princely homes offer more than just high-end accommodation. They are living museums where wall frescoes, French gardens, and courtyards tell the fascinating history of the Indian dynasties. Your nights in these palaces become journeys through time, orchestrated by our local experts who know the history of each stone.
Unique and exclusive experiences
Luxury in India also comes in the form of unique sensory experiences. Prestige trains like the Palace on Wheels or the Maharaja Express transform your travels into refined adventures, crossing magnificent landscapes aboard wagons adorned with marquetry and precious silks. These exceptional rail journeys, lasting 7 to 8 days, allow you to discover several destinations without logistical constraints.
The Indian art of living is also revealed in its ancient wellness traditions. Ayurveda, a science of life over 5000 years old, finds its finest expressions in the luxury spas of Kerala and Himachal Pradesh. These wellness retreats, nestled in preserved natural settings, offer personalized treatments combining traditional massages, yoga, and meditation.
What are the essential destinations for a luxury trip in India?
Each Indian region cultivates its own vision of refinement, creating a kaleidoscope of luxurious experiences. Our Travel Planners select for you the most emblematic destinations, depending on your aspirations and the season of your honeyoon trip or your romantic getaway.
Rajasthan and its maharajas' palaces
Rajasthan remains the quintessential destination for an authentic luxury trip to India. This desert région of 342,000 square kilometers concentrates the most beautiful palace-hotels in the country. Jaipur, the pink city founded in 1727, enchants with its havelis transformed into charming guest houses and palaces like the Oberoi Rajvilas, where Mughal garden...