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Samode Haveli, Jaipur, India

Samode Haveli

Forts and Palaces
Rajasthan, India

The townhouse of the Samode family lies at the heart of Jaipur. It is a real find with fabulous frescoes and large gardens allowing you to forget that you are in one of the city’s busiest streets.

As with Samode Palace, the bedrooms are scattered around the rambling building and are superbly decorated. The huge swimming pool is one of Jaipur’s finest and is a draw in itself.

Why we like Samode Haveli

With the opening of the new restaurant, the Conde Nast Traveler has included Samode Haveli on their Gold List 2015 as one of the Top Hotels in the World. It truly is a historical gem.

Samode Haveli, Jaipur, India

Samode Haveli, Jaipur, India

Samode Haveli, Jaipur, India

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Echoes of Empire: A Ganges river cruise

This seven-night river cruise from Farakka to Kolkata reveals the soul of Bengal, blending cultural discovery with comfort aboard the ABN Rajmahal. The boutique vessel feels personal and refined.

8 days from £2,995pp

Woman on Boat, Ganges

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Photographic Safari with Paul Goldstein

Since first leading a safari in India in 1998, award-winning photographer Paul Goldstein has introduced more than 500 travellers to the thrill of their first wild tiger.

Departing 29th April 2026

11 days from £6,735pp

Tiger, India, by Paul Goldstein

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Kings of Tiger Conservation

More than a typical tiger safari, this unique conservation-focused journey offers unmatched insight into the survival story of the Bengal tiger.

Departing 20th March 2026

14 days from £7,995pp

Tiger walking along road, Dudhwa National Park, India

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India: Hidden Assam and The Aoling Festival

Little-visited, scenically beautiful, and culturally fascinating, India’s northeastern states of Nagaland and Assam boast unique cultural and ethnic diversity. This 10-day small group tour to the region features one of the world’s most remote tribal festivals.

Departing 28th March 2026

10 days from £4,695pp

Konyak man, Longwa, Nagaland,

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Private Indian train journey with special guests

Board the Deccan Odyssey luxury train on an eight-day private rail journey through India’s culturally rich and picturesque region of Maharashtra. Accompanied by guest speakers Anirudh Kanisetti and William Dalrymple alongside specialist guides, you will participate in a combination of daily excursions,…

Departing 17th January 2026

8 days from £6,795pp

Deccan Odyssey Train, Rajasthan, India

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Golden Eagle Madras Mail – South India by Luxury Train

Journey through Southern India, covering everything from India’s most important cities of Mumbai and Hyderabad to spectacular World Heritage Sites and the coastlines of Goa and Kerala.

15 days from £14,205pp

Deccan Odyssey Train, Rajasthan, India

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On the Trail of Snow Leopards

This snow leopard group tour works with the Snow Leopard Conservancy Trust India in Ladakh and is accompanied by a team of expert trackers from the mountain community of Ulley as well as Indian naturalist Indrajit Latey. Spend five full days exploring…

Departing 27th January 2026

12 days from £6,965pp

Rare and elusive snow leopard on mountain top lookout, Ladakh, India

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Tiger Safari in Central India

This holiday suggestion is perfect for anyone keen to see tigers in the wild. Experience 10 game drives over eight days, accompanied by best-in-field naturalists, in three of the top tiger parks in India; Kanha, Bandhavgarh and Panna.

10 days from £5,995pp

Bengal Tiger, Bandhavgarh National Park, India

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Forts and Palaces of Rajasthan

Picture India in your mind’s eye and there’s a strong chance you will think of Rajasthan. Begin with the legendary Taj Mahal before taking a deep dive into the region’s most vibrant cities. This holiday also takes time to visit some of…

14 days from £6,595pp

Detail of decorated gateway, Amber fort, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

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Highlights of Kerala – Cochin, Munnar and Backwaters

For a slower but no less rewarding Indian holiday, head south to the laid-back state of Kerala, home to hillside tea estates, exceptional beaches, wildlife parks and vibrant ports and cities.

12 days from £5,495pp

Tea Estates, Munnar, Kerala, India

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Echoes of Empire: A Ganges river cruise

This seven-night river cruise from Farakka to Kolkata reveals the soul of Bengal, blending cultural discovery with comfort aboard the ABN Rajmahal. The boutique vessel feels personal and refined.

8 days from £2,995pp

Woman on Boat, Ganges

View Holiday Idea

Group tour

Photographic Safari with Paul Goldstein

Since first leading a safari in India in 1998, award-winning photographer Paul Goldstein has introduced more than 500 travellers to the thrill of their first wild tiger.

Departing 29th April 2026

11 days from £6,735pp

Tiger, India, by Paul Goldstein

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Group tour

Kings of Tiger Conservation

More than a typical tiger safari, this unique conservation-focused journey offers unmatched insight into the survival story of the Bengal tiger.

Departing 20th March 2026

14 days from £7,995pp

Tiger walking along road, Dudhwa National Park, India

View Group Tour

Group tour

India: Hidden Assam and The Aoling Festival

Little-visited, scenically beautiful, and culturally fascinating, India’s northeastern states of Nagaland and Assam boast unique cultural and ethnic diversity. This 10-day small group tour to the region features one of the world’s most remote tribal festivals.

Departing 28th March 2026

10 days from £4,695pp

Konyak man, Longwa, Nagaland,

View Group Tour

Group tour

Private Indian train journey with special guests

Board the Deccan Odyssey luxury train on an eight-day private rail journey through India’s culturally rich and picturesque region of Maharashtra. Accompanied by guest speakers Anirudh Kanisetti and William Dalrymple alongside specialist guides, you will participate in a combination of…

Departing 17th January 2026

8 days from £6,795pp

Deccan Odyssey Train, Rajasthan, India

View Group Tour

Idea

Golden Eagle Madras Mail – South India by Luxury Train

Journey through Southern India, covering everything from India’s most important cities of Mumbai and Hyderabad to spectacular World Heritage Sites and the coastlines of Goa and Kerala.

15 days from £14,205pp

Deccan Odyssey Train, Rajasthan, India

View Holiday Idea

Group tour

On the Trail of Snow Leopards

This snow leopard group tour works with the Snow Leopard Conservancy Trust India in Ladakh and is accompanied by a team of expert trackers from the mountain community of Ulley as well as Indian naturalist Indrajit Latey. Spend five full…

Departing 27th January 2026

12 days from £6,965pp

Rare and elusive snow leopard on mountain top lookout, Ladakh, India

View Group Tour

Idea

Tiger Safari in Central India

This holiday suggestion is perfect for anyone keen to see tigers in the wild. Experience 10 game drives over eight days, accompanied by best-in-field naturalists, in three of the top tiger parks in India; Kanha, Bandhavgarh and Panna.

10 days from £5,995pp

Bengal Tiger, Bandhavgarh National Park, India

View Holiday Idea

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Forts and Palaces of Rajasthan

Picture India in your mind’s eye and there’s a strong chance you will think of Rajasthan. Begin with the legendary Taj Mahal before taking a deep dive into the region’s most vibrant cities. This holiday also takes time to visit…

14 days from £6,595pp

Detail of decorated gateway, Amber fort, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

View Holiday Idea

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Highlights of Kerala – Cochin, Munnar and Backwaters

For a slower but no less rewarding Indian holiday, head south to the laid-back state of Kerala, home to hillside tea estates, exceptional beaches, wildlife parks and vibrant ports and cities.

12 days from £5,495pp

Tea Estates, Munnar, Kerala, India

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Where to stay in India

Our team has handpicked this collection of properties to give you luxury options in styles to suit any journey.

Oberoi Udaivilas

City
£££££

Conceived in the royal tradition of the palaces of Mewar, the resort oozes grandeur and majesty. Echoing corridors, domes covered in gold leaf, hand-painted murals, pavilions, arches and fountains, all come together to recreate a bygone…

Gardens, Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur, India

SUJAN The Serai

Tented Camps
£££££

Quietly nestled in the middle of the Thar Desert, an hour east of the UNESCO heritage city of Jaisalmer is The Serai, a luxurious desert camp and spa. A member of Relais and Chateaux, The Serai…

SUJAN The Serai

RAAS Devigarh

£££££

RAAS Devigarh is no ordinary palace hotel. Chic and elegant, it stands amongst wheat fields amongst the Aravalli hills and blends modern with 15th-century originality. Interiors are clean and contemporary with daring splashes of colour and…

Exterior, Raas Devi Garh, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India

Rambagh Palace

£££££

Once you’ve checked into the Rambagh, head for the shade of the white marble verandahs and order a mint sprigged iced-tea. Sitting there, you will see the Suvarna Mahal restaurant; the Ballroom; the Neel Mahal and…

Palace Courtyard Chandani Chowk, Taj Rambagh Palace, Jaipur, India

SUJAN Jawai

Tented Camps
£££££

SUJAN Jawai offers a luxury camping experience in Rajasthan, located in an area renowned for its leopard population. The camp consists of eight luxury tents, one tented family suite and one royal tented suite with its…

Sujan Jawai, Rajasthan, India

Oberoi Amarvilas

City
£££££

Oberoi Amarvilas is situated just 650 yards from the Taj Mahal. This is the closest hotel to the Taj and has the best views. They need to be seen to be believed. We don’t really need…

Swimming Pool, Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra, India

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