Where to Stay
Every captivating tailor-made itinerary needs a perfect base. Our team has handpicked this collection of properties to give you luxury options in styles to suit any adventure.
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Rajasthan
If you only visit India once, make sure to set your sights on Rajasthan.
The region certainly lives up to the hype: full of colour and culture, delicious cuisine, immense beauty and glorious history. A holiday to Rajasthan is the perfect place to begin any journey through India.
Our first choice to travel around Rajasthan is by private car and driver. This way you can sit back and take in the incredible scenery, avoid any public transport delays and be confident that you will reach your destination in good time. Having the freedom to stop on a whim and to ensure that you don’t miss those serendipitous moments is a must. We use air-conditioned vehicles, all meeting our strict criteria. Most drives between destinations will take between four to five hours. An alternative to road travel is a first-class train journey.
Experiences
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Explore Rajasthan
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Delhi
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Agra
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Jaipur
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Jodhpur
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Jaisalmer
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Jawai
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Shahpura Bagh
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Udaipur
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Ranthambore Tiger Reserve
Staying in Rajasthan
Forts and palaces abound and, while many have been transformed into small heritage hotels — some such as Shahpura Bagh or Samode Haveli are run by their princely owners. There are also larger magnificent buildings, such as the beautiful Taj Lake Palace Hotel in Udaipur and the Umaid Bhawan in Jodhpur. Our India experts can talk you through the choices available to make sure you stay in the type of hotel that suits you.
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Taj Lake Palace
The Lake Palace or Jag Niwas was built in 1754 by Maharana Jagat Singh II, who gave his name to this elegant white building. Now a wonderful heritage hotel, it was originally built as a summer…
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SUJAN The Serai
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…
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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. There are few places in the world that pack such a powerful, cultural punch with festivals, architecture, people and food all combining to produce a heady…
Meet our experts
A passion for travel runs right through every one of our experts - meaning they're always ready with first-hand insight about their specialist countries.
Kate Hitchen
My travels were first inspired by my love of the UK, which I take as much pleasure in exploring as countries far and wide. For me, travel is all about the adventure, the people I meet and the food I sample along the way.
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Other regions to explore in India
Delhi
Spending a few days on holiday in Delhi is a wonderful introduction to this great country and to its extensive and fascinating…
Kashmir and Ladakh
Home to the elusive snow leopard and some of the most extraordinary landscapes, a visit to Ladakh and Kashmir will take you…
Kolkata and Eastern India
Explore thriving tea estates, mingle with tribes and discover the colonial past of Kolkata.
Central India
Central India boasts some of the country's cultural highlights and best tiger parks.
Himalayan Foothills
The unique hill culture of the various regions has been fostered and protected for generations.
Karnataka
Karnataka offers the visitor a mix of interests, in particular, the distinctive architectural styles found in Hampi.
Kerala
Kerala holidays are perfect for a first-time visitor to India and an excellent holiday option for families.
Goa
Overlooking the Arabian Sea, this tiny state is home to miles of beautiful beaches.
Mumbai
Formerly known as Bombay, Mumbai is a city teeming with culture, architecture and people.
Chennai and Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu, with its once referred to 'Coromandel Coast' boasts some of the most remarkable temple architecture in India.
Bandhavgarh National Park
Bandhavgarh is a relatively small area with a strong tiger population.
Kanha National Park
A diverse habitat to support many mammal and bird species.
Kaziranga National Park
A stunning park with a great conservation success story for the Indian one-horned rhinoceros.
Panna National Park
From safaris to boat rides from spotting birdlife to tigers and sloth bears, Panna offers many exciting opportunities to the wildlife lover.
Pench National Park
Pench, on the border of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, has been known through the ages for its rich flora and fauna.
Ranthambore National Park
Famous for its tigers and is one of the most accessible parks on the tourist trail
Tadoba National Park
One of India’s most exciting and best-protected tiger reserves, with excellent tiger sightings, reported regularly.
Satpura National Park
Satpura is uncharted and unspoilt and represents wilderness at its very best.
Sasan Gir
The Gir Forest National Park is one of the oldest sanctuaries in India and is home to the last remaining Asiatic lion.
Dudhwa National Park
Home to tigers, leopards, Asiatic black bears, sloth bears, swamp deer, rhinoceros, elephants, chitals, hog deer, barking deer, sambars, wild pigs and…
Why Choose Steppes?
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