The Golden Triangle (easy pace)

Transfer to the Oberoi Gurgaon for 2 nights, set amongst 9 acres of landscaped gardens, courtyards, stunning reflection pools and fountains. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the facilities at the hotel. (N)

Explore Lutyen’s New Delhi visiting the medieval Hauz Khas complex and Humayun’s tomb. Drive past the President’s Palace and India Gate. (B)

Travel by train to Agra to admire the majesty of the Taj Mahal and the imposing Agra fort. Spend 2 nights in the Oberoi Amarvilas. (B)

Continue to Ramathra for 3 nights at the idyllic Ramathra Fort with its commanding views of the surrounding countryside. The fort is the ancestral home of Ravi and Gitaniali who restored the property into the heritage hotel that it is today. (B, D)

Day at leisure to relax and enjoy the facilities at Ramathra fort or enjoy nature walks, trekking to old temples and hidden forts or a picnic on the shores of Kalisil lake. Alternatively take a leisurely bike ride in the countryside or a jeep safari. (B, L, D)

Drive to Ranthambore National Park, one of the prime examples of Project Tiger's conservation efforts in Rajasthan. The park covers an area of 400 square kilometres and was once the private hunting grounds of the maharajas of Jaipur. Stay for 3 nights in a luxury tent at the Oberoi Vanyavilas, an idyllic retreat set in landscaped gardens. (B, D)

Early morning and late afternoon wildlife drives in search of the park's native tigers. Or head to the Chambal river to spot India's critically endangered crocodile, the gharial. (B, L, D)

Travel to Samode for 3 nights at the sublime Samode Palace. (B)

Laze by the rooftop infinity pool, watch the sun set over the Aravalli range or enjoy a spa treatment. Spend a day visiting the attractions of Jaipur including the Amber fort and City Palace or explore Jaipur's many colourful bazaars. (B)

Transfer to the airport for your flight home via Delhi. (B)