The 7 Ultimate Luxury Experiences in India with Luxury Gold
India as we know it, is a land full of cultural richness, ancient wisdom and teachings that have penetrated today’s pop culture along with celebrations that breathe life into your world.
Luxury Gold, global leader in luxury escorted journeys, offers travellers the opportunity to experience the wonderland of the exotic and enigmatic with journeys that take guests beyond the ordinary with some departures offering trips during Holi festival and more. Here’s how you can experience India in true luxury and expect the journey of a lifetime.
Relax and restore at The Leela Palace in Udaipur
Named Udaipur’s only modern palace hotel, The Leela Palace is an exquisite stop on Luxury Gold’s 13-day Imperial Rajasthan journey. The 5-star accommodation is set amidst 12 acres of beautiful gardens, surrounded by the magnificent Aravalli mountains. Considered a fine example of royal Rajput architecture and grandeur, guests will take in the enduring allure of Jaipur’s glorious past and live like a modern maharaja in the Palace as they get a taste of royal therapy.
Explore local wildlife and take an unexpected Jeep Safari in Jaipur.
On Luxury Gold’s Essence of India with Ranthambore 8-day journey, guests explore the former private hunting grounds of the Maharajahs in Jaipur, on the hunt for the elusive Bengal tiger. Travellers can expect to see wild boars, monkeys, spotted deer and antelopes as well.
Give back to a local community via sustainable travel in Rajasthan
Transformative and sustainable travel with the opportunity to give back is in high demand and travellers can look no further than the Imperial Rajasthan with ME to WE extension 16-day journey. The ME to WE Culturally Immersive Experience extension begins with guests journeying to the Aravalli Mountains. Over three days, guests will interact with locals to learn about daily life in rural India, contribute to a sustainability project in a local village and have the option to participate in a sunrise nature walk or yoga sessions.
Indulge the senses at the Fairmont Jaipur
The 5-star luxury Fairmont Jaipur has a wide range of experiences to offer from exploring the city’s historical forts and palaces to hiking through the famous Aravalli hills, any experience is attainable at the opulent hotel. Guests can indulge in a range of therapeutic and rejuvenating massages including traditional Indian and international treatments. A host of delectable restaurants can be also be found, serving authentic cuisine that will delight any traveller. Everything at the Fairmont Jaipur from the rooms and food to the excursions and wellness offerings will truly amaze guests on the Essence of India with Ranthambore 8-day journey.
Drift through tropical backwaters on a deluxe houseboat in Kerala
Exploring the narrow canals of Vaikom village has never been easier in deluxe houseboats. In Alleppey, guests spend a day cruising down the glorious backwaters on a traditional houseboat while on the 16-day Spirit of North and South India journey.
Enjoy royal treatment at an elegant High Tea tasting in Jaipur
On Luxury Gold’s Imperial Rajasthan 16-day journey, travellers will journey to the Amber Fort to relish in the exquisiteness of its royal halls, before returning to Jaipur to see the Hawa Mahal, visit the royal observatory and Sukh Niwas, Jaipur’s City Palace. At the City Palace, travellers will indulge in an elegant High Tea fit for royalty as a VIP experience available exclusively to Luxury Gold guests.
Experience exceptional dining at Baradari Restaurant in Rajasthan
A sought-after restaurant that offers contemporary Rajasthani cuisine alongside continental dishes inspired by the region, Baradari is a creative union of old world with new. Located at the City Place in Jaipur, a museum housing an amazing collection of works, the sights, sounds and smells of Baradari Restaurant will never disappoint. Travellers experience the exceptional cuisine on the Essence of India with Ranthambore 8-day journey.