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The Imperial Hotel opened in 1936 in the heart of the Lutyens’ Delhi on Janpath, and if you are looking for the definitive ‘Grand Dame’ hotel in India, then the Imperial is your answer. Its marble-laid hallways are adorned with raj-era prints (the in house historian can even give you a tour). As you walk around you are struck by the sheer elegance of it all.
There are 234 rooms in total, blending art deco and colonial design. They lead in with the smaller Deco and Imperial Rooms, many of which look inwards to the courtyard so we generally suggest opting for the larger Heritage or Heritage Deluxe Rooms. Expect to find marble-laid bathrooms, linens from Porthault, brightly coloured rugs and antique furniture.
There are four exceptional restaurants; Spice Route is the pick of them serving up delicious Indian dishes. 1911 is the all-day dining restaurant, and opens out onto the lawns where you can dine al fresco. Daniell’s Tavern offers worldwide cuisine, and finally San Gimignano offers Italian fare. Kick back in Patiala Peg for a drink or two after dinner.
There is a superb spa, offering a host of treatments. The swimming pool is divine, especially after a day exploring dusty Delhi.
Travel is all about those unique and special moments which make you smile. Our aim is simple: to offer exceptionally unique and innovative itineraries that are totally personalised around you.
The Golden Triangle is India’s classic tour explores the forts, temples, palaces in Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. We also add a twist to this by adding in a stay in a rural fort, allowing you to also immersive yourselves in the beauty of the Indian countryside.
Explore the forts and palace of India before kicking back alongside the picture-perfect turquoise lagoons of the Maldives, the ultimate combination of culture and beach.
This is India done in style, using the very finest hotels in the top suites, private air charters to cut down on the long drives, and woven together with the most exclusive experiences.
This classic wildlife safari through central India offers the best chance to see tigers in the wild, and also showcases India’s wonderful wildlife diversity.
Ladakh is perfect for visiting India during the summer holidays, being high up in the Himalayas offering a wonderful glimpse into its colourful Buddhist culture.
Delve into India’s colonial past on a private specialist tour which uncovers the history and architecture of the Raj. Visit hill-stations, imperial cities and tea-estates.
This is a perfect combination seeing the highlights of northern India; the evocative city of Varanasi and a private tour of the must-see sights of Rajasthan.
Perfect for a first-time trip to India, this private tour of the Golden Triangle also includes a visit to Ranthambore National Park where you can see tigers in the wild.
If you like to travel and leave no stone unturned, then this long itinerary might be one to base your ideas around. Take in all that Rajasthan has to offer seeing it from top to toe.
Delve a little deeper into Rajasthan on a private tour that perfectly blends the colourful cities with rural charm, staying in lovely boutique hotels as you travel.
Travel is all about those unique and special moments which make you smile. Our aim is simple: to offer exceptionally unique and innovative itineraries that are totally personalised around you.
We arrange totally bespoke trips and design an itinerary that is designed around you. You may have seen a suggested itinerary that we can base your plans around, or we can start with a blank sheet and paper and design something from scratch. You can leave a phone number and suggest a time to call you back, and we can also arrange to do this during the evenings or at weekends if you are busy during the daytime. We can also meet up with you in you fancy a coffee and are based in and around London.