IndiaNorth India, Delhi & RajasthanIndia’s middle-north sprawls across the subcontinent, brushing its shoulders against Pakistan and Nepal, before reaching northwards towards Tibet and the Himalayas. Overview Trip ideas Experiences Regions Best time to visit Accommodation Back to India's regions For most international visitors, this is India. Delhi, Agra and Jaipur form the ‘Golden Triangle’, beyond which many don't venture. But while this small area contains some of the world’s wonders, northern India has much, much more to offer.Rajasthan is crammed with the remnants of former princely states, its cities palimpsests formed over centuries of Muslim Mughal and Hindu Rajput empires. Forts and palaces are everywhere: squatting on hilltops, crowded in by jungle and floating on lakes. In the Thar desert, camels still wander mediaeval towns straight out of Arabian Nights, while across the Aravalli hills there’s lush, laid-back, lakeside Udaipur. In between is mile upon mile of pastoral countryside, where you can stay in palaces-turned-boutique hotels and rub shoulders with the descendants of Rajput royalty.Uttar Pradesh is where you really begin to go off-piste. Beyond Agra and Varanasi there’s Chambal, with its river safaris and dramatic ravines echoing with the stories of bandits and outlaws — and Lucknow, one of the most charming and overlooked cities in India. Further north still is where the Indo-Gangetic plain begins to transition into the Himalayan foothills, where you’ll find the Sikh city of Amritsar and Brutalist Chandigarh.If you want to combine India’s big-hitters with some of its most spectacular little-known wonders, the North is a brilliant place to start. Destinations in North India, Delhi & Rajasthan India AgraThe home of the Taj Mahal, Agra represents the pinnacle of the Mughal Empire’s architectural achievements. India Amritsar (Punjab)One of India’s friendliest cities and the holiest site in Sikhism, with its hallowed Golden Temple and delightful maze of old havelis, bazaars & courtyards. India ChambalChambal is fascinating: tales of outlaws, river safaris, camel treks to ruined cities and villages full of haveli mansions — all totally under the tourist radar. India ChandigarhPurpose-built in the wake of Independence, Punjab’s capital is a yin-yang experience: Brutalist architectural masterpiece meets exuberant, surrealist art garden. India ChanoudStay at one of India’s most beautiful heritage properties and let the Singh family introduce you to their home, countryside and local community. India DelhiWhere do we even begin? Mughal monuments and British-colonial buildings are only the start: India’s capital is a whole world contained inside a single city. India DeogarhExperience the rhythms of rural Rajasthan in this unassuming town, where the descendents of Deogarh royalty welcome guests to their home. India JaipurCome for the flamboyant pink architecture; stay for the craft workshops, market-hopping, and non-stop street life. Jaipur earns its place in the Golden Triangle. India JaisalmerJaisalmer belongs in the pages of Arabian Nights, with its ridgetop fort, medieval market atmosphere, and desert surroundings. India JawaiJawai is known for the peaceful coexistence of humans and nature: wild leopards living alongside Rabari herders in a wild, rugged and beautiful landscape. India JodhpurThe ‘blue city’ is one of Rajasthan’s most easygoing and enjoyable, with a dramatic desert setting and one of India’s most magnificent forts. India LucknowLucknow is one of India’s best-kept secrets. History, beauty, charm and culture for days — it’s up there with any city in Rajasthan, even Jaipur. Load More