Romantic Honeymoon Trip to India

Touch down in frenetic Delhi to begin your romantic honeymoon. It’s been a lengthy journey, so we receive you right at the jetway. You’ll be whisked through customs alongside a VIP escort and then bags are loaded into a waiting vehicle. A private driver brings you to the inimitable and iconic Leela Palace, an elegant retreat favored by diplomats. After a royal welcome, tuck into plush linens for a deep sleep.  

A private guide and driver collect you for a Delhi City Tour, explored through the senses. See Humayun’s Tomb with Mughal geometry that rivals the Taj Mahal. In Old Delhi, visit a perfume atelier to craft your own fragrance. Feel Chandni Chowk’s frenetic streets while riding in a cycle rickshaw, and taste complex curries at lunch. Close with a moment of spiritual calm, listening to the sounds of devotion at Gurudwara Bangla Sahib. 

Fly to Jaisalmer, a magical, centuries-old, fortified city standing above the Thar Desert. Wander this living citadel’s narrow lanes as your guide breathes life into carved facades and temples. After lunch in the fort’s heart, continue to SUJÁN The Serai, a secluded desert oasis enveloped by dunes. Expect Rajasthani hospitality, crimson sunsets, candlelit evenings, and whimsical canvas tents.

Your day unfolds in a gentle rhythm shaped by desert light. Begin with a sunrise jeep drive across sweeping dunes, then unwind with spa treatments or a refreshing dip in the plunge pool. As afternoon softens, ride princely upon camels to a quiet ridge for celebratory sundowners. Dinner is a private table set on the dunes, backlit by lanterns and a banner of stars. 

Drive through arid countryside to Mihir Garh, a sculptural retreat rising from the sands. Handcrafted by local artisans, this nine-suite fort-turned-hotel is rich in detail and romance. Arrive, then soak in the serenity of your surroundings—poolside, in the garden spa, or with afternoon tea served on your terrace. Anticipate rich Rajasthani culture expressed through dreamlike performance and instrumental melodies.

Shape your day to your whims. Go horseback riding through scrubby terrain atop elegant Marwari mares, meet craftsmen on a guided village visit, or watch antelope pronk across quiet wilds. Join a chef in the kitchen to prepare traditional Rajasthani dishes, or enjoy a royal picnic served by liveried attendants. Your day ends with a lantern-lit shikar dinner. A bonfire and Terah Taali dance are chorused by folk music as stars blink overhead. 

Continue to Udaipur, where the majestic Taj Lake Palace floats like a mirage on Lake Pichola. Your arrival by boat sets the tone for this ethereal stay. Settle into your lavish suite, where ornamental arches and vibrant colors feel lifted from a Wes Anderson film. Be sure to salute sundown from the rooftop restaurant as the sun dips behind the Aravalli Hills. 

Dive into Udaipur’s royal past while touring the resplendent City Palace and then the intricately carved Jagdish Temple. Your guide reveals hidden histories while navigating whispered courtyards and deciphers shrines and murals. In the afternoon, explore Udaipur’s narrow lanes and colorful bazars. Meet artisans of all mediums (jewelers, potters, silversmiths, shoemakers), to appreciate and peruse the city’s handcrafted wares. Lunch on a rooftop with views looking upon glimmering Lake Pichola.

Trade urban pulse for enchanting rural heritage. Arrive at Shahpura Bagh, originally founded as a summer residence for Rajas and visiting viceroys. Family-owned and hosted, your stay here feels intimate and personal; relax into just one of nine suites. Your afternoon is at leisure. Walk or bike forested trails that lace the estate, row across a glassy lake, lounge poolside or graze a picnic set atop pillows.

Rise with a teapot of velvety chai then walk around Shahpura’s twin lakes with a naturalist. Train your binoculars on parakeets and babblers for a quiet hour rich with birdlife and reflection. Later, a Joshi master artist introduces you to Phad painting, a 700-year-old art. Depicting folktales and legends, it’s a window into Rajasthani culture. Dinner is a starry, candle-lit affair served al fresco in Dhikola Fort.

Drive to Jaipur and settle into Samode Haveli, a 225-year-old heritage mansion-turned-luxury hotel. Ornate doorways, hand-painted murals, and courtyards laden with bougainvillea emote a distinct sense of place. Jaipur is known for its blushing hue, captivating design, and artistic heritage. Follow your guide into bazars and ateliers to watch artisans at work. Along the way, snack on samosa and kachori, sip lassi, and shop traditional sweets from a mithai wala. 

With an insider, delve deeper into Jaipur. Wander the Flower Market where petals pile high, before ascending the hill to Amber Fort. Stand spellbound beneath the intricate glass mosaics of Sheesh Mahal. Later, drift past Jal Mahal and Hawa Mahal to reach City Palace for an enchanting tour. Dinner is an invitation into Durga Singh Ji's family haveli. Lend your hands in the kitchen, preparing Rajasthani plates, then sit for dinner.

Romantic Honeymoon Trip to India winds down in the undulating Aravalli Hills.  Anopura is an intimate, 14–key retreat cradled within 60 serene acres of organic farmland and lemon groves. Step into its sanctuary for a slow travel experience that only demands you busy yourself doing nothing at all. Enjoy Ayurvedic spa treatments, craft in the art studio, or savor a sunset picnic on a mystery hill. 

Your unhurried morning begins with a field breakfast and then aarti (prayers) in a nearby temple. Shape the rest of your day, perhaps cycling or jeep touring through the countryside. A village walk, bushcraft cooking, or hands-on farming grounds your stay in human connection. As evening descends, sundowners are imbibed awash in golden light, before gathering for a farm-to-table dinner under the stars. The day ends with reflective moments around the fire.

Your extraordinary journey comes to a gentle end. A private driver brings you to the Jaipur airport for a direct flight to New Delhi. From here, you board your international flight home.