A visit to India is an unforgettable experience - the swirling energy, the intense colours, the culture, the history, the sheer life-affirming exuberance of the place. No region of India is more exciting and varied than the North, best seen on a private tour in your own chauffeur-driven car. 
Recommended tour operator: Pettitts
Pettitts says
We have specialised in tailor-made journeys to India for more than 20 years and we take great pride in matching the dreams of our clients with the very best of all that India has to offer to create a seamless, memorable and very personal experience.
We offer a wide range of private tours in Northern India and Rajasthan and one of the most popular is Journey To The Ganges. It combines the vivid colours and exuberence of the desert state of Rajasthan, with the erotic temple sculptures of Khajuraho and the famous Ghats of Varanasi, one of the oldest surviving cities in the world.
This is a private journey , with your own guides, car and driver. Enjoy two days exploring New and Old Delhi, before flying to the romantic lake city of Udaipur. Drive via the Jain temples at Ranakpur and the stunning Kumbhalgarh Fort to stay at the family run Deogarh Mahal.
Travel on to the fabled Pink City of Jaipur, and then Agra, to visit the imposing Agra Fort and the immortal Taj Mahal. Leave by Express train for the two hour journey south to Jhansi, to meet your driver and visit the ancient village of Orchha.
A scenic drive across Madhya Pradesh takes you to the temple city of Khajuraho, whose erotic sculptures are among the most famous in India. Finally, take a short flight to Varanasi, and a dawn boat ride to witness the sun rise over the sacred Ganges.
The best time to travel is from October to March.
Click here for more about Pettitts’ private journeys in Northern India and Rajasthan, and to request a brochure.
