Delhi is the capital of India — a city of seven historic capitals layered over one river plain, from the MughalMughalRelating to the Muslim dynasty of Central Asian descent that ruled most of the subcontinent from the sixteenth to the eighteenth century.Read in the glossary grandeur of Old Delhi to the imperial calm of Lutyens' New Delhi.
Delhi rewards the traveller who understands it is not one city but at least seven, stacked by successive empires. In a single day you can move from the Mughal splendour of Humayun's Tomb through the theatrical density of Chandni Chowk to the stately geometry of Lutyens' New Delhi — each a different civilisation's answer to the same river plain.
We treat Delhi as an overture: a day or two of calibrated immersion — a private rickshaw through the old city, a heritage walk with a conservationist, dinner where Mughlai cooking still follows court recipes — before the journey proper begins.
Signature Experiences
- ◆World Heritage Site monuments — Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar
- ◆Private cycle rickshaw through Chandni Chowk
- ◆Heritage walking tour of Shahjahanabad
Optional, By Arrangement
- ◆Early morning bicycle ride through Lutyens' Delhi
- ◆Mughlai cooking class
- ◆Bollywood dance class
- ◆Contemporary Delhi gallery and design tour
Where We Place Our Guests
- The Imperial, New DelhiA 1936 Art Deco landmark on Janpath, hung with one of the finest private collections of Raj-era art in the country.
- The Oberoi, New DelhiContemporary and quiet, overlooking Humayun's Tomb and the Delhi Golf Club; reimagined top to bottom in 2018.
- The LodhiLow-rise calm beside the Lodhi Gardens, most rooms with a private terrace and plunge pool.
The Table
- Royal Mughlai lunch
- Fine contemporary Indian dinner
- Local thali meal
Curator's Advisory
Combine the grandeur of Mughal Delhi, the energy of Old Delhi's bazaars, and the elegance of Lutyens' New Delhi for a comprehensive introduction to India's capital.
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