8 Offbeat Experiences in India’s Golden Triangle
India’s ‘Golden Triangle’ – so named for the wealth of rich architecture contained in its three cities of Delhi, Jaipur and Agra – is deeply etched by decades of passing visitors. While the architecture is stunning, we’re often told by our guests that they’d like to see more than just architecture. They’d like to get […]
Temple Etiquette in Rajasthan: How to be respectful when visiting holy places
From the humble home-shrine to a myriad of vast and exquisitely sculpted temples, it’s clear that religion and the sacred binds India. With such copious beautiful holy places in and around Rajasthan – including the intricately-carved Jain temples in Ranakpur and the revered ‘rat temple‘ in Bikaner – it would be a shame not to […]
How to plan the perfect luxury India tour
India is many things: majestic, beautiful, fascinating, intense – and, at times, even maddening. This diverse country is vast and bursting with a variety of cultures and traditions, languages and cuisines. We know that planning a luxury India tour often confuses and bewilders, especially those who’re travelling to the subcontinent for the first time. Finding […]
Amritsar and the Golden Temple
Founded in 1577 by the fourth Sikh guru, Amritsar is home to Sikhism’s holiest shrine; the spectacular Golden Temple. We recently visited Amritsar to experience this serene and humbling sight. From Madeleine‘s view, here’s how our experience went: On arriving in Amritsar, our first stop was our hotel; the characterful Ranjit’s Svaasa. Here, we were […]