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India is not a place you simply see - it ’ s a place you feel. The air is filled with spice and incense, streets thrum with rickshaws and chatter, and colours dazzle at every turn. The Golden Triangle - Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur - is India ’ s most iconic journey, a circuit of palaces, forts, and bazaars. To walk its streets is to step into a kaleidoscope of history and life. In Delhi, Mughal monuments stand beside bustling markets, where old and new worlds mingle in vivid contrast. In Jaipur, the “ Pink City, ” ornate palaces and mighty forts rise above streets alive with craft and trade. In Agra, the Taj Mahal shimmers at sunrise, a vision of marble perfection and enduring love. Together, these cities capture the splendour, energy, and soul of India. A cruise then provides the perfect counterpoint: calm seas, elegant ships, and time to process the richness you ’ ve just experienced. Where India fills your senses with colour and sound, life on board restores stillness - evenings on deck, fine dining, and horizons as wide as the imagination. Why This Combination Works The Golden Triangle is vibrant, intense, and unforgettable - but it ’ s also full-on. Pairing it with a cruise gives you space to breathe, reflect, and savour. It ’ s a balance of stimulation and serenity, intensity and calm. The contrast is what makes this combination so powerful. On land, every moment brims with life - the call of vendors in bazaars, the glow of palaces at dusk, the hush of awe before the Taj Mahal. At sea, time
stretches out, allowing those impressions to settle into memory. Together, they create a rhythm that feels complete: India ’ s whirlwind energy, followed by the restorative ease of the ocean. Seasons of Splendour In October and November, sail comfortably in cooler weather, then discover India at its most festive during Diwali, the festival of lights. In December and January, enjoy crisp mornings and sunny afternoons which are ideal for sightseeing at the Taj Mahal and Jaipur ’ s Amber Fort. Cruise into warmer seas in February and March to experience India ’ s riot of colour during Holi, the festival of spring. From April to June, hotter conditions make sightseeing more intense, but coastal cruising and shaded bazaars still offer respite. Highlights You ’ ll Never Forget: • Delhi ’ s contrasts: Explore Old Delhi ’ s bustling bazaars before discovering New Delhi ’ s grand boulevards and Mughal monuments. • Agra ’ s Taj Mahal: See the marble masterpiece at sunrise, glowing pink as the first light hits its domes. • Jaipur ’ s splendour: Wander through Amber Fort, marvel at the Hawa Mahal, and shop in vibrant markets overflowing with textiles. • Cruise escape: Transition from India ’ s intensity to the calm seas of the Arabian Gulf or Southeast Asia. • Flavours of India: Taste everything from street-side samosas and fragrant curries to royal Mughlai feasts.
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