Arrivals at the Imperial Hotel (flight dependant).

About The Imperial Hotel

The Imperial Hotel in New Delhi is a landmark of colonial-era grandeur and Indian heritage. Opened in 1936, it was designed by architect F.B. Blomfield and played a significant role during India’s independence movement, serving as a meeting place for key political figures. Nestled along Janpath, the hotel blends Art Deco, Victorian, and Lutyens' architectural influences, offering an opulent setting filled with rare artworks and historic memorabilia. Renowned for its luxurious hospitality, The Imperial remains one of India’s most iconic hotels, embodying the elegance and legacy of a bygone era.

Breakfast at leisure

Private exhibition/collection visit in Central Delhi

Welcome dinner at Indian Accent (located in The Lodhi hotel) with Chef’s 6-course tasting menu paired with wines.

Indian Accent, located within The Lodhi in New Delhi, is one of India’s most celebrated fine dining destinations, voted among the top 50 restaurants in Asia. Helmed by Chef Manish Mehrotra, the restaurant redefines Indian cuisine with its innovative approach, blending traditional flavours with global influences. Housed in The Lodhi near the historic Lodhi Gardens, Indian Accent offers a sophisticated dining experience that complements the hotel’s serene and contemporary ambience.

Breakfast at the hotel

Morning privatised Pedicab ride of Old Delhi to include historical highlights

Lunch at Lakhori rooftop at Dharampura Haveli

Private exhibition/collection visit

Evening at leisure, see recommendations below. Please contact us should you wish to book.

• Bukhara at ITC Sheraton

• Dum Pukht at ITC

• Sheraton Spice Route at

• The Imperial Dhilli at The Oberoi

Breakfast at the hotel

Curator tour at Nature Morte, one of Delhi’s leading contemporary art spaces

Founded in New York's East Village in 1982 and closed in 1988, Peter Nagy revived Nature Morte in New Delhi in 1997 as a commercial gallery and a curatorial experiment. In the early years, Nature Morte became synonymous in India with challenging and experimental forms of art; championing conceptual, lens-based, and installation genres and representing a generation of Indian artists who went on to international exposure.

Lunch at Café Dori

Breakfast at the hotel

Curator tour at Nature Morte, one of Delhi’s leading contemporary art spaces

Founded in New York's East Village in 1982 and closed in 1988, Peter Nagy revived Nature Morte in New Delhi in 1997 as a commercial gallery and a curatorial experiment. In the early years, Nature Morte became synonymous in India with challenging and experimental forms of art; championing conceptual, lens-based, and installation genres and representing a generation of Indian artists who went on to international exposure.

Lunch at Café Dori

Afternoon visiting Lado Sarai Art District

• Private tour of Latitude 28 Gallery

LATITUDE 28 is a venture under the direction of Bhavna Kakar, who specialises in pre-modern art history with nearly a decade's experience as a curator, writer, and art consultant.

• Private collection tour of Exhibit 320

Exhibit320 showcases contemporary art from India and the sub-continent, creating a platform for new thoughts and ideas.

The emphasis of the exhibition space is on art that engages in new means, both by thoughts and material.

Morning: Walking tour of Lodhi Art District and Lodhi Gardens

Lodhi Art District is India’s first open-air public art district, turning Lodhi Colony into a vibrant cultural hub with large-scale murals by Indian and international artists. Lodhi Gardens is a historic green oasis in Delhi, home to 15th- and 16th-century tombs from the Sayyid and Lodi dynasties, blending Indo-Islamic architecture with lush landscapes.

Afternoon: Lutyens Delhi with Malvika Singh

Lutyens' Delhi, designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, is the historic and political heart of New Delhi, known for its grand colonial-era architecture, wide boulevards, and iconic landmarks such as Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate. It remains a symbol of India's transition from British rule to independence.

We are delighted to be joined by Malvika Singh, a longstanding friend of The Lutyens Trust and an esteemed author of numerous books, including New Delhi: Making of a Capital and, most recently, Saris of Memory. Her insights will offer a deeper understanding of Lutyens’ Delhi and its enduring legacy.

Dinner at Spice Route in The Imperial Hotel

Hotel breakfast at leisure

VIP access to India Art Fair with curator tours meet the gallerists and artists talks

Lunch at leisure at the Fair

Late afternoon return to the hotel

Evening at leisure, see recommendations below. Please contact us should you wish to book.

• Plats - Cosmopolitan

• Baoshuan at the Oberoi - Modern Chinese

• Bo Tai – Thai

• Megu at Leela Palace – Japanese

Early fast train to Agra (1st class seats); breakfast hampers provided

Upon arrival, enjoy a refreshment break before driving to Fatehpur Sikri for a guided visit.

Casual lunch

Return to Agra via Sikandra to visit the tombs of Mughal Emperor Akbar and his wife, Mariam.

The 17th-century Tomb of Akbar the Great is an ornate sandstone building inlaid with white marble at the heart of a sprawling, Charbagh-style garden. Mariam's Tomb was once a 1400s pleasure pavilion, and it retains traces of its original paintings.

Overnight stay at the ITC Mughal with dinner at the hotel

Sunrise visit to Itmad ud Daulah, the baby Taj and Taj Mahal

Itmad-ud-Daulah’s Tomb, often called the "Baby Taj," is a 17th-century mausoleum in Agra, regarded as a precursor to the Taj Mahal. Built by Empress Nur Jahan for her father, Mirza Ghiyas Beg, it was the first Mughal structure made entirely of white marble, featuring intricate inlay work that later influenced the Taj Mahal’s design.

The Taj Mahal, an enduring symbol of love and one of the world's most celebrated architectural masterpieces, was commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Completed in 1648, this UNESCO World Heritage site blends Persian, Indian, and Islamic architectural styles, renowned for its perfect symmetry, luminous marble facade, and exquisite craftsmanship. As one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Taj Mahal remains a testament to Mughal grandeur and India’s rich cultural heritage.

Return to the hotel for a late breakfast

Afternoon TBC

Farewell dinner at Esphehan, Amarvilas

Breakfast at leisure

Departure to Delhi and onwards flights or overnight accomodation