Golden Triangle & Beyond

Architecture Trails

Art & Architecture

Step back into the Mughal era, with Travel Scope's Art History Trails. Let an art historian lead you to the Emperor Humayun’s tomb, OR the prayer tower of Qutab Minar, some of the Mughal Empire monuments, and introduce you to the finer details of architecture, artistry and history.

Culinary Experience

Cuisine

For a more local flavor (literally!), Travel Scope would be happy to organize cooking sessions in Delhi, where you could smell, taste and use some of the ingredients that you will find in the cuisine as you travel through the country, and learn the rich legacy of spices! You can choose between a home cooking experience, where you can engage with your host and prepare some simple, homely fare. Or you could choose to learn from the best in the hoteling industry with our 5 star hotel chefs who will showcase Indian specialties.

Unwind with Yoga

Wellness & Spirituality

Yoga, comprises of techniques that lead to harmony between the inner self and the eternal environment, between thought and action, between the individual and the world. While the practice has spread far and wide, yoga in India would be an enriching experience for all age groups. Travel Scope offers personalized yoga sessions to guide you through various postures, breathing techniques and their philosophical essence. Learn yoga in a private home in Delhi, or along the banks of the sacred Ganges in Varanasi or Rishikesh, or deep in the bamboo forests of Coorg, or in the midst of Mysore city or..

Bangla Sahib Gurudwara

Beliefs & Rituals

With its eye-catching golden dome glistening in the sun, Bangla Sahib Gurudwara is a holy place for Sikhs across the world, the holy waters of its pond are believed to have healing properties. Here, you can visit the principal shrine and witness pilgrims partaking in the traditional Langar-style meal that has been cooked by the Gurudwara’s disciples in its community kitchen. If you wish, you can volunteer in the community kitchen as well. Image credits: Nimitnigam, CC-BY-SA

The Claridges

Luxury Boutique

The Claridges hotel offers its guests a relaxing stay in its beautiful beige accommodations, and has been a landmark in Lutyens’ Delhi since the 1950s.  Located amidst lush and tranquil surroundings in the heart of the city, the hotel is within close proximity of the shopping and cultural centers and historical landmark.

The Imperial

Luxury Boutique

The Imperial hotel offers the best in luxury as well as comfort with its regal interiors, as elaborate as the backdrop of The Great Gatsby, and an impeccably trained staff. The hotel offers rooms in varying sizes and cost, yet the promised comfort and amenities are in no way compromised upon. The hotel houses museum-worthy artefacts as well as an art gallery among its many corridors. The in-house restaurants are brimming with elegance and reflect the hotel’s art-deco ambience. However, it is The Spice Route, which is its major attraction; an intricately designed restaurant that features exquisite carvings.

Agra Fort

On the right bank of the Yamuna river, is one of the most important and robustly built stronghold of the Mughals, embellished with a number of richly decorated buildings – the Agra Fort. Let our guide tell you the rich, evocative Mughal history of Agra Fort, where emperors like Babar, Humayun, Akbar, among other historic characters take centrestage.

Mehtab Bagh

Art & Architecture

Opposite the Taj Mahal, on the other side of the Yamuna river, lies the Mehtab Bagh garden – which legend claims was to be site of a Black Taj that the emperor Shah Jahan wished to build for himself, facing the monument he’d built for his love. Visit the Mehtab Bagh, a four garden layout, typical of Mughal constructions worldwide to appreciates its beautiful flowering plants, pools and fountains, and for a different angle to shoot the Taj Mahal from. Image Credits: g.kaustav, CC-BY-SA

Artisans of Marble Inlay

Arts, Crafts & Textiles

Taj Mahal’s intricate beauty lies in the inlay work; where semi precious stones are set into the marble tiles and floors to create floral motifs. If interested, Travel Scope can organize a 'Meeting with Inlay Artisans' to understand how the craftsmanship has continued through the ages!

Agra Old City Walk

Art & Architecture

While the Taj Mahal steals the thunder in Agra, there are several other beautiful monuments that have their own story to tell. An Agra Old City Walk will take you past the Agra Fort Railway station with its distinctly European architecture, and the Jama Masjid district surrounded by Old Agra’s bazaars and fine architecture. Here you can hone your bargaining skills on everything from zardozi embroidery to inlaid marble objects. Image credits: Varun Shiv Kapur, CC-BY

ITC Mughal

Urban Abodes

A premier resort and spa spread over 35 acres, the ITC Mughal Sheraton offers a truly royal Mughal experience. Its 285 rooms and suites overlook verdant landscaped lawns or sparkling waters. The country's largest spa is a harmonious blend of Mughal and contemporary design and offers an oasis of tranquility.

DoubleTree by Hilton

Urban Abodes

Located in the heart of Agra city center, this Double Tree hotel is one of the few hotels in Agra offering views of this legendary monument close to the hotel. Whether you stay in a garden view or city view room, the hotel offers breathtaking views of the Taj Mahal from the pool area, and convenient access to Agra attractions such as the Agra Fort, Akbar’s Tomb and Sadar Bazaar.

The Oberoi Amarvilas

Luxury Boutique

The resort sits a mere 600 meters from the world famous Taj Mahal, offering brilliant views of the monument from the lobby, pool, spa, restaurants and every room in the hotel. Elaborate gardens, terraced lawns, fountains and pavilions complement the classic architecture of the hotel.

Jantar Mantar observatory

Art & Architecture

The Jantar Mantar observatory was built in the early 1700s by Sawai Jai Singh II, Jaipur’s ruler and a keen astronomer. The observatory bears witness to Central Asia’s rich legacy of astronomy, and its sixteen massive instruments are works of art that can forecast the weather even today!

Block-printing workshop

Arts, Crafts & Textiles

The technique of printing from wooden blocks onto paper and textile, originated in China and spread across Asia. It may have inspired the first engraved woodcuts that lead to the printing press. This technique is still widely used in India, mostly on textiles, and Travel Scope can offer you a block-printing workshop to learn the art and skill.

Know a Gentle Giant

Popular Culture

While deserts are mostly associated with camels, Jaipur’s ancient regal families have left behind a legacy of elephants. Elephants used to serve as royal mounts for day-to-day life, and during a war – today, they offer an interesting insight into the lives of these lovable, sensitive creatures. Spend time interacting with an elephant, experiencing up close life as the world’s largest land mammal!

Homecooking at Dera Mandawa

Cuisine

At Dera Mandawa, one can indulge in a hands-on Rajasthani cooking experience. Start with a trip to the nearby market for ingredients, learn the recipes for regional specialties, followed by a scrumptious, regal lunch with the family. The passionate couple, who have converted this property into a heritage hotel, will be your co-chefs and hosts through the session – and the conversation is as interesting as their cuisine! Image Credits: Gagandeep Sapra, CC-BY

Samode Haveli

Luxury Boutique

This 150 year old Haveli, which was built as the Samode Royal family's suburban Manor House, has been meticulously restored and maintains antique furniture, furnishings and original works of art.. Serving as a celebration of traditional values and gracious living, old family portraits adorn the walls of its rooms and suites.

Taj Rambagh Palace

Luxury Boutique

In the finest tradition of Rajput hospitality, the Rambagh Palace offers guests a taste of royal living, thanks in part to the royal butlers that still work inside the palace walls.  Elegantly appointed rooms decorated with rich fabrics, silk drapes and warm hues; marbled corridors and majestic gardens echo with the sounds of history.  Many aesthetically restored rooms and suites are available, including the chambers of the former Maharaja.