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A land rich in history and culture, with a charisma that never fails to excite visitors, India has long been a stalwart many travellers’ bucket lists.

And right now is the perfect time to discover this magnificent country, with limited spots still available on Latitude 33’s exclusive 20-night Hidden Treasures of India journey departing 19 March 2019.

Get in quick to secure your spot on this epic journey and prepare to be amazed by India’s vibrant bazaars, awe-inspiring monuments and famous landmarks – all while receiving customary Latitude 33 service and style plus the unmatched hospitality of luxury Oberoi Hotels and Resorts, with expert guides on hand to bring your journey to life every step of the way.

Departing Singapore, spend your first 2 nights at the luxurious Mandarin Oriental exploring this bustling metropolis at your leisure before flying on to Mumbai for your Indian adventure. Two nights at the magnificent Oberoi Mumbai are a chance to uncover the city’s colonial past and indulge in a little retail therapy, before embarking on a spellbinding 7-night rail journey through Gujarat aboard the Deccan Odyssey, one of India’s most luxurious and opulent trains.

Take in some of the country’s more extravagant palaces, as well as its traditions and culinary wonders, as the Deccan Odyssey snakes her way through the royal cities of India’s most westerly state. Highlights include the ruins of the Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park; the holy towns of Palitana and Nashik; the Sasan Gir National Park, home to rare Asiatic lions; a desert safari across the Little Rann of Kutch, the world’s largest salt marsh; the eleventh century Sun temple and famous Rani ki Vav step well; and Pandu Leni, with its ancient Jain and Buddhist cave temples.

Disembarking in Mumbai on 30 March 2019, fly to Udaipur and spend the next 9 nights refreshing and rejuvenating at some of the finest luxury resorts in the world as you travel through Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh to Delhi. First up, a stay at the celebrated Oberoi Udaivilas is a chance to immerse yourself in the romantic city of Udaipur, also known as the “City of Sunrise”; spend 2 nights at Oberoi Rajvilas exploring the beautiful Pink City of Jaipur with its ethereal Palace of the Winds, and the historic Amber Fort; and soak up the splendour of the Taj Mahal from your room at Oberoi Amarvilas, the only hotel directly overlooking one of the world’s most iconic sites.

Your last 2 nights will be spent at the Oberoi New Delhi, with time to visit Humayan’s Tomb and drive past the city’s striking Sir Edwin Lutyens-designed Parliament House and Secretariat buildings, before boarding your flight home on 8 April 2019.

Departing on 19 March 2019, prices for Latitude 33’s Hidden Treasures of India journey start from $21,690 per person twin share, including all accommodation, return airport transfers, return international economy class airfares from Australia, all domestic airfares within India, all meals and soft drinks aboard the Deccan Odyssey and all transfers and baggage handling.

Limited spots still available. Subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply.