Cruise Specialist
Business Leader
Daniel Nightingale
Nightingale & Turner Travel Associates
Havelock North
Luxury India holidays
"To other countries, I may go as a tourist, but to India, I come as a pilgrim.”
- Martin Luther King
Best time to visit India
Dec-Mar is the comfort zone, beating the humidity to explore vibrant cities, visiting temples and best wildlife spotting.
India highlights
Elevate every sense in Rajasthan, a compelling kaleidoscope of opulent palaces, medieval forts and colourful festivals.
Foodie Highlights
Tropical flavours of coconut and tamarind temper fiery spices in the distinctive, seafood-rich cuisine of India’s south.
Flight time
18+ hours to the capital, Delhi departing Auckland.
Visa required?
New Zealand passport holders must apply for an e-visa online, valid for 30 days from the date of arrival.
Currency
India’s official currency is the Rupee.
Your luxury India holiday awaits
Your luxury India holiday awaits
The world’s most populous country bursts with diversity—from sari-clad women in plantations to turbaned desert shepherds. Relive the days of the Raj in palace hotels, admire the Taj Mahal, relax at an ayurvedic retreat, or drift through Kerala’s backwaters. Our advisors offer firsthand insights to enrich your journey.
Your luxury India holiday awaits
Your luxury India holiday awaits
Delhi, with its colonial grandeur and chaotic streets, is the perfect entry point. Explore Old Delhi’s Chandni Chowk market by rickshaw, sampling sizzling street food amid crowds, cows, and camels. Marvel at Mughal masterpieces like the Red Fort and Humayun’s Tomb, or bop to Bollywood beats at a cool New Delhi nightclub.
Your luxury India holiday awaits
Your luxury India holiday awaits
Discover classic India in the Golden Triangle: from Delhi, travel to Agra for the breathtaking Taj Mahal, its symmetry and beauty unforgettable. Continue west to Jaipur’s architectural wonders and royal palaces, or unwind in a floating hotel on Udaipur’s romantic Lake Pichola.
"Street food in India is a sensory adventure - a burst of sounds, colours, and the aromas of spices. Don’t miss Chole Bhature, a fluffy bread served with delicious chickpea curry, or Kulfi, a creamy frozen dessert infused with saffron and cardamom, perfect for cooling down in the Indian heat!"
Tania OReilly
Wright & Turner Travel Associates, Petone, Wellington
"Visiting Varanasi is a truly transformative experience. The highlight for many of my clients is a boat ride at dawn along the Ganges as the rising sun illuminates the ancient temples and pilgrims perform their morning rituals along the ghats (stairways leading to the river). Considered to be the spiritual heart of India, it’s a place that will leave you deeply moved."
Anita Woodgate
Wright & Turner Travel Associates, Petone, Wellington
Flights to India
We feature a hand-picked selection of flights to India. Get in touch and our expert advisors can access any holiday experience and design your dream holiday, personalised to you.
India holiday range
We feature a hand-picked selection of our luxury travel range and holiday packages to India. Get in touch and our expert advisors can access any holiday experience and design your dream holiday, personalised to you.
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Luxury Cruises
From ocean to river, expedition or ultra-luxury cruising - set sail on your perfect cruise holiday, matched to you by your local Travel Associates cruise expert.
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Immersive Tours
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Flights
Browse our collection of expertly curated flight options below for inspiration, or let our Travel Associates experts handle every detail for you.
Luxury Stays
Your luxury holiday deserves a luxury hotel that's just as memorable – and your Travel Associates advisor knows just the place.
Exclusive Holiday Packages
Explore our collection of exclusive holiday packages below, with everything you need for a one-of-a-kind holiday.
Luxury Rail Journeys
With luxury rail holidays, it's about the journey, not the destination – and our advisors’ expert recommendations will have you slowing down and savouring the ride.
Discover India
Travel Range
Luxury Cruises
From ocean to river, expedition or ultra-luxury cruising - set sail on your perfect cruise holiday, matched to you by your local Travel Associates cruise expert.
Immersive Tours
Travel deeper with a luxury tour: connect with culture, uncover stories, and see the world with ease with an expert guide by your side.
Flights
Browse our collection of expertly curated flight options below for inspiration, or let our Travel Associates experts handle every detail for you.
Exclusive Holiday Packages
Explore our collection of exclusive holiday packages below, with everything you need for a one-of-a-kind holiday.
Luxury Stays
Your luxury holiday deserves a luxury hotel that's just as memorable – and your Travel Associates advisor knows just the place.
Luxury Rail Journeys
With luxury rail holidays, it's about the journey, not the destination – and our advisors’ expert recommendations will have you slowing down and savouring the ride.
Luxury travel advisors
Our India Travel Specialists
Travel Advisor
Anita Woodgate
Wright & Turner Travel Associates
Petone, Wellington
Travel Advisor
Tracey Le Lievre
Nightingale & Turner Travel Associates
Havelock North
Cruise Specialist
Business Leader
Alex Hannagan
Hannagan & Greive Travel Associates
Dunedin, South Island
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