Designed and personally hosted by Michael Gebicki—one of Australia’s most respected travel writers—this journey reveals a more intimate side of India.

Yes, we’ll experience the great icons: sunrise at the Taj Mahal, Udaipur’s glittering palaces, Jaipur’s royal heritage and mighty Mehrangarh Fort.

But the real magic lies beyond the monuments.

We’ll dine by candlelight at a centuries-old stepwell illuminated by thousands of oil lamps. Spend time in villages where traditional life still moves at an older rhythm. Meet artisans preserving extraordinary skills passed through generations. Explore spiritual traditions, hidden temples and remarkable private homes that most travellers never see.

Throughout the journey, Michael shares the places, people and stories he has discovered through years of travelling deeply in India—creating a journey that feels less like a tour and more like travelling with a well-connected friend.

This is India at its most beautiful, layered and surprising.

✔ Personally hosted by Michael Gebicki
✔ Maximum 12 guests only
✔ Exceptional heritage hotels and boutique stays
✔ Private access experiences unavailable to most travellers
✔ Extraordinary dining in unforgettable settings
✔ Deep village immersion beyond Rajasthan’s tourist trail
✔ Thoughtfully paced itinerary with time to breathe
✔ Designed for culturally curious travellers who want depth, comfort and authenticity

Extraordinary moments along the way

• Dinner beside an ancient stepwell lit by thousands of oil lamps
• Private access to Jaipur’s royal residence
• Leopard safari in rural Marwar
• Lunch with village weaving families
• Sunset cocktails overlooking Udaipur
• Street food trails through Old Delhi
• Sunrise at the Taj Mahal
• Private artisan encounters in Bagru and Jaipur