Mughal Gardens and Palaces - 29 November to 11 December 2012

The palaces and gardens of North India were built by the 16th and 17th-century Mughal emperors to house their great courts.

As well as visiting some of the major sites and gardens, the journey also takes in many of the less visited yet stunning gardens and palaces in the region, thanks to the connections of your tour leader, the distinguished designer John Brookes. A number of events have also been planned for the party.

Throughout the tour you will stay in some of India’s finest hotels and palaces. The tour begins in Delhi before moving on to Agra, Bharatpur, Jaipur, Bijaipur, Udaipur and finally to Mumbai. Highlights include Lodhi Gardens, Mehtab Bagh, Deeg, Amber Fort and Kumbhalgarh, not forgetting the stunning hotel palaces and the natural beauty of India itself.

Your tour leader is John Brookes MBE. In a career spanning 50 years, John has designed more than 1,000 gardens and won four gold medals at Chelsea. His international travels have influenced his designs.

Tour details
Mughal Gardens and Palaces
Dates: 29 November - 11 December, 2012.
Cost: £3,960 per person.

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