Yes, there is so much to see in Rajasthan, so much to do, so many fantastic locations... and still, we decided to go a little further beyond. Equally amazing and giving our clients the essential highlights of North India, Delhi, Agra and Varanasi are fantastic additions to a Rajasthan itinerary. Given the distances and modes of transport, it's often a little tricky to piece everything together in a trip of less than two weeks – but our latest tour, THE NORTH manages to do exactly that with its up-tempo pace and our selection of some of the most luxurious stays in India.

Leaving Agra behind was something of a relief – even though we love the Taj Mahal and the Baby Taj, it has to be said that the hawkers and shopkeepers in Uttar Pradesh seem somewhat hardcore when compared with their Rajasthani counterparts. I think most people would agree – it's one of the frustrating things about travelling, and eventually you have to develop an equally agressive brush off technique.