Land Journey
12 day India’s Royal Sites & Rose Gardens
India’s Royal Sites & Rose Gardens with Paul Zimmerman and Michael Marriott
Discover enthralling India with renowned rosarians Michael Marriott and Paul Zimmerman. Over 15 days, we visit the celebrated rose gardens of New Delhi and Chandigarh. Attend the annual Rose Festival in Chandigarh, conveniently situated near to our hotel. Take in the majesty of Mughal architecture and its elaborate garden design. In Jaipur, we marvel at the ornate Hawa Mahal and see the artefacts of Jaipur’s City Palace. And soak up thousands of years of culture as we traverse the historic cities of north-western India.
This journey departs:
23 February 2026
Highlights
The following highlights provide an overview of some of the captivating encounters awaiting you on tour.
Meet Your Rose Experts
Join Michael Marriott and Paul Zimmerman, whose knowledge of everything rose-related adds an extra dimension to the tour.
India’s Finest Blooms on Show
Attend the acclaimed Rose Festival of Chandigarh at Zakir Hussain Rose Garden.
Visit Rashtrapati Bhavan
See the imposing facade and majestic gardens of Rashtrapati Bhavan, the presidential home.
Inclusions
Seen below are your tour’s inclusions. They ensure you’re free to enjoy each day’s discoveries without worry or distraction.
Travel with a small group of 15-25 guests, escorted by Paul Zimmerman and Michael Marriott
11 nights’ accommodation in centrally located five-star hotels, return transfers from Delhi airport, 4 economy domestic flights, porterage, plus 29 meals and select beverages
Relax aboard a comfortable coach with an experienced and informative Tour Leader
All sightseeing and entrance fees as per the itinerary
Visit the private garden of Rahul Kumar and discover the unique rose pot culture way of growing roses with the chance to chat to top local rose specialists over tea
Visit the annual rose show at Zakir Hussain Rose Garden in Chandigarh
Visit iconic sites including the Taj Mahal, Jaipur’s Amber Fort, Udaipur City Palace, and Rashtrapati Bhavan Presidential Estate
Learn about Mughal garden design and the art of Rajasthani cooking with a cooking class
Itinerary
Trip Notes
Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
The Presidents House is subject to confirmation
Fitness rating: Medium
Group Size: 15-25 guests
Baggage allowance: 15kgs/ 25lbs as check-in luggage and 7kg/15lbs as hand luggage on all airlines except Air India.
Copies of passports are needed at time of booking for arranging internal flights
Chandigarh Rose Show: 2026 dates have not been finalized and are subject to change
Capitol Complex, Chandigarh: Visitors are allowed inside the complex subject to Government regulation. Guests need to carry original passport at the time of entering the complex.