Delhi Delhi was an important place for the Mughals, they built palaces and forts here and had the walled city built from 1638 to 1649. After the fall of the Mughal empire in 1857 the British moved the capital o... Maharashtra Including fascinating Mumbai (Bombay) the ultimate city of contrasts, the wine capital of India at Nasik, the extraordinary carved and painted ancient caves of Ellora & Ajanta and Tadoba National Park... Bangalore Bangalore (now Bengaluru), is a fast growing, mainly modern city and the centre of India’s IT industry. However, there are still a number of interesting things to see south of the city centre, including T... Mumbai Mumbai, the capital of Maharashtra, is one of the most fascinating, compelling cities in India. Nowhere else will you find such a concentrated mix of history, culture, cutting edge modern design and infec... Jaipur The “Pink City” of Jaipur is vibrant and full of captivating ancient palaces and forts, with most of them boasting stunning views and elaborate architecture. Jaipur forms part of India’s popular Golden Tr... Jodhpur This bustling desert city is the second largest in Rajasthan after Jaipur. It was founded by Rao Jodha, the leader of the Rathore clan, in 1459 AD. The mammoth, imposing fortress (Meherangarh) dominates t... Jaisalmer Jaisalmer is often referred to as being straight out of a romantic Arabian Nights fable. It’s the perfect way to describe this remarkable sandstone city that rises magically from the sand dunes of the Raj... Agra Home of the iconic and astonishingly beautiful Taj Mahal. Other highlights include Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri, a deserted Mughal kingdom located a short drive from Agra. All three of these Mughal-era b... Lucknow Lucknow tends not to appear in many traditional tours of India and yet it is a fascinating city, full of history, culture and fabulous food. We strongly suggest including a few nights at this much under r... Varanasi Located on the banks of the holy Ganges River, this is India’s most sacred city for Hindus, many of whom bring the bodies of family members to be cremated here. Take a deep breath, unpack your sense of ad... Allahabad Allahabad is a city known for its historical and religious significance. Three of India's great rivers; Ganges, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati meet in Allahabad at a point known as the Sangam. Accordin... Kolkata Kolkata (Calcutta) is a city often overlooked by tourists when visiting India, yet we think you will find it to be one of the most authentic and fascinating places you’ll experience. India’s second larges... Aurangabad Aurangabad is the largest city in central Maharashtra and a good base for exploring the UNESCO caves at Ellora and Ajanta. Also, close by is the extraordinary 14th century hill fortress of Daulatabad. A l... Nashik Nashik City is one of India’s most holy cities, with almost 200 shrines. The surrounding countryside is one of the main centres of Indian wine production with quality standards that have grown significant...
