Show AllBangladesh LocationIndiaMaldives Goa Goa is well known as a holiday destination and is particularly known for its wonderful beaches. What is not so well known is that Goa is much more than a backpackers destination with a beach shack culture. It is now ... 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 Triangle tourist... 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 the rocky ridge... 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 Rajasthan desert.... Bikaner Along with Jodhpur and Jaisalmer, Bikaner was one of the three great desert kingdoms of Rajasthan and, like them, prospered due to its strategic location on the overland trade route to China. Bikaner has an old walled ... Udaipur The ‘Venice of the East’ is dominated by picturesque Lake Pichola and the iconic Taj Lake Palace hotel in the centre of the lake. The City Palace is the other major attraction. Highlights: Tours: Accommodatio... Pushkar This small, holy pilgrimage town of lakes and 400 temples is most well-known for the annual Pushkar Camel Fair which takes place every year around October/November. Highlights: Tours: Accommodation: 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 buildings are U... 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 rated city in a... 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 adventure and co... Hampi's Boulders Hampi’s Boulders is built on the banks of the river Tungabhadra and is designed to give a feel for the boulder strew landscape. It's a quirky, interesting place to stay and convenient for the World Heritage site which ... Kamalapura Palace - Hampi After a long wait, there is finally a really stunning, well run hotel in the vicinity of Hampi. With the opening of Evolve Back Kamalapura Palace, this is an area that should now be high on everyone’s ‘India hit list’... The Oberoi Cecil - Shimla The Oberoi Cecil is an iconic landmark in Shimla and the perfect place to stay for a combination of character and 5 star luxury, in a convenient, central location for exploring the hill station. From the days of the Br... Shimla Swathed by cedar, rhododendron, fir and Himalayan oak trees, the state capital of Himachal Pradesh is one of the most popular hill stations of India. Basking in the grandeur of the British era with obvious influences i... Taj Lake Palace - Udaipur One of the world’s most romantic hotels, the Taj Lake Palace floats like a beautiful white ship on the waters of Lake Pichola, with 360-degree views of surrounding Udaipur. Expertly managed and staffed by the Taj gr... Bal Samand Lake Palace - Jodhpur Nestled in the vicinity of the clear and still Bal Samand Lake, around 5 km from Jodhpur centre, the WelcomHeritage Bal Samand Lake Palace is built in red sandstone. Built in the 17th century and portraying a typica... The Oberoi Wildflower Hall - Shimla The former residence of Lord Kitchener, erstwhile commander in chief of the British army, Wildflower Hall exudes the ambience of a grand stately home; with a welcoming lounge, opulent accommodation, a snooker and billi... Clarkes - Shimla Located on the Shimla Mall Road, Clarkes Hotel is an oasis of calm on the bustling promenade. This Heritage hotel has recently been upgraded to Heritage Grand category and is one of the oldest hotels in Shimla. The hot... Sunnymead - Shimla You could imagine yourself in the English countryside in this wonderfully cosy cottage full of interesting art, books and furnishings and a lovely flower garden. Sunnymead was constructed at the turn of the last centur...
