Like nowhere else on earth, India delights with a cultural, spiritual and culinary feast for the senses.
India is a place where the modern and ancient meet; where a diversity of people, cultures and landscapes exist side by side.
Arguably topping every bucket list in India is a visit to the Taj Mahal. Attracting nearly 8 million visitors per year, this spectacular World Heritage site stands as a monument to much of India’s rich past. The country’s colorful religious history means that sacred sites, ancient rituals and vibrant festivals that worship a local deity will pop up regularly throughout your visit.
It’s not just the ancient heritage of the country that will take your breath away. There’s so much to do in India to take in the dramatic landscape of the country. From the northern mountains to timeshare in Goa and the southern beaches, ancient ruins to traditional temples, India is diverse in more ways than one. Safaris, Himalayan treks or simple ocean paddles mean there’s no shortage of activities for the outdoorsy traveller.
The food in India is as diverse as the landscape. In fact, from region to region, the same dishes can be interpreted and presented in vastly different ways – but all are as flavorful, rich and ultimately delicious as each other. Beautiful curries, breads, thalis and meats mean there’s always something for the hungry traveller in India.
Sensory overload is common in India. It is an inspiring, rich and confronting land that is just waiting to be explored.
Diverse in language, culture, climate and landscapes, North India guarantees a treasure trove of new experiences to uncover.
Including the states of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu, Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan and the Union Territories of Delhi and Chandigarh, North India is renowned for bright and colourful culture and rich history.
A foodie’s paradise, find a fusion of mouth-watering Indian cuisine, immerse yourself in hundreds of year round celebrations throughout the region or explore the contrasts of both manmade and natural beauty around every turn.
Visit the Sikh Golden Temple in Punjab’s city Amritsar, see the backdrop of snow-capped peaks in Jammu, explore Rajasthan’s 16th century Amer Fort and palace on the hillside, be mesmerised by the rugged mountainscapes of the western Himalayas in Himachal Pradesh or feast your eyes on one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the breathtaking Taj Mahal in Agra.
For a relaxing escape, a holiday of historical highlights or a vibrant vacation, North India has something for all travellers.
Take the road less travelled in South India and uncover a world of untouched beauty.
Encompassing the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana, South India serves up a dramatic contrast to the country’s well-trodden north.
Home to ancient architecture, rich history, unspoilt beaches, exotic wildlife, rolling hills and an abundance of adventure, the south serves up a relaxing experience, ideal for first time travellers. For the foodies, the south is renowned for its spice trade, along with coconut, rice and fresh seafood, combining all the makings of a mouth-watering feast.
Traverse Andhra Pradesh’s Belum Caves, India’s largest and longest cave system, or be mesmerised by the country’s highest plunge waterfall, Jog Falls in Karnataka. Sit back and relax on Kerala’s serene and secluded Kannur beach and explore the 8th Century Shore Temple in Tamil Nadu. If you’re looking for nightlife, join the party in Telangana’s bustling and vibrant capital, Hyderabad.
East India is a natural playground. Situated on India’s east coast, the region comprises the states of West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Orrisa, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura.
If wildlife is on the top of your itinerary, East India is for you. Find yourself in Assam, where a trip to Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary is a must. See one horned rhinos, Indian elephants, swamp deer and clouded leopards in their native habitat.
For one of India’s most iconic nature-based activities, meander through the mangroves on a ferry cruise in West Bengal’s Sunderbans National Park and keep your eyes peeled for sightings of the majestic tiger. Jharkhand’s Hazaribagh National Park is also abundant with unique fauna, from sloths to panthers and nigari.
From rides on the famous Darjeeling Himalayan Railway in West Bengal to plunging waterfalls in Meghalaya’s Shillong, annual dance festivals at the ancient Sun Temple in Orissa and cities amongst the clouds in Sikkim, the opportunities in India’s eastern region are endless.
a traveller’s dream, each offering their own character and dramatic contrasts.
Discover everything from India’s best beaches to the mesmerising Dudhsagar Falls in Goa. Find a range of unique wildlife in Gujarat, from birds to wild asses and the last remaining prides of Asiatic lion prides. Go beneath the surface at Ellora Caves, Maharashtra’s rock cut temple cave dating to the 600-1000CE period. Jump aboard a camel and traverse the sand in Rajasthan’s ‘golden city’ Jaisalmer, situated in the heart of the Thar Desert.
Take a trip to Mumbai, India’s most populous city. Fashion, history and culture meet in the seaside city, a vibrant and bustling hive of activity around the clock.
With no shortage of architecture to see, music to dance to, languages to learn, rich flavours to taste and textiles to touch, India’s west is guaranteed to send your senses into overdrive.
From dense rainforests to palm fringed golden sands, the jungle meets the ocean in Goa.
Situated on India’s west coast and bordering the Arabian Sea, Goa is a slice of paradise.