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  • Abundant wildlife

    India's central parks are home to a vast range of species - on any game drive you might see spotted and barking deer, sloth bears, Indian gazelle, numerous bird species and of course the majestic tiger. But India can boast a lot more than this - visitors to the Chambal Sanctuary might spot the rare Gangetic dolphin and the elusive Asiatic lion can be found at Sasan Gir.

    Abundant wildlife

  • Colours

    Whether it's the bright saris and traditional jewellery worn by Indian women, the colourful mounds of spices adorning market stalls, or the soft, pastel pink of a sunset over Agra, every way you turn in India you are confronted by vivid and beautiful colours.

    Colours

  • Delicious food

    As Brits we are famously fond of a curry, but anyone who has been to India will tell you that traditional Indian food is in many ways very different. The subtle and expertly blended herbs and spices create an incredibly tasty meal and the variation of flavours and ingredients between each region is remarkable.

    Delicious food

  • Diverse landscapes

    India has perhaps the greatest diversity of landscape of any country; from the mighty Himalaya range to arid lunar landscapes in Ladakh, forested foothills, tea and spice plantations, deserts, mangrove forests, vast plains, tropical backwaters and remote islands. You won't have to travel far to feel like you are in a completely different world.

    Diverse landscapes

  • Forts and palaces

    From the Mughal forts of Jodhpur and Gwalior to the palaces of Jaipur and Udaipur, there are majestic buildings in every major city. There are also numerous smaller forts and palaces which have been carefully restored, providing an excellent place to stay and experience regal Indian life as it once was.

    Forts and palaces

  • Religious buildings

    India is the meeting place of several different world religions. We can suggest the most important places to visit to enjoy the beauty of ancient Buddhist sculptures or marvel at Hindu temples adorned with the pantheon of colourful gods. Our guides will point out the intricacies of mosque design or explain the meaning of a ceremony in a Sikh gurdwara.

    Religious buildings

  • Train journeys

    Any trip to India should include at least one journey by train. Rail travellers will experience a glimpse of a bygone era, and an overnight journey offers the excitement of waking in your private car to a new and vibrant landscape beyond the window.

    Train journeys

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Visit Fatehpur Sikri, India

Fatehpur Sikri is a quiet town 26 miles to the west of Agra, used for scarcely 20 years as the court of the Emperor Akbar and then, in the 16th century, abandoned to the elements. Highlights include the Royal Palace and Audience Hall.

Fatehpur Sikri
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Fatehpur Sikri

India

Fatehpur Sikri is a quiet town 26 miles to the west of Agra, used for scarcely 20 years as the court of the Emperor Akbar and then, in the 16th century, abandoned to the elements.

Highlights

Highlights include the Royal Palace and Audience Hall, both of which give an insight into the courtly life of Mughal royalty.

In the courtyard of the mosque is a white marble tomb of Sheik Salim Chishti, who prophesised the birth of Akbar's son: it was when this child appeared the ruler ordered the city to be built in celebration.

Visiting Fatehpur Sikri

Even if something of an over-reaction, the temples and palaces of Fatehpur Sikri remain as an atmospheric memorial to India's long and romantic history, and can be visited as a day trip from Agra or breaking the route to Jaipur, Bharatpur or Ranthambore.

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