Reasons To Visit India
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Indian Subcontinent
Still ruled by a much-respected Maharaja whose magnificent City Palace forms the heart of the city, Udaipur is one of the most impressive cities in Rajasthan.
This character property overlooks Lake Pichola. A restored 17th Century home, the rooms have been decorated in traditional Rajasthani style. They surround inner courtyards and many overlook...
Fateh Prakash forms part of the extensive City Palace complex in Udaipur, overlooking the lake. Originally built as a guest wing for the Maharana's royal visitors, this part of the palace...
Fateh Garh is located 20 minutes outside of Udaipur. It has 38 rooms and 10 suites which have excellent facilities, the rooms are a good size and the suites have separate living areas and...
Set within its own gardens on the far side of the lake from the city, this is a large modern hotel with clean and contemporary interior design. It is very peaceful and has views of the...
Set in the centre of the lake, the Lake Palace’s dazzling white shape has been compared to a snowflake and it is instantly recognisable. Although once a summer palace, it has for many years...
The Leela Palace Kempinski Udaipur stands majestically on the banks of Lake Pichola and this stunning setting ensures each room has views over the tranquil lake which Udaipur is famous...
Voted the best hotel in Asia last year, UdaiVilas is designed in the style of a traditional Rajasthani Palace, with decorative fountains and pavilions in 30 acres of landscaped...
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