Delhi

India's capital is an exciting, busy, and often chaotic city rich with historical sites from different eras, museums and galleries, shops and endless bazaars.

Varanasi

Like a miniature containing all India has to offer, this city on the sacred Ganges is a must-see for anyone travelling to India.  Take an early morning boat ride on the river or watch a ceremony on its banks - Varanasi will change you forever.

Bandhavgarh National Park

A true wilderness with plenty of wildlife Bandhavgarh offers a good chance to spot tigers in their natural habitat.

Khajuraho

Thanks to its remote location, the at once famous and infamous erotic temples of Khajuraho were spared destruction by foreign invaders.

Taj Mahal

One of the great architectural wonders of the world, this incredible edifice in Agra should be visited by anyone at least once in their life.

Fatehpur Sikri

Abandoned after only 15 years, the ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri stands as a testament to the glory of the Moghal civilization.

Jaipur

Nicknamed the Pink City, Jaipur is crammed with palaces and bazaars, including the Palace of the Winds and the City Palace.  Don't forget the nearby massive Amber Fort.

Jodhpur

The Blue City of Jodhpur, with its jumble of houses and shops lining winding medieval streets is guarded by the mighty Mehrangarh Fortress, an architectural masterpiece.

Ranthambhore

Once a favourite hunting grounds for emperors, Ranthambhore today is a great wildlife destination.  Board a 4x4 and go in search of tigers and other animals.

Udaipur

India's most romantic city, rolling hills, white palaces and lakes come together to paint a picturesque town.

Pushkar

Laid-back Pushkar comes alive with the annual Pushkar Fair, a gathering of camel traders, pilgrims and funseekers from all over northern India.

Jaisalmer

Set out in the Rajasthan desert, the honey-coloured fortress town of Jaisalmer makes for a good base to take a camel into the sands beyond.

Cochin (Kochi)

The first European trading post in India, the old town of Cochin retains its character of a romantic colonial town.

Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram

South of Chennai lie these two towns famous for its temples from the 6th - 8th century.  Those at Mahabalipuram occupy a stunning position on a rocky outcrop overlooking the sea.

Puducherry (Pondicherry)

Once a  French colonial town, its Gallic heritage is still visible in its shady and clean cobble-stone streets of the old town, lined with bougainvillea-draped colonial-era homes.

Thanjavur

This historic city of labyrinthine royal palaces is most famous for its Brihadisvara Temple, one of the great monuments of southern India.

Madurai

The Meenakshi Temple in the bustling city of Madurai is a hive of activity and the scene of an almost continuous religious festival.  It has beautiful carved columns and sculptured ceilings.

Periyar National Park

While the park doesn't hold wildlife in the numbers we know from Africa, it is a nice place to go for an early morning jungle walk.  A visit to a spice plantation makes for an interesting afternoon.

Backwaters of Kerala

There is nothing quite like exploring this network of rivers, canals and lakes on a traditionally crafted wooden houseboat.  Watch the scenery float past, visit a hamlet or two and enjoy some of the great food Kerala is known for.

Beaches of Goa, Varkala and Kovalam

Swaying palms, white sands and sparkling waters - India's beaches have all the necessary ingredients for an ocean-side vacation.  From laid-back Portuguese-influenced Goa to the backpacker hangout of Varkala and the Ayurvedic resort town of Kovalam, end your trip to India with a few days on a beach.