India Holidays — Taj Mahal, Rajasthan, Kerala & Goa
India Holidays
Colours, chaos, and the most incredible food on earth — the Taj Mahal, Rajasthan's palaces, Kerala's backwaters and Goa's beaches
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Flight Time
8–9h from London
Best Time
October to March (cool & dry); avoid June–September monsoon
Country
India
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India Holiday Guide
India is a country of extraordinary diversity — a subcontinent of 1.4 billion people, 22 official languages, six major religions and landscapes ranging from the Himalayan peaks to tropical beaches. No two regions are alike, and no single trip can do it justice.
The Golden Triangle (Delhi, Agra and Jaipur) is the classic introduction — three of India's most iconic cities linked by road and rail, covering Mughal monuments, Rajput forts and the Taj Mahal in 5–7 days. Rajasthan extends the Golden Triangle into a full circuit of painted palaces, desert dunes and tiger reserves. Kerala in the south is a world apart — backwater houseboats, spice plantations, Ayurvedic wellness and some of the finest cuisine in India. Goa combines Portuguese colonial heritage with India's best beaches. Mumbai is Maximum City — Bollywood, colonial grandeur and street food that rivals anywhere in Asia.
India rewards slow travel and repeat visits. The more time you give it, the more it gives back.
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Call 01282 960 460Top 8 Things To Do in India
The iconic monuments, royal palaces, tranquil backwaters and vibrant cities that make India one of the most extraordinary travel destinations on earth.
The Taj Mahal — The World's Greatest Monument to Love
The Taj Mahal in Agra is arguably the most beautiful building ever constructed — a white marble mausoleum built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, completed in 1653. At sunrise, when the marble glows pink and gold and the reflecting pools mirror the perfect symmetry of the structure, it is genuinely breathtaking. Visit early to beat the crowds and allow at least two hours to explore the complex, gardens and the Red Fort nearby.
Rajasthan — Palaces, Forts & the Thar Desert
Rajasthan is India at its most cinematic — the Pink City of Jaipur with its Amber Fort and Hawa Mahal, the blue city of Jodhpur dominated by the mighty Mehrangarh Fort, the romantic lake palaces of Udaipur, and the golden sand dunes of Jaisalmer on the edge of the Thar Desert. The Golden Triangle (Delhi–Agra–Jaipur) is the classic introduction to India, but Rajasthan rewards those who venture further.
Kerala — Backwaters, Beaches & Ayurveda
Kerala in southwest India is a world apart — a lush, green state of palm-fringed backwaters, spice plantations, tea-covered hill stations and pristine beaches. A houseboat cruise on the Alleppey backwaters, watching the sun set over Varkala's red cliffs, trekking through the Munnar tea estates and experiencing a traditional Ayurvedic treatment are among the most memorable experiences in all of India.
Delhi — 3,000 Years of History in One City
Delhi is one of the world's great cities — a layered metropolis where Mughal mosques, British colonial architecture and gleaming modern towers exist side by side. Old Delhi's Chandni Chowk bazaar, the Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar, India Gate and the Lodhi Garden are all within reach. The street food alone — chaat, parathas, kebabs and lassi — is worth the trip.
Jaipur — The Pink City
Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, is one of India's most photogenic cities — a planned city of terracotta-pink buildings, bustling bazaars and magnificent Mughal and Rajput architecture. The Amber Fort (a 45-minute drive from the city) is one of India's finest, the City Palace is still home to the royal family, and the Jantar Mantar astronomical observatory is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Jaipur's textile and jewellery markets are among the best in India.
Mumbai — Maximum City
Mumbai is India's most cosmopolitan city — a city of extraordinary energy, ambition and contradiction. The Gateway of India, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (one of the world's great railway stations), the Dharavi slum (the largest in Asia), the Bollywood film studios, the Colaba Causeway market and the legendary Taj Mahal Palace Hotel all compete for attention. Mumbai's restaurant and nightlife scene is the best in India.
Ranthambore — Tiger Safari
Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan is one of India's best places to see Bengal tigers in the wild — the park's tigers are famously bold and frequently spotted in daylight, often near the ruins of the 10th-century Ranthambore Fort that rises dramatically from the jungle. Morning and afternoon jeep safaris offer the best sightings, along with leopard, sloth bear, crocodile and over 300 bird species.
Varanasi — The Spiritual Heart of India
Varanasi on the banks of the Ganges is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities on earth and the holiest city in Hinduism. The ghats (stone steps leading to the river) are the setting for daily rituals of extraordinary power — dawn boat rides past pilgrims bathing in the sacred river, the evening Ganga Aarti fire ceremony, and the ancient lanes of the old city packed with temples, silk weavers and chai stalls. Varanasi is unlike anywhere else on earth.
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Key areas, beaches and attractions across the island.
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