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Was this your first time travelling to India? If not, where had you visited previously? No, this was our sixth trip to India.  On previous trips we have visited Kolkata,, Sikkim, Delhi, Agra, Kerala, Ranthambore, Madhya Pradesh (including some tiger safaris), Himachal Pradesh,...

1. Have you travelled in India previously? If so, where did you visit, and how long was your stay? We have been to India three times now. The first trip was an 11-night tour of Delhi, Agra, Orcha, Khajuraho, Bandavgarh, and then back to Khajurho and Delhi. The second trip was a...

The Serai Desert Camp For those looking to stay somewhere a touch more remote when on a luxury camp in the midst of the exotic, rolling sand dunes of the Thar Desert is one of the most memorable hotels in all of India. At night guests can cool off in candlelit, private plunge...

Hot Air Balloon Trips One of the best ways to see Udaipur’s beautiful lakes is by air. Visitors to the city looking for a unique perspective on its landmarks should opt sign up for a hot air balloon ride for a thrilling adventure-sightseeing experience. Ballooning in Udaipur....

The Pushkar Camel Fair which is scheduled around the full moon each November, the typically quiet Rajasthani town suddenly explodes in a colourful chaos of livestock, market stalls, competitions and performances. For visitors to India, it’s an incredible way to become immersed in...

Dynamic Bangalore also hosts a number of historic landmarks. No trip to Karnataka would be complete without time spent in Bangalore, the state’s capital and also its largest metropolis with a population of nearly 10 million. While it’s known as the epicentre of India’s booming...

The Ultimate Travelling Camp has a newly opened outpost near Thikse Monastery I recently set off to discover the mythical land of Ladakh, knowing little except that I was entering one of the most remote reaches of India. My interest had been piqued with the opening of th...

The Taj Lake Palace The Taj Lake Palace is found in the middle of Lake Pichola. One of the most famous waterside hotels in all of India, the lake palace in Udaipur isn’t just near to the impressive Lake Pichola – it’s in the middle of it. Poised on a small island and only...

Oberoi MV Vrinda The MV Vrinda hosts a luxurious dining room, sumptuous cabins and even traditional dance performances © Oberoi Hotels & Resorts The Oberoi MV Vrinda is small enough to thread its way through Kerala’s backwaters – and to offer a wonderfully personal...

If you haven’t yet uncovered all that it has to offer, we’ve picked ten of our favourite things to do in Hyderabad. From its ancient tombs and historic fort to its luxurious hotels – and its signature biryani – here’s what you shouldn’t dare miss. Charminar The Charminar is...