
Varanasi
One of the world’s most longed-for pilgrimage sites, Varanasi is the vibrant centre of the vast Hindu universe, a rare “thin place” where the spiritual and physical realms meet.
India is bigger than 30 1/2 Indianas and ranges geograhically from icy Himalayan peaks to sun-lavished tropical beaches, from exquisite hill hamlets to kaleidoscopically colourful cities. We have detailed, activity and leisure-filled itineraries at the ready, but here are quick looks at some of India’s especially beguiling destinations.
One of the world’s most longed-for pilgrimage sites, Varanasi is the vibrant centre of the vast Hindu universe, a rare “thin place” where the spiritual and physical realms meet.
Jodhpur is the proud exemplar of Rajasthan’s traditions of chivalry, regal ambition, and architectural magnificence.
Agra has many jewels but the brightest–in Agra, India, and Earth–is the incomparable Taj Mahal, which we think is probably humankind’s most magnificent artifact.
Bustling capital of one of the world’s rising giants, Delhi lures us with resplendent antiquity and buzzing modernity.
Seeing a Royal Bengal tiger at one of India’s national parks is more than a sighting, it’s a full-tilt, electrifying, never-to-be-forgotten experience.
The storied Pink City of Jaipur is cherished by Indians and by its enthralled visitors for its grand, whimsical, and bejeweled monuments and palaces.
India’s surge into the modern world, and its respect for its ancient ways and wisdom, are on full, fascinating display in the megacity of Mumbai.
A favourite vacation spot for Indians, Udaipur charms visitors with its lakeside palaces, magnificent hotels, and its deep resonance with traditional India.