Holidays in India can offer something for everyone: 5 star hotels, easy beach holidays, fascinating sightseeing and adventurous trips to remote areas. India has many different regions, diverse landscapes and a fascinating history and culture. In Rajasthan there are beautiful forts, palaces and traditional villages. The lake city of Udaipur is a relaxing break from the chaos of Indian life. A visit to the magnificent Taj Mahal is worth any journey it takes to get there. Goa with its white sand beaches is understandably popular.Indian cities can be a worthwhile assault on the senses. Mumbai, for example, is a city of black taxis, British architecture and Bollywood. Holidays in India’s tropical south are more laid back, especially if you stay on a house boat and travel the backwaters of Kerala.
Relaxing on beaches in Goa
Shopping for handicrafts in interesting markets
Learning about different religions and traditions
The ubiquitous Delhi Belly.
Travellers to India must apply for a visa from the Indian embassy before travelling. UK citizens are issued with a six-month multiple-entry visa Check out current UK Foreign Office advice before travelling near the troubled Kashmir region - www.fco.gov.uk.
India’s weather varies greatly from north to south but generally the hot season begins in April and ends in June and can reach 45?. The monsoon starts in the south in June, travels north and is generally over by October. Northern states are cold between December and January.
Flights to India take approx nine hours from the UK
Driving is on the left. Self-drive hire is possible in major cities - you will need an international drivers licence. Road conditions can be intimidating and many tourists find it affordable and more relaxing to hire a car with a driver.