India

Amritsar

Amritsar is a city of faith, sacrifice and extraordinary warmth. At its heart stands the magnificent Golden Temple, reflected beautifully in the sacred Amrit Sarovar. Yet this is also a city of difficult history, from Jallianwala Bagh to Partition, creating a destination where devotion, remembrance and resilience exist side by side.

Delhi

Delhi is India's historic and political heart, a city where more than a thousand years of history unfolds around every corner. Mughal forts, ancient monuments, religious buildings and British architecture compete for attention with crowded bazaars, modern transport and a vast, constantly moving population.

Agra

Agra may be synonymous with the Taj Mahal, but its story reaches far beyond this extraordinary monument. Once the magnificent capital of the Mughal Empire, the city is filled with forts, palaces, gardens and architectural treasures. Beneath the tourist crowds, Agra remains a fascinating city of history, craftsmanship and living traditions.

Jaipur

Jaipur is Rajasthan at its most colourful, combining magnificent palaces, imposing forts, ancient observatories and bustling streets. Known as the Pink City, although much of it now appears closer to terracotta, Jaipur offers a vivid mixture of royal grandeur and everyday life. Its architecture and energy make it an unforgettable visit.

Eleven cities, one extraordinary country — where colours, chaos and calm live side by side.

Mumbai

Mumbai is a city of relentless movement, ambition and extraordinary contrasts. India's financial capital combines spectacular Victorian Gothic and Art Deco architecture with Bollywood glamour, crowded streets, bustling stations and life along the Arabian Sea. It can be exhausting, chaotic and demanding, but beneath it all lies an unmistakable energy.

Goa

Goa is where tropical India meets a remarkable Portuguese past. Palm-fringed beaches and relaxed coastal life sit alongside magnificent churches, forts and colonial architecture. More than a beach destination, Goa is a fascinating cultural mixture in which Indian and European traditions have blended over centuries to create something entirely distinctive.

Kochi

Kochi was one of the unexpected pleasures of the journey, offering a more relaxed introduction to southern India. Its historic streets reveal Portuguese, Dutch, British, Chinese and Jewish influences, while waterways, fishing boats and the modern Water Metro provide another perspective. It is a city where history and modernity meet naturally.

Bengaluru

Bengaluru is a city of contrasts. It is India's technology powerhouse and Silicon Valley as well as the Garden City of tree-lined avenues, parks and historic buildings. Palaces, temples and colonial churches sit alongside technology campuses, modern transport and ambitious infrastructure, creating a fascinating city that constantly looks towards the future.

Mysuru

Mysuru is one of Karnataka's most elegant cities, shaped for centuries by the Wadiyar dynasty and its royal heritage. The magnificent Mysuru Palace dominates the city, but its character extends through temples, churches, traditional crafts and market places. Compared with Bengaluru, Mysuru offers a slower, more graceful experience.

Kolkata

Kolkata is a city of history, culture and extraordinary character, where grand colonial architecture stands alongside bustling markets, temples and everyday street life. Once the capital of British India, it retains an important intellectual and cultural identity. From the Hooghly River to its remarkable buildings, Kolkata reveals another side of India.

Varanasi

Varanasi is one of India's most extraordinary and spiritually significant cities, built around the sacred Ganges. Its ghats bring together pilgrimage, prayer, bathing, ceremony, commerce and death in a constantly changing riverside spectacle. Nearby Sarnath adds another dimension, connecting the region with the origins and international spread of Buddhism.