Amazing holidays in India
Inspirational India
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There is so much to India that it's really difficult to know where to start. I have been to India many times and always absolutely love its diversity, its spiritualism, its people, the richness in its variety and of course, its food. Oh my goodness, the food! There is so much to see, so many things to experience you couldn't possibly do it all in one trip.
India is home to one of the oldest and richest civilisations in the world. You can witness the glorious heritage of India in its monuments, temples, forts, palaces and museums. Some of the stand-out attractions are said to be the Taj Mahal in Agra, the Qutub Minar in Delhi, the Gateway of India in Mumbai, and the Charminar in Hyderabad. However, the Taj Mahal aside for the moment, my actual favourite is the Old Palace of Mysor. It's incredible. I prefer it to the newer 100 year old new palace which was constructed right next to it. The old palace is tiny in comparison and yet mindblowingly gorgeous. The pathways and steps have been worn smooth with centuries of footsteps and its serenity, in comparison to the chaotic streets beyond its gates, fills your soul and allows you to draw breath and reset.
As a land of peace and tranquility, in india you can find many religions and philosophies coexisting harmoniously. You can experience the tranquillity and wisdom of India in its ashrams, yoga centers meditation retreats and holy places. We can guide you to the very best of these.
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If nature is your thing, then wow! In the north, you have the enormous, snow-capped mountain range of the Himalayas; stark, dramatic, imposing, beautiful! At the opposite end in the south, you have Kerala; the garden of India. Serene backwaters with house boats aplenty and beautiful beaches. Heading back northwards on the west coast, you have Goa; known for its endless beaches, old churches, Portuguese-style houses and world heritage listed architecture. Then of course, you have everything in between.....but when "in between" is so vast (India is the 7th largest country and the most populous in the world), finding those "off the beaten track" trips can be a little tricky. One of the loveliest and surprising places I visited was The Big Banyan Tree not far from Bengalaru. It was so peaceful and unexpected. The tree is over 400 years old and its branches are home to little blush faced monkeys and palm squirrels. Very cute! There is also a vineyard resort here too which is a perfect get away for a couple of days from the hustle and bustle of a busy trip.
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Currency
The Indian Rupee made up of 100 paise
Credit cards are generally accepted in major cities but in smaller towns and villages it is likely to be cash only.
Climate
India is a vast country and has a number of different climates. However it is considered in general to be a hot country. Be aware though the further north you go, closer to the Himalayas, you will almost certainly see snow during the winter.
The Monsoon season is generally June to October
Flight Time
Many Indian cities can be reached directly from the UK. Flight times vary between 8.5 hours and 10.5 hours depending on which city you are flying to.
Local Time
GMT + 5.5 hours
India does not change its clocks and so during the UK summer the time difference is only + 4.5 hours.
