Udaipur 
india
India is vast and endlessly varied, and it’s best taken slowly. Rajasthan is the classic first trip, with forts, desert cities and lake palaces, often combined with the Taj Mahal in Agra.
Beyond it, you’ll find tiger reserves in the central forests, the spiritual city of Varanasi on the Ganges, the tea hills and backwaters of Kerala and the high mountain landscapes of Ladakh.
The palace hotels are some of the most memorable places to stay anywhere, and a good guide makes all the difference.
where to go
Mughal monuments, the old city's lanes and the Taj Mahal at sunrise.
The Pink City, Amber Fort and wonderful craft shopping.
Lake palaces and whitewashed havelis on Lake Pichola.
The blue city beneath Mehrangarh Fort and a golden fort in the Thar Desert.
A tiger reserve with ancient ruins in the forest.
Backwaters, tea hills and a relaxed coastline in the south.
when to go
India is so big that there's always somewhere in season.
October to March
The best time for Rajasthan, Agra and Kerala, with warm days and cool nights.
April to June
Very hot on the plains. A good time for the mountains, and the best tiger sightings.
July to September
Rain on much of the country and most tiger reserves close. Ladakh is at its best.
where to stay
Udaipur 
Jaipur Villas and tents in landscaped gardens outside the Pink City.
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experiences
See it in the soft early light with a private guide.
Watch the evening aarti ceremony from a boat on the Ganges.
Explore Jodhpur's old town and Mehrangarh Fort.
Drift through the backwaters on a private rice barge.
Track tigers among ruined forts and lakes with an expert naturalist.
Dinner and a camp under the stars in the Thar Desert near Jaisalmer.
October to March for most of the country, including Rajasthan and Kerala. Ladakh and the mountains are best from June to September.
Delhi, Agra and Rajasthan, the so-called Golden Triangle, with extra time in Udaipur or a tiger reserve.
Yes, UK visitors need a visa, usually applied for online before travel. We’ll send you the details.
Please speak to your GP or a travel clinic well ahead of your trip, and check the TravelHealthPro website for the latest advice.
Yes, with the right pace and hotels. Palaces, forts and wildlife safaris go down very well with families.
pair it with
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Angkor's temples at sunrise, Phnom Penh's markets and a quiet stretch of coast and islands.
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The Great Wall, Beijing, Shanghai and the karst landscapes of Yangshuo, best with an expert guide.
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