There’s a good reason why Rajasthan is one of the most visited states in India. It’s packed with natural beauty ranging from the vast desert planes to the jungle where tigers and leopards live. It’s dotted with interesting cities and lovely villages, and blessed with a...
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India’s breathtaking landscapes, ancient monuments and rich history make it a fascinating place to visit. Add to that the vibrant colours, tantalising cuisine and mix of cultures, and you have the holiday of a lifetime in the making.
Holi
Honouring the death of winter and the re-birth of spring, there is nothing quite like experiencing the vibrancy of Holi festival with the powder-throwing colourful celebrations mimicked all over the world. However there is no where better to throw paint and celebrate the triumph of good...
Cities in Northern India to Fall in Love With
I have never thought of myself as a city girl and even less so as a big city girl. In fact, more often than not during my travels, I get itchy feet after about 2 days of being in crowded places. I would have imagined the...
Instagrams of the Year
A year to remember for many reasons, 2016 has as ever has been filled with exciting travel adventures. With last year now at an end, what better way to be nostalgic over the past 366 days than by searching through Instagram? We’ve browsed the photo sharing app...
Five Reasons to Take a Guided Tour of India
I have always wanted to visit India, but for as much as I dreamt of it, I never thought I was ready. The idea of finding myself alone in a place so different from what I was used to, and from all other countries I had...
10 Lesser Known Gems to Discover in India
The majority of first-time visitors to India head straight to the incredible sites of the famed Golden Triangle of Delhi, Jaipur and Agra, which is understandable when you consider it’s here that you’ll find the Taj Mahal. The evocative deserts and forts of Rajasthan also feature...
Ranthambore National Park: From Bust to Boom
Something incredible has happened in the magical wild kingdom that is the famous tiger reserve of Ranthambore. Just over a decade ago in 2005, the Rajasthan state government declared an emergency – a red alert on the state of the tigers within its borders. The state’s most...
Taj Mahal dome to undergo facelift in 2017
Completed back in 1648, the world’s most iconic monument ever built in the name of love is over 360 years old and, unsurprisingly, in need of a little TLC. Over the last few years mud-pack therapy has been carried out on the marble facade and interiors to...
The faces of India
During my recent trip to India on our Taj Traveller, as well as enjoying the magnificent architecture of the monuments and the stunning landscapes, I was struck by the beautiful and friendly people of India, who were perfect subjects for photos too. Throughout my travels around the...
New 7 Wonders of the World by AirPano
Ever since the finalists were announced back in 2007, the New 7 Wonders of the World have captured the imagination of travellers and artists alike, including the Russian-based photography group AirPano. Specialising in drone photography, their images provide unique aerial perspectives of these incredible sites plus more besides...