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It's a vast sub-continent, and often visitors are tempted to fit as much of India as possible into a single trip.

But no matter how long you spend in India, curiously it will never be long enough, so instead, focus on one particular region and allow yourself enough time to see it.

Also while you are visiting India, make sure that you have enough time to visit the enchanting Maldives. They are the most beautiful coral atolls.

The best time to visit India is during the high season winter months of November through until March, when most of the country enjoys moderate temperatures, although cities in the north grow cooler as snow starts to fall in the Himalayas.

As a rule, always be prepared for warm to hot days, with the possibility of cooler weather at night.

For the classic Indian cultural experience, it's hard to go past the timeless appeal of Rajasthan, India's desert state. It's India up close and personal: ancient temples, imposing buildings dating back to the Raj period, wonderful cuisine and friendly people.

Rajasthan,s 'Golden Triangle' consists of Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur, but it is worth visiting Jaisalmer too. The oldest "living" fortified city in Rajasthan, it is located in the heart of the Thar Desert on India's far western border.

With its breathtakingly beautiful sandstone mansions and vast Golden Fort, it is reason enough to travel this far west.

The 'Pink City' of Jaipur is a must. Explore the City Palace, including a visit to Hawa Mahal and the wonderfully eccentric gardens of Jantar Mantar, and then focus on sites farther afield.

The Amber Fort, the first royal residence of the Maharajas of Kachchwaha, lies 11 km north, and the best way to approach it is on the back of an elephant as it gently sways its way up from the floor of the valley below.

Jaipur is justifiably famous for its gems and iewellerv, brass ware. pottery. leather footwear, rugs and fabrics and it's a shopper's paradise.

Don't miss a visit to Ranthambhore Fort, whose high, jagged escarpment has towered over the park's forests for nearly a thousand years. The highlight of a trip here is spotting a tiger, but the physical beauty of the park is worth the visit alone.

The park is also home to leopards, wild boars, sloth bears and a rich variety of birdlife.

Udaipur is a green oasis after the deserts of the north. If possible, take a boat ride across Lake Pichola and stay overnight at the fabled five-star Lake Palace Hotel (made famous by the James Bond film, Octopussy).

The "Blue City" of Jodhpur beckons visitors with its fabulous Mehrangarh Fort and intriguing bazaars within the city walls. For many, this looming, 15th-century outpost remains Rajasthan's most impressive fort, with walls that soar like sheer cliffs high above the city.

But no visit is complete without a visit to the jewel of India, the breathtakingly beautiful Taj Mahal. It captures the visitor's imagination like no other building you will see. Which perhaps is why it sums up India so well - it's unique.

Full day Taj Mahal excursion to Agra by private vehicle Join this full day tour to the city of Agra. With monkeys swinging from the rooftops and street carts selling traditional Indian sweets. Agra is mostly renowned for the famous Taj Mahal. You will spend time in awe viewing this magnificent structure with its delicately carved marble and intricate designs. You will also visit the Tomb of Itmad.

Old and New Delhi full day city tour by private vehicle Spend a day touring India's capital city - Delhi. Explore the remarkable architecture of the Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb and the honorable cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. This vibrant international city mixes east with west and bestows traditional culture with modern day technology.

Dances of India Show by private vehicle Enjoy an evening of traditional Indian folk dance. Including Bharatanatyam, Manipuri and Kathakali. Be inspired by the colorful costumes and careful application of the dancers make-up, setting the scenes for the stories which are told through these classical movements of dance, drumming and singing.

India Travel Guide India doesn't even have to try: it will bowl you out with its head-reeling mix of cultures, its fast-swelling cities, its still-visible history and its thousands of different landscapes. Get on a train - the quintessential Indian experience - and chug your way past apple blossom and snowy peaks, fort-scattered deserts, tropical beaches and eerie salt plains.

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