Rajasthan & West India
Rajasthan’s geography & scenery is as diverse as its history & culture. It is a tapestry hewn over 2000 years and is one of India’s iconic destinations. Rajasthan affords a holiday in the midst of fairy-tale palaces, formidable hillforts, beautiful temples, incredibly sculpted images, stunning landscapes and lakes. On the one hand are the brown sand dunes of the Thar desert, and on the other lush green forests teeming with game of all description from tigers, leopards, deer to stunning birdlife. To top it all, are the colourful markets, with shops loaded with handicrafts, silver, diamonds, gold and beautifully designed oriental carpets.
Some iconic Hotels
Oberoi Vanya Vilas
Taj Rambagh Palace
Taj Lake Palace
Mumbai
Is the largest of the Indian metropolis, home to over 18 million peoples, a commercial hub and the entertainment centre. For a photography enthusiast, Mumbai is filled with objects of artistic architecture spanning Gothic, Victorian, Indo-Saracenic, Art-Deco & contemporary.
Begin at Sassoon Market & Crawford Market in the morning before wandering to Churchgate Station to see the ‘Dabba (Tiffin)Wallahs’ at work. Finally see Dhobi Ghat before taking a walking tour through Old Bombay.
The picture is courtesy CNN traveler.
Where to stay
Taj Mahal Palace
Oberoi Mumbai
Aurangabad
It is well known for the World Heritage Sites of Ajanta & Ellora Caves.Perhaps because of India’s many other attractions, seem to have remained a comparative secret. They were created mainly between the fifth and 10th centuries by Buddhist, Hindu and Jain monks. Oddly, they were carved from top to bottom – the priests hollowed out the ceiling first, and worked down, placing pillars as they went.
Where to stay
Taj Aurangabad
Goa
Full of warm beaches spread along the western coastline abutting the Arabian Sea, Goa is India’s most relaxing destinations. It came into the limelight when the western backpacker, also called hippies, arrived in Goa in the 1960s, to escape the stresses of modern work-culture, to experience the wonderful beaches, magical sunsets, great fusion food and a welcoming friendly people.
Goa has hotels for all budgets.
Some iconic Hotels
The Leela Goa
Alila Goa
Siolim House
