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With an astounding 32 UNESCO World Heritage sites across India,
those hoping to feast their eyes upon fascinating cultural
landmarks will not be disappointed. Discover the intriguing ancient
site of Fatehpur Sikri. This ambitious fortified city, which
ironically translates to 'the City of Victory', was built in the
16th century with the intention of it being the capital of the
Mughal Empire, but was abandoned just over ten years later due to
water scarcity. Today, Fatehpur Sikri is a hauntingly beautiful
landmark which offers its visitors a captivating glimpse into a
grand, bygone era.
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India's affectionately nicknamed 'toy trains' haul their
locomotives along narrow gauge lines, providing remarkably scenic
and authentic journeys through the subcontinent's lush mountainous
regions.
Delight in a nostalgic steam toy train journey from the
enchanting hill station of Coonoor to Mettupalayam, in the Nilgiri
foothills. Sit back and soak up the awe-inspiring panoramas as the
train trundles through the region's bucolic hills, affording
panoramic views of picturesque tea plantations, cloud-topped green
valleys and rushing waterfalls.
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As a wonderfully multicultural destination, there are over 20
languages spoken in India, though the most common is Standard
Hindi. English is usually a second language here, and a local tour
guide will often be on hand to help bridge any language
barriers.
The time zone observed throughout India is Indian Standard Time
(IST), which is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of GMT. A direct
flight from London to Delhi is around 8.5 hours. UK tourists will
require a passport with at least six months validity, as well as a
tourist visa in order to enter India.
The whole experience was more than I expected. Hotels and tours were very good - guide was excellent too. The only disappointment was the guide we had in Mumbai and that part of the trip let the whole down slightly as it was all very rushed.