Holiday destination
Delhi
Delhi is the gateway to India's famous Golden Triangle with Agra, home of the Taj Mahal, and Jaipur, the Pink City. Rajasthan's desert cities of Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner and Udaipur are full of forts and palaces, and Ranthambore offers tiger safaris. Further north, Leh in Ladakh is a high-altitude Himalayan wonder.
Region: India
Trip types on sale: Tours, Festival, Adventure.
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New Delhi
India Gate, Humayun's Tomb and the lanes of Old Delhi.
View 7 holidays featuring New DelhiAgra
The Taj Mahal and the Red Fort.
View 6 holidays featuring AgraJaipur
The pink city of the Amber Fort and the Palace of the Winds.
View 6 holidays featuring JaipurUdaipur
The city of lakes and palaces.
View 4 holidays featuring UdaipurBikaner
A desert city with the Junagarh Fort.
View 3 holidays featuring BikanerJaisalmer
A golden sandstone fort in the Thar Desert.
View 3 holidays featuring JaisalmerJodhpur
The blue city beneath Mehrangarh Fort.
View 3 holidays featuring JodhpurAurangabad
The gateway to the Ajanta and Ellora caves.
View 1 holiday featuring AurangabadFatehpur Sikri
A deserted Mughal city of red sandstone.
View 1 holiday featuring Fatehpur SikriLadakh
A remote Himalayan region of mountains and Buddhist culture.
View 1 holiday featuring LadakhLeh
A high-altitude town of monasteries in the Himalaya.
View 1 holiday featuring LehMumbai
A vibrant city with the Gateway of India and Marine Drive.
View 1 holiday featuring MumbaiRanthambore
A national park known for tiger sightings.
View 1 holiday featuring RanthamboreSawai Madhopur
The gateway town for Ranthambore National Park.
View 1 holiday featuring Sawai MadhopurVadodara
A city of palaces in Gujarat.
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Best time to go
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Getting there
Practical
- Time: 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of the UK in winter and 4 hours 30 minutes ahead in summer.
- Currency: Indian rupee
- Language: Hindi and English, with many regional languages.
Typical daytime highs
- Winter (December to February). Typical daytime highs around 20 to 25°C in winter (December to February).
- Spring (March to April). Typical daytime highs around 29 to 36°C in spring (March to April).
- Summer (May to June). Typical daytime highs around 39 to 41°C in summer (May to June).
These are typical ranges, not a forecast.
Things to do
- See the Taj Mahal at sunrise
- Visit the Amber Fort in Jaipur
- Explore Old Delhi's bazaars
- Look for tigers in Ranthambore
- See Udaipur's lake palaces
- Stay in a desert camp near Jaisalmer
Questions
How long is the flight to Delhi?
About 9 hours non-stop from London.
What is the Golden Triangle?
A classic circuit of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur.
When can I visit Ladakh?
Mainly from June to September.
UK passport holders should check the latest entry requirements on GOV.UK foreign travel advice before booking.