Rajasthan and the North

Highlights

• Delhi Agra and Jaipur
• Palace hotels
• The Taj Mahal
• The bathing Ghats at Varanasi
• The erotic carved temples of Khajuraho
• The desert city of Jaisalmer

Situation

This is loosely the area around Delhi, Agra and Varanasi as well as the western state of Rajasthan itself.

Getting there

You can fly into Delhi's international airport which is the starting point for most trips to this region. There is also a goof network of connecting flights and trains from other parts od the country.

Best time

You can travel to theis part of India at any time of year. The main tourist season is from October to mid-April and it is particularly popular over Christmas, January and February. Most people try to avoid the monsoons which are from June to September when temperatures can get very hot as well as it being rainy.

Health

There are no compulsory vaccinations.

Activities

Sightseeing and culture, wildlife watching - particularly birds, trips to the desert, and great shopping!