India
Travel to India for a holiday or city break
You land, the air smells like spice and a mystery you can't quite put your finger on. Cows walk with more confidence than most politicians. Yes, you might see a monkey steal a banana right out of a backpack, and nobody blinks an eye. There are train rides that seem to last longer than some relationships. In the morning, chai vendors shout louder than alarm clocks. Some visitors swear the best hotel in India has pillows that remember your dreams, others say the pillows are flat as a dosa. Either way, you wake up and there's always something new to see or taste (sometimes both at once).
Best places to visit in India
These popular destinations have a lot to offer for you next holiday or city break.
Best hotel in India and travel destination popular things to do or visit
Rickshaws zigzag through streets that seem to follow their own set of rules, which is to say, none. There are temples where people queue for blessings, and markets where bargaining is a sport—my friend once traded her sunglasses for a pile of saffron, she still wonders who got the better deal. When thinking of travel destination popular things to do or visit in India, you might start with the Taj Mahal, but you could end up at a cricket match, cheering for a team you can't pronounce.
Hotels in India, especially the best ones, offer a bed, a story, and sometimes a lizard on the wall (the lizard is extra, but only in the monsoon). You can find rooftop breakfasts, but don't expect the same menu twice. One night, I ordered 'continental' and got samosas with ketchup. That was the best dinner of the trip, though my stomach needed a pep talk later. Some travelers come for yoga, others for butter chicken, but everyone leaves with a story or at least a mild sunburn. If you are searching for the best hotel in India, ask the doorman about his favorite cricket team, and he might just upgrade your room—or tell you a joke you won't understand until next week.
Accommodations in India
Discover the best accommodations for India and start planning your holiday.
