Top Destinations
India is the seventh largest country in the world by area and, with over a billion people, comes a close second to China in population. It’s an extremely diverse country, with vast differences in geography, climate, culture, language and ethnicity across its expanse, and prides itself on being the largest democracy on Earth.Delhi
Chatta Chowk (Covered Bazaar). True to the name, this is a covered bazaar between the gate and the fort itself, now filled with souvenir hawkers. Diwan-i-Am (Hall of Public Audience). This building separates the outer court from the inner court, and has a marble platform for the emperor’s throne. Hayat Baksh Bagh (Life-Bestowing Gardens). Once a grand garden of full of fountains and streams, now only dry channels and acres of green grass remain.
Mumbai
Mumbai’s nature as the most eclectic and cosmopolitan Indian city is symbolised in the presence of Bollywood within the city, the centre of the globally-influential Hindi film and TV industries.
Kolkata
Long known as the cultural capital of India, Kolkata continues to spawn generations of poets, writers, film producers and Nobel Peace Prize winners. If your visit only allows for a visit of one or two of India’s metropolitan cities, then definitely consider placing Kolkata on your itinerary.
Bhutan
Besides the stunning natural scenery, the enduring image of the country to most visitors is the architecture. All buildings, whether large monasteries, private houses or even gas stations, must conform to traditional design. The nation is also a bastion of Vajrayana Buddhism, and the teachings of this tradition influence all aspects of life in the kingdom.
Kathmandu
The “old” city is noted for its many Buddhist and Hindu temples and palaces, most dating way back to the 17th century.
