Places to Visit

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Come for the party, stay for the country.

140 of India's most spectacular sights — forts, palaces, beaches, temples and hill stations — plus the most happening streets, food and nightlife, from Delhi to Goa to Varanasi. Real photos, timings, entry fees and how to reach each one.

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Palace & Fort

City Palace, Udaipur

Udaipur · Mewar

The largest royal palace complex in Rajasthan — a towering maze of courtyards, balconies and museums above Lake Pichola.

Lake & Ghat

Lake Pichola

Udaipur · Mewar

The shimmering lake at the soul of the City of Lakes — ringed by palaces, ghats and the famous island Lake Palace.

Palace & Fort

Jag Mandir

Udaipur · Mewar

A 17th-century island palace of white marble and domes, floating on Lake Pichola — a serene escape reached only by boat.

Lake & Ghat

Fateh Sagar Lake

Udaipur · Mewar

Udaipur's breezy second lake, ringed by hills and dotted with islands — the local favourite for an evening out.

Temple

Jagdish Temple

Udaipur · Mewar

A soaring 17th-century Indo-Aryan temple in the Old City, covered in intricate carving and always alive with devotion.

Garden & Park

Saheliyon Ki Bari

Udaipur · Mewar

The 'Garden of the Maidens' — an elegant 18th-century pleasure garden of fountains, lotus pools and marble pavilions.

Viewpoint

Sajjangarh (Monsoon Palace)

Udaipur · Mewar

A hilltop palace built to watch the monsoon clouds — and now the finest sunset viewpoint over Udaipur and its lakes.

Museum

Bagore Ki Haveli

Udaipur · Mewar

An 18th-century lakeside mansion turned museum — and the home of Udaipur's beloved nightly Rajasthani folk dance show.

Garden & Park

Gulab Bagh & Zoo

Udaipur · Mewar

Udaipur's largest garden — a sprawling green park of rose beds, a lake, a small zoo and a toy train for families.

Museum

Shilpgram Crafts Village

Udaipur · Mewar

A living crafts village recreating the rural life of western India — huts, artisans, folk performers and a handicrafts bazaar.

Palace & Fort

Kumbhalgarh Fort

Kumbhalgarh · Mewar

A mighty hill fortress wrapped in the second-longest wall on earth — the 'Great Wall of India', a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Temple

Ranakpur Jain Temple

Ranakpur · Mewar

A breathtaking 15th-century marble temple held up by 1,444 uniquely carved pillars — no two alike.

Palace & Fort

Chittorgarh Fort

Chittorgarh · Mewar

The largest fort in India and the proud, tragic heart of Rajput history — a UNESCO site of towers, palaces and legend.

Temple

Nathdwara (Shrinathji Temple)

Nathdwara · Mewar

One of the most revered Krishna pilgrimage towns in India — home of Shrinathji and the giant Statue of Belief.

Temple

Eklingji Temple

Kailashpuri · Mewar

The ancient family deity of the Mewar rulers — a complex of 108 intricately carved stone temples around a four-faced Shiva.

Lake & Ghat

Jaisamand Lake

Jaisamand · Mewar

One of Asia's largest artificial lakes — a vast 17th-century reservoir of islands, marble ghats and summer palaces.

Palace & Fort

Amber Fort (Amer)

Jaipur · Dhundhar

Jaipur's magnificent hilltop fort-palace of honey sandstone and marble, rising above Maota Lake — a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Palace & Fort

Hawa Mahal

Jaipur · Dhundhar

The iconic 'Palace of Winds' — a five-storey honeycomb façade of 953 windows, the postcard image of Jaipur.

Palace & Fort

City Palace, Jaipur

Jaipur · Dhundhar

The still-royal heart of Jaipur — a sublime blend of Rajput and Mughal architecture, courtyards and museums.

Museum

Jantar Mantar

Jaipur · Dhundhar

An astonishing 18th-century observatory of giant stone instruments — including the world's largest sundial. A UNESCO site.

Viewpoint

Nahargarh Fort

Jaipur · Dhundhar

A rugged hilltop fort guarding Jaipur from the Aravallis — and the city's best sunset viewpoint over a sea of pink rooftops.

Palace & Fort

Jaigarh Fort

Jaipur · Dhundhar

The mighty 'Fort of Victory' above Amber — home to Jaivana, once the world's largest cannon on wheels.

Lake & Ghat

Jal Mahal

Jaipur · Dhundhar

The romantic 'Water Palace' that appears to float in the middle of Man Sagar Lake — Jaipur's most serene photo stop.

Museum

Albert Hall Museum

Jaipur · Dhundhar

Rajasthan's oldest museum, in a magnificent Indo-Saracenic palace that glows golden at night in Ram Niwas Garden.

Temple

Birla Mandir (Laxmi Narayan Temple)

Jaipur · Dhundhar

A serene modern temple of gleaming white marble at the foot of Moti Dungri hill — luminous and peaceful, especially at night.

Temple

Galtaji (Monkey Temple)

Jaipur · Dhundhar

A dramatic temple complex tucked in a rocky Aravalli gorge, fed by natural spring-water tanks — and home to hundreds of monkeys.

Heritage Site

Chand Baori Stepwell

Abhaneri · Dhundhar

One of the world's deepest and most spectacular stepwells — a hypnotic geometry of 3,500 steps plunging 13 storeys down.

Palace & Fort

Mehrangarh Fort

Jodhpur · Marwar

One of India's grandest forts, rising 120 metres of sheer rock above Jodhpur's sea of blue houses.

Palace & Fort

Umaid Bhawan Palace

Jodhpur · Marwar

One of the world's largest private residences — a golden-stone Art Deco palace that's part royal home, part luxury hotel, part museum.

Heritage Site

Jaswant Thada

Jodhpur · Marwar

The 'Taj Mahal of Marwar' — a serene royal cenotaph of luminous white marble beside a lake, below Mehrangarh.

Heritage Site

Clock Tower & Sardar Market

Jodhpur · Marwar

The bustling heart of the old Blue City — a landmark clock tower ringed by a labyrinthine bazaar of spices, textiles and life.

Garden & Park

Mandore Gardens

Jodhpur · Marwar

The ancient former capital of Marwar — leafy gardens scattered with towering royal cenotaphs and a hall of heroes.

Palace & Fort

Jaisalmer Fort (Sonar Quila)

Jaisalmer · Thar

A golden sandstone fortress rising from the Thar Desert — and one of the world's few 'living forts', still full of homes and life.

Heritage Site

Patwon Ki Haveli

Jaisalmer · Thar

The grandest of Jaisalmer's merchant mansions — a cluster of five havelis dripping with the finest golden-stone carving.

Desert

Sam Sand Dunes

Jaisalmer · Thar

The classic Thar Desert experience — rolling golden dunes, camel safaris, desert camps and unforgettable sunsets.

Lake & Ghat

Gadisar Lake

Jaisalmer · Thar

A tranquil man-made oasis on the edge of the Golden City — ringed by shrines and ghats, and lovely at sunrise.

Heritage Site

Kuldhara Abandoned Village

Kuldhara · Thar

A hauntingly deserted 19th-century village in the desert — abandoned overnight, and steeped in legend.

Lake & Ghat

Pushkar Lake

Pushkar · Ajmer

One of India's most sacred lakes, ringed by 52 ghats and 400 temples — the spiritual heart of the holy town of Pushkar.

Temple

Brahma Temple

Pushkar · Ajmer

One of the only temples in the world dedicated to Lord Brahma, the creator — the spiritual centrepiece of Pushkar.

Temple

Ajmer Sharif Dargah

Ajmer · Ajmer

One of the most revered Sufi shrines in the world — the tomb of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, drawing pilgrims of all faiths.

Palace & Fort

Junagarh Fort

Bikaner · Thar

A rare Rajasthan fort built on the plains, not a hill — and one of the best preserved, with sumptuous painted palaces inside.

Temple

Karni Mata Temple (Rat Temple)

Deshnoke · Thar

The extraordinary 'Temple of Rats' — where thousands of sacred rats are revered and protected as holy.

Temple

Dilwara Jain Temples

Mount Abu · Sirohi

Possibly the most exquisite marble carving in India — five Jain temples whose ceilings defy belief.

Lake & Ghat

Nakki Lake

Mount Abu · Sirohi

A pretty hill-station lake ringed by green hills and curious rock formations — the relaxed heart of Mount Abu.

Viewpoint

Guru Shikhar

Mount Abu · Sirohi

The highest point in Rajasthan and the entire Aravalli range — sweeping views from a small hilltop temple.

Palace & Fort

Taragarh Fort & Bundi Palace

Bundi · Hadoti

A wonderfully atmospheric, half-wild hill fort above the blue town of Bundi — famed for its rare Rajput miniature murals.

Heritage Site

Raniji Ki Baori (Stepwell)

Bundi · Hadoti

The 'Queen's Stepwell' — a magnificent 17th-century baori, the grandest of Bundi's famous stepwells.

Wildlife

Ranthambore National Park

Sawai Madhopur · Ranthambore

Rajasthan's premier tiger reserve — where big cats roam among ancient ruins and a thousand-year-old fort.

Wildlife

Keoladeo National Park (Bharatpur)

Bharatpur · Braj

A UNESCO-listed wetland and one of the world's great bird sanctuaries — a paradise for hundreds of species.

Heritage Site

Mandawa (Shekhawati Havelis)

Mandawa · Shekhawati

An open-air gallery of painted merchant mansions — the finest town in Shekhawati, the 'world's largest open-air art gallery'.

Landmark

Red Fort (Lal Qila)

Delhi · Delhi

The mighty Mughal fortress of red sandstone where India's Prime Minister raises the flag each Independence Day. A UNESCO site.

Landmark

Qutub Minar

Delhi · Delhi

The world's tallest brick minaret — a 73-metre victory tower and UNESCO site rising over a complex of ancient ruins.

Landmark

India Gate

Delhi · Delhi

Delhi's grand war memorial arch on the ceremonial Rajpath — floodlit at night and the city's favourite evening gathering spot.

Landmark

Humayun's Tomb

Delhi · Delhi

The garden-tomb that inspired the Taj Mahal — a serene UNESCO masterpiece of Mughal architecture in the heart of Delhi.

Temple

Lotus Temple

Delhi · Delhi

A breathtaking Bahá'í house of worship shaped like a giant white lotus — open to all faiths, and one of the world's most-visited buildings.

Street & Bazaar

Chandni Chowk

Delhi · Delhi

One of India's oldest and most chaotic bazaars — a sensory overload of spice, silver, sarees and street life in the heart of Old Delhi.

Food Street

Paranthe Wali Gali & Old Delhi eats

Delhi · Delhi

The legendary fried-paratha lane of Old Delhi — the tip of a street-food iceberg that includes some of India's most famous eats.

Nightlife

Hauz Khas Village

Delhi · Delhi

Delhi's coolest hangout — medieval ruins and a lake wrapped in a warren of rooftop bars, cafés, boutiques and late-night energy.

Landmark

Taj Mahal

Agra · Uttar Pradesh

The greatest monument to love ever built — a flawless white-marble mausoleum, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

Palace & Fort

Agra Fort

Agra · Uttar Pradesh

A vast red-sandstone Mughal fortress and palace — a UNESCO site with a poignant view across the river to the Taj Mahal.

Landmark

Fatehpur Sikri

Fatehpur Sikri · Uttar Pradesh

The perfectly preserved ghost capital of the Mughals — a UNESCO red-sandstone city abandoned almost as soon as it was built.

Temple

Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib)

Amritsar · Punjab

The holiest shrine of Sikhism — a golden sanctuary shimmering on a sacred pool, radiating peace and welcoming all.

Landmark

Wagah Border Ceremony

Amritsar · Punjab

The theatrical daily flag-lowering ceremony at the India–Pakistan border — high-kicking soldiers, roaring crowds and patriotic spectacle.

Food Street

Amritsar food trail

Amritsar · Punjab

Punjab on a plate — buttery kulchas, rich chole, tandoori everything and thick lassi in the birthplace of North Indian comfort food.

Landmark

Gateway of India

Mumbai · Maharashtra

Mumbai's grand seafront arch — the city's most iconic landmark, gazing out over the Arabian Sea beside the Taj hotel.

Landmark

Marine Drive

Mumbai · Maharashtra

Mumbai's glittering seafront promenade — the 'Queen's Necklace', where the whole city comes to watch the sunset.

Landmark

Elephanta Caves

Mumbai · Maharashtra

Ancient rock-cut cave temples on an island in Mumbai harbour — a UNESCO site crowned by a colossal three-headed Shiva.

Street & Bazaar

Colaba Causeway

Mumbai · Maharashtra

Mumbai's most famous shopping street — a bustling stretch of street stalls, cafés, antiques and the legendary Leopold Café.

Food Street

Mohammed Ali Road (food)

Mumbai · Maharashtra

Mumbai's most famous food street — a carnival of kebabs, biryani and sweets that comes alive after dark, especially during Ramadan.

Nightlife

Bandra

Mumbai · Maharashtra

Mumbai's coolest neighbourhood — sea-facing promenades, street art, indie cafés, buzzing bars and Bollywood-star addresses.

Beach

Juhu Beach

Mumbai · Maharashtra

Mumbai's most famous beach — less about swimming, more about sunsets, street food and the full-throttle energy of the city at play.

Beach

Baga & Calangute Beaches

Goa · Goa

North Goa's buzzing beach heartland — water sports by day, shacks and famous nightlife by night. Goa at full volume.

Beach

Palolem Beach

Goa · Goa

South Goa's postcard crescent — a calm, palm-fringed bay of colourful huts, gentle waters and famous silent-disco nights.

Landmark

Basilica of Bom Jesus

Old Goa · Goa

A UNESCO-listed baroque basilica in Old Goa holding the relics of St Francis Xavier — the finest of the region's grand churches.

Street & Bazaar

Anjuna Flea Market

Goa · Goa

Goa's legendary hippie-era market — a sprawling weekly bazaar of clothes, jewellery, crafts and characters above Anjuna beach.

Nightlife

Tito's Lane (Baga nightlife)

Goa · Goa

The most famous nightlife strip in India — a neon lane of clubs and bars that turns North Goa's Baga into a dancefloor after dark.

Palace & Fort

Shaniwar Wada

Pune · Maharashtra

The fortified palace-seat of the Maratha Peshwas — grand gateways, legend and a haunting history at the heart of Pune.

Nightlife

Koregaon Park

Pune · Maharashtra

Pune's leafy, upscale nightlife district — tree-lined lanes packed with cafés, breweries, clubs and the famous Osho ashram.

Garden & Park

Lalbagh Botanical Garden

Bengaluru · Karnataka

Bengaluru's magnificent 240-acre botanical garden — a 200-year-old green lung with a glass house, a lake and ancient trees.

Palace & Fort

Bangalore Palace

Bengaluru · Karnataka

A Tudor-style royal palace of turrets and grand halls — a slice of English fantasy in the heart of the Garden City.

Nightlife

MG Road & Brigade Road

Bengaluru · Karnataka

The buzzing commercial and nightlife core of Bengaluru — shopping by day, pubs, breweries and live music by night in India's pub capital.

Food Street

VV Puram Food Street

Bengaluru · Karnataka

Bengaluru's beloved 'Thindi Beedi' — a compact lane of sizzling vegetarian street food that comes alive every evening.

Street & Bazaar

Commercial Street

Bengaluru · Karnataka

Bengaluru's oldest and busiest shopping strip — a chaotic, colourful maze of fashion, jewellery, fabrics and bargains.

Landmark

Charminar

Hyderabad · Telangana

Hyderabad's iconic four-minaret monument — the 16th-century heart of the old city, ringed by the glittering Laad Bazaar.

Palace & Fort

Golconda Fort

Hyderabad · Telangana

A colossal hilltop citadel famed for its acoustics, diamonds and grandeur — and a spectacular evening sound-and-light show.

Street & Bazaar

Laad Bazaar

Hyderabad · Telangana

The dazzling centuries-old market around Charminar — famous for lacquer bangles, pearls, bridal wear and old-city buzz.

Food Street

Hyderabadi biryani & old-city eats

Hyderabad · Telangana

The city that gave India its most famous biryani — a legendary food scene of dum biryani, haleem, kebabs and Irani chai.

Beach

Marina Beach

Chennai · Tamil Nadu

One of the world's longest urban beaches — a vast golden sweep where all of Chennai gathers at dawn and dusk.

Temple

Kapaleeshwarar Temple

Chennai · Tamil Nadu

Chennai's most important temple — a riot of colourful Dravidian sculpture crowning the atmospheric Mylapore district.

Landmark

Fort St George

Chennai · Tamil Nadu

The first English fortress in India and the birthplace of modern Chennai — now a museum and the seat of the state government.

Street & Bazaar

T. Nagar (shopping)

Chennai · Tamil Nadu

One of India's busiest shopping districts — a frenetic hub of silk sarees, gold jewellery and everything else, especially at festival time.

Palace & Fort

Mysore Palace

Mysuru · Karnataka

One of India's grandest royal palaces — an Indo-Saracenic fantasy that blazes with nearly 100,000 lights every Sunday night.

Temple

Chamundi Hill

Mysuru · Karnataka

A sacred hilltop temple above Mysuru with panoramic views, a giant monolithic Nandi bull and 1,000 pilgrim steps.

Street & Bazaar

Devaraja Market

Mysuru · Karnataka

A vibrant, century-old bazaar bursting with flowers, fruit, spices and Mysuru's famous sandalwood and incense.

Landmark

Victoria Memorial

Kolkata · West Bengal

A gleaming white-marble palace-museum set in gardens — Kolkata's grandest monument and a symbol of the city.

Landmark

Howrah Bridge

Kolkata · West Bengal

The mighty cantilever bridge over the Hooghly — an engineering icon and the thundering, unforgettable gateway to Kolkata.

Nightlife

Park Street

Kolkata · West Bengal

Kolkata's legendary avenue of live music, old-world restaurants and nightlife — the soul of the city's love of a good time.

Temple

Dakshineswar Kali Temple

Kolkata · West Bengal

A magnificent riverside temple complex dedicated to goddess Kali — a major pilgrimage site with deep spiritual history.

Street & Bazaar

New Market (Hogg Market)

Kolkata · West Bengal

Kolkata's grand old covered bazaar — a warren of hundreds of shops selling everything, wrapped in colonial-era character.

Lake & Ghat

Dashashwamedh Ghat & Ganga Aarti

Varanasi · Uttar Pradesh

The spiritual epicentre of India's holiest city — where the spectacular nightly Ganga Aarti unfolds on the banks of the sacred river.

Temple

Kashi Vishwanath Temple

Varanasi · Uttar Pradesh

One of the holiest Shiva temples in the world — the golden-spired heart of Varanasi, now set in a grand riverfront corridor.

Landmark

Sarnath

Sarnath · Uttar Pradesh

Where the Buddha gave his first sermon — a serene Buddhist pilgrimage site of ancient stupas, ruins and a fine museum.

Backwaters

Alleppey Backwaters

Alappuzha · Kerala

The 'Venice of the East' — a dreamy labyrinth of palm-fringed canals and lagoons best explored by traditional houseboat.

Hill Station

Munnar

Munnar · Kerala

A hill station of endless rolling tea gardens, misty peaks and cool mountain air — the green jewel of Kerala's highlands.

Landmark

Fort Kochi

Kochi · Kerala

A charming seaside quarter where Chinese fishing nets, colonial churches and spice-trade history meet a buzzing art scene.

Lake & Ghat

Rishikesh

Rishikesh · Uttarakhand

The 'Yoga Capital of the World' on the banks of the Ganga — riverside temples, iconic bridges, evening aarti and white-water rafting.

Hill Station

Shimla & the Mall Road

Shimla · Himachal Pradesh

The former summer capital of British India — a colonial-era hill station of pine slopes, the Ridge and a lively pedestrian Mall.

Hill Station

Manali & Solang Valley

Manali · Himachal Pradesh

A Himalayan resort town of snow peaks, adventure sports and riverside charm — gateway to the high mountains and a backpacker favourite.

Hill Station

Darjeeling

Darjeeling · West Bengal

The 'Queen of the Hills' — world-famous tea, a UNESCO toy train and sunrise views of mighty Kanchenjunga.

Heritage Site

Hampi

Hampi · Karnataka

A surreal UNESCO landscape of temple ruins and giant boulders — the vast, haunting capital of the mighty Vijayanagara Empire.

Temple

Khajuraho Temples

Khajuraho · Madhya Pradesh

A UNESCO group of 1,000-year-old temples covered in exquisite — and famously sensual — sculpture. A masterpiece of Indian art.

Temple

Konark Sun Temple

Konark · Odisha

A colossal 13th-century temple built as the sun god's chariot, with 24 carved stone wheels — a UNESCO wonder of Odisha.

Landmark

Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram)

Mahabalipuram · Tamil Nadu

A UNESCO ensemble of 7th-century rock-cut temples and giant carvings by the sea — the crowning glory of Pallava art.

Landmark

Ellora Caves

Ellora · Maharashtra

34 rock-cut monasteries and temples of three faiths — crowned by Kailasa, the largest monolithic structure ever carved. A UNESCO site.

Landmark

Ajanta Caves

Ajanta · Maharashtra

Ancient Buddhist cave temples hidden in a horseshoe gorge — home to some of the finest surviving paintings of the ancient world.

Landmark

Pondicherry (French Quarter)

Puducherry · Puducherry

A sun-washed former French colony of mustard-yellow villas, bougainvillea and seaside cafés — India with a Gallic soul.

Desert

Rann of Kutch

Kutch · Gujarat

A vast, blinding-white salt desert that stretches to the horizon — magical under a full moon, and home to the great Rann Utsav.

Landmark

Statue of Unity

Kevadia · Gujarat

The tallest statue in the world — a 182-metre tribute to Sardar Patel, rising beside the Narmada dam amid a vast new tourist complex.

Beach

Radhanagar Beach

Havelock Island · Andaman & Nicobar

Regularly rated among Asia's best beaches — a pristine curve of powder-white sand and turquoise sea on Havelock Island.

Club

Delhi & Gurugram Clubs

Delhi · Delhi

The capital goes big — glossy high-rise clubs and Bollywood-EDM nights across Gurugram's Cyber Hub, Aerocity and Connaught Place.

Club

Mumbai Clubs

Mumbai · Maharashtra

India's deepest club calendar — rooftop lounges and warehouse line-ups across Lower Parel, Worli, Bandra and the Kamala Mills district.

Club

Bengaluru Clubs & Indiranagar

Bengaluru · Karnataka

India's original pub city — microbreweries, rooftop clubs and a discerning dancefloor across Indiranagar, Koramangala and MG Road.

Club

Goa Clubs (Vagator & Anjuna)

Goa · Goa

Beyond Baga's mainstream strip — the cliffside clubs and sunrise floors of Vagator, Anjuna and Morjim where Goa's real dance culture lives.

Club

Hyderabad Clubs (Jubilee Hills)

Hyderabad · Telangana

A fast-rising scene of high-rise clubs and rooftop lounges across Jubilee Hills, Banjara Hills and the HITEC City tech corridor.

Club

Udaipur Nights (with Pronite)

Udaipur · Mewar

Boutique lakeside nightlife you won't find anywhere else — pool parties, open-air techno and rooftop sundowners, curated by Pronite.

Café

Bengaluru Café Culture

Bengaluru · Karnataka

India's café capital — from third-wave coffee roasters and Church Street hangouts to legendary filter-coffee and dosa institutions.

Café

Mumbai's Irani Cafés

Mumbai · Maharashtra

A vanishing institution worth seeking out — old-world Irani cafés serving bun maska, keema and chai amid marble tables and faded charm.

Café

Delhi Cafés (Khan Market & Hauz Khas)

Delhi · Delhi

From chic Khan Market brunch spots to the boho cafés of Hauz Khas and the artsy lanes of Champa Gali — Delhi's café scene has range.

Café

Goa Beach Cafés & Shacks

Goa · Goa

The soul of a Goa day — barefoot beach shacks and cliff-top cafés for fresh seafood, cold beer, sunsets and slow, salty afternoons.

Café

Pondicherry Cafés

Puducherry · Puducherry

French-colonial charm in a cup — bakeries and courtyard cafés serving croissants, crêpes and great coffee in the pastel White Town lanes.

Café

Himalayan Café Culture (Manali & Kasol)

Manali · Himachal Pradesh

Mountain-view cafés with a backpacker soul — riverside terraces, wood fires and world cuisine across Old Manali, Kasol and the Parvati Valley.

Café

Udaipur Rooftop Cafés

Udaipur · Mewar

Some of India's most beautiful café seats — rooftop terraces gazing over Lake Pichola and the City Palace, perfect for a sundowner coffee.

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Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur

Udaipur · Mewar

A white-marble palace that appears to float on Lake Pichola — one of the most romantic luxury hotels on earth, reached only by boat.

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The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur

Udaipur · Mewar

Repeatedly ranked among the best hotels in the world — a sprawling palace-style resort of domes, courtyards and private pools on Lake Pichola.

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Rambagh Palace, Jaipur

Jaipur · Dhundhar

The former residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur — the 'Jewel of Jaipur', a Taj palace hotel of grand courtyards, gardens and old-world royalty.

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The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai

Mumbai · Maharashtra

Mumbai's most iconic hotel — a grand seafront landmark beside the Gateway of India, and a symbol of the city's resilience and glamour.

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Taj Falaknuma Palace, Hyderabad

Hyderabad · Telangana

A restored Nizam-era palace perched above Hyderabad — scorpion-shaped, opulent beyond belief, and home to the world's longest dining table.

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High Tea at The Imperial, New Delhi

Delhi · Delhi

A colonial-era grande dame on Janpath — home to one of India's most elegant afternoon high teas, amid palm courts and priceless art.

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India's Finest Luxury Lounges & Rooftop Bars

Mumbai · Maharashtra

Pronite's expert pick of the country's most exclusive high-altitude bars and lounges — where the skyline, the cocktails and the crowd are all top-tier.

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Shiv Niwas Palace, Udaipur

Udaipur · Mewar

A crescent-shaped royal palace within the City Palace complex, run by the Mewar royal family — heritage grandeur right on Lake Pichola.