The Jamid Masjid Mosque with its great gate and the restored Royal Palace are the principle attractions of the former imperial capital of the Moghul Emperor Akbar.

Capital of modern India, of the British Raj and the Moghul empire, Delhi the City of Djinns is a fascinating place to explore, bursting with centuries of colourful history, of old imperial splendour and modern manic mayhem. From the chaotic, narrow alleyways of the old town to the relative tranquillity of the new, at almost every corner there is something a fort, a mosque, an imperial palace to excite and amaze the visitor. To wander unhindered down Rajpath the Kingsway from India Gate to Rajpati Bravhan, stopping for a while in the shade of the sheltering neem trees to feast your eyes on Lutyens' extraordinary work of architecture will have even the most seasoned traveller gasping in awe. But just as impressive, and arguably a lot more fun, is to take a walk through the old town; down the bustling Chandi Chowk and off into the narrow, sunless alleyways that make up Shahjehanabad. Here, among the jewellery, fabric and wedding bazaars you will find a world barely changed from that of the Moghul times.

The upper town of Dharamsala, McLeod Ganj, is home to the exiled Dalai Lama and a place of refuge and pilgrimage for Tibetans and Buddhists.

Best known for its tea and Himalayan Railway Darjeeling is a small town in the lesser Himalayan Mountain range. The surrounding landscape provides the perfect setting for many outdoor activities including trekking and river rafting as well as stunning views of rolling tea plantations. The town has been given UNESCO world heritage status and its cool climate gives a good opportunity to cool down after the heat of the planes. Many Tibetans have settled in the town making its culture diverse and interesting and Tibetan festivals are celebrated along with the more traditional festivals that are held in the area.

An old hunting lodge, Chhatrasagar has been converted into a luxury lakeside camp. The camp is perfectly positioned to observe the myriad species of birds that flock to the lake.

The Brahmaputra flows through the state of Assam giving life to villages and tea plantations and providing wetland havens for wildlife and birds. A cruise along the river is the ideal way of exploring the region.

Lying in a remote part of Madhya Pradesh state, Bandhavghar has the highest density of Bengal tigers in all India yet sees relatively few visitors. Jeep safaris are the best way to explore the park and there are lodges close to the entrance.

The largest city in the Punjab, Amritsar is the spiritual centre of the Sikh religion and home to the fabled Golden Temple.

In the days of the Raj, Alleppey was one of the wealthiest ports on the Malabar Coast, now it is one of the main starting points for houseboat cruises on Kerala's beautiful Backwaters.

The Moghul capital of India, Agra's impressive fort and the incomparable Taj Mahal are its two great attractions.