India Holidays

India holidays boast a collision of cultures: peaceful temples and rowdy festivals, quiet villages and bustling cities, warm beautiful beaches and the snow peaked Himalayas. This vibrant multicultural, multidimensional country is a mixture of the most dynamic attitudes of modern Asia mixed with a lingering sense of British etiquette.
India is enormous on an overwhelming scale. Some of the popular destinations include Goa, a verdant stretch of the West coast featuring a unique blend of Portuguese and Indian culture, and Kerala, featuring world famous beaches and a contagious relaxed lifestyle.

Rice boats on the backwaters of Kerala

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Featured Hotels & Resorts in India

Below is a selection of hotels for holidays in India. If you can't find what you are looking for, feel free to give us a call on 01342 310571 to discuss your requirements, alternatively you can view our holidays in other Indian Ocean and Sub Continent destinations.

Casa De Goa

A beautiful boutique resort near the famous Calangute beach. The beach is just 5 minutes walk from the resort. This is a quiet property offering good personal service.

The Leela

This 5-star beach resort, is a contemporary celebration of south India’s Vijayanagara Empire temple and palace architecture, and Goa’s Portuguese heritage.

Leela Kempinski

Located in the centre of Kovalam this is the most prestigious hotel in town, The hotel is right on a headland and has spectacular sea views on three sides. There is a range of bars and restaurants, an exclusive club room area and a private beach reached by buggy.

Taj Green Cove

The hotel is set on a hillside, behind the resort of Kovalam , offering wonderful views of the backwater lush landscapes, coconut palms, and unspoiled beaches. Located to the north of Kovalam, with beautiful views over the lagoon and ocean.

Somatheeram Trivandrum

Located on the picturesque Malabar Coast five miles south of Kovalam, Somatheeram is set in 15 acres of lush greenery, palm trees and bewitching blue waters

Grand Intercontinental

Set on the beach at Raj Baga, this spacious resort has its own private access to a secluded beach, a golf course, an excellent pool and some good restaurants from formal to beach shack

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Kerala Grand Tour

A truly fantastic 14 night tour of Kerala in all its diversity. Experience the colonial port city of Cochin, the plantations and fauna of the Western Ghats, the traditonal fishing villages and birdlife of the backwaters and, of course, some of the most beautiful beaches in the world!

Kerala Special

Enjoy culture and tranquility on this all-encompassing 8 day tour in one of the most beautiful states of India. Highlights include a Kathakali dance show in Cochin, a boatride on Lake Periyar and a backwater sunset cruise in Kumarakom.

Central India Tour

Experience a taste of India - travelling by train and road - on this 14 day tour that includes some of India’s most famous sites.

Golden Triangle 8 nights from £1,039

The Golden Triangle tour is one of the most popular tours of India and includes the magnificent capital city of Delhi, the breathtaking Taj Mahal at Agra and the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur.

Vibrant Rajasthan Forts and Palaces Tour 14 nights from £1,349

Vibrant Rajasthan Forts and Palaces Tour, Qutab Minar - carved pillar

This wonderful 15 day tour offers you the opportunity to discover the magnificent cities, forts, palaces and temples of northern India.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Average Temperature (Celcius)	21	24	29	36	39	39	35	34	34	33	28	23
Average Rainfall (Inches)	1	1	1	1	1	3	9	9	4	1	0	0

Holiday Highlights

• Exciting geographical diversity

• Dramatic temples and monuments

• Fantastic, varied local cuisine

• Friendly, celebratory people

• Great variety of activities and year-round festivals

Flight Information

Direct flights from Gatwick to Goa Dabolim Airport, India are approximately 12 hours.

Visa Requirements

A visa must be obtained prior to arrival or you will be denied entry. Passports must be valid for six months from the date you applied for a visa and for six months arrival. You must also have a return or onward ticket. All travellers should check full entry requirements prior to travel by visiting the FCO website or by contacting the relevant embassy.

Weather

In general, year-round hot temperatures dominate, though this can vary from region to region. The mountainous Himalayas regions have significantly different weather patterns to southern regions. The extreme hot, dry weather tends to peak between March and June while monsoon season stretches from June to early October. Check local weather by region before travelling.

Language

Hindi is the official language with over 13 varying dialects, though English also has status.

Currency

The Indian Rupee (INR) is the local currency.

Electricity

240v, 50Hz. Two parallel flat pins or three pins in a v shape.

Vaccination & Health

As health requirements change please consult with your GP or specialist travel clinic well in advance of your holiday for specific information related to your travel and medical history. Additional information can be found by visiting NaTHNaC or MASTA Travel health

Dialling Code

0091

Time Difference

GMT +5.30 hours (+4.30 hours in summer)

01342 310571

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