Unpredictable, sensual, vibrant and frantic, India is overwhelming and unexpected. Huge, diverse and steeped in history, this is a land of contradictions, and at the heart of it you will find a sacred, ancient calm. The cities are riots of noise and colour; from Delhi, its rich history seen in its architecture and culture, to Mumbai, with its vibrant bazaars and street life; they are at once alluring and startling. Colonial history can be seen throughout the country, from the Portuguese relics and Dutch houses of Cochin to Mumbai’s Victorian landscape. Be enthralled by the temples and domes of the romantic city of Udaipur on beautiful Lake Pichola, take in the familiar yet dazzling Taj Mahal, walk the broad avenues of the colourful and magical city of Jaipur; India has endless sights that will enchant you. If you are looking for escape, find a little seclusion amongst the coconut palms and dusty villages in Goa, head north to the beautiful Ranthambore National Park, where tigers and panthers stalk amongst graceful pavilions and crumbling palaces, or revel in the majesty of the Himalayas in Bhutan. India will confound and surprise you, but you will leave intoxicated by its many charms.