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incredibleindia.org GETTING THERE Fly Air India to Delhi, the capital of India, airindia.com. Alternatively, fly to Singapore or Hong Kong and make a connection, or overshoot India and double back with Etihad, Emirates or Qatar.

TOURING THERE The Maharajas’ Express offers itineraries across India, except for during the crushing heat of summer. While some itineraries head south from Delhi to Mumbai, the Indian Panorama programme takes in many of the most important historic and cultural attractions in Northern India, including the pink city of Jaipur, Agra and the Taj Mahal, and the holy city of Varanasi. Prices for their eight-day programme start from US$5980(NZ$8350), full board and including house drinks. See the-maharajas.com