Dream journeys through iconic corners of India

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Explore the temples of Rajasthan, such as the Jain complex at Ranakpur, on a road trip Credit: getty
Rail, road or river – our experts suggest three great ways to explore this extraordinary country. For more amazing adventures see our 1,000 Dream Trips 

1. Ride the Darjeeling Express

Explore India’s capital of culture then puff through Darjeeling’s emerald-green tea plantations on a steam train into the foothills of the Himalayas...

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