Busy street life, tranquil havens, culture shocks and architectural splendours await those who take the classic introduction to this vast and varied country, says Matthew Teller.

Go To: The Complete Guide To: India's Golden Triangle

Britain's best hillwalking & backpacking magazine.

Go To: The Great Outdoors

The largest independent travel agency in the UK.

Go To: Trailfinders 

Airport parking in UK or flight information site.

Go To: www.baa.com  

Stanfords offers a comprehensive range of worldwide maps, travel guides and books.

Go To: Stanfords Maps 

A website for all your outdoor travel needs.

Go To: Cotsworld Camping 

David Bathgate leads our photography workshops in Northern India. This link will take you to his website.

Go To: Photography with Dr David Bathgate 

Read articals that relate to this popular trek in the Himalayas.

Go To: The Valleys & Flowers of Lahaul 

A website that features responsible tourism holidays.

Go To: Responsible Travel 

Eloise Napier's book 'A Place to Walk' reviews the 'Abode of the Gods' trek in Northern India.

Go To: A Place to Walk 

Offers a selection of heritage sites and places to visit within the UK.

Go To: English Retreats 

Scoot lets you find whatever business or service you need, whenever you need it.

Go To: Scoot 

A local Directory for the Wiltshire area.

Go To: Touch Bath Directory

This popular website lists a selection of tours for anyone interested in seeing exotic plants and flowers in there natural habitats.

Go To: The Royal Horticultural Website 

Do something different and find your voice singing in the Himalayas with Candy Verney.

Go To: Singing In The Round  

Informative website written by Doctors for the medical profession.

Go To: Doctors net 

Flights are not eco-friendly so please do whatever appeases your conscience and so will we.

Go To: Climate Change - BA Carbon Offset Scheme 

View your up to date flight details at the checkmytrip website.

Go To: Check My Trip 

A reliable gateway to essential medical news and information from around the world.

Go To: Essential Medical  

Essential Travel Ltd also takes the hassle out of care parking and offers savings of upto 30% on car park charges.

Go To: Essential Travel Ltd 

An Independent Travel Agency that offers tailor-made and special interest holidays worldwide.

Go To: Worlds Apart Travel  

Small group and tailor-made adventure travel.

Go To: Golden Hill Travel  

Independent Tours and Trekking in the Himalayas.

Go To: Bufo Ventures Ltd  

15 Years of Wildlife, Birding and Trekking

Go To: Footprint Adventures

Adventure travel for the independently minded.

Go To: Mountain Nomad Adventures 

Escorted walks and tours.

Go To: Sherpa Expeditions Ltd 

The latest worldwide travel advice

Go To: Foreign & Commonwealth Office Travel Advice

Travcour (UK) takes the hassle out of obtaining your travel visas. They make sure that you have the latest documentation and up to date visa information.

Go To: Visa Advisory Service

Visiting the subcontinent? Read the top 10 ways to make the most of your trip in the Independents Travel Magazine. This site also features our culinerary workshops in Northern India.

Go To: The Independent Travel Magazine 

This website contains details of forthcoming events, including visits by the Dalai Lama and how you can help Tibetans to keep their culture alive.

Go To: The Tibet Foundation 

A comprehensive list of Palace Hotels in India

Go To: Heritage Hotels of India  

Check schedules and book flights.

Go To: Online British Airways schedules and timetables 

One of the best guide books on the market.

Go To: Rough Guides  

Travel advice and information

Go To: The India Tourist Office in London  

This comprehensive list of accommodation in India provides information on rooms, tariff, services provided and hotel ratings.

Go To: Online Hotel Reservations in India  

Want to take better pictures? Then visit the Better Photo's website for a list of special courses and workshops.

Go To: Betterphoto.com