Palaces, ancient ruins and breakneck development

— Bangalore and Hyderabad, vibrant IT centres bursting into modernity

— Goa, India’s party and holiday hot spot

— The Maharaja’s palace in Mysore, with its 97,000 lights

— Yoga, meditation and Ayurvedic health resorts

— The ancient ruins and haunting, mysterious landscape at Hampi

— Wildlife sanctuaries with elephants, big cats and abundant bird life

— Accommodation on private beaches, in coffee plantations and in tree top cottages!