By Rashmi Goyal

Have you landed in one of those unforeseen situations where you suddenly have an ad hoc mini vacation at hand and not knowing what to do with these precious few days that have all of a sudden landed in your lap?  Kids are thrilled to bits, spouse is charmed – now question is which hotel in Delhi to suddenly land at?  Well you can have even your weekend getaway tailor made to specification.  Experts customizing itineraries to suit your interest, time and budget will do it for you. You can have the most fun filled time arranged on spot within the blink of an eye. And there are great hotels to stay at no matter what your budget.

When looking for short breaks and weekend breaks, you need to make sure the  hotel meets your requirements as there are so many different types of hotels in the city. In your search for the right one, keep in mind you should be able to view pictures and read descriptions of the room and services before you make that crucial booking. Some are stylish and luxurious, others a little less luxurious but still great places to stay in. Splashing out on your stay means rooms with flat screen televisions, king-size beds, views from the patio.

Even if you’re on a budget there is still a range of hotel rooms to choose from that will provide a comfortable bed as well tea/ coffee facilities in the morning. Your days are going to be fun-filled with plenty to do for all members of your family, young or old and whatever they want to do. If you are planning your family getaway looking for something new and exciting, unique and rewarding for everyone in the family, then a great family getaway would be at a theme park or water park.

There are numerous theme parks and water parks in and around Delhi. Some even have a hotel on their premises where a family can easily hang around on the all important family budget quite decently and get all the fun and frolic without worrying about over spending.

Theme parks, amusement parks and water parks are fairly recent in the hospitality industry which is developing faster than the pace at which computer tech evolved.  Along with the usual rides, candy floss and other yummy things to feast on, fun filled games etc, there usually are on offer different economical packages as well.  Don’t hesitate to inquire at your Delhi hotel about family packages – nearly every hotel in Delhi has a travel help desk that will organize fabulous family weekend getaway packages for you .

By Rashmi Goyal

The splendor of Agra city remains undiminished – from the massive Agra Fort to the magnificent Taj Mahal. Agra’s attractions begin and end with an extraordinary collection of Mughal monuments. The Same Day Taj Mahal Tour takes you to awesome Agra  and back the same day via train. Your well informed guide will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to New Delhi Railway Station where you board the air-conditioned Shatabdi Express at 6.10 AM. Tuck in a wholesome breakfast on the train.

Reach Agra city at 8:10 AM where our car will pick you up at the railway station. The same car will later accompany you to popular attractions in your

Same Day Taj Mahal Tour.

Your touring begins with a visit to the exquisite 16th century Agra Fort where you  witness Mughal architectural glory. The complex showcases many fascinating buildings, a myriad royal apartments, courtyards and mosques, which are a conglomeration of different cultures of the Mughal period.

Next on the agenda is a trip to the tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah, often regarded as a template for the Taj Mahal!  On the menu is a sumptuous theme lunch.

Now for the crowning glory, the wonder of the world, the Taj Mahal! The great architectural marvel has marble work with intricate carvings. The Taj Mahal has elicited awe and astonishment for four and a half centuries. However many photographs you’ve seen of it, the reality never fails to overwhelm. The Taj is most alluring in the early morning hours, shrouded in mist and bathed with a soft red glow. As its vast marble surfaces fall into shadow or reflect the sun, its color changes from soft grey and yellow to pearly cream and dazzling white.

After thoroughly enjoyable sightseeing, you will be transferred to the railway station at 8:20 PM to board the Shatabdi Express train back to Delhi. Relish dinner on board the train.

Same Day Taj Mahal Tour by Car

You can also have the Same Day Taj Mahal Tour arranged by car, including an informative guide. Our car picks you up from any required spot in Delhi and you will be chauffeur driven toAgra. The journey takes about 4-5 hours.

Upon arrival you will be introduced to your Go Heritage India Journeys guide, who will take you to all the famous tourist spots ofAgra. This includes magnificent Agra fort and tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah.

For lunch our guide will escort to you to a lavish venue for a sumptuous meal. Later in the afternoon you reach the Taj Mahal. View the timeless beauty of the Taj at the light of dawn and dusk.

Agra is also famous for its marble tabletops, vases and trays, inlaid with semiprecious stones in ornate floral designs. Agra’s shoe industry supplies entire India and exports bags, briefcases and jackets. Carpets and durries and traditional embroidery is thriving

Finally in the evening its back to Delhi.  The Same Day Taj Mahal Tour will enthrall you with charming beauty and leave you with a solid sense of satisfaction, of value for money as well! Before embarking on the car journey back, you can also get the pleasure of a brief tour to the Tomb of Emperor Akbar at Sikandra if you wish. You will return to Delhi at about 2200 hrs.

By Rashmi Goyal

So many travel articles seem to focus on the tourist experience of coming to India. Few focus on the Indian travel experience . Here’s my bit about my Delhi visit and stay in this great city.

(left) – A budget hotel room in Delhi

Have you ever stayed at a hotel in Delhi? It can be quite an experience. There are excellent hotels in the city, which as per statistics number thousands now, These have, over the last decade acquired a reputation of providing regal hospitality making your stay in the city a delight. Here luxury and budget go hand in hand. The moment I stepped into the lobby of my pre-booked hotel in Delhi this was totally verified.

(right image ) – a budget hotel room in New York City

Some years ago I had stayed at a couple of hotels in New York. Looking back I can honestly say that the service and facilities of the hotels I stayed there at, were the same as those of the Delhi hotels I have stayed at – efficient, elegant and quite comfortable. The hotel staff were equally courteous, I stayed at both a budget hotel in New York as well as a mid-range slightly on the higher side hotel.

(left) – a motel in concord, california i stayed at

I have stayed at a luxury hotel in Delhi for one night after a long flight from San Francisco to Delhi – and I’ve stayed at a cheap motel in the San Francisco bay area as well -  which is the equivalent of a 2 or 3 star hotel in Delhi.  I found no difference in the services and facilities really in term of quality, courteousness – even pricing was comparable between each of their equivalents in both cities.

(right) – a luxury budget hotel in new york city

And this was nearly two decades ago when the travel & tours and hospitality industry had not yet witnessed the unprecedented boom of the last decade, not just in India but the world over.

(left) – my room at a luxury budget Delhi hotel

Coming back to the last hotel in Delhi I stayed at, which I managed to reach in spite of earnest cajoling on part of the taxi-driver that he will take me to “the best hotel in Delhi instead “ –  but I made it to mine! Arriving at 2 a.m in the morning I was greeted with some heavenly piping hot complimentary coffee. Super quick check-in, an even quicker luggage deposit at my room – I blinked to realize its all over, coffee sipped in sleepy bliss, I slept like a baby – no satanic knocking for room service or house-keeping till I woke up a good 9 hours later. A courteous call and half an hour later – breakfast the way I like it. And so it went on the remainder of my stay.

Though I had come for a crucial business meet – the car rental arranged by the hotel was SO convenient. I also managed a sneak visit to Agra to fulfill my long standing dream to swoon at the Glory of the Taj Mahal. Again the hotel staff arranged a neat one day sojourn – I was amazed at how quickly and efficiently it was all over. So next time you head for Delhi, make sure to book a room, whether a luxury or economy hotel in Delhi, well in advance to get the most out of your stay in this great city.

By Rashmi Goyal

Hospitality is witnessing a spurt in tourists seeking a Spa in Delhi hotels, even at luxury budget hotels. After a tedious journey like a long flight or train ride, or after an exhilarating whirlwind tour, soothing massage of tired muscles and tender nourishing skin care is a great stress reliever. If you’ve been working too hard or partying too hard or are in the grips of jet lag after a long flight, go ahead and exult in some de-tox and pampering at a spa in Delhi hotels. Or get that perfect cosmetic makeover for the great evening out. And who doesn’t indulge in lazy, sensual lolling around to chill out once in a while just fro the pleasure of it. Enjoy a body massage, facial, manicure, pedicure, sauna, steam room and work outs at the gym. Spa in Delhi hotels offer popular weekend vacation packages and bridal packages as icing on the cake.

The ever popular massages range from Chinese, Japanese, Indian, Swedish to Thai massage techniques. Reflexology or zone therapy is popular. This involves stimulating points on the hands and feet believed to be beneficial to body and mind. Design contour using anti-ageing body treatments to generate heat and circulation is also becoming fashionable. Men and women alike love the peace and tranquility of a few hours spent at a spa in Delhi hotels .

The Ayurvedic Spa at Hotel Clark Heights is among the well known Spa in Delhi hotels. A sensual massage or any other spa treatment has become an ‘in’ thing nowadays. And Ayurveda, like yoga, is now a household word and needs no introduction. At Hotel Clark Heights we blend holistic self-healing therapies practiced in Ayurveda as well as oriental therapies with the rejuvenating qualities of water, a hallmark of our spa in Delhi hotels. Besides natural rejuvenation and authentic beauty enhancement therapies at the treatment room and couples suite, a healthy dose of yoga, meditation, lobby massages, wraps, scrubs, body polishing, face treatment and hydrotherapy are available. And if you think a spa in Delhi hotels may be out of your reach, think again. Our Services range from $25 – $200.

Our Special Packages comprise spa cum accommodation packages ranging from $300 -$600. These include a variety of spa massages and Ayurvedic treatments as well as special finger licking foods.
You can also enjoy relaxing and rejuvenating spa and ayurvedic Spa therapies  in North India, on your tour to Taj Mahal Hotel New Delhi, booked by Spa Ayurveda India.

“The Spa at Hotel Clark Heights is waiting to give you pleasure”  Wellness symbolizes a healthy body and relaxed mind.  We have exclusive wellness packages available to all our guests and visitors alike, along with state of the art equipment. Come soothe your mind and tired muscles within a cozy cocoon of personalized service in privacy and exclusivity. Our working hours are Monday through Sunday from 6:30a.m to 10:30p.m. (Take advantage of our traditional, luxurious and affordable day spa (* spa membership only)

By Rashmi Goyal

Massage is an age old activity as old as eating or making out! Humans have always snuggled and a delicate massage on the neck or head of a loved one to relax a tired mind cum muscles is an age old instinct. Today an array of professional massage is available in every nook and cranny of the world. It’s routine for tourists at the thousands of Delhi Hotels to seek a heady massage. As for Ayurveda – like yoga, it is now a household word across the globe. An avidly sought out bliss, highly recommended by most, is the Delhi Hotel Ayurvedic Massage. Conventionally in India, mention of a Delhi Hotel Ayurvedic Massage used to conjure up images of a shady joint with all kinds of ”loads of stuff” on offer! However today, a sensual massage or any other ayurveda spa treatment is considered a classy ‘in’ thing by the traditional local and domestic travel crowd as well. In fact Delhi Hotel Ayurvedic Massage along with some meditative breathing are in high demand these days. Hotels from three to five star will provide massage services by professional masseuse called in but on their payroll, or, many at their in house exotic spa centers – ranging from Chinese, Japanese, Indian, Swedish and Thai massage techniques.
Reflexology or zone therapy is also popular, involving stimulating points on the feet and hands beneficial to the body and body design contouring using anti-ageing body treatments is also fashionable. Both accompanied by a before-or-after Delhi Hotel Ayurvedic Massage, replete with ayurvedic creams and lotions. There is no dearth of all kinds of Delhi Hotel Ayurvedic Massage, baths and treatments in which to swoon in bliss accompanied by an assortment of facials, manicure, pedicure, yummy health lunch plus leisure facilities like swimming pool, sauna, steam room and gym at any decent luxury hotel. Delhi Hotel Ayurvedic Massage can also be accompanied by skilled ayurvedic consultancy. The stress of career and work load, hustle and bustle of holidays, parties, shopping and late-night outs all take a toll on your body, mind and soul leaving you overworked and tired. Yoga, Meditation and Ayurveda are time tested and wonderful ways to rejuvenate yourself mentally and physically. There was a time when tourists seeking some skilled Yoga-Ayurveda headed straight for towns like Haridwar and Rishikesh that emerged as major destinations. It’s no longer necessary to head out of town to get the best finishing ‘touches’ to your India tour, with emergence of a wide range of Delhi Hotel Ayurvedic Massage now available, to suit all tastes and pockets. So go ahead and exult in a Delhi Hotel Ayurvedic Massage. It will go a long way in improving circulation, that also cleanses the body of toxins, and provides muscle toning as well .

A Delhi Hotel Ayurvedic Massage is no doubt the greatest stress reliever and pleasurable holiday experience you can think of.

By Rashmi Goyal

Indians love to entertain and be entertained. In fact, our two well known national pastimes are interacting with people – chattering, and eating! Hospitality is our natural inclination. Our motto – the now famous ‘athithi devo bhavah” which translates as ‘guest is god’. This is naturally reflected in our hotel milieu, catering, wining and dining. And never so perfectly as in capital city Delhi, which is a die hard ‘foodie’ venue!

Delhi is the heart of India. This huge capital is a fascinating melting pot of cultures and life styles and provides terrific opportunities to tourists to explore variety as the spice of life – the true essence of this vast country. There is a maze of restaurants and food joints, a plethora of national and international cuisines to relish. Most visitors to the city look for a Multi Cuisine Restaurant in Delhi where chances of finding something delectable to gobble down for all members of the troupe is greater .

Both vegetarians and non-vegetarians can relish their favorite dish, choosing from a wide range of delicacies- north Indian, south Indian, seafood, continental, etc. Chinese and Mughlai have always been hot favorites with the domestic crowd, with Italian, Mexican, Japanese and Thai in hot pursuit. Multi Cuisine Restaurant in Delhi is the flavor of the day. And sky is the limit. Visitors at hotels in Delhi come sniffing for the most exotic to the esoteric  - or may even, in a bout of homesickness,  plain simply ask for unheard of yummy something’s cooked back home in any one of two hundred nations of the world! They can seek anything from local fare hilly billy tribes up north or far east India  consume to grub former Royalty tucked in right down to the exact recipe!

Delhi is called mini India, where life of its denizens reflects the kaleidoscope that is India. People from all parts of the India live together in this mammoth metropolis amidst stunning historical sites and hotspots. With tasteful interiors that spell comfort and class, accommodation in Delhi strives to offer every possible amenity. To promote business in the region hotels have come up with business centers, coffee lounges and the like with the latest facilities including high speed wireless internet , photocopy, fax, international calling, multi-media etc. Crisp, prompt service mingled with polite, friendly staff makes one relaxed and at home. Keeping in tune with the trend, most hotels, whether luxury budget or high end, strive to have at least one in house Multi Cuisine Restaurant in Delhi .

Delhi is a potpourri of diverse cultures, each one adding a unique flavor to the culinary palette. A city of food-lovers, it has oodles of eateries all over to meet the demand for delicious cuisines. Dining and drinking arrangements in chic and elegant spaces is a hit among the city’s bold and beautiful. Hence most Delhi hotels have come up with a Multi Cuisine Restaurant in Delhi inside their premises. Though the best of the lot are 5 star properties the lesser brethren are not too far lagging behind! A grand culinary experience can be had at luxury budget hotels like our Hotel Clark Heights. We offer a sumptuous spread of Indian and international cuisines at our roof top restaurant, barbeque and at our terrace lounge. Gulp down delectable snacks and yummy delicacies all day.

Clark Heights is a unique Luxury Budget Hotel in New Delhi. The Capital of India is an ever popular destination, known for its welcoming warmth and variety of superb attractions. Hotel Clark Heights is at the forefront of highly sought after three star budget accommodations and most easy to reach. We have 45 cozy well appointed rooms and suites, furnished in subtle elegance and ambience, a well equipped business center that includes conference rooms, state of the art multi media, fax and high speed internet, coffee lounge, terrace restaurant , multi-cuisine roof top restaurant cum barbeque, fantastic dining and drinking arrangements.  We go that extra mile to make sure you have a great time in India. We organize great tours – our Same Day Delhi Sightseeing and two day Delhi City Excursion tours are especially popular, so is the quite famous Golden Triangle Tour (Agra, Jaipur, Delhi circuit ). We have our very own in house Spa and Massage service for our esteemed guests. Our simple, easy to use on line booking facility plus complimentary airport/rail pick ups have made us especially popular with visitors who always come back for more!

By Rashmi Goyal

Nothing beats the fun and excitement of going on a vacation with the whole family. When it comes to planning and arrangements, India tour with family can be quite a handful for anyone to take on. A reputed travel agent works like a genie here. If you’re looking for a family hotel in Delhi then you can relax as the Delhi hotel scenario is family and senior citizen friendly. Traveling with small children is far from easy as they get bored easily and tired easily and find it difficult to stay still for more than a few minutes. Traveling with infants is all the more difficult. Yet it’s inconceivable to go vacationing without our adorable ones cuddled in our laps all safe and content.

The country is like a kaleidoscope and it dazzles the eyes with amazing diversity. When on tour to India with family pick a trusted travel company that has in-depth knowledge about each destination and tie-ups with the best vendors. Plan your trip according to your family’s interests – you have so many options for your holiday.  Your son’s demand might be for adventure sports and elderly parents fascination with cultural tours, beaches might be your forte while your wife’s plan is to go for a spa tour in the hills.

Your India tour with family can very well fulfill everybody’s desires. Do some exploring and research, choose a theme for the vacation and with the help of a trusted agent pick suitable destinations. There are excellent tours of every possible theme to any nook and cranny of India. Coveted family tour themes on well trodden paths are heritage tours, beach and backwaters, adventure sports.

Heritage Tours flourish on countless fascinating historical monuments, inspiring sculptures and edifices sprinkled across the country. Especially thrilling are the stunning palaces and forts of Rajasthan, Delhi’s amazing ancient monuments and temples andAgra’s enchanting marvel, the Taj Mahal. Most of these spots are easy hops from your hotel in Delhi.

Palm fringed beaches on India’s thousands km long coastline are the best locale for a laid back vacation, walking on silvery sands and relishing a revitalizing Ayurveda massage. The backwaters of Kerala are also ideal for the family. Hire a personal traditional houseboat which is like a personal cruise to explore beautiful Kerala.

Crowned with the mighty Himalayas in the north and its southern tip dipped into three oceans of the world,Indiahas stunning bio-diversity. The country has more than 550 wildlife sanctuaries attracting wildlife enthusiasts and photographers in hordes.

As for adventure, lush jungles, deep valleys, cascading gorges and grand peaks offer fascinating destinations for adventure sports. Indulge in trekking, rafting and mountaineering. For water sports head south and try out jet skiing, motorcycling and more in Goa and other coastal towns. Tour packages arranged by Delhi hotels are the best means for family’s from different parts of the world to enjoy India’s historical and cultural beauty with greatest fun and enthusiasm.

Our Hotel Clark Heights prides itself on being a women and senior citizen friendly stay option, located right in the center of town, within very short distances of popular restaurants, shops, sites and museums. There is an array of amusement parks, water parks and interesting bazaars full of fascinating knick knacks and buys, where the kids can get all the thrills and run up your bills, all not far from our hotel.

Hotel Clark Heights elegant cozy rooms are easily converted into a family suite with up to one to three extra beds. We have a desk top installed in our lobby and convenient, assistant operated elevator for older folks and kids on the run. Our complimentary airport/ rail pick ups are a great boon for any family, small or large, arriving Delhi with frayed nerves, possibly hair standing out on skin and head. Amenities necessary for family and kids include the all important satellite TV , hot water at all times;  free internet wi-fi is a bonus, especially for older kids. Last but not the least, there is the utter joy family and kids get when they tuck in our scrumptious food.

By Rashmi Goyal

Delhi is the main point of arrival for overseas visitors to India.   Once you are settled in a hotel of your choice, you can easily spend up to a week or two exploring the monuments, museums and bazaars of this great city. Just as there is a wide range of Delhi hotels to suit every class and taste, Delhi has a huge variety of markets and bazaars catering to the needs of every class and taste. The sky is the limit to Delhi Bazaar Inc! The endless stream of fellow travelers can give you tips and pointers on anything you’re unsure of.

Delhi is a known shopper’s paradise where you can shop till you drop , with thousands of shops selling anything from antiques, ethnic wear, European fashions, rugs and carpets, linen & fabrics, silks, jewelry, furniture to everything else! Delhi has the best buys for leather items, carved stone pieces, precious stones, silk products, wood work, jewelry.

Delhi consists of crowded 17^th century Old Delhi with ancient monuments and teeming bazaars and the more spacious New Delhi, with modern neighborhoods, tree-lined boulevards and classy up-markets, including Connaught Place. There are excellent shopping complexes in almost every locality in Delhi but Connaught Place, Karol Bagh

and Chandni Chowk are principle shopping areas.

Connaught Place, or ‘CP’, is radically different from the bazaars of Old Delhi, crammed with restaurants, bars, shops, cinemas, banks and airline offices.  CP has emporiums full of goods from all over India and also Tibet. Many luxury Delhi hotels have outlets for these wares especially precious stones, jewelry and even exquisite carpets and the like.  Connaught Place had good departmental stores and big showrooms as well as the famous underground Palika market. Each of India’s 28 states has its own showroom here with wooden and stone carvings, brassware, textiles, clothing, jewelry, high-grade Darjeeling teas, sandalwood carvings, carpets, shawls etc.  Not far is the Karol Bagh Market, that sells everything from cars to clothes. Most of the luxury budget hotels are situated here.

Sarojini Nagar, Khan Market, Greater Kailash, South Extension I and II, Hauz Khas Village are up market shopping precincts. Ansal Plaza is Delhi’s most popular mall. Santushti Shopping Complex is popular among diplomats. Dilli Haat is full of stalls selling crafts from across the country with good eating joints and handicraft shops. The city’s growing nightlife scene boasts designer bars, chic cafés and decent clubs – many at elite Delhi hotels of south Delhi.

Foreigners visiting India can pick up items of international brands like Benetton, Ray-Ban, Adidas, and Pierre Cardin at lower prices. Make sure stock up with souvenirs and presents to take back with you before you fly back home.

By Rashmi Goyal

Globe trotters love to check out the different types of nightlife other countries have. Many visitors to India seek some fun nightlife as well as satisfying, thrilling exploration of the land. India has exciting nightlife, not just at five star hotels but also bars, pubs, nightclubs, discotheques and trendy coffee cafes. India’s nightlife is diverse and growing. Most people who travel look forward to unwinding often years of fatigue or just chilling out at some elegant hotel for some fun along with hectic business meets. Whatever the reason, nightlife is avidly sought out – fun and frolic is part of the game.

Nightlife is a term for any entertainment that is available and more popular from the late evening into the early hours of the morning. It includes nightclubs, discotheques, bars, live music concert, cabaret, small theatres, small cinemas, shows, and sometimes restaurants. These venues often have cover charge and their revenue is from sale of alcoholic beverages.

Capital Delhi is a fun place to be in with lots to do and lots to see. Though roads can seem deserted after 11 pm, many bars, discos and coffee shops are open 24 hours. A decade ago a typical night out was a family trip to the latest Bollywood blockbuster. Not any more! Today’s youth make much more money and they want to party. A popular option used to be to go to a five star Delhi hotel that in all likelihood had a private club and bar. Most discos were in 5 star hotels in Delhi.  Today, the youth have carved out an active new night life, in South Delhi especially, a collection of upscale neighborhoods stretching from Humayun’s tomb in the north to Qutab Minar in the south. “Delhi is no longer a snake charmer city,” says one nightclub promoter who is planning to publish the first Delhi party listings magazine.

A trend that has set off all over India now is the proliferation of clubs and bars, pubs, discos, coffee joints where the night starts after 9 pm, especially in Delhi. This scene has spread east and south into the neighboring suburbs of Noida and Gurgaon Its no longer a choice between the latest Bollywood blockbuster or the five star hotel in Delhi.

With the advent of lounge bars, Delhi nightlife has been further transformed. If you don’t want to dance, simply lay back and enjoy the ambience and décor with your favorite drink in hand. If you like crowds then its discos for you – freak out on yummy food and drinks and shake a leg whenever the fancy grips you. The discos at Delhi hotels are international standard. Some places even have theme night parties with popular DJ’s for example, Djjins’ at Hayatt, a five star hotel in Delhi.  Gradually, nightlife is becoming a top rated entertainment option that has made its way into the itinerary of tourists.

Vibrant nightlife is found all over India. No matter what category hotel you are located at, you can take in a live performance or party until after the sun comes up. Five popular nightlife cities are Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore and Goa, each packed with notorious lifestyle and hedonists, though in most cities in India, nightlife is early to start and early to end because of curfews. Mumbai has the biggest selection of party places, come 1.30 a.m. they all start to close for the night. The scene is similar in Delhi with the exception five star hotels . Chennai, Hyderabad and Bangalore have 11-11.30 p.m. curfews. Kolkata has no curfew.

In Goa many places are forced to close by 10 p.m. due to noise restrictions. Many venues have found a solution to the curfews by opening during the day or early evening. Surprisingly dancing is banned in Bangalore! In sharp contrast is Kolkata which offers the most for late night party animals. There’s no curfew enabling bars and clubs to stay open until the wee hours of the morning. Large clubs exempt from the curfews are usually found in 5-star hotels in Delhi and other cosmopolitan cities. The facilities are world class – you could easily forget you were in India.

In Mumbai, be it a beach, club, bar or rave party, disco, nightclub, theme based parties,  you find amazing crowds of night owls. As in Delhi hotels, popular ones are in five-star hotels. Bangalore, the ‘Pub Capital of India’ , has a reputation for wild yet elite nightlife that is relaxed and enjoyable. The city has 200 clubs and bars.  Kolkata is loaded with night clubs and discotheques, bars, discos and pubs. As for Goa, on any night you will find beaches and pubs full of hustle and bustle. The hedonistic state has developed a reputation for outdoor psychedelic trance parties. Other popular locations with such parties are around Manali and Kasol in Himachal Pradesh and Guwahati in Assam.

An interesting term being used in India is “resto-pub” or “resto-bar”. These are restaurants that double as places where you can drink, and sometimes dance late into the night as many restaurants don’t serve alcohol in India. As drinking traditionally isn’t part of India’s culture, the country’s bars tend to be divided into two categories –- cheap, seedy local bars frequented by India’s male population, and classier venues catering to the progressive middle and upper class crowd. The latter are common in hotels of Delhi.

The age for the legal consumption of alcohol varies . In Delhi, it’s 25 years. India’s party state Goa has the lowest legal drinking age of 18 along with Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka. Elsewhere it’s generally 21 years. However, venues aren’t usually strict about enforcing these limits.

Mumbai is the place to come for busy traveler hangouts offering a lively atmosphere and cheap beer. The live music venues in Mumbai are excellent. Bangalore booming pub culture has plenty of live gigs. Rock bands can be found playing in Goa and Delhi.

Until recently, many posh areas of modern New Delhi were rocking with rave parties and the like – and it was not just the fringe ‘fashion’ jet set crowd. Those interested in something more traditional will find no shortage of cultural performances either. Kolkata has grown into the cultural capital of India with lots of live dance, drama, and music. In Mumbai, the National Center for Performing Arts at Nariman Point as well as Delhi, Jaipur and Udaipur in Rajasthan have interesting cultural programs. Delhi, as well as the cities of Jaipur and Udaipur in Rajasthan, also have interesting cultural programs.

Hotels have multiplied in every nook and cranny of India – even the remotest region will have a budget hotel and transport service plus some sightseeing and guides. There is hardly a spot in India that doesn’t have an ancient monument, palace or fort, or exotic wildlife or that bliss giving beach or hill station or scores of fascinating temples both ancient and modern architectural wonders. With the tourist flow, the nightlife in catching up fast everywhere .