Excitement is building for today's inaugural Indian Grand Prix. NICK BOULOS fastens his seatbelt for a tour of the vibrant capital

If you want a gentle introduction to all the magic this country has to offer then start your journey in its rich, enchanting southern state, says EILEEN LEAHY

As Caroline Quentin begins her passage through India for a new TV series, NICK BOULOS heads to the country's most evocative city, a beguiling mix of gleaming skyscrapers and frenetic streets

With its amazing mix of culture and plants, Kerala not only looks incredible but smells it too, writes CAROLINE JOWETT

Indian retreat is the place to Goa to take weight off your mind says GEORGIA PETTIPHER

As Prince William and his bride-to-be Kate Middleton start to make arrangements for their big day next year, NICOLA ISEARD looks at some of the great destinations that can offer the young newlyweds the perfect romantic break

JILL STARLEY-GRAINGER goes to see India's spiritual retreats

ANDREW EAMES samples a luxurious treehouse resort in the southern Indian state of Kerala

Few places are as spiritual or colourful as the western banks of the Ganges in the ancient Hindu city of Varanasi. AMY PACKER takes an unforgettable tour of the north of the country

Get mystical and in the mood for love with a magical trip to Udaipur, India