Introduction to India

India travel information

All of the hotels used by Wendy Wu Tours are of three star standard, but may not have all western amenities. The hotels are selected for their comfort, convenience of location and character and are subject to change. Below is an example of the typical hotels used on our tours, however these are not guaranteed and alternative hotels of a similar standard may also be used

		Delhi, Silver Ferns
		Silver Ferns is ideally located in the south of Delhi. The hotel offers a multi cuisine restaurant and currency exchange facilities. All of the rooms feature air-conditioning, satellite TV, tea/coffee making facilities, telephone, mini-bar, hairdryer and a safe deposit box.
		Udaipur, Hilltop Palace
		Situated on the highest point of Udaipur, the Hilltop Palace Hotel overlooks Lake Fateh Sagar, Lake Pichola and the town. It’s a modern three-star hotel with a marble lobby, an elegant garden and a number of rooftop terraces. Facilities include two restaurants, swimming pool and currency exchange facilities. Each room has unique decor with a balcony, satellite TV and a safe deposit box. This hotel is used on our Rajasthan Panorama tour.
		Jodhpur, Ranbanka Palace
		With views of the Meherangarh Fort on one side and the Bhawan Palace on the other, the Ranbanka Palace is a heritage hotel. Hotel facilities include a restaurant serving Indian and Western cuisine, lobby, bar, swimming pool, spa and currency exchange facilities. The hotel offers 83 rooms set around the courtyard each with air-conditioning, satellite TV, tea/coffee making facilities, telephone, hairdryer, mini-bar and a safe deposit box. This hotel is used on our Rajasthan Panorama tour.
		Jodhpur, The Park Plaza
		The Park Plaza is a contemporarily designed hotel ideally located in the heart of the city. The hotel provides restaurants, a coffee shop/cafe, nightclub, swimming pool, fitness centre with spa and currency exchange facilities. The 45 rooms feature air-conditioning, satellite TV, tea/coffee making facilities, telephone, mini-bar, hairdryer and a safe deposit box.
		Ranthambore, The Pugmark
		Covering an area of more than 5 acres at the edge of Ranthambore National Park, the Pugmark Hotel is only 5 minutes drive from the main entrance to the reserve. Hotel facilities include a restaurant, swimming pool, a coffee shop and currency exchange facilities. All 20 rooms have a veranda with air-conditioning and a mini-bar.
		Agra, Howard Park Plaza Palace
		Howard Park Plaza is one of the nearest hotels to Taj Mahal situated on Fatehabad Road. It is just ten minutes walk to the legendary monument and a ten minutes drive to the main shopping centre, Sadar Bazar. The hotel offers a multi-cuisine restaurant, a bar, swimming pool, spa and fitness centre. All rooms are furnished with air-conditioning, satellite TV, mini-bar, hairdryer and a safe deposit box.
		Varansai, Hotel Hindustan International
		The HHI Varanasi is the only five-star hotel in the centre of the city. The hotel features a restaurant, coffee shop/cafe, lobby/bar, swimming pool and fitness centre with sauna and stream rooms. There are 98 beautifully designed rooms with air-conditioning, satellite TV, tea/coffee making facilities, telephone, mini-bar, hairdryer (available on request) and a safe deposit box.
		Mumbai, The Ambassador
		The Ambassador Hotel is close to the business district, shopping centres and tourist sites. This fine hotel boasts three multi-cuisine restaurants, coffee shop/cafe, bar, fitness centre and currency exchange facilities. All 110 rooms include air-conditioning, satellite TV, tea/coffee facilities, telephone, mini-bar, hairdryer and a safe deposit box.
		Cochin, The Grand
		The Grand Hotel in Cochin is located in the heart of the city. Facilities include a large restaurant with a wide variety of delicious seafood, swimming pool, indoor recreation and fitness centre. The hotel features 39 rooms which are beautifully furnished with air-conditioning, satellite TV and a telephone.
		Kovalam, Uday Samudra Beach Resort
		The four-star Uday Samudra Resort is located right on the coconut palmed beach front in Kovalam. Facilities include four restaurants serving international cuisine. It is the only resort in Kovalam to boast three swimming pools including a swim-up bar. Other facilities include a health club, beauty parlour and currency exchange facilities. Each room is spacious and individually decorated. The rooms feature air-conditioning, satellite TV, telephone, mini-bar and a safe deposit box.
		Kathmandu, Shangri La
		Shangri La Hotel is located only 2km from the heart of the city. It is the perfect blend of contemporary international standards and grateful tradition. Facilities include a restaurant, coffee shop/cafe, bar, swimming pool, fitness centre with sauna, currency exchange facilities and a casino. All rooms are equipped with modern facilities including air-conditioning, satellite TV, telephone, mini-bar, hairdryer and a safe deposit box.