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Amber Fort.

India: The Jaipur Literature Festival sells itself as the greatest literary show on earth

Time Out has described it as the 'Woodstock, Live 8 and Ibiza of world literature ... James Joyce meets Monsoon Wedding'.

  • by Sandra Hall
Alila Fort Bishangarh is a shining example of the heritage hotels that have been re-created from the artefacts of India's flamboyant past.

Inside Alila Fort Bishangarh hotel, India: How a warrior fortress transformed into a luxury hotel

Transforming an 18th century warrior fort into a cruisy hotel was not without its challenges.

  • by Michael Gebicki
Hawa Mahal in Jaipur, India.

Travel guide and things to do in Jaipur, Rajastan, India: 20 reasons to visit

From coloured gems and architectural jewels to trendy teahouses and exquisite crafts.

  • by Anthony Dennis
Guest room at the Alila Fort Bishangarh in India.

Alila Fort Bishangarh, India: Warrior fortress turns landmark hotel

This 230-year-old warrior fortress has been transformed from a deserted ruin filled with bats, snakes and gunpowder to a five-star hotel.

  • by Belinda Jackson
Mount the stairs to an impressive arched salon surrounded by chandeliers.

Sujan Rajmahal Palace Hotel review, Jaipur, India: Where you can live like a maharajah

Michael Gebicki samples life as a modern-day maharajah, and finds the turban fits.

  • by Michael Gebicki
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The famous Hawa Mahal, 'Palace of Winds', in Jaipur.

India's must-see city: Jaipur is a pink riot of colour and history

Rajasthan's capital is a pink, populous, mesmerising metropolis, steeped in a rich history.

  • by Tatyana Leonov
Talabgaon Castle Heritage Resort

How to bring the glamour of travel back

Too often, modern-day travel can feel sanitised and rushed, leaving you yearning for the era of gracious, slow-paced touring on a grand scale. Julietta Jameson goes down in search of travel's bygone days.

Moveable feast ... flower offering at Varanasi.

Passage through India

Clover Stroud offers the inside track on the country's finest rail journeys

Thailand Beach Party

Shameless: the world's greatest guilty pleasures

Everyone needs to indulge their vices every now and then. From Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2012 - the best trends, destinations, journeys and experiences for the upcoming year.

In thrall to false profits

The future's for sale in the streets Rajasthan. Andrew Taylor opens his mind — and wallet — to the soothsayers.