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Mosaics Guesthouse in Amber, just north of Jaipur is a beautiful place to stay. Perfect for anyone who wants to avoid the hustle and bustle of the pink city yet just a stones thow from the spectacular Amber Fort. Owner, Herve Vital, has built a… READ MORE >
India Beat produced several fashion shoots for the Daily Mail around Rajasthan, here are some of the pictures. They used locations around Jaipur and Udaipur including some of our favorite heritage hotels like Samode Palace, Rambagh Palace and the Lake Palace. Photographer Kevin Foord worked… READ MORE >
Onam is a festival celebrated all over Kerala which marks the return of the legendary King Mahabali. This year Onam began on the 1st September and lasted for 10 days. Dating from the 9th century the festival is one of the highlights of the year… READ MORE >
Killa Bhawan is one of our favorite hotels in Jaisalmer and their Killa Bhawan Dune Camp in the Thar Desert is only an hour away from Jaislamer. It is a great place to stay overnight when you are on camel safari, there are just 8… READ MORE >
Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the biggest Hindu festivals of the year; Ganesh’s birthday. Across India millions of devotees flock to Ganesh temples to worship and receive blessings for the coming year. Ganesh is the Hindu God of beginnings and good luck, so is often referred… READ MORE >
Ramathra Fort is a heritage hotel set deep in rural Rajasthan is run by Ravi Rajpal and his wife Geetanjali. Ramathra remains completely untouched by the outside world and the surrounding countryside is thick, wild forest. Originally set up as a tented camp inside the… READ MORE >
India Beat loves Shahpura Bagh! We have visited this gorgeous heritage hotel a number of times and always have a fantastic time. Guests are beautifully looked after by the family – during our stay we explored the family farm and visited the ancestral fort for drinks… READ MORE >
The Lodhi at the Aman Delhi serves up seriously delicious spanish tapas in what must be Delhi’s most stylish restaurant. We had an incredible lunch that started with pata negra jamon, gazpacho and plenty of ice cold fino. Main courses of tender lamb chuletas with… READ MORE >
The Tower House in Fort Cochin is a rare 17th Century building that, after several years under renovation,finally opened to guests. The understated, classic look of the place fits in perfectly with it’s surroundings, set right in the heart of Fort Cochin’s colonial heritage area,… READ MORE >
India Beat produced this beautiful photo shoot for Hermes in Kerala with photographer Corrine Day and Maconochie Photography. The pictures were taken around the backwaters, in Fort Cochin and on the beach. For more information contact bertie@indiabeat.co.uk.
The Name: Aman New Delhi The Place: Near Lodhi Gardens next to the diplomatic area of New Delhi What’s it like: Ultra modern and minimalist look business hotel with all the sports facilities you could ever need. Huge and very comfortable rooms have incredible views… READ MORE >
The Name: Khem Villas The Place: On the edge of Ranthambhore National Park in Rajasthan What’s it like: A thickly forested oasis right next to the tiger reserve. The main house is simple and elegantly designed, tents set back in the forest are comfortably luxurious… READ MORE >
India Beat worked in Kerala with British Vogue and 10-4 Inc. to produce this fashion story earlier in the year. Shot around the backwaters at Phillip Kutty’s Farm and in Cochin’s colonial fort area the published story covered 20 pages which you can see along… READ MORE >
Set in the heart of Darjeeling tea country, Glenburn Tea Estate is a sanctuary from the hussle and bustle of India unlike any other. 1500 acres of hill side tea plantations are disected by two rivers, the main house looks over the spectacular valley with… READ MORE >
Unusually I met up with my guide at 10.30 at night, I had just finished a delicious Gujarati dinner at M.G. Haveli in the heart of Ahmedabad, and was about to set off on a guided night walk of the narrow alleys and hidden passage… READ MORE >
The Experts by Lydia Bell Whether you dream of tracking cheetahs in Namibia, buying a bolt hole in Italy or trance dancing with shamans in the Kalahari, these specialists will transform your trip into the experience of a lifetime. Bertie Dyer, India What does he… READ MORE >
India Beat produced 3 photo shoots around Rajasthan with photographer J.R. Duran and Daslu magazine. The crew shot at the City Palace in Udaipur, in Jaipur’s markets and at the Taj Mahal in Agra. For more information contact bertie@indiabeat.co.uk.
Perhaps the finest collection of textiles in the world is privately owned and kept in a series of intricately carved wooden havelis in Ahmedabad, the erstwhile hub of the Indian textile industry. Aquirred by the cotton mill owning Calico family the extraordinary woven, embroidered and… READ MORE >
Victoria Dyer, founder of India Beat I fell in love with India the moment I arrived and found myself unable to leave. The people and their unrivalled kindness are inspirational and the country itself has such extraordinary variety that every day on the move is… READ MORE >
Who? Bertie Dyer What? Founder of India Beat Why? My passion for India began 15 years ago on a family trip around Rajasthan, I spent 3 weeks with my head hanging out the window of our trusty Ambassador car. Since then India has changed dramatically and… READ MORE >