Indian Subcontinent - Top five destinations

MUMBAI
If you're a bit of a film buff maybe you'd enjoy a visit to the glitz and glamour of Mumbai - home to Bollywood cinema. Mumbai also has India's best nightlife, a riot of bazaars, and shopping malls full of designer labels.

KASHMIR
Visit the lush Kashmir Valley, gawp at the vast numbers of lotus flowers on the surface of Dal Lake. This is a beautiful part of the subcontinent.

INDIAN HIMALAYAS
They have much to offer, including monasteries and forts that have earned the region the title of 'Little Tibet'.

THE TAJ MAHAL IN AGRA
This mausoleum - a UNESCO World Heritage Site - was created by the fifth Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century as a tribute to his beloved wife. The emperor was so devastated by his loss that his hair is said to have turned white overnight.

SRI LANKA
Although it was affected by the 2004 tsunami with loss of life and widespread environmental destruction, it still remains a beautiful part of the world and is packed with things to do. Visitors keep returning, so the Sri Lankans must be doing something right. Apart from great beaches and fantastic food, a holiday is Sri Lanka is also fairly cheap.