Visiting India

Leela Kempinski Goa

The Leela Kempinski Goa
Address: Cavelossim, Mobor, Salcette, Goa 403 731 India
Phone: +91 832 287 1234

The Leela Kempinski hotel in Goa, India is one of the area’s top hotels. The Leela is loved by guests for its excellent service, beautiful rooms, great restaurants, and beautiful beach.

The check-in staff at The Leela Goa are very welcoming, giving each guest a flower lei and a fresh coconut to drink from upon arrival.

Rooms at The Leela Goa are comfortable and offer great views of the many koi ponds and beautiful flowers around the grounds. Rooms have balconies and offer all five-star amenities and in-room dining.

Restaurants at the Leela vary from high-end Indian food to casual beach seafood restaurants. There are several bars that serve a range of drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic.

The Leela has a small golf course right by the beach, and offers beach activities such as parasailing and jet skiing. Yoga is also available.

The Leela offers airport pick-up and drop-off services from Goa airport, which is approximately one hour from the hotel.

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India is a vast country with a tremendous amount of geographical, cultural, and climactic diversity. While it would be easy to spend several months traveling around India, most people who visit India don’t have the luxury of unlimited time.

If you’re planning a trip through India for several weeks, check out some of our sample itineraries. Otherwise, use this list of the best places to visit in India to help you get started.

Amritsar – The stunning golden temple and beautiful lake make Amritsar worth the trip.

Jaisalmer – The “Golden City” is renowned for its sandstone fort and proximity to the great Thar Desert, the perfect place for camel safaris.

Udaipur – Perhaps the most beautiful city in Rajasthan, Udaipur is known for its stunning Lake Palace, vast City Palace, and hilltop Monsoon Palace.

Varanasi – Deeply spiritual Varanasi is a pilgrimage site for many people in India, and attracts visitors from all over the world.

Goa – For beachside relaxation, no place in India beats laid back Goa.

Darjeeling – Famous for its world class “first flush”, Darjeeling is a must-do for tea enthusiasts. The gorgeous scenery makes it a must-see for everyone else.

Himalayas – Escape the heat during the summer months and head to the Himalayas for trekking.

Taj Mahal – No first trip to India would be complete without a visit to Agra for Shah Jahan’s impressive and stunning Taj Mahal.

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You can also combine several of the itineraries to make a longer trip. For example, do The Golden Triangle and Rajasthan itinerary and add The Northern Route itinerary to make a three week trip through northern India.

One Week Itineraries for India

The Golden Triangle
Cities Visited: Delhi, Agra (Taj Mahal), Jaipur

The Northern Route
Cities Visited: Delhi, Varanasi, Kolkata

The Southern Route
Cities Visited: Mumbai, Goa, and Mysore