Early to India from Lyon in October

Hotel description Poovar Island Resort offers cozy land or water cottages in Trivandrum, the capital of Kerala. It has an outdoor pool, health therapies at its Ayurveda treatment center and 24-hour room service. Fully air conditioned, cottages all come with a satellite TV and a well-equipped minibar. A sitting area and hairdryer are also provided. Private balconies overlook the sea or tropical gardens. Poovar Island Resort is 3.2 km from Poovar Bus Station. It is 30.6 km from both Trivandrum Train Station and Trivandrum International Airport. Guests may exercise at the gym, read a book on beach hammocks, or take part in yoga lessons.

Hotel description One of the best options we have chosen in Gokarna is popular among the guests. The beach can be reached in just 2 minutes. The SwaSwara Resort complex with an outdoor pool and garden views is located in Gokarna. It offers a restaurant and free private on-site parking. In the complex there are shops.

Hotel description One of our top picks in Bangalore – and a guest favorite. Boasting an operable helipad and a spacious outdoor swimming pool, ITC Gardenia offers luxurious rooms. Guests can also choose between 6 in-house restaurants. Located just 2.5 mi away from Bangalore Railway Station, the hotel is also 3.7 mi away from the historical Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace. Bangalore Airport is 22 mi away. Elegantly furnished, air-conditioned rooms are fitted with a seating area, ironing facilities, a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities.

Hotel description Just 1.6 mi from Taj Mahal in Agra, 5-star Jaypee Hotel features landscaped gardens with ponds and water features. It houses a shopping mall, an Ayurvedic spa with a Turkish bath and a large outdoor pool. Free WiFi is available for 2 hours in the lobby and restaurant for in-house guests. Boasting a Mughal-inspired décor, the spacious rooms at Jaypee Palace Hotel provide a flat-screen TV, a safety deposit box and ironing facilities. A mini-bar is also available. Some rooms offer views of the pool or garden. Guests can work out at the fitness center or make use of the hotel’s jogging track.

Hotel description One of our top picks in Chandīgarh – and a guest favorite. .

Hotel description One of our top picks in Gurgaon.

Hotel description Lemon Tree Hotel is located in Gurgaon City Center, 0.6 mi from Kingdom of Dreams. It features a pool and spa. The hotel also offers a gym, restaurant and bar. Modern rooms are fitted with a DVD player and flat-screen TV offering cable channels. Free Wi-Fi is provided for 30 minutes per room. The daily newspapers and mineral water are also provided. The hotel has a business center and tour desk for guests’ convenience. Currency exchange and laundry services are available. Guests can also enjoy a game of billiards in the hotel. Citrus Café specializes in all-day international delights while drinks, games and music are featured at Slounge. Lemon Tree Hotel, City Center North, Gurgaon, is located 1.6 mi from Sahara Mall and MGF Metropolitan Mall.

Hotel description Offering a restaurant that serves Indian, Continental and Chinese specialties, Mapple Express is located in New Delhi. It is 0.6 mi from ISCKON Temple and 0.9 mi from Lotus Temple. Free Wi-Fi access is available. The property is 5 mi from Qutub Minar and 5.6 mi from India Gate. It is 9.3 mi from New Delhi Railway Station and Indira Gandhi International Airport. The Maharana Pratap ISBT Bus Station is 11 mi. Rooms here will provide you with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and a mini-bar. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with free toiletries.

Hotel description Featuring a terrace and free Wi-Fi throughout, Hotel Marina Mahal offers rooms with city views in Jaisalmer. Massages can be organized on site. All the rooms come with a fan, desk and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The private bathroom is complete with a shower. Guests can enjoy Indian, Chinese and Continental cuisine at the restaurant. Marina Mahal is a 5-minute walk from Jaiselmer Fort, while Jaiselmer Train Station is 0.6 mi away.