Charter a hot-air balloon in Jaipur

A chartered balloon that drifts over the Amber Fort with enchanting views of the Aravali ranges outside Jaipur, or past jaw-dropping cliffs, hidden lakes and deep valleys of the Sahyadris near Lonavla: that’s an hour of incredibly tantalising India. Skywaltz has different-sized balloons so you could hire them as a romantic twosome or a cheering family of nine (internationally experienced pilots will accompany you, of course). There’s a pick-up and drop-off back to your hotel, light refreshments are offered at the launch site while you watch the drama of the balloons being inflated for take-off. If the weather goes awry, as it sometimes does in these parts, they offer a full refund. ($1,000 for 1–3 persons, $1,800 for 3–8 people)