Brit tourist, 61, dies after suffering breathing problems at hotel during holiday in India

A British tourist has died after suffering breathing problems at a hotel during a holiday in India.

The 61-year-old was staying at the Pachkunda Hotel in Pushkar, northern India, when he experienced breathing problems on April 26, according to local media reports.

The British man was taken to a nearby hospital for initial treatment and was later transferred to another facility, where he passed away on Monday.

A local police chief said the man's body was kept at the hospital and that investigators were waiting on the family's consent before going ahead with the post-mortem examination.

The tourist reportedly arrived in Delhi on April 15 and had travelled 288 miles to visit Pushkar. 

He is said to have been accompanied by a friend, who also visited the Briton in hospital. 

The police chief said he 'was already ill' and 'was having breathing problems', including a cough.

MailOnline has contacted the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office for comment.