Understandably I think given what I do, I get a lot of Indian travel questions thrown at me, and it has become apparent it is the same few issues that are on peoples minds. It is interesting to see that despite It being such a huge topic, the bulk of many of my reader’s concerns can be answered in a single post.
It can seem like an immensely daunting task to plan a big trip anywhere, let alone somewhere as notoriously intense as India. You will find the countries reputation proceeds itself, but that is all part of the charm…
So the day is coming for you to book those tickets, but where are the best Indian backpacking routes? It is a massive country, after all, and it is your first shot. You would have saved hard for your money so you will want to get the most out of your time, surely? India has quite the reputation for being enthralling to the extreme. You will find that reputation proceeds itself. However, you cant see it all! Even with a whole year, you will still only be able to see a small fraction of what is on offer.
Even though…
Mention India to someone, and their mind tends to fill with exotic thoughts. Visions of rich culture, spices and spirituality will all spring to mind. I have had a strong passion for travelling my whole adult life, and I have been lucky enough to visit almost one-third of all the countries on this beautiful planet. Yet, I am building a website for Indian travel, and that is because no other country has left such a mark on my soul as this one.
Each one of India’s 29 states are so radically different from the next, it can feel like it…
I think It is fair to say that anyone who is planning a trip to this epic country will inevitably ask themselves, is it dangerous to travel in India? After all, most people will not want to be in any more danger than they need to be on their hard-earned holiday.
Some sources I have read reckon travel to India is 100% safe? Nonsense, nowhere is that safe, and in regards to what? At the other end of the spectrum, there are quite a few sources that think India is very unsafe indeed, with death and danger lurking around every…
If you are reading this, you are probably planning a trip to India or already on one. If this is true and you need to save a bit of money, do not skim past this post. It is well worth the few minutes it takes to read, as my tips for budget travel in India will certainly be useful for you. I am sure you will be able to use them over and over again. What’s more, this information will also be applicable no matter where you decide to travel in the world.
When I first started travelling, there were…
The cost of a long journey in India will be a major concern for many of us. Well, here you can find out everything you need to know about the real cost of travel in India. It is very justified to be concerned about only spending your hard-earned money every day. We would be wise to do some research, but then again, that is why you are reading my blog, right?
Well, here is the dirty truth about travel in India, and it is mixed news. I can confirm it is true that not many other countries on earth offer…
Are you planning a trip to North India? Well, here you will find all of the information you NEED to know about creating your dream trip to this incredible part of the world. You will also find my free top ten tips on how to save money and maximise your time. I am sure you will find these infinitely useful in the future, and you can use them throughout your travels.
I know planning a trip to North India can seem both alluring and terrifying at the same time. We have all heard about the grand palaces of the Maharajas…
Hello, my fellow intrepid travellers and welcome to my post the number 1 backpackers guide to incredible Hampi. Here I will be discussing with you how to get the most out of their time with the minimum spend in what is with a doubt one of India’s premier tourist destinations. This enchanting corner of the subcontinent has been drawing in visitors by the truckload for decades and with good reason. No matter where you have come from in the country you will be glad you came.
Hampi was capital of the Vijayanagara Empire in the 14th century and once housed…
I don’t need any encouragement to want to travel Northeast India. As I have stated before, India is like lots of countries that share one border. One state is often radically different from the next, which is one reason keep coming back. The northeast is no exception. The area is known as the seven sisters. It must be a surprise to no one to know it is made up of seven states. Not only are they vastly different from the rest of India but also different from each other.
Until relatively recently, even getting the permits to visit here was…
For me, this is one of the most extraordinary sights to see on the whole subcontinent if not the world. On the outside, it looks like any other Indian temple, but looks can be deceiving. Upon entering the unadorned gates, something seems very different. For a start, there are Rats everywhere, and when I say everywhere I really mean it.
Rats scurry across the floor and over your bare feet. What’s more strange is no one is running around screaming. Instead, the local people are feeding them and in a state of deep in prayer. …
Gary the Intrepid Traveller
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