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India Travel Tips for First-Time Visitors

I’ve never been to India. I know. Crazy, right? It’s not that I don’t want to go but life has just always gotten in the way. However, India is a place a lot of people visit and, since I can’t write about it, I want to bring in someone who can: my friend Mariellen Ward. She’d a travel writer who has been going to India since 2005 and runs the website Breathedreamgo . We’ve known each other since 2010. Today, she’s going to share some tips on how to visit India for first-time visitors.

I will never forget my first time visiting India. My first car trip in Delhi felt like a roller-coaster ride. Cars and trucks of every size, overloaded bicycles and motorcycles, and even the occasional bullock cart, seemed to be coming at me from every direction. No one was paying any attention to lanes or the rules of the road. Vehicles were driving the wrong way. I couldn’t make sense of what was happening.

I had heard about the “sensory overload” travelers feel in India, and now I was experiencing it. It was exciting and nerve-wracking in equal measure. And just a taste of things to come.

I spent six months crisscrossing the subcontinent on my first trip, back in 2005 and was often overwhelmed by the huge crowds, the foreign traditions, the perplexing bureaucracy, the mind-boggling complexity, and the bewildering culture shock.

These things combined make India a challenging — though very exciting and rewarding —destination.

However, if you read and follow these travel tips for first-time visitors, they could help smooth out some of the more disorienting bumps.

1. Slow down

It takes time and some know-how to successfully navigate in India. This is not a place for hurried travel. Don’t try and see as much as you can; that is not the right approach. It’s tiring to travel in India, and the object should be to experience it, not to check things off a list.

As a general rule, for every two weeks you are in India, pick one region. For a one-month trip, just pick two regions — say, two weeks in Rajasthan and two weeks in Kerala . You can even sit in one place and still not miss anything. No matter what, if you are in India, you will experience India.

2. Adjust your attitude

Likewise, accept that things will not go as planned. Cultivate the philosophy that things happen the way they are supposed to, not the way they are planned. This attitude can lead to the most marvelous adventures.

3. Be careful who you trust

Having said that it’s a good idea to be open, a healthy level of skepticism also comes in really handy in India. There are many con men there, especially in the travel and hospitality sector. They have a sixth sense for first-time visitors and will try and take advantage.

So, learn the prices by asking locals and other travelers before negotiating with auto-rickshaw drivers and market vendors. Don’t believe drivers — or random people you come across at airports, train stations, and tourist attractions — who tell you things such as your hotel burned down, or the train you want was canceled.

Often, an opportunity to make money off of you will spur creative tactics, and some of these scams can easily catch you off guard. Once, I was looking for a new iPhone case and the vendor showed me one and told me it was made by Apple. But a close look revealed four spelling mistakes in one short sentence engraved inside the case.

4. Practice safe travel

There are also anecdotal reports of women being molested, especially in busy, crowded places. Follow basic precautions and safe travel strategies, and use common sense in India.

Here are several safety travel tips (please read my top tips for women traveling in India for more details):

• Buy a local SIM card so that you can make local calls and stay in touch.
• Research carefully where you want to go, ensuring it is an area frequented by other travelers, with good infrastructure and hotels.
• Plan your travel so you don’t arrive late at night; travel during daylight hours only.
• Be careful when posting to social media, so that you are not revealing your current location.
• Stay alert to your surroundings, and keep a close eye on your handbag and luggage.
• Keep the Tourist Helpline number handy and call if you need any assistance: 1-800-111363.

5. Try a small group tour

For your first time in India, try taking a small group or custom tour to help you get your feet wet. My company, India for Beginners , was founded to help women travel safely and well in India. We offer a few small group tours, but we specialize in creating custom tours and providing a high level of personal service, such as meeting travelers at the airport and assigning a tour manager who is available 24/7. We hold your hand in India!

6. Take the train

Taking a train in India is a great experience and should not be missed. However, you need some basic knowledge about the classes and the trains. You may not want to dive into sleeper class or general class immediately; I would recommend 2AC (second class with air conditioning) or CC (chair car). Or even 1AC (first class with air conditioning) or EC (executive chair car).

Shatabdi and Rajdhani trains are among the best in India, so try and book one of these. Overnight trains can be a problem because they don’t clean the toilets at night, so keep that in mind when you book.

7. Eat the food

India is one of the world’s great culinary destinations, and first-time visitors should not shy away from trying all the delicious cuisine on offer, even street food. Some of the famous Indian items you shouldn’t miss are masala chai, sweet lassi, biryani, pakoras, dosas, and sweets such as gulab jamun and kheer.

It’s hard to avoid getting sick in India, though, because you never know when a tainted item will cross your plate. It could be at a street stall or a five-star restaurant. However, you can reduce the chances of getting sick by following these basic rules:

• Drink filtered or bottled water only.
• Watch for undistilled water in ice or sauces.
• Avoid salad and other raw food unless you can peel it (such as an orange or banana).
• Eat only food that is freshly cooked.
• Look for busy stalls and restaurants with high turnover.

8. Get a local SIM card

Everything in India runs on WhatsApp, one-time password (OTP) verification, and text messages. Because of this, you need a local number. To do so, get a local SIM at the airport when you arrive. Still, you may have trouble paying for things online with a foreign credit card, as India requires OTP verification, and getting registered with Indian Railways so you buy train tickets online is nearly impossible.

9. Remember where you are

For example, unless you’re on the beach in Goa, it’s wise to wear modest clothing in India . Long, loose, and flowing are key for dressing for the climate and the culture.

It’s also best to be very respectful, especially with regard to the myriad religions. And be aware that genders relate differently in India, and overfriendliness can be misconstrued. Be polite, but with strangers, and especially those working in the hospitality sector, it’s usually best to dial back effusive friendliness.

10. Follow the seasons

Weather and the season matter in India. It’s incredibly hot almost everywhere in May and June, the monsoon season is July to August, and it’s surprisingly cold in north India in winter, December to February. Do some research and find out the best places to visit in India by season .

So, when it’s cold in north India, head down to tropical Kerala or Goa and hit the beach. In the heat of summer, check out Ladakh, a high desert plateau that sometimes seems otherworldly. Note: Fall is festival season, so you can experience Durga Puja in Kolkata, Diwali in Jaipur, or the Camel Fair in Pushkar.

11. Visit attractions in the morning

(However, this rule does not apply to shopping. Stores, and even restaurants, tend not to open until 10 or even 11 am. Urban Indians tend to do everything late. Breakfast and lunch are late, and dinner can be very late indeed.)

12. Head into the countryside

You can go trekking in the mountains, take a tiger safari , visit one of the many national parks, camp out overnight on a sand dune in Rajasthan, or take a boat cruise on the Brahmaputra River.

And don’t forget the rural areas. Most Indians still live in villages. It’s really worthwhile to meander through the quaint villages of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, or Uttarakhand.

India is not an easy place to travel. It’s not a relaxing vacation destination. It is, though, an experience — often a life-changing experience. Start by doing research, read books about India , watch movies about the country, learn about the cultures and various destinations, and get ready for a transformative travel experience.

Like many before you — from The Beatles to Steve Jobs to Elizabeth Gilbert — you may just fall in love with the place. As writer Rumer Godden said, “Once you have felt the dust of India, you will never be free of it.”

Mariellen Ward fell in love with India, with travel, and with travel blogging on her first trip to the country in 2005. She has spent more than seven years of the last 18 in India, and now lives there. Though Canadian by birth, Mariellen considers India to be her “soul culture.” With her travel blog, Breathedreamgo , she tries to encourage and help other female travelers to go after their dreams. And her custom tour company, India for Beginners , is dedicated to helping women travel safely and well in India.

Book Your Trip: Logistical Tips and Tricks

Book Your Flight Find a cheap flight by using Skyscanner . It’s my favorite search engine because it searches websites and airlines around the globe so you always know no stone is being left unturned.

Book Your Accommodation You can book your hostel with Hostelworld . If you want to stay somewhere other than a hostel, use Booking.com as it consistently returns the cheapest rates for guesthouses and hotels.

Don’t Forget Travel Insurance Travel insurance will protect you against illness, injury, theft, and cancellations. It’s comprehensive protection in case anything goes wrong. I never go on a trip without it as I’ve had to use it many times in the past. My favorite companies that offer the best service and value are:

• SafetyWing (best for everyone)
• Insure My Trip (for those 70 and over)
• Medjet (for additional evacuation coverage)

Want to Travel for Free? Travel credit cards allow you to earn points that can be redeemed for free flights and accommodation — all without any extra spending. Check out my guide to picking the right card and my current favorites to get started and see the latest best deals.

Need Help Finding Activities for Your Trip? Get Your Guide is a huge online marketplace where you can find cool walking tours, fun excursions, skip-the-line tickets, private guides, and more.

Ready to Book Your Trip? Check out my resource page for the best companies to use when you travel. I list all the ones I use when I travel. They are the best in class and you can’t go wrong using them on your trip.

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• 24 Influential Travel Bloggers Of 2024 Who Fuel Our Wanderlust

24 Dec 2021

We all have heard at least one of our colleagues talk about ditching it all to travel the world, but how often do people make a career out of being on a permanent or partial vacation? Not many. These are some influential social-media-savvy travellers and digital nomads who’re inspiring people to do what makes them happy and venture into the unknown. So, here is our list of 24 top travel bloggers in India and let’s see what these top travel bloggers in India have to say about their travel love. FYI: The list is in no particular order and hence, does not indicate the ranking of bloggers.

24 Most Influential Travel Bloggers of India.

From brilliant photographers to solo travellers, these travel bloggers are a true inspiration to the people who love to travel and explore. Check our list of top travel bloggers in India to know more about them.

1. Neelima Vallangi

A brilliant, brilliant photographer and solo traveller, Neelima Vallangi is a true inspiration to budding travellers and explorers. If you’re having a bad day, just go to her Instagram profile and scroll through her feed for some refreshing pictures of heavenly landscapes. Neelima is a trekker, adventurer, and you will mostly find her in the mighty Himalayas.

What prompted Neelima to go on her first journey?

She started her travel journey in 2008. It was her trip to Ladakh with her family when she first witnessed India’s diversity. Her first time in the Himalayas turned into an obsession.

What kind of travel does Neelima like?

Neelima is a sucker for adventure, trekking, and anything that involves travelling to the magnificent Himalayas.

What are Neelima’s top travel experiences?

She has stalked a snow leopard in Ladakh, snorkelled in one of the world’s most pristine coral reefs, hiked for a whole month in Turkey, explored the vast steppes of Mongolia by a truck for weeks, spent a lot of time in the snowfields and slopes of Himalayas.

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2. Archana Singh

Archana Singh is an award-winning travel writer and speaker. Her impressive storytelling and photography skills have made her travel blog extremely popular around the world. Archana’s social feed is a testimony of her travel adventures and she is definitely one of the travel bloggers you must follow on Instagram . 

What prompted you to go on your first journey?

Thanks to an army background and hostel life, I have been traveling since I was a kid. But one trip that changed my outlook on solo travel was my trip to Europe in 2012. I was a bundle of nerves when I went on that trip, but since then, there has been no looking back.

What’s your favourite travel destination?

Japan. I loved it for the unique mix of culture and modernity it offers. I visited it during the autumn season when the whole country was ablaze with autumn foliage.

What’s that one travel gadget you always keep in your backpack?

Camera either in the form of a mobile phone or a DSLR/GoPro.

Do you have a favorite travel book or a travel movie?

Into the Wild for presenting the true essence of travel and finding oneself while travelling to unknown territories.

A piece of advice for all the wanderlust-ERS out there?

Travel is like an addiction and you can never have enough of it. With every travel, you grow as an individual. My only advice would be to travel with an explorer’s open mind and be adaptable. The humbler and grounded you become, the more love you get in return. Also, travel for the love of travel not just for the GRAM.

A travel quote that always inspires you to travel.

Happiness is only real when shared.

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3. Seema Gurnani

When talking about top travel and food bloggers, Seema Gurnani is the first name that pops up in the minds of individuals. Starting her journey of ‘Panda Reviewz’ in Vijayawada, this award-winning 24-year-old star quit her comfortable job and started to take the road of thrill and excitement. A zeal for exploring the nooks and new tastes is what keeps this young entrepreneur going!

My first, and the most memorable journey till date, was my first solo escape trip to Goa when I had just turned 16. The curiosity and passion to explore new destinations, cultures, and most importantly – the food. This resulted in a lifetime memorable trip.

Your favourite travel destination

Goa and Auroville remain my personal favourites among all the places I have visited in India. In abroad, Melaka (Malaysia) takes the crown. For yet-to-visit destinations, backpacking through Europe remains at the top of my wish list.

One travel gadget you always keep in your backpack

I’m Dora and my smartphone is the arsenal of my exploring tools. From local maps to translating languages, to capturing beautiful memories, to get all the updated information; Everything is possible because of this trustworthy companion.

Your favourite travel book/movie of all time

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Queen, Eat Pray Love

A piece of advice for all the wanderlust-ERS out there

Don’t wait for the perfect moment, take the moment and make it perfect by getting to where you wish to be. If your heart is set to travel, just pack up your bags, head out, and explore what all this planet has to give you that will make the moments and memories of your life.

A travel quote that always inspires you to travel

Travelling is brutality. It forces you to trust strangers and to lose sight of all that familiar comforts of home and friends. You are constantly off balance. Nothing is yours except the essential things. -air, sleep, dreams, the sea, the sky – all things tending towards the eternal or what we imagine of it.

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4. Ajay Sood

A travel photographer by profession and passion, Ajay Sood is one of the top Indian travel bloggers of India. His Instagram feed is an array of incredible landscapes, people, streets, and architecture. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that he has covered most of the continents during his travel.

I was 9 years old and my parents had to visit my grandparents’ place in Phagwara, which is a town 35km from my hometown, Ludhiana. My grandma was a brilliant cook. So, visiting her was always a treat. I insisted I’ll also come to Phagwara after school gets over. So, I travelled alone as a 9-year old. And, ever since, got hooked on travel.

That destination had remained on my bucket list for decades. It was only in late November 2017, when I finally visited Iceland. The place has all the magic I had expected. It has some of the largest glaciers in Europe you can snowmobile for miles on, craziest eerie ice caves that you can sing in, sprawling natural Jacuzzis (thermal baths) for sipping a chilled beer in arctic winters, Northern lights that remind you of a discotheque, caves filled with centuries-old lava, stunning landscape you can’t get enough of, gigantic waterfalls that inspire awe, and… and a large number of ‘Game of Thrones’ locations.

My iPhone with scores of apps that range from Translate Voice Pro (my go-to app in countries where very few can communicate in English), The Photographer’s Ephemeris (it tells me the sunrise/sunset time and direction of the sun at any spot I plan to shoot in), Night Sky (helps me find the Pole Star during my Astro-photography night outs), and many more.

Do you have a favourite travel book or a travel movie?

My favourite movie is ‘Into the wild’. The biographical story of Christopher from ‘Alexander Supertramp’ to ‘The Magic Bus’ is a story of someone who is a true explorer at heart. My favourite book is ‘Atlas Obscura’. As the foreword of the book mentions it, this book is not for travellers, but for explorers.

Here’s a money-saving travel hack. When abroad, don’t exchange currency. Use ATM. You’ll save around 8%. A travel quote that always inspires you to travel. Leave behind only footsteps. Bring back only memories.

5. Shivya Nath

A prominent name in the travel industry, Shivya needs no introduction. At the age of 23, she quit her comfortable and high-paying corporate job to travel the world. This solo female traveller has packed her life into a backpack and now inspiring people around the world to do what they love. She has travelled in parts of Africa, Europe, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, the Caucasus region and the Indian subcontinent.

How does Shivya like to travel?

Shivya is an offbeat traveller who loves to explore the lesser-explored parts of the world. She likes to go slow while travelling, go under the skin of a place, talk to the locals, and live her stay. She’s usually seen travelling solo in the lesser-known countries and cities of Europe.

Tips to save money for travel?

1. Don’t do unnecessary shopping and find free hobbies to keep you entertained and busy at weekends. 2. Avoid eating out in restaurants and cafes. You can easily save INR 500 to INR 1000 a day. 3. Shivya recommends working online. 4. Sell the things you don’t need. 5. Get rid of that credit card and save for small and budget trips.

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6. Ami Bhat

A restless ball of energy, Ami is a wanderer for life and one of the top Indian travel bloggers. She’s a photography enthusiast and a travel blogger by passion. Ami is a total sucker for heritage destinations, turquoise beaches, and lofty mountains. 

Honestly, I don’t recall my first journey. It was just a natural progression of things. However, my earliest memories of my travel for leisure abroad was with my parents as I toured the Far East (Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong and the Philippines). It was our family holiday together and for some reason, though I was just 7, I remember it all.

I don’t have one, I have many and it keeps increasing. For now, Ladakh, Meghalaya, Bhutan, Gold Coast, and Udaipur.

My Camera. I just cannot travel without it.

My favourite movie I would say is Queen.

Travel not to tick off lists. Travel coz you want to enjoy what you see and experience.

Travelling is like Breathing.

7. Nivedith Gajapathy

In 2015, Nivedith Gajapathy quit his Digital Marketing job to explore the world. Other than being a traveller, Nivedith is an experienced collector, foodie, and tech-savvy guy. His blog offers insights into food, culture, and lifestyle of different communities around the world. Nivedith is among the most famous travel bloggers in India, and if you want some serious travel inspiration, you need to follow him on his journey.

I have been travelling with family all my life, but the trip that changed the way I travel was my solo trip to Malaysia, which actually made me realize that it is the journey that matters, not the destination and that’s when I started seriously documenting my experience on social media channels and blog as well.

My personal favourite has been Australia. Although I have just seen 0.1% of this beautiful country, I will be doing a solo 1-month-long trip to Australia again in the near future.

As a tech-freak, half of my baggage allowance goes into gadgets. When I travel, I primarily rely on my phone and DSLR.

My favorite travel movies are Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara and EuroTrip.

A piece of advice for all the wanderlust-ERS out there .

Don’t Plan a trip, live it. I prefer doing impromptu trips and that’s where the journey counts.

Travel is the only thing that you buy, that makes you richer.

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8. Umang Trivedi

One of the top travel bloggers of India, Umang Trivedi loves to explore the remote corners of the world. He’s an adventurer, mountain lover and an admirer of unspoiled nature. Umang has conquered mountain peaks like Rupin Pass and Stok Kangri.

For me, the discovery of beautiful landscapes and immersive experiences is very exhilarating. The urge to discover something new and unique, which is not possible in everyday life, prompted me to go on my first journey.

Bhutan would forever remain my favourite travel destination. In fact, I started writing about my travels after paying a visit to Bhutan . The surreal landscapes and friendly people with great hospitality left an everlasting impression on me.

I recently purchased a GoPro and since then, I have always made sure of keeping it. It’s very easy to handle and produces great results for both, photos and videos.

My favourite travel movie would be The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. I love how he takes brave decisions in the breathtaking backdrop of Iceland and then continue to go on adventures that bring him closer to his purpose.

At least once, you should go somewhere unplanned. No bookings, no reservations, no itinerary. Just go and see where the road takes you. I used to plan my itineraries very intricately to not miss out on things. But, since I started travelling in an unplanned manner, I find my travels to be much more fulfilling.

“It’s not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.” – Edmund Hilary.

9. Abhinav Singh

Abhinav has travelled to more than 200 destinations in past 10 years in India and abroad. He was fired from his corporate job of 7 years for travelling too much. After about of depression and anxiety he changed his situation to advantage and became a successful travel blogger within the 1st year of blogging.

My first independent solo trip was to Chennai, Mahabalipuram and Pondicherry in 2010. It was an emotional journey as I was revisiting the place to re-live the special memories I made there some years ago. I loved managing everything on my own. The financial power—thanks to my first job—gave me the ability to do things my way in a new place. The freedom and the new sensory stimulations excited and inspired me. Since then I am hooked.

I have been to more than 200 places in India in the last 10 years and also visited many countries. However, Mumbai remains my favourite place. Ever since I have left it, I go back at least once a year to visit Mumbai. Goa, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh are also close to my heart.

One travel gadget you always keep in your backpack.

I keep it really simple. I can not travel without my DSLR and cellphone. Yes, I am a digital slave.

Your favourite travel book/movie of all time.

My favourite travel books are Rediscovering Dharavi, Hot Tea Across India, To The Ends Of The World, Falling Off The Map, Into The Wild, Motorcycle Diaries.

My favourite travel movies are, Dhanak, Ye Jawani Hai Diwani, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Wild, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Into The Wild.

A piece of advice for all the wanderlust-ERS out there. Stay humble about travel. Do not conquer mountains, love and protect it instead. Do not be in a hurry to travel too much too soon. Enjoy travel at a slow place. And most importantly, be a responsible traveller. Please do not take a ride on elephants, horses or buy plastic mineral water bottles.

A travel quote that always inspires you to travel. India is the one land that all men desire to see, and having seen once, by even a glimpse, would not give that glimpse for all the shows of all the rest of the globe combined. – Mark Twain

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10. Indrani Ghose

Indrani is no ordinary traveller. A fun and courageous wanderer, she’s an ex-Indian Air Force employee, who once dreamt of travelling around the globe. From Singapore to Portugal and Jaisalmer to Guwahati, she has travelled to over 21 countries and 250+ cities till now. She has done many road trips across Europe and Southeast Asia with her family. She is also known as one of the best travel bloggers in India . 

We as a family, place travel as a must-do thing during vacations. I think it is in the genes. My parents have taken us, siblings, out during vacations and now I travel with my family often. For us, travel is another kind of learning experience, something which is impossible to get in schools and colleges.

It is all the Unesco World Heritage sites. Our road trips in different countries have been planned along with the Unesco sites of that country. The last major road trip we did was through Spain and Portugal – 3155kms. We covered 23 sites on this trip alone.

I am not a big fan of tech gadgets but mobiles with google maps, a good camera and a good collection of music have been a constant companion on our road trips.

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea is my most favourite travel book now.

I am not sure if I am there yet to advise, but I would like to say, travel responsibly. Travellers today travel to the remotest part, popularise it and the next thing we know a horde of tourists marching to the newly discovered destination spoiling it in the process. Respect locals, their lifestyle and their privacy.

“Wherever you go, go with all your heart.” – Confucius

11. Swati & Sam

A software engineer duo, Swati and Sam are among the top Indian travel bloggers in the luxury travel segment. They have travelled to 16 international destinations and to many corners of Indian towns and cities. Now the pair are the go-to travel guides for travellers in and around the world.

It’s difficult to pick one. We love Bali, Maldives, Seychelles, Switzerland and Thailand.

Powerbank is what we need with us on our trips.

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Don’t overthink. If budget is a constraint, you can spend your weekends exploring nearby places.

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sail. Explore. Dream. Discover.” – Mark Taiwan

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12. Agniswar and Amrita

Two backpackers from Kolkata, Agniswar and Amrita love to explore and look for unconventional experiences and destinations. Amrita is adventurous while Agni always wanted to play safe. Together they’ve faced hailstorms of the Himalayas, did scuba diving 12 metres below sea level, froze during Chadar River trek and even got stuck at a riot in Jammu. They share their stories of adventure and fun on their awesome blog, which makes them one of the most influential Indian travel bloggers.

The travelling bug had bitten us long back. The first trip we took together was way back in 2011 in Goa. We wanted to see the crazy world and Goa seemed to be the best place. One trip followed another and finally on our Amarnath trip, we did find the travellers in us.

Your favourite travel destination.

Northeast India is our favourite destination. We love the rugged and unexplored terrains and the varied cultures and customs of the Northeast lure us the most.

Our Camera, smartphone, and power bank

Our favourite book is Journey to Lhasa – The Diary of a Spy by Sarat Chandra Das. We both love a movie called “The Way Back”.

Travel as if no one is watching you. Travel makes you admire the smaller beauties of life. Do not just tick off your list of things to do. Enjoy a place and experience the culture and cuisines of the place. Travelling is not just about numbers, it is about the experience.

“Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before” – Dalai Lama

13. Prachi & Himadri Garg

Prachi & Himadri Garg are two sisters who have been exploring unexplored India for the last 8 years. Popularly known as Ghoomophirosisters, the two women are among the most famous travel bloggers in India. They have recently been awarded by MP Tourism as their best friend on Social Media in travel awards 2016 and by Gujarat Tourism Board for their services.

In Feb 2007, there was a forecast for a sub-zero temp in Delhi, this pushed us to pack our bags and plan a trip to Shimla. This was our first solo backpack trip as ghoomophirosisters where-in we planned an impromptu trip without any prep. Since then, there has been no looking back.

Our DSLR Nikon-750

Our favourite travel movie is Everest.

Don’t think about the perfect time. Just pack your bags and travel.

“All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost.” – J.R.R. Tolkien

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14. Mayuri Patel

If you want to learn how to travel with your full-time job, Mayuri is the person you should follow. She believes that in every aspect routine is lethal and hence, she keeps a balance of work and travel to make her life sweet and salty. You can follow her adventures on her blog.

I took my first trip in 2011 to Rajasthan. This was the start and those feelings of liberation and seeking new destinations, culture and experiences triggered my travel journey. From that year onward, I started exploring more and more and gradually I fell in love with travelling.

Kasmir, India. It has everything a traveller wants. I am a mountain person and I wouldn’t deny that Kashmir is heaven on the earth .

My Mobile Phone and DSLR.

I don’t watch many movies but I love Dil Chahta Hai and Ye Jawani Hai Diwani. If we talk about books, Azadi Mera Brand by Anuradha Beniwal is my fav.

Don’t plan too much while you leave your home. Don’t live only by guidebooks. Engage with locals who can give you more recommendations about the destinations. Also, put some flexibility in your schedule and go with the flow.

“The most dangerous risk of All – The risk of spending your life not doing what you want on the bet you can buy yourself the freedom to do it later.”

15. Karthik Murali H

A data scientist by profession and a travel my heart, Karthik is among the top travel bloggers of India. His interesting blog talks about travel, lifestyle, and technology. Want some smart travel hacks? An Asian Traveller can be your go-to guide.

I’ve been travelling since my childhood, at least to a min of two destinations per year. Ever since it caught on as a passion and I have begun to explore more and more destinations each year thanks to the lower airfares, more direct flights, it just got a whole lot easier.

Nothing has fascinated me more than the beautiful city of Amsterdam in the Netherlands.

Digital Camera. No mobile cameras can replace the 300 dpi quality of a digicam.

Plan your travel in a way it doesn’t affect your budget a lot. Find low flight fares during sales and book in advance. Don’t compromise on comfort and quality. Travel is not about seeing new places. It’s about being comfortable in your own space wherever you are. Never let go of that.

No amount of education or degrees can teach you the same.

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16. Archana & Vidur

This awesome travelling couple is an inspiration to many. While Vidur is responsible for clicking the most gorgeous pictures for TravelMyNation, Archana keeps their travel adventures. Their Instagram profile is where one should go for some real travel inspiration.

I think it was the urge to see what’s out there. Archana and I are both very fond of the outdoors, are curious about wildlife and generally love being on the road. That’s how we started and we haven’t looked back since then.

Your favourite travel destination Of the ones we visited, we love Arunachal Pradesh the most. And in our bucket list are Mongolia and New Zealand.

GoPro Action camera and iPhones

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Everybody travels now but only a few engage in ecotourism/responsible tourism. Our advice to all the wanderlusts out there is to make sure that they leave very little carbon footprint wherever they go!

A travel quote that always inspires you to travel “I don’t want to know what time it is. I don’t want to know what day it is or where I am. None of that matters.”

Reshma’s itchy feet have made her a popular solo globetrotter. A writer and dream-chaser, she loves to take the roads less travelled on a shoestring budget. Laos, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Bhutan, Thailand, and Cambodia are some of the nations Reshma has ticked off the bucket list.

I had been travelling with friends and family for many years, which I thoroughly enjoyed. But at some point, I felt like planning a trip to travel by myself. So I went on a weekend trip alone, and I loved it absolutely. That trip led to many trips, and solo travel became a part of my life.

Your favourite travel destination .

I find this question really hard to answer every time. I can’t pick just one. So I would choose the Philippines and Bhutan.

It is not exactly a travel gadget, but I always carry my music player.

My favourite travel movie is Into the Wild. When it comes to books, I have many, but I think it is The Motorcycle Diaries.

Sometimes, it is okay to skip a ‘popular attraction’ for any reason, whether you lack time or interest or both. The FOMO while travelling can never be avoided no matter how much you try because the world is just too big and we are going to miss experiencing one thing or the other. So accept that it’s totally fine.

“When no possessions keep us when no countries contain us, and no time detains us, man becomes a heroic wanderer, and woman, a wanderers.” The Wanderers

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18. Sahil Singh

Sahil left his corporate job in 2017 to quench his travel thirst. He’s a big-time foodie and believes in responsible travel. One can say Sahil is a weekend getaway expert.

I use to travel a lot with my family earlier, but in March 2017, I took a life-changing decision to travel with 20 strangers on a Himalayan trek for the first time. This trip changed my perspective about travel.

What’s your favourite travel destination?

Ladakh (going in June), till now – Triund, Bhrigu Lake, Jaisalmer

What’s that one travel gadget you always keep in your backpack?

I call my smartphone my best travel partner, so for its survival, I always carry a power bank.

Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani, Highway, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

Travel is a beautiful feeling and a great teacher too. You learn a lot from the experiences you gather while travelling. So, just take a break from the mundane lifestyle of cities, plan a small or a long trip to any place of your choice. But, always remember to travel in a responsible manner. Never spoil the dignity of the place you are visiting to especially nature.

A travel quote that always inspires you to travel. “Looking for a sign? Travel, you won’t have this opportunity forever.”

19. Niranjan Das

A nomad, Niranjan has travelled throughout India and covered over 10 countries in Europe and Asia. He believes that life is a travelogue and we all are just nomads.

The inquisitiveness to explore unknown places, languages, cultures and roads were the reason behind my early travels. The reasons remain the same even now, every time I travel.

Cannot pick one, as I love quite a few. Gokarna, Spiti, Rishikesh and Florence heads the list.

More than gadgets, I make sure to carry guide books and maps of the places I travel to.

Motorcycle Diaries and Into the Wild are my favourites.

The world out there isn’t as bad as it is often portrayed. There are strangers who are friendly, there are untrodden roads that take you to gorgeous places and there are unexplored villages that would greet you warmly. Go out and explore every nook and corner of the world.

“Travelling-It leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller”- Ibn Batuta.

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20. Supriya Sehgal

A wayfarer, Supriya has seen many colours and cultures of India during her travel. She has been contributing to prominent travel magazines and newspapers, including National Geographic Traveller, Outlook Traveller, and Mint to share her knowledge about travel with the world.

I wanted to get out of an expected Bangalore’s weekend rigmarole and explore a state that I hadn’t seen till then. It was the first time after college that I could travel independently, which was a big box to check.

That’s really difficult to answer, but I NEVER get bored of Varanasi.

Phone and battery pack.

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If travelling is a significant part of your profession, keep an eye on your progress alongside enjoying wandering about. Build realistic financial and skill development goals. This will help to keep the momentum on for a long time to come.

“I love to travel because you may be uncomfortable, hungry, hot and sweaty, cold and shivering…but damn it, you will never be bored.” – Tony Wheeler

Often found travelling through India’s vibrant and gorgeous towns and villages with her father, Arti is a wanderer at heart. One can find a lot of useful travel information on her blog.

I went on my first trip with my mom and dad, and all I can say is that I have only loved travelling ever since.

I love travelling within India. India is truly a wonderland for every traveller and I am no exception. Internationally, my favourite is Japan.

Not gadgets exactly, but a diary and a pen are always my companions on the road.

One of my favourite travel movies is Wild Chronicling Cheryl Strayed.

It’s not mine but a wise person’s advice. It’s a wild, wonderful world, follow your heart and let the adventure unfold!

“As I make my slow pilgrimage through the world, a certain sense of beautiful mystery seems to gather and grow.” – A. C. Benson

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A storyteller and rambler, Elita truly believes in the redemptive power of narratives. One can follow her blog Nomadic Thunker to be a part of her travel journeys.

My first journey was a classic scenario. I had office leaves that would lapse if I didn’t utilize them and on the other hand, had friends who wouldn’t make up their minds about the dates we could lock-in. I didn’t want to have to sit at home and do nothing, so I took off for my first solo travel journey.

Arunachal Pradesh. There’s a calm vibe to it.

Not a travel gadget exactly, but I always keep my portable charger with me.

Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach (it’s not a typical ‘travel’ book but it’s amongst the most beautiful books on journeys of transformation – which is what I associate travel with)

A piece of advice for all the wanderlust-ERS out there.

Be receptive. Mute your prejudices. Search, find, examine and then retell your own stories about people, places, and culture. Because if you’re going to say what ‘everyone else’ is already saying, what are you contributing to?

“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” – Mary Oliver

23. Sumit Sharma

Sumit is an online marketer by profession and a traveller by passion. His love for India and its rich culture and heritage is eternal, which has led him to cover more than 15 cities of the nation.

My wanderlust started back in August 2016, when my friends and I travelled to Udaipur & Mount Abu. Udaipur is a really adorable city that casts a magic spell with its fine art, rich culture, and sparkling lakes that mesmerise your senses. In the last 21 months, I have been to more than 15+ Indian cities.

So, my favourite travel destination in India will obviously be Kashmir. It is one of the amazing tourist destinations in India & the real paradise on earth. Travelling to Kashmir is in my bucket list.

There are some essentials that I will not travel without are pen, notebook, and mobile. But nowadays universal travel adapters & portable chargers are my go-to travel gadgets.

“Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara” and “Eat Pray Love”

The skills and experience you gain from travelling can give you life-long lessons. Trust me! With all the ways a trip can make you more of an awesome person, there’s no other way.

“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only a page”.

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24. Revati & Charles Victor

A travel blogging couple from India, Revati and Charles Victor are proving to travel seekers that you don’t need to quit your jobs to travel with one awesome vacation at a time. Their travel blog opens doors to history, culture, flavours, and experiences from places around the world.

While both of us have enjoyed travel from a young age, we planned the trip of a lifetime to Paris after we got married. As someone who speaks French, I had always wanted to visit Paris and Charles is a big patron of the arts, so he could not wait to discover the museums of Paris.

It changes every day, but one favourite we always return to is Paris. Between us, we’ve been there over a dozen times!

Our camera. Currently is the Sony A7RIII

We loved ‘The Way’ which features the walk of Camino del Santiago from France to Spain and we hope to do that 800 km walk someday.

Travel with an open mind and heart, and you’ll always come away richer.

Mark Twain’s, ”Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.” It’s such a powerful one.

Whether you are a travel enthusiast or not, these top travel bloggers in India will surely inspire your to travel and explore the magic of travel. Follow them to know about all the travel tips and amazing things you explore around you.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Top Travel Bloggers In India

How much travel bloggers earn in India?

Travel blogging has come out as a trending profession and people can actually 3-4 lakhs per month from a widely read blog.

How to start a travel blog in India?

The first step to start a travel blog in India is by creating a blog or a website. Then start posting your travel experiences along with sharing useful tips for the readers to travel better.

Who are the best travel bloggers in India?

Some of the best travel bloggers in India who are known for sharing their travel stories in the most beautiful way are Shivya Nath, Neelima Vallangi and Archana Singh.

How do Instagram travel bloggers make money?

Instagram travel bloggers can money through various sources like sponsored campaigns with tourism boards, destinations, hotels and airlines. Alongside that, there are other ways like sponsored posts, brand ambassadorship and also marketing consulting.

Who is a travel blogger?

A travel blogger is a person who travels and explore the world to take experiences and write them to earn from various online sources.

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49 Indian Travel Bloggers & Their Travel Blogs [Updated List]

Are you looking for some of the best travel blogs in India? If yes, then in this post, you’ll come across the 49 best travel blogs in India run and managed by professional travellers and wanderers. 

Whether you are looking for tips on travel blogging, destination section, hotel and tourist spots review or information about art, culture and architect of beautiful cities of the world, you can consider following any of these blogs for sure. 

49 Best Travel Bloggers In India

1.shivya nath.

When it comes to the best Indian travel blogger, Shivya Nath will always be on top of my list. Shivya Nath is a writer, travel Instagrammer, entrepreneur, storyteller and travel blogger.

She started travelling the world at the age of 23, by quitting her corporate job. Since then, she has been travelling the world and living a digital nomad lifestyle.

Her blog, The Shoot Start is the most popular Indian travel blog. It has been featured on BBC Travel, National Geographic Travel and other such publications.

On her blog, you will get to see the travel journey all across the world.

Why you should follow her blog?

• Get amazing travelling resources.
• The blog is easy to scan, read and allows you to search Shivya’s travel story by destination.

2.Neelima Vallangi

Neelima Vallangi is a professional photographer and full-time travel blogger.

In the year 2014, Neelima quit her software engineering job to do full time travelling. Since then, she has been a full-time traveller and freelance travel writer.

Her amazing writing and photography skills can be seen on her blog travel with Neelima.

Her writing has also been featured in several national and international news publications. In fact, she has also won a national award for her photography skills.

• Explore new destinations, places and countries.
• Please your eye with some highly captivating photography.
• Decide where you go for travelling with help of guides and resources on her blog. 

3.Mridula Dwivedi

Mridula Dwivedi is another top Indian travel blogger.

She started her travel blog called travel tales in the year 2005. And since then, she has been continuously blogging about travelling. Her blog also has been featured on BBC, National Geographic, Skoda Yeti Video and the Guardian.

It is a mixture of adventure, travel and stories of Mridula from all across the world. As a reader, you will get travel advice, reviews and inspiration from her blog. Apart from travel related stories, you will see wonderful images and photographs on her blog.

• Travel guides and resources.
• Travel safety tips. 
• Roadtrip and backpacking advice. 

4.Anuradha Goyal

Anuradha Goya has been privileged to run one of the popular Indian travel blog sites called Inditales. Inditales is a place where Anuradha shares her travel stories and experiences about travelling the world.

Inditales was started by Anuradha in the year 2004. Over time, the blog grew to the next level and it was nurtured by Indian travel lovers.

On Inditales, you will get to know about the travel stories on Anuradha. You will also learn more about new destinations, places and countries. On top of that, his blog will also help you to choose your next travel destination.

Why you should follow this blog?

• Get product, hotel and destination reviews.
• Learn about UNESCO world heritage site.
• Watch some wonderful travel vlog and videos.

5.Umang Trivedi 

Umang Trivedi is a male Indian travel blogger.

He started his travel blog called Travelmax to document all his travel-related stories. Soon his blog becomes popular and this encouraged Umang to write more about travelling.

On his blog, you will find articles related to three domains trave, adventure and off-beat travel. You will also get some travel-related tips and ideas that will help you in your travelling journey.

Umang also writes about things to do, popular places to eat, wildlife and more. Such articles will help you to plan your trip easily.

Why you should follow his blog?

• Get unlimited travel tips and ideas.
• Get inspired to travel the world.
• Learn about adventurous sports like bungee jumping, scuba diving, paragliding and more.

6.Archana Singh

Archana Singh is a multi-talented woman. She is a brand consultant, speaker, photographer, influencer and travel blogger. In fact, she was the most awarded travel blogger of India in the year 2018.

On her blog, you will get articles related to facts about particular places, things to do, places to visit and more.

She also writes about the culture of a place which she visits.

Apart from writing articles on her blog, she also writes for several news publications of the world.

She has also spoken at conferences such as TEDx, WTM, ATM and more.

• Award-winning blog.
• Archana’s storytelling and photography skills will inspire you.

7.Ajay Sood

Ajay Sood is an award-winning travel blogger and photographer as well.

His blog has won the biggest travel blogging contest conducted by Cox & Kings. For his travel photography, Ajay has won the best photographer of the year award by outlook magazine.

On his blog called Travelure, Ajay creates great content about travelling. He writes about his adventures and shares photos of beautiful locations, wildlife and landmarks.

He also contributes his articles to Huffington Post, Jet wings, Taj Magazine and more.

• Get photography tips and lessons.
• Learn about shooting in light and capturing in speed.
• Know more about art, culture and architecture of India.

Ami Bhat is an Indian female travel blogger who has PG degree in marketing and a great eye for photography. When Ami is not blogging she loves to play badminton, swimming or just running.

Her blog, Thrilling Travel is a perfect place where travel lovers can unwind themselves. The blog talks about culture, heritage, places, beaches, cities, art, nature and more.

Ami also gives travel advice, guides and resources to travellers who love travelling and adventure.

• Award-winning travel blog.
• Featured on various media and news publications.
• Get travel-related tips and tricks.
• Get the best travel guides and more.

9.Nivedith Gajapathy

Nivedith Gajapathy is an Indian lifestyle, food, tech and travel blogger.

His blog techtraveleatrepeat.com is very popular among the Indian blogging community. This is because of his amazing content and travel stories which Nivedith shares.

If you have a passion for travelling and lust for delicious food, then his blog is the place where you should be.

Apart from travel-related content, Nivedith also writes about hotel reviews, sports and technology.

Hence, you will be getting a mixture of articles on his blog.

• Many Bollywood celebrities follow his blog and love his story.
• He shares a genuine review about hotels and restaurants.

10.Rangan Datta

Rangan Datta is a travel blogger cum photographer. For Ranjan, travel is his passion and he loves to travel.

He documents all his travel experiences and stories through his travel blog called Ranjan Datta. His travel stories and mesmerizing content has touched the hearts of many.

You can also witness his photography skills through his blog. In fact, his photography and the art of storytelling skills have made his blog popular.

• The blog has an index section which makes it easy for you to find any article.
• His blog is considered a top travel blog by Feedspot.

11.Oindrila De

Oindrila De is an Indian travel influencer and blogger.

Oindrila’s love for travel started when she left her home country India, to live alone in another country. Since then, the travelling bug hit her hard.

Oindrila is also an IT professional and works at a top investment bank. When she is not working, she loves to travel or write about her travelling experience.

Her blog will gauge you through destinations, places, people and architecture across the world.

Apart from this, she also gives genuine travel advice and tips to her readers.

12.Vishnu Kumar 

The next on this list of Indian travel bloggers is Vishnu Kumar. He is the founder of Thinking Particle , a travel blog and forum for travellers across the nation. 

On this blog, you’ll mostly find Vishnu sharing is travel stories, experiences and adventures to make travelling India a bit easier. There is also a forum created for people to discuss travelling and ask their doubts. 

One of the most popular posts on this blog is on Bhangarh fort. This fort is considered to be haunted in India and attracts a good number of visitors every year. 

Why you should follow his blog:

• Get travel guides and information. 
• Forum to discuss travelling.
• Accurate information about tourist places.

13.Nilabh Ranjan 

When talking about the best travel bloggers in India how can we forget about Nilab Ranjan? He is the founder of a travel blog in India called Travel Escape. 

Nilabh who is an avid traveller himself started this website with an aim to build a community of travellers who can share the real, first-hand and 100% genuine information about India’s best tourist places.

Today, this blog gets around 14K hits per month and several top Indian travel bloggers contribute their knowledge on the site.

The website has now grown to a significant level and you can trust every bit of information on it. If you are a traveller, you can also contribute about your travel experience on the site. 

14.Vrinda Maheshwari 

Smart, beautiful and intelligent that’s how our next Indian travel blogger is. An MBA by qualification, Vrinda Maheswari is a multi-talented woman and travelling is something that boils in her blood. In the past few years, she has been to 22+ countries and various top travel destinations in India. 

Apart from travelling, Vrinda is also a skilled digital marketing professional with a passion for entrepreneurship. 

Although Vrinda doesn’t run an active travel blog in India, but her Instagram account is worth following. Recently, she has also started learning Shuffle, a dance form that requires fast movement of legs with amazing foot moves. 

15.Abhinav Singh

I am 100% sure that you would love to follow an award-winning travel blogger in India, right? 

If yes, then Abhinav Singh has got your back. He has been listed more than 25 times as the best travel blogger in India. His hard work, dedication and amazing content justify why he is a top travel blogger. 

Abhinav has also received many awards and recognition in the travel blogging category. Plus, his work has been featured on many top media publications, magazines, blogs and travel channels. 

Apart from this, Abhinav has also judged several travel photography contests and competitions. 

• Abhinav is an award-winning blogger.
• Get unbiased reviews on travel products and tourists spots.
• Travel guides, tips, advice and a lot of actionable information about travelling.
• International travelling tips and lot more. 

16.Indrani Ghosh

Let me introduce to you an Ex Indian Air Force Officer and top Indian travel blogger Indrani Ghosh who always dreamed of travelling the globe. 

Even after being a mother with a family of four, Indrani never said good by to her passion for travelling. That’s because she was bitten by a travel bug so hard that it never got off her system. 

Her India travel blog isharethese is a one-stop-shop for all things related to travel. From lifestyle tips to travel guides, her blog has got everything that a travel lover needs. 

As of now, Indrani travels with her family and they have been across Singapore to Portugal and Jaisalmer to Guwahati and many other exotic tourist spots in India and abroad. 

• Her blog has been featured on Google local guides connect.
• Travel the world through Indrani’s amazing travel photography.
• Lifestyle tips and more. 

17.Dheeraj Sharma

Dheeraj Sharma needs no introduction. He is the founder of a popular Indian travel blog named Devil On Wheels . 

By qualification, Dheeraj is a software developer and currently working in the USA. However, his passion for travelling and exploring different places has not faded yet. Whenever Dheeraj gets time he plans a trip to the most amazing tourist spots in the USA, India or elsewhere in the world. 

As of now, Dheeraj has been to Ladhak, Spiti Valley, USA, Bhutan, North East India and Uttrakhand. 

Besides travelling, Dheeraj also enjoys and loves cricket, computers, Netflix, and Hollywood Movies. 

• Complete tour guide on travelling to Spiti valley.
• Ladakh travel guide.
• Tour guide calenders.
• Guide on USA travel from India.

18. R. Niranjan

Whether it is long bike rides luxury holidays, trekking or solo travelling,  R Niranjan Das loves it all. That’s why I have mentioned his name on this list of the best travel bloggers in India. 

Travelling to every country in the world, meeting like-minded people, exploring new cultures and cuisines is something that Niranjan wants to accomplish before he dies. 

His blog Tales Of Nomad is one of the oldest travel blogs in India that Niranjan started 12 years back to document all his travel adventures and experience. 

Niranjan’s article and work have been featured on Travel + Leisure, The Hindu, Yahoo, Spice Flair and CLAY.

19.Parnashree Devi

Pranshree Devi is an award-winning female travel blogger in India who has travelled across 12 countries and 600+ cities across the globe. 

She is a curious traveller who loves wandering around and learning new things. Meeting new people and having a healthy conversion is something every traveller loves and so do Prannashree. 

Her first trip was to Mukteshwar in Uttarakhand. She was mesmerized with the beauty of Uttarakhand and discoveries started from there. After that, she never looked back and realized her love and passion for travelling. 

Parnashree Devi also did a travel show with MTV India “Nano Drive with MTV.” in the year 2014. 

Why should you follow her blog?

• Get on a virtual journey with intuitive photographs.
• Explore culture, tradition and art forms of various countries and states in India.
• Get long from travel guides, safety tips and some advice for newbie travel bloggers in India. 

20.Aarti Shah

With more than 11+ years of experience in travelling blogging, Aarti Shah is next on my list. Her blog, My Yatra Diary extensively covers pilgrim places of spiritual significance in India and is aimed to help people who are planning for their trip to India. 

Her blog has also won many awards and recognition. In fact, most of her tips to countries like Japan and Australia have been sponsored by travel companies.

Arti has also been featured on The Asian Age and The Hindu and in The Maharashtra Times.

• Travel guides are written in simple and easy to understand language.
• Award-winning Indian travel blogger. 

21.Renuka Walter

Renuka Walter is a solo female Indian travelling blogger with a love of photography, writing and travelling. Her passion for travelling reflects in her blog which is all about solo travelling, national and international tourist destinations and a lot more. 

Very recently, Renuka has also published a book on Amazon titled: How to build a brand as a blogger. 

This is a must-read book for all the newbie travel bloggers in India who want to make it big in the blogging industry. 

• Award-winning Indian travel blog.
• Explore India and its beauty through her blog posts.
• Take a virtual trip to Itlay, Australia and Malaysia. 
• Learn how to become a travel blogger and make money online. 

22.Bhushavali 

Bhushavali is yet another Indian travel blogger who wears multiple hats. She is a mother, Fashion & Textile Designer and Art History tutor by profession and owner of a top-rated travel blog in India. 

Her blog is mostly about nature tourism where Bhushavali covers articles in forests, tea farms, trekkings and more. Of course, she also covers adventure tourism UNESCO World Heritage site at a time. 

So far, Bhushavali has been to 78 UNESCO World Heritage sites and 15+ international counturties. 

You can read more that her experience of 78 UNESCO’s World Heritage sites on her blog Travel Bhusahavli . 

• Get travel tips based on her experience.
• Learn about nature tourism. 
• Explore through 78 UNESCO World Heritage sites.

23.Shailza Sood Dasgupta

Want to know exciting and amazing travel stories from India? If yes, then start following Shailza Sood Dasgupta’s blog. Travel is something that keeps Shailza happy and alive. 

Prior to becoming a full-time travel blogger and social entrepreneur, Shailza worked with companies like Google and Mickensy for more than a decade. Later, she managed to get out of the 9-5 rat race and pursued her passion for travelling. 

She started her blog mytravelingexp which become quite popular soon and top Indian travel blog to follow. 

Shailza also co-founded HomeStays Of India, the platform dedicated to connecting travellers to homestays in remote areas of India. 

24.Hari Narayana Maddali

A project manager in the multinational national organization, Hari Narayan was always fascinated with travelling. Although Hari loved adventure travelling, but it was the rich history of India that hooked him and began his journey to pursue travelling. 

While Hari was in Bangalore, he got several occasions to visit new places, explore culture, keep learning and meet new people. The passion for knowing and learning was the main driving force for encouraging him to travel. 

By following his blog India That Was , you can explore History, Heritage and Nature of India in detail. If you seriously want to know about the history of India, then you must follow his blog.

Why should you follow his blog?

• Learn about the history and culture of India and various states.
• Explore historic places of India through virtual tours.
• Learn about art, architecture and culture of India and various other states. 

25.Surya S Raju

An engineer by qualification, Surya S Raju hails from India, a land of rich culture and heritage. She is also an animal lover, a trained classical dancer and someone who loves travelling across the globe. 

According to Surya, travelling helps her in unwinding as well as meeting new people, understanding various cultures and exploring different places. 

Her blog Travelrope started out on Tumblr. Looking at the growth and popularity of her blog, Surya decided to switch to a custom made website on WordPress and decided to migrate. 

Since then, her blog has reached millions of travel lovers in India and across the globe. 

• Share your travel experience on her blog if you are an avid traveller. 
• Read interviews of people who inspire Surya. 
• Last but not the least, read travel guides and tips. 

26.VJ Sharma

VJ Sharma is another award-winning travel blogger in India who is best known for founding a travelling camera, a blog that covers travelling as well as camera and gadgets review articles. 

VJ started his travel blogging journey 10 years back to share and document his travelling experience just like other travel bloggers in India. 

Since its inception, his blog has got millions of traffic every year. To date, travelling camera has got 9 million hits with a domain authority of 91 and page authority of 70.

Why should you follow VJs blog?

• Get reviews about travel gadgets and cameras.
• Travel tips and hacks. 
• Get 50+ articles and posts on lifestyle.

27.Namita Kulkarni 

Yoga, travelling, writing and artist are the skills that our next Indian travel blogger possesses.

Over the years, Namita Kulkarni has travelled across 14+ countries and have shared her experience on her blog radicallyeverafte which is popular in India. 

From her amazing trip in Thailand to jumping off a waterfall in Mauritius to rafting in Rishikesh, Namita has shared every bit of her travelling experience on her blog. 

Apart from travelling, Namita loves Yoga too and she is a certified Yoga teacher too. 

• Get actionable travel tips and hacks. 
• Learn yoga and get fitness tips. 
• Read interviews of top travel bloggers and yoga experts in India.

28.Divya Prasad

Our next Indian travel blogger hails from Himachal Pradesh who got her travel bug bite 9 years ago when she first went on her trip to the Himalayas. She found the Himalayas very special and soon started going on treks around Maharashtra. 

Since then, Divya took travelling seriously and realized her passion for it. 

Her first-ever solo trip was in Lahaul Valley in Himachal Pradesh. This was the time when Divya was working as a full-time writer in a digital advertising firm. 

Divya wanted to explore every nook and corner of India so she decided to take a sabbatical leave and travelled across the country. Later, she turners into a full-time freelance writer and travel blogger. 

29.Jitaditya Narzary

If you are looking for the best travel blogs in India, travellingslacker has to be on your list. This blog is run and managed by Jitaditya Narzary. 

This blog focuses more on the northeast part of India, wildlife in India, the heritage of India and a lot more. S, if you want to explore more about art, historic reference and culture of India, the travellingslacker is the place to be at. 

Jitaditya started this blog in the year 2010 and now it generates around 40,000 to 50,000 organic visitors per month. 80% of the traffic comes from Google organic search. 

Why should you follow this blog?

• Gauge through the northeast of India and the Himalayas. 
• Learn about the rich heritage of MP, Rajasthan, Maharashtra and other states.
• Get travel guides, tips and tons of advice. 

30.Gulshan Bafna

Looking for the best luxury travel blogs in India? Gushan and Kritika Bafna got you covered. Both are luxury couple travel bloggers in India and runs gulshanbafna.com. Apart from blogging, both are also well-established travel entrepreneurs in India. 

If you want to explore the world, have adventures to discover unique places, and immerse in unravelling world cultures, start following their blog right now. 

Gulshan and Kritika will take you through the most beautiful sides of different places they travel. Of course, they’ll also mention the downside of places they travel to give you an unbiased opinion. 

As a top Indian blogger, Gulshan still feels he has a lot to discover and explore in each and every corner of the world. 

• Get awesome luxury travel tips.
• Read interviews of businesses, entrepreneurs, travellers and people who inspire. 
• Get to know facts about various tourist places in India and abroad.

31.Seema Gurnani

It gives me immense pain to say Seema is no longer with us today. She was one of the most top-rated food and travel bloggers in India who passed away due to COVID complications. 

Seema was only 26 years old and founder of Panda Reviewz, a popular food and travel blog in India that was started in 2016. Because of the uniqueness of content and honest review, Panda Reviewz became popular soon. 

Seema was also a wanderer who travelled across the country to document and share her experience on the blog. On top of that, her food-related articles made her go gaga over her blog.

A few years back, Seema had also quit her job to pursue full-time travel blogging in India. 

32.Arvind GJ

Being awarded as the best Indian travel blogger, Arvind GJ had a passion for travelling since childhood. Unlike other travel bloggers in India, Arvid loves to travel with friends and family.

He was a die trekker for a while now but has now turned into an adventurous traveller. Mountains, beaches, wildlife and templates are his favourite places to visit and you’ll find the same on his blog aravindgundumane.com.

Till date, Arvid has travelled to 7 different continents and documented all his expeditions in detail on his blog. If you want to take a virtual tour to any of these continents then follow his blog.

• Explore the wildlife of various countries which Arvid visits.
• Understand the culture and rich heritage of India and the world.

33. Agni & Amrita Tale Of Two Backpackers

Now here comes my personal favourite travel blog in India which is Tale Of Two Backpackers by Angi and Amrita. This blog will surely help you in travelling smartly and exploring the culture and civilization of various countries and places.

Both Angi and Amirta are part-time travelling bloggers in India. Being full-time working professionals, they carefully and smartly plan their trip across exotic, rich and beautiful tourist locations. 

Most of the blog content talks about travel, tourist, adventure and culture of various countries. Sometimes they also share blogging and SEO for travel bloggers across the globe.

Why should you follow their blog?

• Travelling blogging tips and SEO tricks.
• Learn how to travel alongside a full-time job.
• How to make money as a travel blogger in India.
• Generic travel posts and more.

34.Reshma Narasing

With a degree in engineering from the prestigious National Insitute Of Technology, Reshma Narasing is next on my list of travel bloggers in India. 

With a degree in electronics engineering, Reshma worked as a software professional in MNC. But, just like most of the others, Rashima hated are job too wanted to try something new in life. That’s when the travelling bug hit her hard.

She started travelling on weekdays and took freelance travel writing gigs that helped her in building her own travel blog in India. She started her blog Solo Globetrotter and shared her travel stories with others. 

After 6 months, she quit her high paying job and become a full-time traveller and freelance writer. 

She has been a solo traveller for more than 5 years now and totally enjoying her life. 

• Solo travelling tips and tricks.
• Facts about India and other countries.
• Travelling blog tips and advice.

35.Shubham Mansingka

Born and brought up in Rajasthan, Shubham is an MBA graduate from Welingkar Institute Of Management Mumbai. 

His parents were avid travellers and nothing made them happy than going on carefree road trips. This is how Shuham started developing his inclination towards travelling. 

Being from a Marwari family, Shuham worked with his family at businesses and scaled it to the next level. After a year of joining the family business, Shubham took his first-ever solo trip to Ladakh and realized that he is having a natural flair for travel.

Since then he took travelling seriously and become a full-time travel blogger in India. 

• Road trip planning advice and safety tips.
• Get articles on luxury travelling.
• Solo travelling advice for newbie travellers in India.
• Sandeepa and Chetan

Sandeepa and Chetan are coupled of travel bloggers in India. Sandeepa is an engineer by qualification and Chetan is a media professional. Although they are from a different professional background, but love for travelling is common between them. 

In the year 2013, both quit their jobs, sold their house and devices to become full-time travellers. 

• Walkthrough amazing photo gallery.
• Watch travel vlogs and related videos.
• How to guides on travelling, tips and advice and lot more.

37.Venkat Ganesh

Took his first solo trip in the year 2011 for 3 weeks and decided to quit his job 3 months later to become a full-time Indian travel blogger.

Yes, I am talking about Venkat Ganesh who is a moto travel blogger in India. His first solo trip was to Ladakh which was a turning point in his life. After this trip, he resigned from his job and left home without a plan. 

Since then, Venkat has been discovering new destinations, taking road trips in a thrilling way. 

• Good information for backpackers and newbie travellers.
• Read stories of his road trip journey. 
• Read about the unplanned journeys and how they can be game-changer. 

38.Siddhartha Joshi

Calling his world “My Home”, Siddhartha Joshi is next on my list of best travel bloggers in India. He is a professional blogger, vlogger and photographer based out of Mumbai who loves discovering new places, meeting new people, capturing eye-captivating moments and sharing them on his blog and YouTube channel. 

He also runs a great Instagram account too which reflects his photography skills. On his YouTube channel, he’ll take you through the places he visits, the best tourist spots, tech reviews, photography tips and tricks. 

Why should you follow his Indian travel blog?

• Get reviews of hotels and restaurants.
• Photography tips and tricks.
• Walkthrough international tourists spots. 

39.Ankita Sinha

Ankita Sinha has a heart that moves keeps on a move to new locations, exotic tourists spots and travelling. She is a beauty and travel blogger from India who has been awarded several times for her amazing work in the travel field. 

Being a TEDx speaker and featured on The Huffington Post, The Hindu and Outlook Traveller, Ankita Sinha Ankiita’s travel blog is all things related to travel, places, people, adventure food and culture. 

Apart from blogging, she also runs an active YouTube channel where she uploads videos of her adventurous trips. 

• International trip tips and advice.
• Get the experience of her road trips.
• Watch travel videos.
• 500+ articles rated to travel, people, food and culture. 

40.Aakash Mehrotra

If travelling is a game, then Aakash Mehrotra is pro at it. Aakash is an avid traveller who has a deep love for exploring the wide world out there. 

He has travelled not less than 7 international countries and shared his experience on his blog. Of course, he has also covered many Indian tourists spots as well. 

If you want to explore the adventurous side of various tourist destinations, follow his blog for sure.

Why should follow his blog?

• Nominated as the best Indian travel blog.
• Articles on various historic places in India and the world.
• Take a walkthrough of the best art, culture and architecture of India and the world. 

41.Manish Kumar

Looking for the best Indian travel blogs in India? Manish Kumar’s “ Musafir ho Yaro ” got you covered. This Indian travel blog is especially for those looking for travel-related information in Hindi which is one of the official languages of India. 

His blog is not just about travelling, destination and tourist places, but also about what Manish’s experiences and discovers about these places. 

This blog was started in the year 2008 and to date it is has got 400+ unique stories and articles.

• Compelte travel infoamtion in Hindi.
• 400+ articles.
• Blog posts covering national and international tourist locations.

42.Kritika Goyal

Now here comes my personal favourite Travel YouTuber in India, Kritika Goyal. A graduate of Lady Sri Ram College, Kritika Goyal quit her job to travel the world, live a life of freedom and follow her passion for exploring new places and countries. 

Today, her YouTube channel has more than 300,000 subscribers and 27,386,097 views. 

Through her YouTube channel, she will take you through beautiful tourist destinations, famous eateries and popular travel spots. Sometimes she also uploads vlogs related to her life, lifestyle, fashion tips, finance and more. 

Why should you follow her YouTube channel?

• Get weekly travel vlog created content.
• Advice for travel vloggers and start a YouTube channel.

43.Lakshmi Sharath

A storyteller, passionate writer, digital influencer and top-rated Indian travel blogger, Lakshmi Sharath quit her high paying job after 15 years to become a full-time travel blogger. 

If you want to fresh up your mood, just go through her blog and you’ll discover beautiful locations, eye-pleasing photographs, travel destinations and a lot more content on travel and blogging. 

Since the beginning of her travel blogging journey, Lakshmi has covered 5 continents and 15+ countries. 

• Get refreshing pictures of landscapes.
• Travel blogging vs writing tips.
• Learn how to start a travel blog and make money. 

44.Sudha Ganapathi

Let me make no mistake by calling Sudha Ganapathi one of the most talented Indian travel bloggers. She is a book lover, an editor, an amateur photographer, a classical music lover and a mythology enthusiast. 

Her blog is a combination of art, lifestyle, travel and music. In short, her blog reflects many aspects of history, culture, mythology, stories and a lot more. 

Recently her blog completed 11 years which makes it one of the oldest travel blogs in India.

• Learn about various art, music and culture.
• Book and product reviews.
• Submit a guest post if you are a travel blogger.

45. Swati and Sam

Swati and Sam are yet another luxury couples of travel bloggers in India. Both are qualified engineers and work in MNC companies. Swati wants to quit her job and become a full-time traveller, while Sam loves his job as well as travelling. 

In the past few years, the couple has managed to travel to 16+  international countries and many popular cities in India. Both have a zeal of exploring new places, cultures, people and food. 

• Categories like travel, lifestyle and fashion. 
• Learn travel blogging.
• Fashion tips and advice.

46.Gitanjali Banerjee

Gitanjali is a part-time travel blogger and full-time entrepreneur. She is the founder of Fertility Dost,  a social impact startup venture. It is India’s first-ever web-based platform to focus on couples undergoing infertility. 

Being a full-time entrepreneur, wife and mother, Gintajali feels that travelling is her destiny. Her blog is the outcome of her passion where she shares her travelling experiences, travel stories, videos, top destination and many many other things. 

Her blog will also inspire you to do what you love.

• Learn about the spiritual side of India.
• Explore various cuisine of international countries.
• Walk yourself through amazing travel videos. 

47.Tanya Khanijow 

Here comes another inspirational travel vlogger in India, Tanya Kahnijow. If you love epic adventures and travel stories, then must subscribe to her YouTube channel for sure. 

She has also delivered a TEDx talk where she shared her and talked about how she becomes a self-taught traveller and film-maker. 

Why should follow her YouTube channel?

• Travel budget management and transportation tips. 
• Vlogs on best places to visit, best cafes and top beaches in XYZ destination. 
• Lifestyle and fashion advice. 

48.Nisha Jha

Nisha Jha is one of the most accomplished and decorated travel bloggers in India. In the year 2019, She was selected as the final 7 influencers in the world! It was for a project in Siberia. She is also the among top 5 socially active bloggers of India and a moderator on LinkedIn.

Hence, it makes sense to follow her blog Lemonickes . 

What is the uniqueness of her blog?

• Get honest reviews of hotels, cafes, air travel and more. 
• Travel articles on 45 countries in five continents.

49.Antarik Anwesan

The last on this list of the best Indian travel bloggers is Antarik Anwesan. Since childhood, Antarik has had a love for travelling and storytelling. That’s the reason why he left his corporate media company job and decided to become a full-time travel blogger.

If he is not travelling,  he would spend most of his days planning for the next trip and sharing his travel stories on the blog.  To source his income, he does freelance gigs for friends, clients and companies. 

• Images of beautiful landscapes and sceneries. 
• Nomadic travelling guide and tips. 
• Articles on places, destinations, tourist spots and more.

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My Honest Thoughts on Each Place I Visited in India!

Categories Asia , India

During my first trip to India, I visited 27 places in 4 months , that’s a lot I know! I loved most of the places I visited in India. Some places I didn’t like so much but they were the ‘iconic India’ places so I’m glad I went.

If you are looking for the best places to visit in India or get more information on exactly where to visit in India, I have written this post with a little paragraph on how I felt about each place I visited and rated them out of 5 so that you can read this and decide if you want to visit too or not!

This will be especially useful if you are travelling to India on a tight timeframe and don’t want to waste time in places you may not like.

Of course everything is down to my personal opinion, some days I wasn’t feeling well especially in the South so I didn’t see as much and therefore didn’t like it as much, but the below will give you my honest thoughts on every place I visited to help you plan your trip to India and itinerary around India! 

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Best time to visit India

Before we get into this India travel blog, it’s worth thinking about the best time to visit India as the country get’s very hot and wet in the middle of the year. November to March are the best times to visit both North & South India .

South India will be warmer than North India in the winter months of December and January , Delhi and further North actually get cold in these months but are still enjoyable to visit with the right clothing.

Outside these months, you can still visit but you’ll find that the heat and humidity will be much higher, especially as you go further South.

SIM CARD FOR INDIA

I really recommend having a sim card in India as it makes travel in India so much easier! You may have heard that it’s hard to get a sim card in India but you can get a sim card in Delhi Airport, read this post to see how to buy a sim card in Delhi Airport or if you fly in elsewhere 3 ways to buy a sim card in India and you’ll be connected in just a few hours!

WHAT TO WEAR IN INDIA

If you are a woman, here’s what I recommend you pack and wear in India . Technically you can wear what you like in India in most places but to get fewer stares and feel more comfortable, read my post!

DON’T GET SCAMMED IN DELHI

Most people arrive for the first time into Delhi and get scammed within a few hours! Read my Delhi Travel Tips to help you enjoy Delhi, and the best places to stay in Delhi which is so important!

North India

I really loved Mumbai! It was the first place I visited in India and the area of Colaba in South India is a traveller and tourist haven without being that touristy at all. I felt safe there and there were plenty of places to eat.

The Mumbai Local Train system is easy to use. There’s Uber too. There are enough things to do, although I do recommend doing a tour to help you see some of them and overall it’s a cool city to visit with a lot to offer.

Here are some must-do things in Mumbai

Recommended Accommodation: Backpacker Panda Hostel Colaba

Related Blog Posts:   My First Impressions of India! ,  Mumbai Slum Tour to Dharavi Slum – The Positive and Unique Side of Slum Tourism ,  Things To Do in Colaba and How To See Mumbai From Colaba!

Udaipur, also known as the White City and the City Lakes is very beautiful, just like a lot of people told me.

I loved it’s rooftops and I loved how small and easy it is to get around, but what I didn’t like is all of the guys outside the shops trying to make conversation and get you into their stores. They’re good at it I admit and I felt bad when I just walked by and ignored them but when you get asked 50 times a day ‘ma’am where are you from? are you lost? what are you looking for?’ it gets really annoying!

Discover Udaipur’s Highlights by Booking the City Palace Museum Tour and Breathtaking Lake Pichola Cruise

Score:  2

Update: After visiting more Cities in India and Rajasthan I realise that Udaipur is actually very nice and it’s size is also great as it’s easy to explore and the hassle isn’t that bad there in hindsight!

Updated Score: 4

Recommended Accommodation: Pratap Bhawan Hotel (where I stayed), Gypsy Hostel (where a traveller I met stayed and loved).

Related Blog Posts:  12 Unique Activities, Classes and Things To Do in Udaipur, India! ,  Tips for Visiting Udaipur’s City Palace & Doing a Boat Trip Around Lake Pichola!

-Kumbhalgarh

This place is not on the typical Rajasthan Itinerary but I’m really glad I split my trip up between Udaipur and Jodhpur and went here. I stayed in a lovely hotel – Shahpura Kumbhal Villas which was a bit of luxury but actually its only £40.00 a night.

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There are a lot of higher end resorts in Kumbhalgarh so you do need more a budget to go and you’ll need a private driver but if you have the money and you want some peace and quiet in india, Kumbhalgarh is a great place to go!

Recommended Accommodation: Shahpura Kumbhal Villas

Related Blog Posts:  Shahpura Kumbhal Villas in Kumbhalgarh Review!

I had 2 experiences in Jodhpur- a 3 nights in a homestay 30 minutes from the City and 3 nights in the City.

I loved the homestay so so much, it was literally the exact experience I wanted on this trip to India and I got it within 2 weeks of being here! I got to sleep in a mud hut, watch food being made, help cook food, play with the children, ask lots of questions and see the stars, this was truly one of my best travel experiences ever!

I did not get on with the City of Jodhpur however. It’s really dirty with s**t literally everywhere. There’s a lot of traffic in small areas and there isn’t that much to do really, also, its not that blue!

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I’m glad I went and I would still recommend it if you have time but if you are short on time I’d say to leave the city of Jodhpur out

Homestay in Jodhpur Score: 5!

City of Jodhpur Score: 2

Recommended Accommodation: Chhotaram Prajapat’s Homestay & Zostel Hostel

Related Blog Posts:  Incredible Homestay Experience in Rajasthan at Chhotaram Prajapat’s Homestay!  &  6 Of The Best Way’s to See Jodhpur aka The Blue City of India!

Pushkar is the place to come if you want to relax a bit. Compared to most places in Northern India it’s very chilled and has a backpacker, traveller, and hippy vibe. Its also very spiritual and holy which makes it popular with Indians and Hindu’s.

I spent 1 week in Pushkar to catch up on some blogging work and it was a great place to do this from. I got into a nice routine of getting up early, getting a chai, going to yoga and meditation, working, getting lunch, having a walk, watching the sunset and having dinner.

Pushkar is pretty cheap for accommodation, food and shopping too!

Recommended Accommodation: Elephant Pushkar Hostel (where I stayed) or Inn Seventh Heaven (for something a bit more fancy, my Aunty stayed here last year and loved it!).

Related Blog Posts:    7 Things To Be Aware Of When Visiting Pushkar, India! ,  The Best Places to Eat in Pushkar ,  Where To Find Yoga, Meditation and Ayurveda in Pushkar.

I’ll say now that the ‘Pink City’ is not that pink (just like Jodhpur isn’t that blue), and again like Jodhpur, I had romanticised views that the Pink City would be where I’d spend all my time and it would be really pretty but apart from being more terracotta, it’s actually only a small part of the City and very busy with traffic!

I enjoyed my stay in Jaipur but that was all down to my 2 accommodations. I stayed at Shahpura House which is a luxury heritage hotel. It is really beautiful and if you want a bit of luxury and a good price, I’d recommend it. I then moved to a hostel – Moustache Hostel which I also loved as I met great people and they have lots of activities on which makes seeing the City easier.

Because thats the thing, Jaipur has a lot to do, there are Forts, a Palace, iconic Buildings, Stepwells, Temples and more but a Rickshaw or Taxi is needed to go everywhere and although it is fairly cheap it is quite exhausting and the traffic is bad too, therefore I didn’t end up seeing everything Jaipur had to offer but I still enjoyed it!

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Recommended Accommodation:  Shahpura House for some Luxury at good price or Moustache Hostel for the best hostel in Jaipur!

Related Blog Post:  The Best Way To See Jaipur aka The Pink City of India!

I was actually pleasantly surprised with Delhi! I had heard how busy it was and I was a bit worried about going but I stayed in New Delhi in the main backpacker section and although it was busy it was manageable and I enjoyed being able to walk to Connaught Place which is more modern with lots of shops.

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The Delhi Metro is really easy to use and is a great way to get around, a lot of the main places to visit in Delhi can actually be visited using the metro, alternatively if you do a day tour you can see everything of places in Delhi in a short amount of time!

Recommended Accommodation:  New Delhi is a good location. I stayed in Backpackers Heaven @ New King on my first visit and DO NOT recommend it! I later stayed at Zostel Delhi and really liked it there!

I’m glad I went to Amritsar, the Golden Temple is incredible, so is the kitchen experience and the Wagah Border but I was very happy to leave after 2 days, I had booked 3 nights and reduced it to 2!

The back streets are pretty dirty and very small and busy, apart from the things I have mentioned above there is not much else to do, I got food poisoning too which didn’t help my trip there, and I went on a public holiday so it was soo busy! I have heard from others that they really enjoyed their time in Amritsar and found it quite relaxed so I think my public holiday experience was a one off.

Definitely go but only stay 48 hours max!

Recommended Accommodation:  NOT WOW Backpackers, I didn’t like it there at all! I have heard that Jugadus Hostel   is good and GoStops Hostel in Amritsar  is a which is a chain of hostels in India could be good too!

Related Blog Post:  Tips for Visiting Amritsar’s Golden Temple and the Wagah Border Ceremony!

-Dharamshala / McLeod Ganj

I loved it here! And I was still ill for most of my time here! Dharamshala is in the state of Himachal Pradesh up in the Mountains, in fact at the bottom of the Himalayan Mountains. Because it’s so far away a lot of travellers don’t make it here but it really was the fresh air I needed in India!

It’s the home of the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan Council so it has a huge Tibetan and Buddhist influence which makes it really unique. It’s a lot quieter than anywhere else I have been with simply stunning nature, good food and good people! I stayed in McLeod Ganj which is in the Dharamshala area and thought this was a great base!

From here I really wanted to go to Manali or Shimla but it was November and too cold. I do plan to go back and I would recommend you seeing more of Himachal Pradesh whilst in Dharamshala.

Score:  5

Recommended Accommodation:  I stayed at Ram Yoga House which definitely helped enhance my experience there, it was so nice and good value. I 100% recommend staying there!

Related Blog Post:  Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj Travel Guide for Travellers!

Rishikesh is the home of yoga and a bit hippy and if you know me you’ll probably know already that I liked it here! Don’t get me wrong, I perhaps went with slightly too high expectations as I know a lot of travellers and expats end up getting ‘stuck’ here and even living here because they love it so much whereas it is still very busy and busy with Indian tourists too which made it not the shanti/peaceful place I thought it would be.

That aside, I love the vibe here. I love the abundance of yoga classes and all types of other healing classes and courses. The people it attracts are really great and there’s so many cafes overlooking the beautiful Ganga River!

Discover Inner Peace and Balance by Booking Your Yoga Retreat at the Serene Abhayaranya Yoga Ashram in Rishikesh

Recommended Accommodation: I stayed at Shiv Shakti Hostel and wasn’t a huge fan of it’s private rooms although other’s liked it for it’s dorm rooms and social vive. I also heard The Hosteller is good, so is Live Free Hostel . For something more fancy and in a great location, the Kunwar Residency would be a good option. Aside from that there are also the Ashram’s that are very popular in Rishikesh!

Related Blog Posts:  A Travel Guide to Rishikesh – Yoga, Cafes, Accommodation, Things To Do!  &  Visiting The Beatles Ashram in Rishikesh!

I really liked Agra! I mean, it wasn’t my favourite place in India BUT considering that a lot of people say to ‘get in and get out’ I found that to be wrong and I think that made me like it more because I think it’s a city you can spend 2-3 days in.

I liked that some of the streets around the Taj Mahal are a bit more modern and there’s one street that led me from the road of my hostel to the Taj Mahal which is totally pedestrian friendly with a pavement and everything (not common in India!).

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I also liked how many places there are to see the Taj Mahal from and I loved seeing the Taj Mahal, I think it’s absolutely incredible and exceeded all my expectation so this really helped heighten my opinion of Agra!

Recommended Accommodation: Moustache Hostel Agra , I stayed here in a private room which was really great value. It’s in a good location, ran well and I enjoyed staying there!

Related Blog Post:  Is It Worth Visiting The Taj Mahal? And My Top Tips for Visiting!  &  7 Ways to See The Taj Mahal Without Going Inside the Taj Mahal!

People say you either love or hate Varanasi because it is a very busy, old and unique city and with that comes the fact that it is very different to a lot of places in India, let alone the world and the oldness creates a lot of dust and dirt.. or is that the burning bodies?

I went to Varanasi after being in India for 2 months and I think this is what made me enjoy it. I know people who have been at the start of their trip to India and found it very overwhelming. I think you should be prepared for Varanasi but don’t be worried about going. If you go at the start of your trip, embrace it and know that not everywhere in India is like this!

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Recommended Accommodation:  Moustache Hostel Varanasi , I was recommended to stay here by a guy I met in Moustache Hostel Jaipur, mainly because of the location as the hostel is at Assi Ghat which is further down the river from the ‘centre’.

I’m really glad I stayed here as I loved the location, much less stress and craziness than accommodation in the centre and it has some great cafes and restaurants around it.

Related Blog Post: 2 Day Itinerary for Varanasi – Will You Love it or Hate it??

Now we’re at the end of my North India locations be sure to see:

How Much it Really Costs to Backpack Around Northern India!

4 Awesome & Different One Month Itineraries for North India with Maps!

South India

Even though Goa is pretty big and differs in each place I’m going to bunch it together because it is mostly the beaches!

I visited Arambol and Candolim in North Goa and Palolem in South Goa. Palolem was my absolute favourite, in fact realising that India had a beach just like you find in Thailand or Philippines made me love India even more because it proved to me that India really does have it all!

I loved the vibe of Palolem, it’s a bit hippy, a bit holiday maker but there are no big ugly buildings and most of the accommodation is huts by the beach. After 3 days in Palolem with friends I stayed at Earth Yoga Village and did their yoga holiday for 1 week which was so so nice too!

I did like Arambol too but only because that was the first place I went in Goa, it’s a lot more holiday vibe and popular with Russians and Indian’s, which was fine. It’s also one of the original hippy places in North Goa but these days there are a lot of neon lights and loud music coming from the beach bars.

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Candolim was fine for 2 days but I wouldn’t go back or recommend it. It seemed most popular with Brits and the main road is very much a busy road whereas Arambol and Palolem’s main road is a lot quieter and full of shops. The beach is nice and there’s lot of beach bars but it didn’t have anything that special about it in my opinion.

I know there are so many more beaches to visit in Goa but Palolem for me will take some beating!

The one thing I didn’t like about Goa is how hard it is to get from beach to beach! There are local buses but they do not go directly to each popular beach and are local so they take a long time. There is a train line in Goa but a lot of stations are not main stations.

I ended up getting taxi’s between places with my friends, luckily we could split the cost otherwise as a solo traveller this would get very expensive!

Score: Palolem – 5, Arambol – 3.5, Candolim – 2 .

Recommended Accommodation:   Palolem – Tent Cressida Cyrus – really nice tents and huts just off the beach. Arambol – Sunny’s Guesthouse – huts on the cliffside close to Arambol Beach. Candolim – Niki Guest House – nice guesthouse close to the beach .

Related Blog Post:  My Magic Yoga Holiday in Goa at Earth Yoga Village!  

To also help you plan your trip be sure to read these posts after:

3 Different One Month Itineraries for South India with Maps!

8 Things to Know Before You Travel Around South India.

Alleppey in Kerala is a ‘get in, get out’ place, and I say that because I was there an extra day longer than needed! It’s the best place to visit the Backwaters of Kerala from making it popular place to visit but aside from that there’s not much there.

There is a beach but I didn’t feel comfortable sunbathing and there are a few places to eat so its best to go there, do the backwaters and either chill or leave.

Score: 5 because the Backwaters were amazing!

Recommended Accommodation:  Pine Beach Residency  or   Zostel Hostel

Related Blog Post:  Cruising the Backwaters of Kerala from Alleppey!

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Another beach place I loved is Varkala. It’s hard to decide whether I loved it more than Palolem although I guess I don’t really need to! Varkala is super chilled but has more edge than the beaches I visited in Goa. The beach itself is more wild and open and I love the cliffside full of accommodation and restaurants.

There are some cool cafes which I found great to work from with good food, there’s lots of yoga on offer and the overall vibe is rally good! I’ll definitely come back to Varkala!

Recommended Accommodation: The Lungi Vibe Hostel   and  Puccini Lala Eco Wellness Resort

Related Blog Post:  A Guide to Varakala Beach.

BOOKING TRAINS IN INDIA

India is best travelled by train because its the quickest, cheapest and best way of getting to know the country. For an EASY option of booking trains in India use 12GO to search and book trains really easily. If you’ll be in India for awhile, you can use the local booking system, it’s a bit tricker but possible, here’s my post on how to book trains in India as a tourist .

BEST ACCOMMODATION IN INDIA

I always use Booking.com to book my hotels in India and Hostelworld to book my hostels . India has a great range of accommodation with brilliant hostel chains like Moustache, Zostel and Backpacker Panda as well as homestays to luxury hotels.

GUIDED TOURS IN INDIA

Many cities in India are best seen with a guide , even if it’s just a half day tour on your first day . Cities in India are chaotic and complex and what better way to taste the food and get to know the city than with a local. I recommend Get Your Guide & Viator for the best tours in India!

Kochi/ Cochin is an interesting City as it’s like no other place in India with a real Portuguese influence. Fort Kochi is the area where travellers stay and I’d say there’s no need to spend any time anywhere else in the City. I found Kochi a bit boring to be honest and I wasn’t a huge fan.

Although I was there over New Year which meant that many of it’s nice cafes were too busy to get a seat and the beach area was also really busy with tourists – Indian and foreigners so I felt like I couldn’t fully enjoy it and appreciate it’s vibe.

I have heard good opinions from other people though so I wouldn’t fully take my word on that it’s boring but there is only enough to cover 2 days in my opinion.

Recommended Accommodation: Bastian Homestay in Fort Kochi.

Related Blog Post:  I was so underwhelmed I didn’t even write one!

Munnar shows a totally different side of Kerala and I really loved it! Munnar is a popular place to see the tea plantations in this area along with lots of Mountains. I stayed in Munnar for 3 nights and 2 days and did a hike to see the tea plantations and some awesome viewpoints.

For me, this is what I wanted to see of inland Kerala and I’m really glad I did. I did see some blog posts saying Munnar is too touristy now and suggesting other hill stations in Kerala but I didn’t even go into the town of Munnar, instead staying at a homestay type place where they offer meals and tours which I’d really recommend doing too and made me really enjoy my time there!

Recommended Accommodation: The Wayside Cottage which is the homestay I stayed in.

Related Blog Post:  Hiking in the Tea Plantations of Munnar, Kerala!

Thekkady also known as Thekkady National Park and Periyar National Park was another nice inland destination in Kerala. The main town to stay in is actually called Kumily. It’s very much centred around tourism but I actually quite liked it.

The most popular thing to do of course is to head out into the National Park which I did on the Borders Hiking Day Tour. It started off quite intense and I was worried I’d gotten myself into a hike that was too hard for me but the main aim of the hike is to see animals, we saw a few like Bisen, Monkeys and some Wild Cows but Wild Elephants were what I wanted to see and thankfully at the end of the trek I did!

It made going there totally worth it and I enjoyed my time there and actually could have stayed for a second full day.

Recommended Accommodation: Green View Hotel

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Madurai was the first place I visited in the state of Tamil Nadu, I had no expectations for it and knew nothing about it apart from it’s iconic Hindu Temple.

To be honest there isn’t that much more to do in Madurai but I did really enjoy the City. It’s bustling like all other Cities but it’s manageable and the locals are very friendly! I took a walking tour out with Story Trails which helped me understand more about the City.

I enjoyed The Lost Hostel where I stayed which helped enhance my few days in Madurai. I feel like this city may get missed off travellers India itinerary but it’s worth a visit I think!

Recommended Accommodation: The Lost Hostel , it’s the only hostel in Madurai but it has a kitchen, great rooftop and a washing machine.. bonus!

Related Blog Post:  What To Do in Madurai, Tamil Nadu in Just One Day!

-Pondicherry

Pondicherry was what I thought it would be, it’s a very Indian Town but the main centre and the ‘tourist area’ is a place called White Town where the French once lived which means it’s filled with lots of nice buildings.

Some are more preserved than others and in no way is it an ‘artificial’ town, it’s very real and raw India but I liked seeing something a bit different to the usual Cities and Towns.

Plus Pondicherry has some nice cafes selling international food.. and lots of bread! I ate as much bread as I could here and it was great!

Auroville is a popular place to visit as a day trip from Pondicherry for for a few days so I enjoyed taking myself there for the morning.

Recommended Accommodation:  The only hostel in Pondicherry right now is Micasa Hostel but that’s fine because I really liked it, really comfy beds and a kitchen!  Villa Krish   and Hotel de Petit  are good hotel in Pondicherry options.

Related Blog Post:  Visiting Auroville on a Day Trip from Pondicherry.  &  10 Things To Do in Pondicherry in Tamil Nadu!

-Mahabalipuram

I did not like this place at all and felt that I wasted two days there. Firstly it was much busier than usual there as it was a state holiday but the town is very small and the main attractions of mahabalipuram are to see some rocks, rock carvings and caves.

The free ones that I saw were impressive in that they are so old but I just felt myself think- have I used up 2 days just to see some rocks??

Mahabalipuram Beach is a local beach and not that clean and the accommodation in the town is very lacking in good quality places.

Even though I had a particularly bad experience I wouldn’t recommend it anyway. The best way to see Mahabalipuram if you really want to is on a day trip from Chennai or staying at a nice resort to make it like a holiday!

Score:  0

Recommended Accommodation:  The Radisson Blu with its own pool and dining complex looks like the best way to enjoy the area!

Chennai doesn’t have any major attractions but it has a nice Hindu Temple, some Churches, some viewpoints and although it’s big it’s easy to get around. I did a tour with Story Trails which I enjoyed and helped me understand more about Hinduism and the City.

I wasn’t in love with Chennai and don’t have any need to go back but I enjoyed a few days there especially learning about the History of the British in Chennai and the Portuguese.

I did think it was a good place to visit for first time travellers to India though and I know it’s a popular first destination due to it’s cheap flights.

Recommended Accommodation:  One of the only hostels is Red Lollipop Hostel which is where I stayed, it’s a good place to meet new people, and has a kitchen!

Mysore is kind of split into two. It’s known for its grand architecture and especially the Palace which is very impressive. It has many other attractions too but they are all quite far from the City.

It’s also known as a good yoga hub in India but as I found out, this isn’t in the centre of Mysore City, it’s out in the neighbourhood of Gokulam.

I wasn’t a huge fan of Mysore but that’s because I stayed near the palace (I was ill and a bit over cities by this point), however I did enjoy my day out to Gokulam visiting some of its nice cafes. And I have heard that many other people do really like the city of Mysore. It is very unique and different to anywhere else with some very nice buildings.

Mysore has Uber which works really well and is a cheap way of getting around.

If you want to sight

Recommended Accommodation: The Green Hotel is very nice if you have the budget. The Manor Hostel is highly recommended too, and if you want Yoga in Mysore stay in Gokulam .

HELP WITH YOUR INDIA ITINERARY

I’ve spent many months travelling India in the last few years visiting over 50 places around the country, here are my recommended itinerary posts for India to help you plan your trip!

2 WEEK INDIA ITINERARY, PERFECT FOR YOUR FIRST TRIP!

2 WEEK SOUTH INDIA ITINERARY – GOA & KERELA

1 MONTH NORTH INDIA ITINERARY IDEAS!

1 MONTH SOUTH INDIA ITINERARY IDEAS!

2 MONTH INDIA ITINERARY IN THE NORTH & SOUTH

MY 4 MONTH INDIA ITINERARY!

24 BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN INDIA!

Bangalore was my last stop in India after nearly 4 weeks. I enjoyed it but mainly because it felt so much more westernised and that made ma happy! Bangalore’s Metro system is clean and easy to use which I loved.

I stayed in the area of Indiranagar which I would really recommend, it has a metro stop but also so many cool places to eat and drink from local independent places to big chains like Nando’s, Costa, Pizza Hut.

Sightseeing in Bangalore isn’t the easiest I found. I went to the Palace via metro and tuk tuk but it cost so much to get in plus extra charges for camera’s, the art museum also cost a lot. It has a few nice parks though and some shopping centres if you need to do some shopping.

I’d say Bangalore is a good stopping point or half way point in India if you need some Westernisation!

Recommended Accommodation:  I stayed in  Blooms Room  Indiranagar and really loved it! Otherwise there is a  Zostel Hostel  &   Backpacker Panda Hostel  in Indiranagar too.

This is a super long post but I hope it gives you some real insights into what each place in India is like from where I visited and I visited most of the major tourist places in India!

I will be going back to India and will continue to keep this updated so make sure you bookmark it for future use!

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Saturday 13th of April 2019

My friend just got back from India and loved it! He went in summer though and said it was unbearably hot. I definitely want to get there someday. Thanks for so much info!

TheWanderingQuinn

Thanks for reading Eric. Ooh yes you want to avoid the Summer in India unless you’re going high into the mountains in the North. Their Autumn & winter is the best time to visit. :)

Friday 22nd of February 2019

Wow this is an Encylopedia of India’s best places to visit! What a fantastic read.

Haha thank you Nikki! Hopefully it’s useful! :)

nerede çekiliyor

Sunday 10th of February 2019

Really great place. I'd like to be there. Thanks.

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12 India Travel Stories From The Crazy To The Inspiring

Looking for India travel stories ?

Then you’re in the right place!

The following captivating short travel stories about India range from the crazy to the inspiring, leaving you at times with sweaty palms and others with a warm heart.

But no matter what feelings each powerful story instills in you, one thing is for sure: you’ll be transported to incredible India.

And you may even pick up some travel tips and discover some new experiences along the way!

Keep reading to take a trip to India through storytelling.

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Crazy India Travel Stories

1. getting high in varanasi.

I love sharing short travel stories and this is one of my craziest of all times.

And I’ll be sharing it with you through video:

While many stories of India talk about the Taj Mahal and the amazing sites recommended by Lonely Planet , this one is about an experience in Varanasi that was both wild and funny:

Trying bhang lassi — a cannabis-laced yogurt drink — and then attempting to go out for the night.

Before trying it for myself I knew that I’d feel something.

I just didn’t know how intense and crazy that something would be. Spoiler: This night is now one of my wildest adventure travel stories to share with others.

Watch the video to hear about my travel experience in India trying bhang lassi, then continue reading for more India travel stories.

By the way, for my fellow solo travelers, Varanasi is one of the top places for a solo trip near Delhi !

-Jessie Festa of Jessie on a Journey

2. An Eventful Trip To Varanasi

I landed in Varanasi after 24 hours of traveling from Pachmarhi in Madhya Pradesh.

It was the second leg of my trip, and after four days during which I had been attending a conference and taken care of 24/7, I’d finally be visiting India by myself.

The trip had been eventful:

Eight hours on a shuttle bus to cover a distance I had later learned to be just 200 kilometers (~124 miles), with the driver hitting the horn at regular intervals of five seconds or so, followed by a flight to Delhi and another one to Varanasi.

By the time I landed in Varanasi I had a splitting headache. I had arranged for a driver to pick me up and take me to my guesthouse, but after waiting for him for a while and looking around the arrivals terminal, it became clear he would not show up -– so I walked to the taxi stand.

I didn’t understand the value of Indian Rupees at that point, so in order to save what must have been 10 cents I hopped on a taxi that was not air conditioned.

As soon as we pulled out of the airport, it was chaos. Dust, cows, dogs, people, and cars; an India I had yet to get to know. I was terrified and kept wondering why I was doing this to myself.

Moments later, I resolved to book my flight back the minute I got to my room -– whenever that would be.

Indeed, the taxi dropped me off outside the old city and I had to make my way to the guest house. Thankfully, a friend I had met at the conference in Madhya Pradesh gave me his SIM card so I could use Google maps to find my guesthouse.

The moment I walked inside the old city the atmosphere changed.

A Belgian guy outside a bakery invited me in to have breakfast, a huge smile on his face. I even resolved to return the following day, and that’s when I’d meet a few other people traveling solo who’d roam the city with me.

Once I made it to the guest house, the sweet smile of the owner convinced me to postpone buying the flight back after a much-needed nap.

I ended up staying.

Varanasi was the highlight of my trip to India and to date I still wish to go back.

-Claudia from My Adventures Across The World

3. A Bus Ride Into The Himalayas

File this under India travel horror stories , at least the beginning of it.

The time had come for my two-month visa in India to end, when a series of small disasters struck, forcing my carefully laid plans to change.

My love of traveling standby and living in the exhilaration of the moment backfired, and I had to backtrack from the magnificent banks of the Ganges in the holy city of Haridwar, back down to Delhi to try and find a new route out of India.

Arriving into Delhi in the afternoon, I scrambled around to find a bite to eat before sundown. I found a small restaurant near my hostel, but after a few bites of putrid, rotten flavored chicken I had a bad feeling and left, meal unfinished, to try get an early night.

But it was already too late. All it took was a few bites.

The next morning I was up early and headed to the bus stop before sunrise, thankful to have found a last-minute ticket on a long distance bus to Kathmandu.

The dirty, rickety old bus left from a dusty underpass — not a bus stop or station in site. It was full of upright seats with nowhere to recline and rest for the massive 26-hour journey ahead.

I was eight hours into a long windy journey through lush jungle when the food poisoning took hold. Without warning, I began violently vomiting — mostly into a bag I had, but also all over myself and my seat.

Despite this being one of my more embarrassing travel stories , it wasn’t long before most of the other passengers were mad at me because the air conditioning wouldn’t work with the windows up.

But I had nowhere else to be sick; there were no buckets, trash cans, or bags that could hold my relentless evacuation of what felt like everything I’d ever eaten.

There were only two other foreigners on the bus; women who offered me sips of water and medicine.

I was sick, sticky, and drifting in and out of feverish dreams for the next 18 hours until I was able to get to a hospital in Nepal . We passed through magnificent valleys through the Himalayas, I saw fireflies for the first time, we passed picturesque towns and tiger sanctuaries.

Despite being the sickest I’ve ever felt, in the most inconvenient of locations, I was constantly amazed by the beauty of India, and the kindness of the strangers I met along the way.

-Anna from Meander

4. Locked Down Abroad: A COVID Crisis

I had been head-first in a toilet for the past three days and had just mustered up the strength to drag myself to the nearby hospital for a drip when all hell broke loose.

The coronavirus had been on my radar for months now as I traveled across Asia , but when I arrived in India in early March they were still reporting no cases.

Naively, I thought this would be a great time to explore India since many travelers back in the United States and elsewhere were grounded.

Famous, last words.

I went from food-poisoning to panic as the entire country shut down around me.

Hooked up to my IV, I couldn’t exactly just head to the nearest airport. And with only 14 hours to leave the country, the 10-hour drive to Delhi from Udaipur seemed impossible.

The decision to stay was made for me.

For the next month, I was a captive prisoner in my lovely guesthouse. Thankfully, I had splurged on a decent place when I got ill.

The streets of India were silent.

This wasn’t a USA-style lockdown. You couldn’t just leave to get groceries or take-out.

Instead, you were to remain in your home — which was enforced by police wielding wooden batons — aside from the allotted hour every few days when the local market would open.

As all hope began to fade that COVID-19 would have a quick and simple conclusion, I contacted the embassy.

I spent my evenings sitting on our rooftop, recovering, laying in the warm Indian sun, watching some of the most spectacular sunsets I’d ever seen. Udaipur is known for them.

Every evening at 6pm locals all took to their roofs and banged pots, pans, anything they could get their hands on. A sign of solidarity, that we were all in this together.  

When the US finally secured repatriation flights, I had to find a way to get from Udaipur to Delhi. Fortunately, finding a driver was not difficult. Most had been unable to work for the past six weeks.

After talking to countless government officials, the paperwork sent to us was taped to the windshield of our taxi and we set off in the dead of night.

We were stopped 26 times by police barricades enforcing curfew laws. Arguments ensued. But in the end, they finally let us pass to the airport.

India’s infamous 10-lane highways were empty aside from long-eared cows and roaming wild pigs.

My lockdown in India was not the way I wanted to see the country but I’ll always savor those moments spent on my rooftop in India dancing in the rain and watching sunsets amidst the chaos.

-Geena from Beyond the Bucketlist

5. How My iPhone Flashlight Saved My Life

A couple of years ago, my family of six went to India.

One of our destinations was Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan, Northern India .

It was a dream of mine to do a tiger safari and Ranthambore is one of the few places left in the world where Bengal tigers roam free.

While there, we glamped in gorgeous tents just outside the park. On our first night, our hosts prepared a beautiful dinner next to a campfire. It was pitch dark beyond the fire.

After dinner, I was tired and decided to walk back alone along dark paths to our tents using my iPhone which barely lit up the path a few feet beyond me.

As I approached my tent, I saw a large lumpy creature outside. I could not see anything else, so I thought it was a cow or one of the deer from the park. I was almost upon it when it startled and bolted away.

I couldn’t see where it went, but it didn’t matter as I was tired and only wanted to go to bed.

As I started to unzip my tent, I felt something behind me. The hairs on the back of my neck stood up as I turned and tried to find what it was.

Sensing movement above me and casting my iPhone flashlight upwards, there, to my horror, was a Bengal Tiger staring down at me.

I screamed for help, but nobody came. Turning back to the tiger with my flashlight I noticed it blinked and looked away.

Then I turned back to the tent and tried desperately to unzip the door, but only managed a bit. I then turned back to the tiger with my flashlight. Back and forth, and back and forth, until I slowly unzipped the tent door.

Each time, I pointed my flashlight at the tiger, it blinked and looked away, but did not move.

Eventually, I realized that I was blinding it each time with my flashlight and knew that I had a chance to survive.

Finally, the tent door was fully open and I jumped inside.

-Nicole from Go Far Grow Close

6. A Night To Remember…Or Forget

One of the scariest, indelible, and craziest travel stories I’ll ever tell has to be this one.

My family was off to one of our dream destinations:

Ladakh, India.

Rather than taking an easy flight from New Delhi to Leh, we decided to take on a road trip that’s counted among the best road trips in India.

YES, THE BEST!

The road journey follows one of the most dangerous — and exciting — highways in the world, Leh Manali Highway.

The twisty 490-kilometer (~305-mile) long highway is all things risky and beautiful, with challenging and unpaved snow-carpeted passes, deep gorges, high altitude plains, and never-ending streams.

The oxygen levels drop drastically as you gain height. That’s another challenge!

We made several pitstops on this road journey to get acclimatized to low oxygen levels.

One of the pitstops was Sarchu. Unfortunately, staying at Sarchu camps was a mistake, though we realized that quite late.

Sarchu is infamous for low oxygen levels, which we didn’t know. Lack of research, I guess.

Unforgiving chilly winds, horribly low-temperature levels, and the oxygen shortage made us feel sick. The situation was quickly becoming one of our worst travel stories .

We were shivering even under three blankets and were gasping for air. The situation worsened and the kids started vomiting due to lack of oxygen. The camp officials were unable to help.

We had no option but to leave the camp. It was 2am by this point and our driver warned us that it would be stupid to drive on treacherous roads in the pitch dark.

But we had no choice but to leave the dreadful situation.

We took a risk and left Sarchu in the middle of the night. It truly felt like the longest night of our lives.

As if that wasn’t enough, our car got punctured near Lachung La Pass   — one of the most perilous passes of all — and there was not a single soul in sight.

By this point, the events of the night were adding up to become one of the scariest travel stories I could ever tell. And if this all wasn’t terrifying enough, my husband then had to hike a few kilometers — when the oxygen levels were already low — to get help.

We finally got help (God Bless that man who fixed our car!) and survived, or rather thrived, the riskiest highway in the world.

Each travel experience, good or bad, becomes a part of you, helps you grow, and redefines the meaning of life.

That night taught me that challenges make life meaningful and worth living.

-Anjali from Travel Melodies

7. A Crazy Border Crossing

After spending three months adventuring all over Northern India , from the high-altitude desert-scape of Spiti Valley to the golden city of Amritsar, my partner and I were ready to move on to another destination on our backpacking adventure; a destination that was so close, we would be heading there on foot.

After hours upon hours of research, we decided to take a chance on India’s closest neighbor and deepest foe; a country that used to be a part of India itself:

On the morning of August 3rd, 2019, after spending the past five days falling in love with the culinary and temple delights of Amritsar, we were finally ready to leave incredible India and cross the Wagah Border that separates the Indian city of Amritsar from the Pakistani city of Lahore. 

Unfortunately, not only did we overestimate what time the border was open until, but we also underestimated how long it would take to reach said border.

In typical Samantha fashion, we ended up leaving our Amritsari guesthouse a bit too late before calling our Uber.

As I tried to put in the destination, I was faced with the glaring realization that Uber wouldn’t allow me to select the Wagah Border as a drop-off point, and the last “pinnable” location would have meant walking over two kilometers (~1.2 miles). 

After we finally got into our driver’s car and tried to explain this, he simply did not understand why we had all of our bags.

While accustomed to tourists visiting the Wagah Border to see the famous daily border closing ceremony, it seemed to be the first time he’d encountered riders looking to actually be left at the border.

After what felt like an eternity of back and forth as I obsessively watched the clock tick closer and closer to 3:30 pm — the time the border officially closed — he relented and we were on our way.

After a whole year researching this infrequently visited country, we were finally on our way to the foodie city of Lahore… 

…but not before a whole lot of stress. 

It quickly became apparent that the border wasn’t as close as we had thought, and my anxiety levels increased tenfold.

As soon as we approached what appeared to finally be the separation between the two lands, I could see hundreds of Indians preparing to attend the infamous ceremony.

Running around seemingly aimlessly as we hopped out of the car, we were finally pointed in the right direction by an army official, who made sure to remind us that there wasn’t much time.

The entire process of stamping out of India and having our bags checked was permeated with stress:

It was 2:57pm and we still had to “cross” the border — and even then we still had to go through Pakistani customs!

With the help of some friendly border agents, we managed to cross the line that used to never exist with mere moments to spare.

Breathing a sigh of relief, we slowed our pace as we handed over our passports to the Pakistani official guarding the gate.

“Welcome to Pakistan,” he said.

And what a welcome it was.

It was almost as if the crazy border crossing was some sort of prequel, as the four months that followed were some of the wildest and most memorable of my entire life.

And the craziest part?

Said months ended with yet another crossing back into India, where instead of learning from our mistakes, we ended up stamping back into the country with even less time to spare!

Perhaps the third time will be the charm?

Only time will tell!

-Samantha from International Detours Travel Blog

8. Being “Tom Hanks” In India – 24 Hours In Delhi Airport

I wasn’t even meant to be in India.

Sitting in the international lounge of Delhi Airport, in the eyes of the Indian police force, I was in India.

But to the team of border agents that had put me there, I was not. I was instead in “no man’s land” unable to leave the airport. I felt like Tom Hanks in the movie Terminal .

Let this be a cautionary tale to all – make sure you have an Indian Visa.

These days Indian Visas are easier to come by thanks to an e-Visa system for most nationalities that can be acquired as little as four days before travel.

But back in 2010, an Indian Visa meant the hassle and slog of visiting a not-so-local embassy and a fair amount of paperwork.

Except — and here’s the rub — I hadn’t even realized I needed one.

I was heading back from a glorious trip from Nepal to the United Kingdom after trekking to Everest Base Camp, high on yak butter, mountain air, and the “taste” of success.

In my mind, I’d hit proverbial gold by getting very cheap flights from Kathmandu to Delhi to Mumbai to London. It meant a three-legged route over most of the routes that flew direct (very expensive) or with one connection in India (still fairly expensive), but I had saved hundreds of my hard-earned English Pounds.

But I hadn’t thought through the following:

Touching down in Delhi meant picking up my bag and then transferring both bag and myself to the Domestic Terminal for a national flight.

That meant stepping foot properly on Indian soil, and that meant having a Visa.

All of which meant I ended up having to cancel my two flights — with no refund due to my incompetence — and spend a huge amount of money on a last-minute flight to re-route directly to London. A flight, moreover, that left in 23 hours time having just missed the daily flight out.

Luckily, Delhi Airport had just been renovated, and it was comfortable. But 24 hours is a long time to kill with no Indian money and just Pringles for company.

The hours blurred as I slipped in and out of sleep. At around the 20-hour mark, Pringles long-gone and bored of trips to the free water faucet, I cracked.

I put my credit card down on a full breakfast buffet despite the extortionate cost I thought I would be lumbered with. It turned out to be $6 USD when I received the bill, chuckling in hindsight, a month later.

But it’s definitely not a mistake I’ll make again.

-Dave from Dave Chant

Inspiring Travel Stories About India

9. Experiencing True Hospitality In Jaipur

It was my first solo female travel trip outside of Europe.

I had always wanted to go to India and therefore decided to go to Rajasthan, India’s most colorful desert state.

As a student, I was limited to my college breaks which happened to be the monsoon season in India. 

I knew the monsoon wasn’t the best time to travel to India, but I was lucky with the weather. There was hardly any rain.

The other perk of traveling off-season was the lack of tourist crowds; however, this also meant that I rarely met other foreign travelers. Being overwhelmed by the culture shock of India, I felt lonely sometimes.

My first three weeks in India were a roller coaster.

As a young white girl, I got a lot of attention and was confronted with my fair share of hassles and scams. There were times I wanted to run away and take the first plane back to my hometown.

At the same time, I was amazed by the beauty and diversity of Rajasthan. After a rough start, I slowly started to fall in love with India. 

It was in Jaipur that I knew I would love India forever. By that time I was dying to meet some fellow travelers to share all the crazy things that I experienced. Therefore I decided to sign up for a full day tour to the palaces and forts that surround the city.  

I started my day hopeful, but when I entered the tour bus it was full of South Indian tourists. Being the only white lady on the bus, there was a lot of staring and giggling. As the tour guide explained the program, most eyes were set on me and I felt really awkward.

Thankfully, things soon changed, and I got to see the kindness of strangers while traveling .

At the first stop, one family asked me to sit with them and they gave me a cup of tea from their thermos.

At the next stop, families shared their homemade lunches with me. All these families made sure I did not feel alone for one minute.

Although we could not communicate with words, hospitality needs no language and the day ended up being a heartwarming experience.

-Ellis from Backpack Adventures

10. Becoming A More Confident Traveler In Varanasi

Before I traveled to India, I was nervous to explore the country and I was unsure of what to expect in a culture so different from my own.

I was raised in the USA and had been living in Denmark for two years, but I knew that India would be a significant culture shock.

My plan was to travel to India on my own and meet a tour group for a 25-day tour heading from north to south. At the urging of a friend, I booked three additional nights on my own in Varanasi after my tour ended.

When I landed in Delhi to begin my group tour my nervousness was at a high. The massive city, the constant car horns, and the erratic driving of my airport transfer welcomed me to India.

That first night I was on my own and I went right to my hotel room. Overwhelmed, I thought that I would be crazy to think I could travel solo in India at the end of the trip. 

As I relaxed, I slowly became acculturated and comfortable in India. I found the beauty in the chaos of the northern cities and by the end of my trip I was ready to fly to Varanasi.

My nervousness evolved into confidence and I felt a sense of achievement as I returned to the north and made my way to Varanasi. I loved exploring so many places in Varanasi — the city is a stunning and magical destination.

I loved getting out on the Ganges River and experiencing the sunrise and sunset ceremonies on top of exploring temples.

It’s hard to believe I started in Delhi, almost afraid to leave my hotel room, and finished in Varanasi, feeling like I could travel anywhere solo.

India really changed my confidence as a person and as a traveler and I can’t wait to go back.

-Derek from Robe Trotting

11. Escaping Life & Loneliness

I was standing at the end of the ridge. Chilly winds were stroking my hair and I was there, admiring the greatness of the mighty Himalayas.

This was my first escape; my first solo trip. I’d come here to mend the pain of losing someone and to find peace.

One hazy morning in Lucknow, I booked a ticket to McLeodganj, a small suburb in Himachal Pradesh.

Nothing was clear for me. I was overwhelmed with doubt, fear, uncertainty, and an ache in the heart; the kind of ache you feel when you know something terrible is about to happen but you can’t do a thing to change it. 

You see, I was just a college kid who knew nothing about buzzwords like “self-discovery,” “finding peace,” or “letting go.” I was on the verge of breaking up with my long-time girlfriend; forced to discover that nothing is permanent in life. My chaotic mind had a hard time processing this truth.

I was stepping out of my home state for the first time, reaching Himachal via Delhi. Overrun by mixed feelings of delight and dilemma, I hopped on the bus from Kashmiri Gate ISBT and reached my destination the next morning after an eight-hour drive. 

But…what was next? What was I supposed to do? Where would I find peace? I’d never been given a guidebook for this.

I wandered the streets of McLeodganj, observed monks near the Dalai Lama Temple, and gazed at the sunset. There was no one to talk to me or to laugh with me.

There I was, alone.

But, this wasn’t a bad thing. Soon, I found myself watching local kids smile, dancing to the rhythm of a stranger’s guitar, and eating whatever I liked.

Solo travel was providing freedom I hadn’t felt in years. I found solitude when I’d expected loneliness.

I returned home with clarity and peace within. A decision that was taken in haste became one of the best I’ve ever made in my life. From then on travel became therapy to me; a solace I always look forward to.

You see, we complicate life too much; overthinking, irrational fears, and doubts.

Our minds become our own enemies. But clarity comes when you let go of control and let go of your mind to wander, to see possibilities, and to realize that the world isn’t so bad at all.

In fact, it’s quite the opposite.

-Vipin from Misfit Wanderers

12. Kindness On The Road In India

This is an inspiring travel story about the kindness of strangers ; an angel helping me out when I stood helpless and penniless in a completely unknown place.

It so happened that I was solo backpacking in the interiors of Tamil Nadu, in South India, and the region was new to me. I didn’t know the local language and most of the time had to manage by sign language.

Once I was traveling in a crowded public bus in rural Tamil Nadu. It was the last leg of my journey and so far I was happy that I could manage it well.

The plan was to reach a place from where a night bus would take me to Chennai and from there I would fly back home. On the bus, a woman with an infant sat next to me. Her child was crying badly and the woman kept adjusting her position to feed him under a shawl.

The sun had already set. After some time, I got off at a place that was just a stop for connecting buses, with about 10 people waiting around. There was only one night bus going to Chennai.

Getting off the bus, I slipped my hand inside my sling bag for my wallet…

…when I realized I had been pickpocketed!  

At the bus stop, nobody could understand what I was saying due to the language barrier, and I didn’t have a dime on me to buy a further ticket for the only night bus to Chennai. All my money and cards were gone — and the bus I’d been on was gone, too!

Suddenly a teenager appeared and asked me in broken English what was wrong. He narrated the story to others and people started advising me to be careful and to learn how to avoid pickpockets .

While they were still chatting, I moved away from the ticket counter, feeling completely clueless about what to do next.

Luckily, a few minutes later the teenager appeared again with some money. Apparently, the boy had requested fellow passengers to help and they all contributed 10 Rupees each!

The amount was sufficient to buy me a ticket and some refreshments. All of those who gave money told me to accept the offering, and the situation also commanded that I do so.

I had actual tears in my eyes. My trust and faith in strangers grew immensely after that day.

-Nisha & Vasu from Le Monde the Poetic Travels

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Our ultimate 3 week india itinerary: the best places in 2024.

Out of the dozens of countries we have now travelled to, I think India was the most daunting when it came to planning a route .

And, as you might have already guessed, it comes down to one simple reason …

India is huge!

It is almost the size of a small continent and, with so many hundreds of towns and cities to choose from, it’s almost impossible to know where to start.

Well, after weeks of research and speaking to fellow backpackers who have been there, we designed a 3 week India itinerary that covered many of the most famous cities.

And, in the end, I’m really happy with how it turned out!

So, if you’re looking to visit many of India’s most famous sites and cities, such as the Taj Mahal or the city of Mumbai , and you’re limited to just 3 weeks in India, then this is the itinerary for you.

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Interactive map our our 3 week India itinerary

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Firstly, a little bit on Indian Visas

One of the things I love most about India is how cheap it is to travel the country in relative comfort and style.

However, that being said, they really rip you off with their visa fees!

It’s by far the most expensive visa we’ve ever had to pay and it is also the most ridiculous to try and navigate and fill out.

Which is such a shame as I think charging so much above-the-odds for a visa is stopping so many budget travellers from gaining the opportunity to visit.

As a UK citizen, I had to pay $USD136 for a 2 month visa with 2 entrances.

It was annoying having to pay this much, seeing as we only had 3 weeks to spend in the country.

But alas, someone makes the rules and we have to stick to them.

If you want to take some of the complexity out of arranging things, then you can get your Indian visa from e-Visa or a similar online agency. Do note that they charge a fee for their service, but it does take a lot of the stress out of the process.

If you're happy to sort your visa yourself like we did, then here are a few sites you can use when sorting your visa:

• India Tourist Visa Prices
• The Official Website For Purchasing Your Visa
• How To Answer The Awkward Questions On The Visa Form

Our Awesome 3 week India itinerary from South to North

Now that's out the way, let’s get down to why you’re actually here ….

Here is our final 3 week India route that covered many of the major tourist spots.

NOTE: You can travel this route in either direction. We chose south to North as we started our journey in Sri Lanka and ended with a trip to Nepal.

Here's a map of the route we took ...

Stop 1: Goa - 5 nights

Goa, in itself, is a very large area that you should take time to explore.

We spent a few nights up near Vagator Beach in the north and then a couple more nights in the south near to Benaulim Beach.

To be honest, I would not recommend going to Vagator, despite so many reviews online saying it’s the nicest beach in the whole of Goa.

Instead, check out this awesome guide on Goa beaches that Cazzy wrote and create your own 5 night mini Goa itinerary.

• Where to stay in Goa: In a private pool villa of course!

Overnight train - 1 night

If you really want to experience Goa, then I recommend taking an overnight train at some point.

It is possible to book a space in a First Class sleeper cabin that has air conditioning at is very comfortable and affordable.

Alternatively, book yourself a day train and that way you get to see more of the spectacular Indian countryside.

Stop 2: Mumbai - 3 nights

For me, Mumbai was the pinnacle of what you believe India to be like. It is a huge, crazy, hectic city that is bursting with people, colour and life.

By spending 3 nights here you really get to take it all in and explore the city in its entirety.

Alternatively, you could spend just 2 nights and then take the train north to Udaipur.

However, this would be an incredibly long journey. We flew instead.

• Where we stayed in Mumbai: Backpacker Panda Appetite

Stop 3: Udaipur - 2 nights

Udaipur is a pleasant mix of typical Indian business, alongside historically significant sites.

To really make the most of Udaipur and enjoy everything it offers, you ideally need to hire a moped for the day and head outside of the city to explore the local lakes and forts.

Alternatively, you can book a space on a bus tour that takes you to many of the ones much further out.

• Where we stayed in Udaipur: Treebo Park Classic Udaipur

Stop 4: Jodhpur - 2 nights

Jodhpur is famously known as the Blue City, due to the large array of buildings covered in blue wash that makes them stand out beautifully from the right angle.

Again, there’s plenty to do here. But what I will say is that you 100% must stay in the same place as what we did!

It was cheap, architecturally stunning from the inside and had prime views of the famous Mehrangarh Fort.

• Where we stayed in Jodhpur: Castle View Home Stay

Stop 5: Pushkar - 2 nights

Next on our 3 week backpacking route of India we have the extremely famous religious city of Pushkar.

At certain times of the year, this small charming city becomes one of the most densely populated areas anywhere in India.

It plays host to the famous Camel Festival which is hosted in November each year.

We just missed out on it, but likely wouldn't have got accommodation anyway, as the entire city books up weeks (or even months) in advance!

It is also a crucial pilgrimage site in India as it contains India’s one and only Brahma temple .

• Where we stayed in Pushkar: The Country Side Resorts

Stop 6: Jaipur - 2 nights

We were fortunate enough to be staying in Jaipur during the epic Hindu festival of Diwali.

Jaipur is already an incredibly exciting city filled with so many historic sites to explore.

On any other day of the year, it is a busy place to try to walk, ride or drive through.

But during Diwali, this goes to a whole nother level!

The streets are filled with millions of people celebrating the Festival Of Lights, with children constantly setting off fireworks and firecrackers either into the sky or underneath boxes so they explode.

• Where we stayed in Jaipur: The Livin

Stop 7: Agra - 2 nights

Though there are a few key sites to see in Agra, there is one main reason this should be on your 3 week India route …

The Taj Mahal.

This is easily India’s most famous monument and it’s hardly a wonder why.

It is truly magnificent and, despite being talked about and praised so widely, it really does live up to expectations .

Just make sure you book yourself into a hotel in Agra near to the Taj Mahal so that you get to stay outside of the busy city centre and can get there as early as possible in the morning.

• Where we stayed in Agra: Radisson Blu Agra Taj East Gate

Stop 8: New Delhi - 2 nights

As the capital of India, it’s only fitting that your 3 week trip through India should either end, or begin, in New Delhi.

It is jam packed full of things to do and is a city that truly does seem to be booming.

For me, it was a little too busy and getting in and out of the city to the outskirts is an absolute nightmare.

But then again, would you expect any less?

• Where we stayed in New Delhi: Hotel Paragon Suites (Would NOT recommend!)

Total = 20 Nights + 1 Night Spent On An Overnight Train = 3 Weeks

How do you get around India?

Another reason why we picked all of these major cities in our 3 week India itinerary is because it is relatively straightforward to get between each one.

There are 4 main modes of transport you can use in India …

For the majority of journies, we used buses, and these can usually be booked very cheaply a day or two before from one of the many tour operators dotted around each city.

In fact, when in Udaipur, we went ahead and booked our bus tickets from Udaipur to Jodhpur and Jodhpur to Pushkar.

The second mode of transport that we used was train.

We took 2 train journeys, one being an overnight train from Goa to Mumbai and the other being a train from Jaipur to Agra.

The first one we booked by visiting the train station in Margao (Goa) directly and the second one we booked in Udaipur at the same tour operator who booked our bus tickets.

It is possible to book train tickets online through this website , however after numerous attempts of trying to validate our account I simply couldn't get it to work.

Instead, we booked through a tour operator who used the exact same system but charged a booking fee of around $USD0.50 each.

So for a dollar in total we saved ourselves a whole bunch of hassle and stress in trying to book them ourselves.

3. Airplane

The third mode of transport that we used was flying.

We had two flights in total, one being from Mumbai up to Udaipur and the other being from Chennai, which is in the south of India, to Goa.

I didn't add Chennai into this 3 week itinerary of India, simply because we were only there as a stopover destination on our flight from Sri Lanka.

Flying is by far the most convenient way of covering large distances across India.

Our 4th and final mode of transport in India was Uber .

As well as using it in most cities in order to get around from place to place, we also used it to go from Pushkar to Jaipur.

It worked out as about twice the price of a bus, but this is a small price to pay for higher levels of comfort and for at least an hour shaved off the journey time.

Final thoughts on planning a 3 week route through India

Though this turned out to be an ideal 3 week route for us, it doesn’t mean that it’s ideal for you.

We chose this route because it covered many of the most historic and significant cities in India, and made good sense geographically.

Importantly, it covers the famous Indian Golden Triangle, which means visiting the 3 important cities of New Delhi, Agra and Jaipur.

However, you are limited to just 3 weeks and want to spend more of your time relaxing and enjoying the coastline, you might wish to extend your time in Goa and cut out a few of the cities.

I still recommend trying to fit in the Golden Triangle tour if possible.

Alternatively, you might be keen to spend time practising yoga or getting away from the hustle and bustle of the cities.

In which case, there are a number of retreats dotted across India, particularly in the north.

Also, if you do want to change up your itinerary then think strategically about how you will get from place to place.

If possible, book any flights or train journeys as far in advance as possible.

First Class AC train tickets book up weeks in advance, so try and get a solid itinerary in place before you arrive in India.

Other than that, all you have left to do is embrace the hectic nature of India and prepare yourself for a true explosion of the senses!

As long as you enter the country with an open mind, then there’s no reason why you won't truly love your time there and have an unforgettable experience.

If there’s any places you think I missed off and that you have included in your own final 3 week India backpacking itinerary, then let me know in the comments below!

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Top 10 Travel Blogs of India

Searching far and wide across the web, we reviewed dozens of blogs, and here’s our list of the top 10 travel blogs of India.

As your experts in  tailor-made travel to India , the Enchanting Travels team provides you with the top 10 travel blogs of India. Searching far and wide across the web, we reviewed dozens of blogs, considering the writing quality, originality of content and how the travel bloggers really captured the essence of India.

We’ve been following some of these inspiring bloggers for years, and can vouch that they live and breathe  travel in India . They are so good, that some of them have deservedly won top awards in the travel media industry!

1 Traveltalesfromindia.in

Mridula Dwivedi has been writing on her blog  Travel Tales from India  for almost 12 years now.

It began with just articles about travel in India, but as she has expanded her horizon since she gave up her academic career and decided to focus solely on writing, her blog now covers articles from her personal travels outwith India. Which is just as well, as we need her wisdom. Whether it is about how to handle the  monsoons of Kerala  or where to stay in the  deserts of Rajasthan , this blog has you covered. Dwivedi has got something of an international reputation, having been featured by the BBC, and The Guardian.

2 Desitraveler.com

Prasad Np has been dedicated to writing about India from the perspective of both his family – in comfort and style – and as a sole voyager in a more backpacking, fly-by-the-seat-of-his-pants approach. Brimming with  India travel tips  and dos and don’ts, you can search the blog by specific destination (or state), which is highly useful if you are wishing to go in-depth during your India travels. You might wish to avoid altitude sickness at  Ladakh in the Himalayas , or learn about how a specific festival in a specific Indian city ticks. This is the blog for you.

What we love about  Desitraveler  is the fabulous photography – taken by the blogger’s own fair hands – that perfectly captures the spirit of India. Prasad NP has got it right: the journey is the destination!

3 Devilonwheels.com

This well-designed and nicely-compiled blog by travelling guru Dheeraj Sharma is dedicated to the beauty of the high and mighty  Himalayas of India . Given how gently he writes about the grace of snow-capped peaks and valleys, you might be surprised to find that Sharma’s dayjob is in software! A travel calendar ensures you will never miss another  event in Ladakh  or Spiti Valley, while there are top tips devoted to your preferred get-around style – be it by air, bike, foot, or 4×4.

Devilonwheels.com  has arguably the most comprehensive list of accommodation in the region. Dedicated to noble causes, the blog also boasts the Adventure Club, which invites members of the Devilonwheels community to join on local tours that give back to the rural Himalayan communities.

4 Isharethese.com

Desi girl Indrani Ghose has been blogging for almost ten years. In that time she’s been capturing the heart of India with an array of photography, particularly stunning portraits and faces of India. Proudly patriotic, no stone is left untouched, whether it is a review of the latest Indian automobile, ghostly tales in haunted  Indian palaces , or delicious destination dining. Ghose has since expanded the blog to global travels – having travelled to over 19 countries and 225 cities. You might be surprised to learn that Ghose was also a trained engineer in the Indian Air Force before venturing into the freelance writing world.

Isharethese.com  is also THE blog where you will see British Prime Minister Theresa May dressed in a full-blown sari during her recent India visit.

5 Lakshmisharath.com

Already an established journalist, Lakshmi Sharath switched her media desk job for a continued get-up-and-go life. Sharath beautifully journals her backpacking travel tales as she ventures to the nooks and crannies of India, where she magically weaves the magic of heritage, culture and mythology into something tangible for armchair travelers. She will keep you on the edge of that seat as she pens down her experiences of a deserted beach, or a town once swallowed by a cyclone, in her blog  Lakshmisharath.com .

You won’t be surprised that this real and fresh approach has received her notoriety as a key India travel influencer, and is repeatedly quoted and featured in global and national publications, from National Geographic Traveller to the Deccan Herald.

6 Myyatradiary.com

Mumbai-based  My Yatra Diary  blogger Arti romantically whips up your passion for  travel in India ! How does she do it? With a sprinkling of poetry from her favourite writers and intellectuals (often Indian, such as Munshi Premchand or Rabindranath Tagore), she relates it to her own experience on the road. Yatra in Hindi, means pilgrimage, and Arti’s blogging diary, which focuses on spiritual destinations in India, is a personal testament to her continuous love of learning and truth-seeking.

She’s been quoted in the Hindu and frequently featured on the Times of India travel website.

7 Inditales.com

Travel blogger Anuradha Goyal has every state in India covered – even the lesser visited states of Odisha and Meghalaya in the  northeast of India ! To those already familiar with her work, this probably comes as no surprise, given that she has been writing for over a decade. With walking tours as a favourite focus of hers, as well as art history and culture, Goyal writes with a confident, fearless voice. You will also find an impressive number of Indian bird photography on her  Inditales blog  – ideal for global bird lovers.

8 Indiatravelblog.com

Founded by Tony John (from Kerala) and his merry men of travel enthusiasts,  Indiatravelblog  is a great resource, acting primarily as a review site of accommodation, tour companies, and activities. Whether you are looking for the best place to go for an  Ayurveda spa resort experience in Kerala  or a  homestay in the Western Ghats , there is plenty to help you keep dreaming that your next India escape is never far away.

9 Indiasomeday.com

Run by two Mumbai-based travel enthusiasts, you will get a good flavor of  Indian culture  on  India Someday . Unlike many travel blogs, India Someday respects and celebrates  luxury travel in India  as much as your typical backpacking experience. It is particularly great for international travelers who are looking to come to India, as it is holds the useful information – like how to navigate the occasionally bewildering world of e-visas.

10 Sandeepachetan.com

Bursting with personal tidbits and must-see lists, this personal travel blog of India – the brainchild of Mumbai couple Sandeepa and Chetan is a great read! Incidentally, the couple sold their house to travel the world full-time two years ago. Whether you want to know about the  best train journeys  to take or the best  landscapes in India , or the inside story on monastery festivals, or off-the-beaten path gems for serious trekkers, it has it all. So devoted to capturing the essence of travel, Sandeepa and Chetan also offer their secrets on what electronic gadgetry and photographic equipment they are using under their Our Travel Gear section!

With this couple constantly on the road with inspiring stories, we encourage you not to lose track of them.

L et these top 10 travel blogs of India inspire your authentic, custom travel experiences. 

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The Ultimate List of the Top Travel Bloggers in India

India’s best travel bloggers.

Update: 

We had released this list  last year, but since then many other new bloggers have come up and few had missed this list because they were travelling at that point of time. So we have taken all the request, checked many more blogs and have added a few more which deserved to be on this list!

Hello there!

A few days back, Holidify had called out to all the travel bloggers in India with a chance to get featured in The Ultimate List of the Top Travel Bloggers in India.

The response we received was amazing – over 300 bloggers signed up for our project ‘India’s Top Travel Bloggers’!  However, only  the best  travel bloggers in India made the cut by providing us quality, reliable reads.

Apart from  Holidify , which is known for having a wide database of every kind of travel destination in India, we bring you all the  ‘must-see’ blogs.  Now you know where to look when Google doesn’t show you the desired search results!

We have divided this list into 10 categories so that you may easily find what you are looking for. In terms of blogs, all the categories do overlap but they have been divided so on the basis of the general impression which the blogs give out.

Voila! The Ultimate List of the Best Travel Bloggers in India!

1. Most Informative Travel Blogs in India:

These travel bloggers in India have a keen eye for detail and have (almost exhaustively, in some cases) jotted down relevant information – what to do, where to go, where to stay and other travel tips which may come in handy when you visit any of the destinations which they talk about it their blog.

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1. Anuradha Goyal -  IndiTales

2. Anuradha Shankar – A Wandering Mind

3. Iris Isac – Kerela Tourism Blog

4. Umang Trivedi – Travelmax

5. Rangan Datta -  Rangan Datta – Travel Writer and Photographer

6. Oindrila De – Oindrila Goes Footloose

7. Vishnu Kumar – Thinking Particle

8. Nilabh Ranjan – Travelescape

9. Vrinda Maheshwari – Ghoomle Yaar

10. Prachi Garg – Ghoomophiro.com

11. Gaurav Kumar Srivastava – Former Tourist

12. Ankita Shreeram – Trail-Stained Fingers

13. Adyasha Dash – The Wandering Mind

14. Megha Jamb – Travelling Is

15. Rohan – Travelerlust

16. Shilpa Mary George – Chasing Sunsets

17. Swati Saxena – Lost In Maps

18. Ruby Singh – Life and Its Experiments

19. Pooja – Travel Jots

20. Shilpa Balakrishnan – The Satori Saga

21. Surya – Travel Rope

22. Parampara Patil Hashmi and Parichay Mehta – Awara Diaries

23. Yayawar-  Yayawar – Aawaara Kahin Ka Nahin!

24. Rajiv Verma- Webguy Travel Tales

25. Ankit Kumar Parsurampuria, Ambrish Rawat-  90% Humour

26. Amit Sengupta – Travel Flat 27. Dev - Footloose Dev

Top Travel Blogs about Offbeat Destinations: 

If you want to explore underrated and hidden destinations and are looking for information on the same, we have a plethora of Offbeat Travel Blogs for you by the top travel bloggers in India! These have been hand picked by us especially for those looking for an unconventional holiday .

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1. Parnashree Devi – My Travel Diary

2. Archana Singh – Travel See Write

3. Snigdha Jain – Get Set and Go

4. Nisha Jha – Le Monde – A Poetic Travel

5. Divya Prasad – Obsessive Compulsive Traveller

6. Antarik Anwesan – On Second Thoughts

7. M.A. Razzaq Siddiqui – Razzaq Was Here

8. Shubham Mansingka – A Boy Who Travels

9. Aakash Mehrotra – Hand of Colors

10. Shruti Shah – Pop of Joy

11. Manish Kumar -  मुसाफ़िर हूँ यारों.. Musafir Hoon Yaaron

12. Leena Bansal – Walking Shoes

13. Gitanjali Banerjee – Travel by Karma

14. Hari Narayana – India That Was

15. Yayawar -  Yayawar – Aawaara Kahin Ka Nahin!

16. Vaisakhi Mishra – Just Words

17. Srijal Sahu – Srijalism

18. Shailza Sood Dasgupta- Flight of a little bird

19. Ami Bhat- Thrilling Travel

20. Nirdesh Kumar Singh- Just Tripping

21. Deepika Gumaste- Feet on the Map

22. Sindhu, Shruthi, Srishar-  The Interlude Journey

Top Blogs Led By Solo Woman Travellers:

We believe that one woman’s experience travelling solo might inspire others to travel to their next dream destination by themselves. Why travelling alone is an amazing experience is something you should discover for yourself, but we can and will help you out if you have any questions, concerns and doubts regarding the same. For this reason, we bring to you the best solo women travelers’ blogs which give you deep insight into where to travel, the do’s and don’t’s, their tales of adventure, health and safety tips and much more!

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1. Shivya Nath – The Shooting Star

2. Lakshmi Sharath – Travel Blog of an Indian Backpacker

3. Elita – Have Feet Will Travel

4. Deepti Asthana – DA Travelography

5. Namita Kulkarni –   Radically Ever After

6. Rutavi Mehta – Photo Katha

7. Priyanka Dalal – Maproute – Adventures of a Solo Traveller

8. Medhavi Davda – Ravenous Legs

9. Swati Jain – Buoyant Feet

10. Reshma Narasing- The Solo Globetrotter

11. Rathina Sankari- Rathina’s View Space

12. Bidisha Banik-  Resfeber18

13. Divyakshi Gupta QuirkyWanderer

Top Travel Blogs Led By Couples: 

There are some who travel solo and there are some who travel with friends. But these travel bloggers in India claim that there is nothing in the world that makes them more happy than travelling with their better halves !

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1. Revati & Charles Victor – Different Doors

2. Param & Shikha – The Untourists

3. Johanne & Nicolas – Cheese Naan

4. Sonia & Ankur – Ticking the Bucketlist

5. Poorna & Brinda – Travel Twosome

6. Swati & Sam – The Tales of a Traveler

7. Ashray & Zara – Backpack ME

8. Puru & Ekta – Shadows Galore

9. Ram & Reshma – Road Less Travelled

10. Sandeepa & Chetan – SandeepaChetan’s Travel Blog

11.Purba  and Siddhartha – Four Blissful Feet

12. Rishabh and Nirali- Gypsy Couple

13. Sandy and Vyjay – Voyager

Top Blogs about travelling in India by Non-Indians: 

This list is especially for people planning a trip to India who are keen on reading up on other foreign travelers’ experiences about their trips. Read how some found N irvana in the hills of Himachal  while some couldn’t stop gawking at the cows of Jaipur !

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1. Mariellen Ward – Breathe Dream Go

2. Rachel Jones – Hippie in Heels

3. Wayne Seto – Tao West Ventures

4. Jacomijn – Safe and Healthy Travel

5. Stephanie Langlet – Amatu Artea

6. Cara Tabron – Travel among Travels: India

7. Asher Fergusson -  201 India Travel Tips: The Ultimate Survival Guide

8. Anna Phipps- Global Gallavanting 

201 India Travel Tips: The Ultimate Survival Guide

Top blogs about road trips: .

These travel bloggers in India tell you about their journey to amazing travel destinations across beautiful hills, valleys and highways - be it by cars, bikes or even cycles ! They also give you valuable information about which routes to take, where even your GPS might fail.You may probably get an adrenaline kick just reading (and in Motoreels’ case – watching) about their adventures.

Road Trip Travellers

1. Dheeraj Sharma – Devil On Wheels

2. Motoreels – Motoreels

3. Thommen Jose – Wanderink – Way to Go

4. Jatin Adlakha – A Traveler’s Odyssey

5.  Gaurav Jain – Election on Cycle

6. Himanshu Barsainya- Everything Candid

7. Angkan Chanda – Horizon Trotter

8. Prateek Mishra – Trips and Tales

Top Photo Bloggers: 

Pictures speak a thousand words and these travel bloggers bring you uncountable experiences in the form of photologues . They capture activities, emotions and the beauty of nature, wildlife and people .

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1. Arun Bhat – India Travel & Photography Blog

2. Prasad Np - Desi Traveler 

3. Sanghita Nandi – A Traveller’s Diary

4. Siddhartha Joshi – Sid The Wanderer

5. Ajay Sood – Travelure

6. Sujoy R. Das – Trekking and Photography in the Himalaya

7. Upendra Swami – Vagabond Images

8. Abhi Surendran – I Am Not Home

9. Siddhartha Joshi-  The Wanderer

10. Srinivasa – Photo Mithra

11. Vijay Nambiar – Feel Free or Fly

12. Nitin Bothra – Memoirs of a Traveloholic

13. Wanderlost Nomads – Wander Days

14.  Aman Chotani – Aman Chotani Photography

15. Dhiren Shah – Hitchy’s World

16. Pratap J – Pixel Shooter

17. Swati Saxena- Lost in Maps

18. VJ Sharma- Photo Journey with Travellingcamera.com

19. Anindya Sundar Basu- Pikturenama

Top Travel & Lifestyle Bloggers:  

These are the top travel bloggers in India who blog about anything under the sun related to travel – food, customs, traditions, fashion, souvenirs and more.

1. Roxanne Bamboat – The Tiny Taster

2. Manjulika Pramod – Pendown

3. Madhu Shetty – Urge to Wander

4. Arvind Passey – The Real Fiction

5. Sangeeta Das – Life is a Vacation

6. Upasna Verma – Life on my Plate

7. Divya Rai – A Borrowed Backpack

8. Shraddha Gupta – Street Trotter

9. Sushmita Sarkar – My Unfinished Life

10. Pooja – Wondorluhst

11. Bharti – Suitcase of Stories

12. Ayandrali Dutta – Scattered Expressions

13. Tarun Gaur – My Greedy Backpack

14. Tanushree – Travelholic You

15. Akanksha Dureja – Direct Dil Se

16. Gulshan Bafna – Exciting Traveler

17. Shraddha Chauhan  - Kainat’s Kaleidoscope

18. Elsie Gabriel – My Travel Footprints

19. Salonee Sanghvi – Foodalong

20. Antara Ray – Antypasti

21. Indrani Ghose - i Share

22. Ragini Puri – From My Window Seat

23. Suprio Bose- Suprio Bose Travel Diaries

24. Mridula Dwivedi-  Travel Tales from India & Abroad

25. Salonee Sanghvi- Foodalong

26. Swayam Tiwari-  India Travel Blog

27. Pooja Bhatt-  Chill Karo Yaar

28. Aditi Mathur Kumar- Aditi’s Monologue

29. Nisha Jha – Le Monde – A Poetic Travel

30. Sachin Bhandary and Mohit Pradhan – Eccentrics

Top Adventurous Backpackers who Blog:

We admire people who stuff all their belongings into a sack and are hop on from one adventure to the next. These travel bloggers in India write about their treks to hills, beaches, roads and valleys,  and have valuable insights (routes taken, where to camp, how to pack your bag etc.) to offer to those who plan on backpacking across the country.

1. Avanish Maurya – Solo Backpacker

2. Shally Makin – Rootsvida

3. Sanket Thodge - Being Buoyancist 

4. Jitaditya Narzary – Traveling Slacker

5. Nikhil Jain – Sunrise | Sunset

6. Abhinav Singh – Soul Window

7. Satyajith Jammu – An Indian’s Travelogue

8. Shubhajit Chakraborty-  Wacky Wanderlust

Top Blogs related to Spiritual Travel: 

For those of you interested in learning about various temples across India or religious festivals that take place in the country, do give these blogs a look. However, they don’t talk about just spiritual travel. You may find information on offbeat destinations as well!

1. Arti – My Yatra Diary

2. Padmapriya T S –   Aalayam Kanden

3. Bhushavali – My Travelogue

4.  Aarti – The Wandering Soul

And that’s all folks!

A Note to Our Readers:

This list has been compiled solely for you. If you are planning your itinerary, it is better to do so according to the experience of seasoned travelers  like the ones mentioned in the list above.

You may contact them by leaving comments on their blogs or connecting to them via Twitter, Facebook, or E-mail. Most of them, being professional travel bloggers, are on the road for the better part of the year and may not be able to get back to you immediately. However, don’t hesitate to ask for their help or request them to  look over your itinerary. We are sure they would appreciate a word from you.

Also, if you believe your blog deserves a mention on this list of Best Travel Bloggers in India, mail us at [email protected] or leave your details in the comments below.

Finally, share this post and spread the word to your friends who love reading travel blogs and are constantly searching for information about new destinations.

Happy reading!

P.S.- The list is in no particular order and reflects the bloggers' ranking. If you have been featured in this list and are looking for a travel badge, please email [email protected] . This list was last updated on 5th July 2016 and will be updated only after a few months. If you think your blog deserves to be on this list, please email [email protected] . We will consider all of them when we update the post next time) 

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How to Prepare for your First Trip to India | india Travel Blog

This India travel blog is a guide to first time India for travellers – if it’s your first time visiting India and you’re not sure where to start, here’s some of what you can expect and how best to prepare for your trip to India! 

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First Trip in India Travel Blog: A Complete Guide to Travel in India

I’d dreamed of travelling to India all my life.

I’d wake up from fitful sleep on flights to Asia whilst flying over the subcontinent.  Not once, or twice—but every single time.

In 2015, back when I was on sabbatical from my corporate job in tourism (and pre-blogging days), the only country I knew I absolutely had to go to was India.  It took me months after my first trip to India to write about it – not for want of enthusiasm – but for the daunting task of trying to put my first trip to India into words.

The sub-continent to me stood for a land of energy, mystery, spirituality, colour and love.  I fantasised about riding around on trains and smelling the heat and energy of the place.  Of seeing elephants and tigers, colourful saris, prayer ceremonies on the banks of the ganges, chaotic streets blocked by slow moving cows and so much more.

But beyond that, Incredible India has just always held an inexplicable draw for me.   It has tugged at my heart strings . And I know I’m not the only one.

Six years on from that first time visit to India – and many subsequent solo trips to India, this is what I’ve learned. Over the last 6 years I’ve spent over 18 months travelling and staying in India. India has even become a part of me – and I’ve come to learn a little of what to expect travelling India and how to prepare for travel in India – whether it’s for the first or tenth time.

So grab a cup of something hot and keep reading to find out what you need to know to plan the trip to India you’ve always dreamed of.

India Travel Update 2022

After almost 2 years of closed borders to International tourism, India officially removed all travel restrictions and quarantine requirements for inbound travellers to India in March 2022. Regular scheduled international flights have now resumed, and tourist visas are being issued.

Prior to travelling to India, passengers are required to fill in a form via the Air Suvidha portal (check the latest instructions with your airline) in addition to any requirements put in place by your carrier. Travellers are advised to self-monitor their health on arrival in India for 14 days.

Since travel rules are subject to change, do (continue to) check with official sources for updates on Covid-19 travel protocols, such as your government’s travel advisory.

For how to plan a trip to India in the current time, find all my planning resources for India here .

First Time India: What to Expect.

The Average travel advice for India is full of cliches such as “expect the unexpected”, or even “prepare to lose yourself”. Unhelpful as they might sound, there’s a reason for these cliches. Over my journeys to India I’ve come to realise that life somehow seems much “larger” there – there’s the chaos, the bustle, the beauty, but also the sheer number of people somehow ensure, that whatever your opinions on what to expect from your first trip to India, you’ll never be quite right.

So here are my own versions of the cliches, based on this traveller’s experiences:

Boarding my flight from Bangkok to Delhi, I posted on my Facebook page “Ready for India… I think” one of my friends wrote back “You are never ready for India. But the good thing is, India is always ready for you!” .

I can’t think of anything more true.  Nothing prepares you for the reality of India .  It really is like no other place on earth.

READ MORE: How to Cope with Culture Shock in India

Leave your expectations on the plane . It’s one thing to read about India in books and see pictures.  It’s another to be there. Prime example: the Taj Mahal (a must for any visitor, despite its overburdening popularity ). No matter how many pictures of the Taj Mahal we’ve all seen, there is nothing that prepares you for the actual beauty of the place. Glistening white in the morning sunshine, rising from the misty river banks behind.  Just like the Taj, first time India is an experience best enjoyed without expectations and pre-judgements.

India will teach you patience.  This is one of the few things you can be certain of.  Getting frustrated when things don’t go to plan or you discovered you’ve been ripped off in some transaction does not serve us well.  Understanding up front that ‘staring’ is not considered particularly rude by many, and that you may attract quite a few stares during your trip, will help keep your patience in tact too.  In short—in a country where the lateness of trains is measured not by hours late but by quarter, half or full day late—adapting an open, go with the flow attitude makes travel in India a lot more enjoyable.  Which brings me to my next point…

Psst… Want to avoid Delhi’s “famous” scams? Check out my survival guide to Delhi.

You have not experienced India until you’ve taken a train.  Despite the recent growth in domestic airlines in India, 90% of India’s population travel from place to place by train.  Passenger trains extend for up to half a kilometre long, run distances such as Mumbai to Kolkata (2,000 Kilometres, taking 1.5 days) and Indian Railways is the largest employers in the world.

Trains are relatively comfortable in India (providing they’re on time that is!) and often make the most convenient and interesting option for inter-city journeys. For more comfort go for 2 or 3 tier AC as opposed to the non AC option, and enjoy the opportunity to meet and talk to people—you’ll find that many Indians are happy to have an opportunity to converse in English and are curious to know more about you. Trains can fill up quickly so advance booking is recommended and booking can be a challenge—if you’re tight on time and need to get to specific places on a schedule it is well worth looking into using a travel agent to book trains, as trains do sell out. Trains are also a good option for solo female travellers .

Be prepared for dirt, pollution and poverty. Sadly, India’s population of 1.2 billion + has taken its toll on the country and its not uncommon to see piles of rotting garbage, cows happily eating plastic in the streets, and railway lines strewn with trash. It’s easy to point fingers at the people throwing trash, but the truth is waste (let alone recycling) infrastructure is not at all up to scratch in many parts of India, as well as there being an education problem about what to do with garbage. Don’t let this put you off a visit, but it is something to be prepared for. Do your bit by avoiding single use plastic on your trip to India – tips on how to do that in our responsible travel section below.

Poverty is prevalent in many places and is heartbreaking, and it’s also a complex issue. While wealthy Indians are undoubtedly getting richer and more numerous and the middle class is growing too, there is still a large section of society who do not have access to clean water or even toilets. Many of the rural poor flock to India’s megacities in search of work and opportunity, but they find harsh conditions and often the most vulnerable are recruited into begging rings, criminal gangs, and worse.

In most of India’s towns and cities you’ll see people on the streets in a desperate state, and railway stations are ground zero for professional beggars. Whether you decide to give is up to you, but know that most temples do offer free food to those in need and many involved in begging are addicted to drugs and alcohol.

We recommend supporting charities who aim to help with the various problems. I strongly advise against giving pens, sweets, money or anything else to begging children as it sets a precedent for other visitors, and the gifts they are given are often exchanged for money afterwards, amongst other problems.

Not everyone gets sick in India.   For first time India, I’d just assumed I would get an upset stomach in India, and so was amazed that I managed a month there without incident.  As did many of the other travellers I was with.  My best tip—go vegetarian.  India has such amazing food and a rich variety of dishes and menus catering to vegetarians that going veggie is a breeze. The best place to experience Indian Cuisine to its fullest (and at its most hygienic) is in an Indian home. Filtered water is plentiful, fine to drink and usually available free of charge (take your re-usable water bottle with you to reduce plastic waste). That said, swim in the Ganges at your peril…

You don’t have to go it alone. See our tours section below! India is not always the easiest place for travellers, but there are plenty of alternatives – from meeting up with other travellers in major tourist hubs in India, to joining an organised tour.  

I used Intrepid Travel for my first trip to India and had an amazing experience. G Adventures , who I have also travelled with offer similar trips around India . Our transport and hotels were pre-booked, cutting hassle, and we got to see places that were off the beaten path as well as some of the top attractions in India such as Varanasi.

Or, search multiple tours to India on Tour Radar here!

How to Prepare for Travel to India

Here we need to remember that India is not just a country, it’s a sub-continent! To travel any distance in India and to see more than one area of the country you need  time.  We love to encourage slow travel wherever possible here on Soul Travel and in this India travel blog, and in our humble opinion there’s nothing quite like taking a train ride alongside locals, vs taking domestic flights and missing out on the beautiful Indian landscapes. Read on for how to do this!

Almost ready for India? Grab your Lonely Planet Guide to India here . 

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Planning Your First Trip to India

The seventh largest country in the world, India occupies more than 3 million kilometres of landmass on the globe. That’s a lot of travelling. Assuming most first time visitors to India have 1-3 weeks to travel around, we recommend sticking with one area of the country.

Read all about how to plan your dream trip to India plus download your free planning timeline in this post!

Many first time visitors to India go for the Golden Triangle, which is made up of Agra, Delhi, and Jaipur, plus a bit of Rajasthan added on, time permitting. The reason is simple: Agra is home to the Taj Mahal and is just 3 hours from Delhi, Jaipur is home to stunning Mughal Arhitecture and palaces galore, and also within easy reach of Delhi too.

The fact that most travellers do just this, is the reason we suggest  not to just to the Golden Triangle  when visiting India first time. These are India’s most touristed (and to some extent over-touristed) destinations in India, and naturally are where you’ll find the tourist crowds. Because of the high level of (foreign) tourism to these areas, it’s also where you’ll find most hassle: partly from enthusiastic vendors who are used to cash-rich-time-poor tourists who aren’t used to bargaining, and partly from men who hope to catch a glimpse of less-than-well-covered skin. It’s not that I don’t like Delhi, Agra or Jaipur (ok well actually sorry Agra, I really don’t like you) , but in my view they aren’t the best places to kick off your first visit to India with: especially if travelling alone.

Where to Go on Your First Trip to India

This really depends on your preferences and interests, and what you want to experience on your travels to India. India’s North is diverse from the South in many ways – from architecture, to language, to food and landscapes.Those in search of mountains and trekking head north to the peaks of Himachal Pradesh and the Indian Himalayas in Ladakh . Beach lovers head south to Goa and Kerala , and Rajasthan is hard to beat when it comes to princely palaces and sheer impressiveness.  Food and architecture connoisseurs are spoilt for choice as the whole country is awash with tasty thalis and faith-inspiring temples.

Spiritual seekers, yogis and would-be-gurus head to the life-changing cities of Rishikesh and Varanasi . When I planned my first trip to India I knew that I had to see Varanasi: one of the oldest cities in the world. Love it or hate it, there’s no denying that Varanasi is quite unlike any other place on earth. This beautiful video gives something of a flavour:

You can read more about some of the top Pilgrimage sites in India here .

South India (usually taken as meaning Mumbai and below) is seen as having a more relaxed, easy going vibe, less conservative than the north, and so is often taken as a better option for solo female travellers to India. The reality though is a bit more complicated than that. Laid back Buddhist-influenced Ladakh in the far north of India is every bit as safe as Kerala for women, where more conservative areas still exist. While in some ways the differences between North and South India may be blurred the differences in landscape could not be more stark. While the south is home to swaying palms, heavy monsoons and lush, thick green grasses and rice paddies, the north is a sandy bowl, exposed to extreme heat each summer. If you like to get truly off the beaten path then East and North East India may be just the thing for you.

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Your India Packing List – Our Recommendations

First things first: Don’t pack too much! 1) You’ll want to leave enough space in your bag to buy all the pretty colourful things…. and 2) Travel in India (especially if you’re doing it independently) involves a lot of moving around, a fair amount of getting in and out of transport – not to mention various modes of transport. You won’t want to be carrying your bathroom cabinet around. If in doubt? Leave it at home!

Packing for India

The most important thing: Travel Insurance . Don’t leave home without it! Get a quote with World Nomads (who I use) here . 

Clothing for Women – sorry guys, you can pretty much wear what you want – see more on the what to wear section below.

• Loose fitting, sleeved shirts or tunics – We love these ones for women .  Avoid solid white as the dust will spoil it easily – patterns disguise dirt better! Cotton or linen shirts/t-shirts are fine.
• 2-3 Light Scarves – useful for draping over your head / chest – go as colourful as you like! And don’t take too many as you’re sure to buy some there
• Loose fitting linen/cotton pants for women
• Closed slip on/off shoes similar to VANS / TOMS (that you don’t mind getting dirty!) are ideal as you’ll likely want to protect your feet while travelling & walking around cities, and a pair of flip-flips for hanging out in, too. If you’re planning on trekking, bring good trekking shoes.
• Ladies – Tampons are available in the big cities, but not beyond and are expensive. It’s better to avoid use of sanitary napkins due to inadequate waste disposal and the plastic waste they create. We recommend using non-polluting protection such as a menstrual cup , washable pads , or period underwear .
• Try to bring plastic-free, organic/chemical free soap and shampoo bars , as often waste goes straight into the water.

READ MORE: WHAT TO WEAR IN INDIA FOR TRAVELLERS

Electronics

• India’s power sockets are a fun mix – and are mostly 3 round pin (however you may find some type C (European 2 round pin) and British style 3 square pin. So a multi way travel adaptor (or 3) is a must. Or look for type D adaptors .
• Make sure to bring a power bank for long bus, launch and train journeys

Staying Healthy in India

• First off – not everyone gets sick in India!
• A first aid kit is highly recommended for India – bring disinfectant liquid, cream, plasters, broad spectrum antibiotics, mosquito repellant, sunscreen and meds for stomach upsets. In case you do need medical help, the major cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Bangalore have world-class medical facilities.
• Travel Insurance! A must for India – don’t leave home without it. I use World Nomads and recommend them. Read my full guide to travel insurance for India here !
• Water filtration / purification equipment & water bottle as tap water is not safe to drink in India (but commonly available filtered (RO) water is fine – I have drunk it for many months) – Check out my Steripen and favourite water bottle for travel in India here .

What to Wear for Travel in India

This is much more for the ladies – lads get off lightly and in general men will not have to make many adjustments to normal clothing.

Bear in mind that it can get cold in the North of India – the whole of India is not always hot! In Delhi and the North temperatures regularly get down into single figures, and a coat might even be necessary – it gets cold at night or out of the sun. The south of India is generally warm-hot and humid the year round.

Many people prefer to stick with closed shoes for travel around cities in India – as streets are not that clean. After some time though, you may decide that constantly tying and un-tying shoes to enter houses and temples is a pain and revert to your sandals/flip flops. Forget any idea of high heels unless you’re going to be mingling with the who’s who in the big cities 😉 .

Read my full India Packing List here ! 

What to Wear in India for Male Travellers

You’ll see the vast majority of Indian men in t-shirt and jeans, shirt and jeans, or work-shirt and smart trousers. That’s about the variation. Kurta Pyjama / Salwaar Kameez is all but reserved for formal occasions or worn in some rural societies, and is not needed for visitors. Shorts are becoming more common in India but long trousers are still the norm. Avoid walking around top-less and you won’t offend anybody!

What to Wear in India for Female Travellers

As a female traveller, covering up makes a huge difference to how you may be approached: in general always cover your shoulders and knees. You don’t need to wear Indian dress unless you want to, in which case buying a few beautiful Kurtas (tunic tops) may prove hard to resist!

A few do’s and don’ts for what to wear in India for women:

• Take a light cotton scarf or two – these are really useful to drape across your chest/shoulders or your head if you’re getting unwanted attention! I’ve used scarves to hide myself on buses and places where I wanted to be inconspicuous! You’ll find plenty of beautiful of scarves to buy though so don’t take too many.. 😉
• Wear light weight, long trousers – showing “leg” is not really the done thing in India (unless you’re on the beach in Goa or in a trendy Mumbai nightclub that is).
• Cover your shoulders – as above, 90% of ladies cover their shoulders. Cleavage or any hint of chest is a no-no.
• In general, in the cosmopolitan areas of Mumbai and Bangalore you can be more relaxed (the same does not apply for Delhi), and the more rural and remote you go the more conservative you need to be with your dress. If going off the beaten track local clothing is great to fit in!
• The above applies for all women but the more obviously “un-Indian” you look (think blonde hair) the more you’ll need to make an effort, sadly – as eyes will already by naturally curious.

Safe travel for women in India is a topic of its own right, but i’ve found a couple of things particularly helpful: getting a mobile phone with a local number has been great for checking my location and avoiding “detours” in rickshaws from enterprising drivers. A book is a great decoy for avoiding eye contact from would-be-romeo’s. It’s worth noting that meaningless chit chat with strange men is not the norm in Indian society, and engaging in conversations with young strangers can be taken as a sign of “interest”.

READ MORE: The Best Places in India for Solo Female Travellers

Local Transport: How to Get Around in India.

Domestic Flights.  Given the size of India, it’s perhaps no surprise that India’s domestic flight network is booming and becoming increasingly popular. We’re not fans of flying and frankly think that any other means of transport is more interesting (as well as being more carbon friendly), but we also recognise that there are times when one needs to fly.

Of the domestic operators, Jet Airways was our favourite but alas went into liquidation.  Indigo is no-frills but usually efficient, and Vistara (owned by Taj) has great service. These are two of our favourites;  on the other hand we usually try to avoid Air India who have a habit of getting delayed…

Note that it is possible to get to most places by train instead of flying – you just need time. There are popular routes that many choose to fly on – such as Mumbai to Goa – where the train ride only takes 8 hours and takes you through beautiful, lush scenery.

If you plan to fly in India be aware that the baggage limit is often 15kg (so less than international flights) and remember to bring the debit/credit card you used to make the flight booking with you to check in as airlines will ask to see it. 

Trains.  Indian Railways is a huge part of the infrastructure of India (as well as the third largest employer in the world) and to travel to India without taking a train is to miss India completely. Booking tickets can be a time-consuming process / require a little patience so if you’re in a hurry and want to book your tickets from abroad, we suggest using a travel agent.

For all you need to know about train travel in India, read this post . Some of our favourite journeys to date have been: Mumbai – Pune (get the early morning train for full effect of sun rising over the mountains); Delhi – Kolkata and the Rajdhani (express trains); Kochin – Goa and Ajmer – Udaipur in Rajasthan. Read my best Indian train journeys guide here .

Buses.  Buses and even pick-ups and mini-vans form a key part of local transport infrastructure and are the best option for getting to and from smaller towns that don’t have railway access. These are a mix between state-run buses and private buses. Depending on the state you are in, you can search for that state’s “State Road Transport” or buses: For example “Kerala State Road Transport Corporation” runs in Kerala, known as the KSRTC will get you bus schedules and information.

There are also plenty of over-night sleeper buses on longer distance routes – these tend to all be AC, and many travellers prefer to opt for Volvo buses which are considered high-end and safer. We prefer travelling by train for overnight journeys as we find it more comfortable, but buses are easier to book than trains and can be a good option if trains are sold out.

Should I Travel Alone to India?

This is an important question, as it determines to some extent the type of experience you will have. Particularly for (solo) female travellers. On my first trip to India, I travelled as part of an Intrepid Travel tour group. I had an amazing time. I got to experience plenty of India (their style of tours include travel on trains and other local transport, eating with local families, and plenty of cultural activities) so I felt that in many ways I got the best of both worlds.

On my subsequent trips to India, however, I’ve travelled without tours or groups, and for significant amounts of time by myself.

So Should you Travel to India Solo for the First Time?

It really depends on you. India is a beautiful country filled with many kind, compassionate and generous people.

On my first solo trip to India I was definitely nervous. I was reassured by the fact that i’d already been to India and so knew a little of what to expect. I’d been warned away from travelling India for the first time solo, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t. Unfortunately there’s a huge amount of negative press around solo female travel in India – and an equally large number of naysayers to solo female travel there – which can put a damper on any intrepedista’s plans.

To thrive in India as a solo (especially female) traveller, you need:

• A good level of confidence and guts (or fake it til you make it – what I did!)
• Some experience of travelling in developing countries is helpful
• To have your wits about you – or do as in India and rely on intuition
• To be willing to adapt to local customs – which may mean not going out after dark, putting up with men talking over you, covering up / dressing conservatively – to name but a few things. Even if you do not agree with such customs, measures such as covering up and towing the line are essential in some parts of India.
• To be willing to keep an open mind
• To be willing to deal with stares, many a chat-up line, and possibly the odd grope. It doesn’t mean you have to “put up” with them – you can react as you please! But these things *can* happen and should not ruin your trip.

As a solo or independent traveller you get to run your own schedule, move at your own pace and have plenty of conversations with new friends over chai. Enough said.

With a group or on a tour, you have less freedom but more feeling of security, ready-made friends, and in the case of a tour most of the pain of organising things is done… leaving you to enjoy your holiday.

If you’re not sure where to head as a solo female traveller in India, we recommend starting in South India (which is more relaxed) and working your way north.

READ NOW: A Complete Guide to Solo Female Travel in India

Recommended India Tour Itineraries

If you’d prefer to experience India with some travel companions, and/or have some of the organising work done for you, a group tour of India is a great option. Group tours in India are generally good value for money, provide a good level of comfort (depending on the trip), and are a great introduction to India travel. Choosing the best India tour itinerary for you depends on your budget, how much time you have, and your preferred travel style.

We have travelled with G Adventures ourselves, and have heard very positive reviews of their India trips from fellow travellers. Plus we love that they have a whole India by rail category ! #bucketlist.

Here is one of our favourite itineraries of India:

Mysteries of India – Two Weeks, Rajasthan, National Geographic Journeys by G Adventures

For a Great Rajasthan  Experience

This is a classic India tour itinerary that covers quintessential Rajasthan (Jaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer) plus an opportunity to get off the beaten track and experience local culture in Rajasthani villages too. The trip is run by G Adventures under the National Geographic Journeys label which means upgraded accommodations, authentic local experiences, and guaranteed adventure . I bumped into a group on this trip during my stay at Chandelao Garh homestay and both the group and tour guide were amazing. The trip visits two G Adventures Planeterra not for profit projects and includes meals with local families and overnights at homestays for a more local, responsible experience.

Check dates, rates and more information for this itinerary here !

You can find many more India group tour itineraries here  or read my Guide to the best group tours around India in this post . 

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India Travel FAQ’s

Is travel to india safe.

One of the common questions I get from family, friends, colleagues and even bloggers. To quote my favourite part of the UK Foreign Office (state dept) travel advice section for India:

“Over 940,000 British nationals visited India in 2017. Most visits are trouble-free.”

That said, India is not Bali, it’s not Spain, and it’s definitely not Florida. Unless you’re coming to India on a fully escorted tour (and even then) you need to prepare for travel to India . That means reading up in advance, being organised with your planning if you only have a short time in India, learning a bit about the culture and customs, and being prepared to adapt your expectations and behaviour (including what you wear) accordingly.

If you’re travelling to India as a solo female, we strongly urge you to read this post to determine if solo female travel in India is for you, and how to go about it.

Most Indians are incredibly warm hearted, generous, and will go out of their way to look after guests. I can’t count the number of times I’ve been taken in and looked after by kind hearted locals in India.

India has a bad reputation for travel, but it’s not really deserved. Read our tips, prepare yourself and come and give India a go. India favours those who persevere and keep an open mind!

In our (biased) opinion, the worst thing you’re likely to experience in India is getting ripped off (consider it good practice for your haggling skills) and some unwanted attention for women. Considering the HUGE pluses of travel to India: We say: Go!

Disclaimer: These are just our opinions after many trips to and living in India. If you want something more official, head to your government’s travel advisory. (Yuk – seriously, just do your research and book your flights!)

Do I need a Visa to Visit India?

Probably, yes. Most nationalities do. Check and apply on the official Government of India website here .

E-visas are gradually replacing paper visas, even for longer lengths of validity now. If you want to use an agency, I recommend I VISA, but be careful about using agencies in general as there are many fake websites and scams. Use this link for 5% off .

When is the Best Time to Visit India?

The best time to visit depends on where you plan to go. Winter is overall the best time to visit weather-wise for north/central India. March – May is the best time to visit the hills of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, and May – September is the best time to visit Ladakh in the himalayas. There is some benefit to travelling India during monsoon (July – September) to benefit from fewer crowds and lower prices.

How Much does Travel in India Cost?

At the budget end of the spectrum you can get by in India on around 1500 – 2000 Rupees (20-27 USD) per day if you’re staying in hostels and eating simple street food / thalis. That won’t get you far in the cities though (especially Mumbai and Delhi) where hotel prices are high. Inflation in India is currently at 5% and prices are on the up. Visiting lots of monuments will push your budget.

Mid range can be anything from 2500 – 5000 Rupees per day where you can stay in mid range hotels, pay for private guided tours at monuments and travel in air conditioned train classes or by taxi.

On the Luxury End , the sky is the limit! Luxury hotels go from anything from $100 per night to rooms at the Taj lake palace which are around $900 per night. If you want to live like a king / queen in India, bring deep pockets and all the red carpets shall be rolled out, or board one of India’s fine luxury trains.

Where are the Best Places to Visit in India?

There are many answers to that question, so I’ve put together a list with some ideas month – by – month over here . Some of my favourite places in India include:

– Ladakh (Himalayas) – Kerala – Karnataka – Maharashtra – North East India

Further Resources for Travel in India

This site contains a lot of India travel blogs about different places to explore and things to do in India.

• Safety tips for solo female travellers in India  
• Our Comprehensive guides to beautiful Goa ,  Rajasthan , Kerala , Mumbai and Delhi .
• Everything you ever wanted to know (or didn’t) about train travel in India  
• Have spiritual growth / a spot of yoga in mind? Read more about Rishikesh , India’s yoga capital.
• We use Lonely Planet travel guides and love that they include sustainable suggestions. Get the latest India guides here .
• Check out our complete guide to what to wear in India here .
• Stock up on books to get your Indian Odyssey started. How about Shantaram , Passage to India  or Midnight’s Children ?

“The Indians are the Italians of Asia. It can be said, certainly, with equal justice, that the Italians are the Indians of Europe, but you do understand me, I think. There is so much Italian in the Indians, and so much Indians in the Italians. They are both people of the Madonna – they demand a goddess, even if the religion does not provide one. Every man in both countries is a singer when he is happy, and every woman is a dancer when she walks to the shop at the corner. For them, food is music inside the body, and music is food inside the heart. The Language of India and the language of Italy, they make every man a poet, and make something beautiful from every banalite. They are nations where love – amore, pyaar – makes a cavalier of a Borsalino on a street corner, and makes a princess of a peasant girl, if only for the second that her eyes meet yours.” Gregory David Roberts, Shantaram

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Top Travel Bloggers and their Blogs on India

Travel is not research and facts, but experience. You may have spent months trying to know about a place, its weather, its seasons, the festivals and the kind of tourism it offers. But nothing, and we mean it, nothing prepares you for the real feel of the air, the behaviour of those locals, the exprience of just being. Hence the need for those who have already been. Here we have compiled an extensive list of top travel bloggers (in no particular order of ranking) who have spoken even more extensively about their travels to India . This being a diverse land, of deserts and snowy Himalayas, rainy marshlands and quaint backwaters; often articles written from a research perspective fail to do justice to the realities of travelling to this land. We hope the following accounts will help you grasp the feel of India. But of course, you will need to visit it some day to experience it!

R. Niranjan | Tales Of A Nomad

About: 

Niranjan is an Indian travel blogger who loves life on the road. From bike riding to back-packing, trekking down treacherous slopes to chilling on leisure vacations, he enjoys every aspect of travel; and dreams of visiting every country on the globe. Why? To meet strangers from every continent, walk untrodden paths, eat new dishes and talk broken new languages. Adventures and landscapes are his thing, and he finds travelogues and atlas copies to be his favourite companions.

Favourite Destinations:

Destinations on Bucket List:

Rann of Kutch

Pacific Islands

Ajay Sood | Travelure

Ajay Sood, running ‘Travelure,’ is a Getty Photographer. He has spoken at TBEX Europe 2016 (Stockholm), TBEX Asia 2016 (Manila), TBEX International 2017 (Jerusalem), TBEX North America 2017 (Huntsville, AL) and TBEX Europe 2018 (Ostrava, Czech Republic ) and is a self-schooled photographer. Ajay has travelled to over 40 countries and is a regular invitee at Tourism Board FAM trips. He has featured as one of the 12 photographers in a coffee table book called ‘Dozen Doyens of Photography’ published by Neenad Parulekar. Ajay is also associated with brands like Canon, Adobe, Better Photography and National Geographic, and was a Canon Photo Mentor from 2014 to 2016. His blog ‘Travelure‘ features in numerous ‘Top Bloggers’ lists. 

Recent awards include:

• 2019 Earthys Award - Best Travel Short Story
• 2018 Best PhotoBlog Award by Gujarat Tourism and Innovative Council of Indian Tourism (ICIT).
• 2016 OSM (Outlook Social Media) Photographer of the Year

Czech Republic

Galapagos Islands

South Georgia

Easter Island

Abhinav Singh | A Soul Window

When Abhinav was fired from his job for traveling too much, he booked Everest Base Camp Trek next and life changed for him. Abhinav is now India ’s leading travel blogger, writer, photographer, film-maker, influencer, poet, motivational speaker and content marketer. He has been listed as Top Travel Blogger of India more than 20 times by reputed brands. He has travelled to more than 200 destinations in India and 11 countries. He has 10 years of experience of independent travels and 20 years of experience of contributing his writing and photographs to leading newspapers and magazines such as National Geographic, Lonely Planet, Mint, Outlook Traveler, Times Of India. He has worked with many International Tourism boards, airlines, luxury resorts and other brands. He has also judged international contests and won many awards for blogging and photography. Many of his posts have gone viral. His post on the ‘cleanliness in Varanasi ’ with 18,000 shares is the most viral social media post in the history of blogging ever.

I don’t enjoy developed places such as Dubai or Australia . I rather prefer places with a soul. Below are my top favourite nations apart from India, which is so diverse and yet tolerant!

Nepal – We all know why. The Himalayas and lovely people!

Bhutan – There is no country like Bhutan. There never will be!

Jordan – It is a treat to the senses!

Thailand – It’s just so vibrant. There is never a dull moment!

Uganda – One of the most stable and culturally rich nations in Africa

Lakshadweep

Galapagos Island

Upper Mustang in Nepal

All nations of South America and Africa

Parnashree | My Travel Diary

Parnashree Devi is a travel writer, and photographer. The infinite passion to share her travel stories led her to foray into the world of blogging and very soon, she started her own blog, ‘My Travel Diary’, to share her experiences. She is one of the TOP TRAVEL BLOGGERS in India . Being a globetrotter, she has traveled to more than 300 destinations all across the globe on various Press Trips by some of the prestigious Tourism Boards and Top End Luxury Properties. She has also been associated with leading Brands for social media campaigns and collaborations. She has been awarded for her popular blog by the prestigious,“The Culture Trip” and “Social Samosa."

Favorite Destinations:

3. Ladakh , India

4. Arunachal Pradesh , North East India

5. Fagu, Himachal Pradesh

Ami Bhat | Thrilling Travel

Ami Bhat is a marketing post- graduate by qualification who has turned into full-time travel writer and blogger by passion. A travel enthusiast, who loves sports, photography and dancing with equal passion, Ami believed in planning a get-away for every long weekend that can come up through the year. She began documenting her travels on her blog – www.thrillingtravel.in to not just re-live her travel but also, share information to other travelers seeking information about a destination. Her travel interests are quite diverse and you will find her at equal ease on the peak of a snowy mountain or 20 meters below the sea surface or sitting on the high walls of a forgotten castle.

Netherlands

Machu Picchu

Arti Shah | My Yatra Diary

Arti is a wanderer at heart and a wonderer in spirit; exploring, inquiring, discovering, creating and simply being present for the gift called life. Her blog, which focuses on spiritual journeys, is all about her love of exploring and learning; a continuous journey where she strives to seek the truth, discover herself, the world, her place therein and experience the real treasures of life along the way. She has won several awards, written for various publications and one can find a lot of first hand experiences and useful travel information on her blog.

Rameshwaram

I don't really have a bucket list as such but I do long for the silence and serenity of the mountains. Besides, as long as I have an opportunity to travel and discover something new, I happily take the ticket to anywhere!

Nilabh Ranjan | TravelEscape

Nilabh Ranjan is not your typical travel blogger writing only good & attractive stories on his travel blog, his focus is to promote sustainable travel through community partnership. Recently he has been actively involved in fund raising activity for Nilgiri cleanup drive through his blog and FB group. What inspired his blog?

Well, even in today’s digital world, we are facing a problem, which is very relevant in the travel segment. Searching for places to visit in Rishikesh returns 1,68,00,000 results on Google, however after going through the top few, the query remains the same, or it makes things even more complicated because most of the travel content is written by either those who haven't been there or is just bubbled up to rank higher on Google. This is the loop Nilabh found while researching for his Rameshwaram visit from Bangalore a couple of years ago, and hence started documenting his first-hand experience on TravelEscape.

Andaman And Nicobar Islands

Kanyakumari

Jammu And Kashmir

Philippines

Renuka Walter | Voyager For Life

Renuka is a travel blogger, photographer and a digital content creator. Her blog, Voyager For Life, is one of the top solo female travel blogs in India . She has been featured on websites like MakeMyTrip, The Hindu, Thrillophilia, Hello Travel, Holidify and Thomas Cook India. She has a strong presence on social media as well. She collaborates with brands to be their voice in the most seamless fashion.

  Anywhere and everywhere in Europe .

Rangan Datta | Travel Writer and Photographer

For Rangan, travelling is a passion and his travels have taken him to the ends of the earth, from the base of the highest mountain on earth and to the highest motorable passes of the world. Closer home, the ruins of Shashanka’s palace and citadel of Ballal Sen have fascinated him. Although Rangan lives to travel, he doesn't travel to live but works as a freelance management faculty. His travels are complimented with photography and writing in different platforms including Wikipedia.

Mirogoj Cemetery, Zagreb, Croatia

Plitvice Lakes, Croatia

Tughlaqabad Fort, Delhi

Terracotta Temples of Ambika Kalna, West Bengal

Ruins of Sisupalgarh, Bhubaneswar , Odisha

Nanga Parbat Base Camp, Pakistan

Ruins of Mohenjo-daro, Pakistan

Borobudur, Indonesia

Angkor Wat, Cambodia

Recoleta Cemetery, Buenos Aires, Argentina 

Bhushavali | Travel Bhushavali

She's a Travel Blogger, currently traveling with her husband and 2yr old baby. She's a heritage enthusiast and likes to explore historic and heritage places. She also is a strong believer of slow travel & domestic tourism and tries to explore as much as possible wherever she lives. She loves riding her bike and has been interviewed by BigFM for being a lady biker! Her photographs have been featured in The Hindu, Culturama Magazine etc.

Wallonia ( Belgium )

Madhya Pradesh

South Italy

Shailza Sood Dasgupta | Flight of a Little Bird

Shailza is an avid traveller who loves to explore different cultures of India . She holds corporate experience of almost 10 yrs with companies like Google and McKinsey in HR and Training, post which she took travel full time. She has an experience of around 11 yrs in travel space, working as travel consultant, writer and blogger and has been blogging since 2007. She writes for various travel publications that include HappyTrips - Time of India travel initiative, Terrascape, National Geographic Traveller, Discover India, Women's Era and Alive. Her work has also been published in leading newspapers like The Hindu and Times of Oman. She co-founded Homestays of India 2 years back and is presently involved full-time in developing and promoting homestays in rural India.

Spiti and Kinnaur Valley in Himachal Pradesh

Nongriat in Meghalaya

Chopta - Tungnath in Uttarakhand

Kangra Valley in Himachal Pradesh

I want to explore northeastern states of India - Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland are on the top for now. Also want to explore the Villages across Western Ghats.

Hari Narayana Maddali | India That Was

A travel blogger and photographer from Hyderabad , whose niche is Indian History, Art and Architecture, Hari Narayana has been blogging for 10 years. He takes long expeditions and covers not only the tourist destinations, but also lesser known archaeological sites. He also specializes in concert photography. He has extensively traveled in Karnataka while he was based out of Bangalore, and currently he is based out of Pune . Apart from being a history buff, he has started riding long distances and has also ridden from Ladakh to Kanyakumari on a Honda Activa with his wife.

Hampi , Karnataka - The place which inspired him to document his travel.

Hassan District - Karnakata - Most satisfying travel covering very remote locations.

Ellora - A culmination of three genres and ages.

Warangal, Andhra Pradesh - For the marvelous beauty of the Ramappa temple

The ride from Ladakh to Kanyakumari - For experiencing India .

Upcoming trip to explore the history of Madhya Pradesh

Aims to ride his Activa to Spiti

The Seven Sisters

Exploring his home city, Hyderabad with every detail of its History

Dhiren Shah | Hitchy's World

Hitchy is a travel enthusiast, a cricket lover, movie buff, voracious reader, lover of music, and a bundle of desires. This blog has kept changing, from being person to slowly becoming more of a site where he records his travel memories. Basically Hitchy is a bundle of desires, Zest could be his middle name!

South Africa

Tirthan Valley

Ranthambore National Park

Hemis National Park

Australia  

Destinations on bucket list:

Congo (Zaire) 

Tanzania / Kenya 

Amazon jungles 

Kamachatsky in Russia  

Alaska  

Surya S Raju | Travelrope

Surya S Raju, from Bengaluru works as a Product Manager. The main intention behind travel blogging was to share her experiences regarding the places that she has visited and inspire others to head out as well. Surya says that travel not only helps her connect with people and make new friends, it also broadens her perspective about different cultures. Surya has also started an “Inspire Me” section on her blog where she has been taking interviews of all those who have done exemplary work. She says that she’s an avid animal lover too!

Masai Mara, Kenya

Sikkim , India

Kyoto, Japan

Kedarkantha, India

Toss between Barcelona , Spain and NewYork, USA

Kedarnath , India

Tanzania, Africa

VJ Sharma | Travellingcamera

VJ is the Founder of Travelling Camera, the place where he has been recording his travel experiences, life experiences, gadget reviews, and technology hacks for over 10 years. With more than 9 million page views till date, the blog is now a well-recognized platform in the Indian Blogging space. From curiosity, his fascination with photography evolved into a hobby and, soon after, into much more. His photographs have featured in exhibitions, dailies like The Times of India , The Hindu and Hindustan Times, and in prestigious magazines such as National Geographic,  Lonely Planet, Conde Nast, Better Photography, Terrascape, Railbandhu etc. From dangerous treks to adrenaline-pumping mountain motor-sporting events, from the lush-green valleys of Kashmir to sandy shores of Kerala , VJ has explored them all. And documented them all on his blog.

Shrikhand Mahadev Trek, India

Monteverde Cloud forest, Costa Rica

Chiang Mai , Thailand

Hampi , India

New Zealand

Namita Kulkarni | Radically Ever After

Namita says her travels as a Yoga enthusiast have shown her various overlaps between Yoga and travel - "For starters, both require a willingness to fall flat on one's face at some point, and both expand your sense of possibilities and your idea of who you are. Through my blog, I share my experiments with Yoga and travel, and how Yoga can be the best travel mate. As for travelling alone as a woman, safety is not a guarantee anywhere. So I might as well take the risks that excite me and be game for the ones I couldn’t have imagined. I love it when random strangers write in saying how they enjoyed reading, or how my blogs helped them make certain travel decisions or even try Yoga for the first time ever. "

Netala  (a village in the Himalayas)

Granada ( Spain )

Ladakh  

I don't believe in bucket lists, and I wouldn't stick to one even if I did get around to making one. Right now the places that interest me the most are:

Divya Prasad | Obsessive Compulsive Traveller

Divya Prasad is a creative writer, travel blogger/writer at  obsessivecompulsivetraveller.com , content creator, energy healer & Sacred Geometric Artist at Iktomi. A creative soul and curious traveller of life; living her little dream in the Himalayas. Before committing to explore her creative potential to the fullest, she worked as a copywriter with leading advertising agencies. It’s the love for Himalayas that led her to pursue a life in the mountains seven years ago. She has been travelling solo for the past eleven years and in the year 2008, she began her travel blogging journey. Divya was one of the twelve travel adventurers in India for South Africa and Swaziland Tourism in Grab your Dream 2 – sharing her dream catchers with souls she met on the road. She has also worked with prestigious tourism boards and travel brands.  Currently, she lives in Jagatsukh village in Himachal Pradesh . She has chosen a location independent life around her passions & dreams; going beyond the conventional way of life. Divya’s blog is a soulful life collective of tales, folklore, mountains, culture, indigenous tribes, indology, art, adventures, spirituality, healing, and transformational travel experiences. Her focus is on inking indigenous & mystic stories rooted in the past that lend life wisdom, perspectives & transformation. A sacred space to share and weave stories on life experiences that move her soul. A creative expression of her being, it's an exploration of her inner cosmos through life journeys that inspire, connect, root, transform and travel deep into the heart.

Himachal Pradesh – The Himalayan mountains are home; her first love – one that’s unconditional, infinite and irreplaceable.

India: There’s so much to explore in our own country, even this lifetime isn’t enough. India is abundant and culturally rich, deeply rooted in its spiritual core.

South Africa & Kenya & Swaziland: Africa’s rawness of life, ever-joyful people, rich culture, art and positivity grows on you. They teach you to be unapologetically proud of your roots.

Cambodia : Rural Cambodia is stunning & culturally rich. It’s and quite underrated against the renowned Angkor cities.

I don’t really go by bucket lists. There’s an abundance of experiences wherever we are and anywhere we go. But I will list the ones I feel inclined to explore and hope they manifest.

The Amazon – South, North & Central America

Mongolia, Iran & other countries of East & central Asia

The Arctic circle

Japan & other countries of South Asia

All countries of Africa

Jitaditya Narzary | Travelling Slacker

Over the years since 2011, The Travelling Slacker has gradually become a repository of stories and information covering the remotest parts of India . The focus is primarily on the Indian Himalayas and the North East but other regions are occassionally explored too. The Travelling Slacker mostly travels solo, on a budget, using public transport, doesn't care about luxury & doesn't click selfies.

Dah Biama (Brokpa Region)

Lahaul (NOT Spiti )

Pangi Valley

Great Himalayan National Park

Dzukou Valley Tek

Xinjiang Province

Gilgit Baltistan (I know the last one will never happen!)

Connect:  

Prasad Np | Desi Traveler

Prasad is the only hobby blogger in India who makes it to the top travel bloger lists regularly. He travels for the joy of travel and celebrates wanderlust on his globally popular blog desi Traveler that is read by thousands of people around the world. His annual travel calendars are much sought after and the images on his blog are a major attraction that entice you to pack your bags to the destinations he writes about. His posts are practically usefull to readers and are shared thousands of times like this story about booking tickets on IRCTC site that has been shared almost 50,000 times.

Medhavi Davda | Ravenous Legs

Medhavi believes in following her dreams. Since childhood, she has been passionate about sports and that led her to explore more in life. She played badminton at national level, learnt various dance forms, climbed high mountains, dived in the blue oceans and worked as a Software Engineer with various MNCs. Eventually she quit her career with IT industry to follow her passions in adventure. She lived in different parts of Himachal Pradesh for 1.5 years and eventually joined an adventure travel company as Product Manager for Scuba Diving. She continues to explore the world through adventures. Being close to nature gives her ultimate peace and she dreams of balancing her life on mountains and islands.

Tirthan Valley, Himachal Pradesh

Gili Islands, Indonesia

Markha Valley, Ladakh

My bucket list includes all possible experiences I can have on this planet. I can list a few here:

Scuba Diving in Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Climbing higher mountains in Himalayan range of Nepal & Tibet

Exploring the culture in Kyrgyzstan

Skiing in the French Alps

Dancing in the streets of Latin America

Pratap J | Photography by Pratap J

Pratap J is a landscape and outdoor photographer who communicates visually through still photos, aerial videos and timelapses. Lately he has been focusing on astrophotography and timelapses of the night sky. His interests lie in nature and outdoor photography. He has more than a decade of experience in shooting and teaching the visual medium of photography.

Spiti Valley

Faroe Islands

Ruby Singh | Life and its Experiments

Ruby is a learner, observer and an enthusiast. Describing her wouldn’t be very complex and won’t take long. She is a sorted person who aspires to be a lot of things. She is a travel and an adventure enthusiast who likes to blog about her travel stories. Apart from travel she also writes about anything and everything that irritates, excites or manages to catch her attention.

Uttarakhand

Himachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh

Sindhu Murthy | Interlude Journey

Sindhu is a Program Manager by profession and has a passion for travel, food, photography and everything in between. She mostly travels with her family to the most offbeat locations. While she loves to relax and enjoy in some of the serene locations far away from civilization, she also tries to add a hint of adventure to her travels. She has trekked in the Himalayas, dived and snorkeled in the coral reefs of Lakshadweep, skied along the slopes of Gulmarg , explored the caves of Borra and done white water rafting in the rapids of Ganga and Kali. Her blog Interlude Journey is an attempt to archive and share the memories and experiences from her travel escapades.

Lakshadweep for its marine life, white sand beaches and blue sea.

Ladakh for its rugged and dramatic landscapes.

Jammu And Kashmir for its snowcapped peaks.

Dudhsagar region in Goa for its hidden charms.

Rajasthan for its vibrant culture 

Sandy & Vyjay | Voyager

Sandy & Vyjay are a travel blogging couple and the Co-Founders of Voyager. Both of them quit flourishing corporate careers to pursue their twin passions of traveling and writing. They have worked with major national and international Travel brands and Tourism Boards. Apart from their own travel blog they also write for major print and online publications about the destinations they travel to. They have been awarded for their travel writing at the Earthy Awards, 2019 in Malaysia .

Switzerland

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26 Best Indian Travel Bloggers With Their Blogs [ Updated List 2022 ]

Traveling is most people’s dream. Discovering new places, knowing new people and hogging on a new cuisine, who wouldn’t love all that. And, on top of that, those exciting adventures that you get to experience – those stunning beaches, beautiful mountains , crystal clear river valleys, bright and colorful botanicals, the world is full of mysterious yet beautiful places that have kept many of us on toes. There are so many Indian Travel Bloggers who have gone to various places and have explored the unexplored.

The beauty that nature offers is what makes one take up travel as a passion. Everyone wants to travel least to their closest destinations of not big fat travel dreams, but on the other hand, we do have people who take up travel full time. All the best Indian travel bloggers are a prime example of this. Some even take it so seriously and end up making a living out of it, which indeed is the best occupation that one can have. Travel brings new experiences and connects new people.

It makes the world a better place by bringing harmony and bringing together various cultures and traditions. Besides, tourism is also one of the most significant sources of income for a country. Countries with the most exotic places have a great deal of money flowing in through tourism. This forms the niche that luxury travelers in India operate in. Egypt, Bali, Indonesia, Australia , Europe are some of the places that can be named. 

When people take up travel as a hobby and passion, they tend to write about their experiences which are then shared with others. They believe by doing so; they can make people aware and give them a taste of how travel is excellent and also about various undiscovered places. We do have some famous luxury travelers in our country who have seen and visited a number of places and blog about it so people can read them. Let’s dive in and take a look at who are the top ten Indian travel bloggers :

Note : This list of travel bloggers in India is in no particular order, and does not represent any ranking of travel bloggers in India. 

Table of Contents

Top 24 Indian Travel Bloggers To Follow

1. gulshan bafna.

Gulshan Bafna is one of the best Indian travel bloggers . He (along with his wife) has traveled to places with beautiful destinations and writes about them. He is one of the best luxury travel bloggers in India . Being a businessman, he tries to balance his work and travel just fine. He took up travel as his passion after having completed civil engineering. If you come across Gushan’s blog, you are sure to go on a journey just by reading it.

Instagram : Gulshan Bafna

Blog: www.gulshanbafna.com

One of the best travel blog in India by Gulshan Bafna

2. Lakshmi Sharath

Having travelled to over 25 countries, Lakshmi Sharath first started as a media professional. She was an ardent traveller, travel writer, and photographer. A travel blog for an Indian Backpacker is her blog where you can find inspiration to keep travelling to various places. Her tip to all travellers is that they take up vacation during the weekdays and offseason. Her favourite destination is Nilgiris. Her pick would be to sit by the hills and endlessly gaze at those beautiful mountains and sceneries, listen to the birds’ chips and embrace the cool breeze.

Blog : www.lakshmisharath.com

One of the best travel blog in India by Lakshmi Sharath

3. Archana Singh

An award-winning travel blogger, she has traveled to over 60 countries and has 40K followers on Instagram . She is one of the top travel bloggers in India. Her blog, Travel See Write has gained awards under various categories such as adventure, culture, solo travel, and luxury. She is also a brand consultant, influencer, photographer, and public speaker. Her travels have gained a lot of popularity because of her unique perspective of different places. 

Blog: www.travelseewrite.com

One of the best travel blog in India by Archana Singh

4. Seema Gurnani

With over 22.5K followers on Instagram, she is certainly a travel blogger that needs a special mention. Apart from being an award-winning travel blogger, she has also been featured on The Hindu, Zeebiz, IndianExpress, Deccan, Yourstory, Femina & more. She writes exclusive reviews about restaurants she visits and must-try food items from there. 

Blog: www . pandareviewz.com

One of the best travel blog in India by Seema Gurnani

5. Neelima Vallangi

With 46.8K followers on Instagram, Neelima is a storyteller in her own words. A solo traveler with great photographic skills, she blogs as fabulously as she photographs. Her story is said with images as it is with her words. She focuses on offbeat and adventure travels.    

Blog: www.travelwithneelima.com

One of the best travel blog in India by Neelima Vallangi

6. Ami Bhat

Feisty, a person with a truckload of energy, Ami Bhat is the person that gives you a trip along with photos that will rock your world. She believes that travel is thrilling and she says it in her words. Her work has been published in Lonely Planet, Huffington PHost, and so on. Her USP is that she travels and loves every moment of it. She is one of India’s best travel bloggers.

Blog: www.thrillingtravel.in

One of the best travel blog in India by Ami Bhat

7. Nivedith Gajapathy

193K followers and counting on Instagram, Nivedith g has been making the news alright. He is an Award-Winning Content Creator who writes about travel and food. He has traveled over 28 countries and over 23 states in India. He is one of the best ranked as a social media influencer. He calls himself a Macro traveler and that is what he identifies as, a person that deals with food, travels, and culture.     

Blog: www. macrotraveller.com

One of the best travel blog in India by Nivedith Gajapathy

A proud budget traveler she travels places where no one has gone before. She is an Indian Travel Blogger who is a wanderer in spirit and practice. She breathes to travel, and she wants to do none else. She calls herself a digital nomad, and rightly so. She goes everywhere and makes the trip worth the while. She travels in India and abroad , and shares both the experiences with the same vigor. 

Blog: www.wanderingkamya.com

One of the best travel blog in India by Kamya

9. Indrani Ghose

If you are looking for inspiration, look no further. She is an ex-Indian Air Force employee, do we need a better introduction for a person that has lived it up? She has traveled the world through her job and talks about her exploration and her life. She has had a lot of mentions in different publications including Thrillophilla, Holidify, Travel Triangle, and more. 

Blog: www.isharethese.com

One of the best travel blog in India by Indrani Ghose

10. Sudha Ganapathi

A traveler, she calls herself a book nerd, an editor, and more. She is a photographer and documents it well. She showcases all of it in her blogs. Her work has been featured in newspapers, magazines, websites, and various publications. For decades she has documented her story because she thinks it must be heard. 

Blog: www . sudhagee.com

One of the best travel blog in India by Sudha Ganapathi

 11. Joshi Daniel

A photographer. That is him. Look at his pictures to know the life he has traveled. His conversation is through his photographs. Well-traveled and well photographed. He walks around and absorbs the world as he wants to tell it. He absorbs the lifestyle as it shows itself, in black and white, his preferred colors. Look him up if images are the stories you want to hear. 

Blog: www.joshidaniel.com

One of the best travel blog in India by Joshi Daniel

12. Anuradha Goyal

Started way back in 2004, Anuradha Goyal has traveled the world to help us see the wonders. She has traveled over 18 countries and has also taught students about her travels. She believes the world is better when one travels and her pages show it for sure. 

Blog: www.inditales.com

One of the best travel blog in India by Anuradha Goyal

13. Mayuri Patel

A solo traveler, Mayuri describes herself as a travelholic. She is a digital nomad and she also documents her travels that make for an interesting read. She travels on a budget making travel both affordable and also fun. She travels to places that must be seen but also offbeat routes .  

Blog: www.fernwehrahee.com

One of the best travel blog in India by Mayuri Patel

14. Ajay Sood

An avid traveler Ajay Sood tells stories through his photos. He has been published on Condé Nast Traveller, Huffington Post, JetWings, Travel3Sixty°, Smart Photography, Taj Magazine, GoGetter, and more. A featured writer and photographer, he tells stories and is the winner of the Best PhotoBlog Award by Gujarat Tourism and Innovative Council of Indian Tourism (ICIT) in 2018. 

Blog: www.travelure.in

One of the best travel blog in India by Ajay Sood

 15. Kiran Keswani

Want to go local, Kiran Keswani is a blogger. She does bazaars. She brings to our homes the cultures of the bazaars. She is a blogger who photographs. Kiran covers the markets and gets there to get the story and loves the stories she narrates. An R.K. Narayan fan, Kiran tries to capture India the way she sees it.  

Blog: www.indianbazaars.blogspot.com

One of the best travel blog in India by Kiran Keswani

16. Venkat Ganesh

A biker, he is an Indian travel blogger who does it by road. He writes about bike trips, about exploring the world on a bike and the experiences. His blog is all about inspiration, how to travel on a budget, and exploring the world with a different perspective.  

Blog: www.indiabackpackmotorbike.com

One of the best travel blog in India by Venkat Ganesh

17. Shivya Nath

For all those who are planning to travel or budding traveller, she is the inspiration. Her story will wake you up and give you some real-life travel goals. At the age of 23, she gave up her regular corporate job and decided to travel. Later on, she gave up her home to be a nomad and sold her belongings to move around freely with no anchors. She is a social entrepreneur, an enthusiast, a solo traveller, a digital nomad, and Instagram. She is a vegan, and that is the best thing about her.

She published a book, ‘The Shooting Stars’, where she wrote about where and how she started her travel journey and how it went. It has been the best seller and is currently on for the fourth reprint. To cut down air travel, she decided to take up slow travelling. She sets her terms and makes her choices wisely. Of so many others, her travel places include Thailand, Myanmar, Uzbekistan, Africa, Gulf, and so on. She is not set to stop any sooner.

Blog: www.the-shooting-star.com

One of the best travel blog in India by Shivya Nath

18. Karthik Reddy

Thirty countries and still traveling, Karthik reddy is one of the most passionate bloggers, with one of the best travel blogs in India . He says he’d rather stand along with the paddy fields and gaze at those golden brushes than stand in front of a bunch of managers. His favorite travel quote is “There are no foreign lands. It is the traveler who is foreign”. His any day go-to place would be Vietnam which made a significant influence in his life. He likes to spend time with people and wander around new places. Romancing the Planet is his blog where you can get to know about a lot of new places.

Blog: www.romancingtheplanet.com

One of the best travel blog in India by Karthik Reddy

19. Arnab Maity

With the name of ‘The Wireless Wanderer’, Arnab Maity is one of the best travel bloggers in India , who loves to embrace new places. All of his travel began in 2009 when he went on a bike ride to Bhutan. This made him realize that all he wanted to do was to travel. He loves to explore the treasures of this planet. He wants to know more about people, cultures, and elements of nature. He started his blog to share his thoughts and experiences. He is a freelance travel writer and does photography as well. He finds the best of places, shoots the best of pictures, and works with a lot of other people to bring to you the best of his experiences.

Blog: www.arnabmaity.com

One of the best travel blog in India by Arnab Maity

20. Sankara Subramaniyam

He is a professional travel blogger . The road is where he feels home. He gave up his corporate sales and marketing career to travel full time. He likes nature and the ecosystem and loves to explore new places. His interests lie in adventure travel, going for wildlife holidays, exploring amazing vegetarian cuisine, motorcycle traveling and curating budget travels. He has a unique dream to explore and cover as many places as he can before he turns 45. He also wishes to open a complete and 100% green hotel in the western ghats of India.

Blog: www.beontheroad.com

One of the best travel blog in India by Sankara Subramaniyam

21. Ankita Sinha 

Anki on the Move is the catchy blog name of Ankita Sinha’s blog, which is quite popular as one of the best travel blogs in India . She’s been traveling since 2011 and has been on the go since then. She is also a speaker and has spoken in one of the TEDx events. She has won a few awards for the passion that she’s taken. She associates with various brands, reviews, and writes for them as well. She is a passionate traveler and loves discovering new places. Through her blog, she reaches out to people by sharing her travel experiences.

Blog: www.ankionthemove.com 

One of the best travel blog in India by Ankita Sinha

22. Siddhartha Joshi

Reading about him would be the stories of an Indian traveler across the world. As one of the best travel bloggers in India , he has traveled to Asia, Africa, Australia, Europe, The States, and of course a lot many places in his home country, India. In his blog, he beautifully curates his travel experiences and posts them along with some stunning pictures that he captures while on his travel. Undoubtedly travel is his niche, and he has been doing a great and fantastic job with it.

Blog: www.sid-thewanderer.com

One of the best travel blog in India by Siddhartha Joshi

23. Deepak Patel

A small-town boy, Deepak Patel, finds his interests in digital marketing. His blog Travel and Thrill is an attempt to bring out the best of tourism places in India. Being a digital marketer has given him the benefit of handling his blog and making it the right way to make sure it reaches people. His love for the Indian culture and heritage has made him take this step. He says that traveling to new places alone is not traveling but then finding out the beauty in heritage spots and unexplored mythological sites are also traveling.

In his blogs, he not only writes about the place and the attraction but also about the native cuisine, people, and other traditions and cultures that people follow there. He gives great importance to pictures as he believes that they create a significant impact on the readers. Travel is all that he wants to do to keep his curiosity on the go.

Blog : www.travelnthrill.com

One of the best travel blog in India by Deepak Patel

24. Parnshree Devi

That curious girl and her journey are Parnashree all about. His blog, ‘My Travel Diary’, is all that you need to read to feed your curiosity about various places. It’s her passion for travel that made her start her blog. It was later that her passion became her profession, and she has been doing it right since then. It is her love and curiosity to find something new and unravel the beauty of various places on this planet. She embraces new cultures and traditions. She has always loved discovering new places.

Blog: www.traveldiaryparnashree.com

One of the best travel blog in India by Parnshree Devi

25. Anukrati

Having traveled to over 10 countries, Anukrati calls herself a hodophile. She has traveled to some of the most beautiful destinations like Seychelles, Bali, Masai Mara, Amsterdam, etc. She believes that one should travel the world as much as possible, as life is too short and old age is not guaranteed. Anukrati primarily travels to soak in the culture and vibe of different places across the world. She shares her experiences in the form of travel guides, travel tips, and travel stories on her blog, to give the readers new ideas about their next travel destination or even a short weekend escape.

Blog: www.bulbulonthewing.com

26. Dheeraj Sharma: 

Dreaming from day to night, finding the secrets hidden in the Himalayas, and spreading smiles wherever he goes, Dheeraj Sharma is one of the best Indian bloggers. He writes his stories in his blog, “Devil on wheels” and is a software developer by profession. Through his blog, he wishes to help travelers and backpackers have a memorable trip to the Himalayas and take back memories of a lifetime. He’s always enthusiastic about sharing his experiences and answering questions related to Himalayan experiences.

Blog: https://devilonwheels.com/

There are so many Indian travel bloggers out there. Travel does shape a person. Once you start traveling, it will change the whole perspective of how you see things. You will get to meet new people, learn new things, and see a new side. Far or near, distant land or the next village, for once pack your bag and take a trip. This will show you how beautiful the world out there is. Also, what’s better than eventually taking up travel as a full-time profession!?

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FAQs – Indian Travel Bloggers

1. How can I become a travel blogger in India?

To be a travel blogger in India, all you really need is the spark of adventure and the passion to discover new places across the world. Start by writing about where you live, and moving on to bigger prospects!

2. How much money do travel bloggers make in India, and how?

Indian travel bloggers make money depending on how much following they have on their platforms, while also earning from sponsored articles and paid partnerships.

3. How do I start a travel blog in India?

The first step to becoming a travel blogger in India is to start generating tourism-based content on hotspots in the country. Find your own style and build your following through the blogs you write!

4. Where are the best places to visit in India?

India is home to many sightseeing hubs, as any Indian travel blogger would tell you. Some of the most famous places to visit in India are the Taj Mahal , the Western Ghats and the various temples across the country.

5. When is the best time to visit India?

Ideally, as per the advice of the best travel blogs in India, the best time to visit India would be around October to November, just after the monsoon season when the weather is pleasant.

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Top 20 Travel Bloggers in India From You Can Get Travel Idea

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Traveling has an appeal of its own. It is the gusto of exploring new destinations, discovering unique cultures, and celebrating life on the road that compels some people to adopt traveling as a way of life and make a living out of it as well. Yes, we are talking about travel bloggers, who have ditched normal career paths and chose the road less traveled. They not only chronicle their journeys, but inspire others as well to explore the wide world and its numerous wonders. Offering everything from travel hacks and tips to hotel and destination reviews, these bloggers will compel you big time to get out of your comfort zone. We bring to you a list of the top travel bloggers in India, in no particular order, whose blogs are creating ripples among travel enthusiasts.

1. Anuradha Goyal

Anuradha Goyal – Traveler, Blogger and Book reviewer

When it comes to exploring new destinations, there’s no stopping this gypsy woman, who has made traveling the passion of her life. The innate wanderlust in Anuradha Goyal has taken her to almost every state in India and to 15 countries beyond the borders of this land. The travel blog that she has been writing since 2004 is a picturesque virtual diary, full of inspiring tales, and rich and useful information about the history and culture of the places she travels to. She is also a book reviewer and the author of The Mouse Charmers — Digital Pioneers of India .  

Blog : https://www.inditales.com/

2. Venkat Ganesh

Venkat Ganesh – Travel Blogger and Pro at Road Trip

Road trips are a thrilling way of discovering new destinations, and Venkat Ganesh is a pro at that. A well-known travel blogger who loves to be on the road, with his bike as the sole travel companion, Venkat quit his job to satiate his travel hunger. His blog depicts exciting sagas of his road journeys; at the same time, dishing out information for backpackers and intrepid travelers, who are always raring to go that extra mile in pursuit of their dream destinations. You will be amazed to read about his unplanned journeys that have worked out to be such exciting adventures in themselves.

Blog : http://www.indiabackpackmotorbike.com/

3. Shivya Nath

Shivya Nath – Adventurer Traveler

It takes a lot of courage to move away from the comfort zone of a cushioned corporate job and venture out on the uncertain roads to fulfill one’s passion for traveling. Ask Shivya Nath, for she’s one avid adventurer who’s been there and done that all. Yes, this woman quit her corporate job and started following her heart in 2011, when she was just 23 years old. Today, a few years down the lane, she is as happy as a free bird, discovering new places and sharing her experiences on her award-winning blog. If you have a thing for solo traveling, you must not miss Shivya Nath’s writings. Her take on solo travels and discovering lesser-known destinations are a hit with readers.

Blog : https://the-shooting-star.com/

4. Siddhartha Joshi

Siddhartha Joshi – Travel Blogger, Designer, Photographer

Siddhartha Joshi wears many hats with ease. He is an acknowledged travel blogger, designer, photographer, all rolled into one individual. His quest for discovering new places has taken him far and wide across the world, but he doesn’t stop there! He has taken it upon himself to share the details of his journeys through his blog ‘The Wanderer’, which captures the essence of a place by depicting its architecture, culture, and street food. You can also come across reviews of hotels, restaurants, and cafes on his blog, highlighted with his excellent photography. He got featured in several publications, including the Times of India, Business Standard, Hindustan Times, etc. and also got nominated for Indian Blogger awards. When you want to experience a place through words as well as pictures, you know what to read!

Blog : https://www.sid-thewanderer.com/

5. Ankita Sinha

Ankita Sinha – A travel adventure fashion blogger

An avid traveler and an even more avid travel blogger, Ankita Sinha has her heart clearly set on exploring the wide world out there. Keeping true to her desire, she has traveled to no less than 7 countries within a span of just 2 years. If you go through her blog, you will realize that she has a way with words too and manages to depict her travel stories in a beautiful way. A travel adventure fashion blogger, she is often in search of an adrenaline rush. If you are interested in exploring the adventurous side of a destination, the blog of this award-winning travel enthusiast is the one you should be scrolling through.  

Blog : http://www.ankionthemove.com/

6. Dheeraj Sharma

Dheeraj Sharma – Software Professional and Road Tripper

His blog is titled ‘Devil on Wheels’, which is in sync with his desire to drive across new destinations and share his experiences through his blog. By profession, Dheeraj is a software professional but his heart lies in exploring new places by road. He has a special affinity for the Himalayas, and his blog posts depict his infinite love for this region. In fact, you can find information about several off-beat destinations in the Himalayan region in his travel writings. If you are planning to explore the Himalayas or the Leh-Ladakh territory, Dheeraj’s blog is a must read.

Blog : https://devilonwheels.com/

7. Lakshmi Sharath

Lakshmi Sharath – Traveler, Photographer, Journalist and Blogger

A full-time traveler, photographer, journalist, and blogger, Lakshmi Sharath is a well-known name in the Indian travel bloggers’ space. She gave up the security of a 15-year-old corporate career to travel across the world, and has since been to more than 25 countries till date. Through her blog, she inspires solo women travelers to fuel their passion for exploring the world on their own. You can find several inspiring stories of exploring national and international destinations in her blog. She was the recipient of India’s Best Travel Blog award in the year 2008.

Blog : https://lakshmisharath.com/

Sankara – Full-time Travel Blogger

Sankara is happiest when he is on the road. Among the most followed bloggers in India, he defines traveling as not just his passion but life and career as well. After leaving his 8-year-old corporate life, he turned into a full-time travel blogger. His escapades have led him to all corners of the world, and he has been to every continent on earth! Some of his blog posts have even featured in the Deccan Chronicle newspaper and the National Geographic Traveller India magazine. Whether you want some tips on wildlife traveling, budget trips, backpacking or surviving as a vegetarian during your tours, you can rely on this blog.

Blog : https://www.beontheroad.com/

9. Mridula Dwivedi

Mridula Dwivedi – Travel Blogger and Hotel Reviewer

Given her passion for blogging and traveling, it was only a matter of time before Mridula took to becoming a travel blogger, and she has been pretty successful at that. She started chronicling her journeys way back in 2005 and her blog bagged the Best Travel Indi Blog at the India Weblog Awards in 2007. In her writings, you can discover tips about adventurous journeys, hotel reviews, and travel insurance as she believes in responsible traveling. Her blog has received applauds from the Guardian and the BBC as well. No wonder, she has a long trail of followers who wait eagerly for her new posts.

Blog : http://traveltalesfromindia.in/

10. Niranjan Das

Niranjan Das – Devoted to Travel

Niranjan Das is devoted to anything and everything related to travel. And, unsurprisingly, his blog deals with all travel-related subjects, ranging from interesting train journeys to treacherous trekking. As a bonus, you also get to see the lovely images he captures during his trips. The nomadic soul in him has taken him to almost every corner of the country and a few overseas destinations. His blog posts have featured in the Hindu and several other publications. The best thing about his blog posts is that these talk not just about the places he visits, but also about the people he meets on his journeys.  

Blog : https://www.talesofanomad.com/

11. Parnashree Devi

Parnashree Devi – Traveler and Blogger

Parnashree Devi is a native of Assam, who started a blog to share the stories of trips with the rest of the world. Thanks to her writing style and exciting way of presentation, it is highly popular in the Indian travel blogging sphere. Parnashree has journeyed extensively across the country, and you can find detailed accounts of these trips in her blog. She has been part of the MTV road trip show called Nano Drive with MTV, during which she covered 21 destinations spread across 5 states in 21 days. Her interest lies in exploring remote corners of the country and beyond, where she engages with the local people, learns about their way of life, relishes the local cuisine, and then shares all these experiences on her blog.

Blog : http://www.traveldiaryparnashree.com/

12. Neelima Vallangi

Neelima Vallangi – an offbeat travel enthusiast

An incurable travel addict, Neelima Vallangi is an offbeat travel enthusiast, who loves to romance the mountains during her trips. Most of the time, you will find her exploring some lesser-known corner of India. At the same time, she is an incredible writer who can translate her experiences on the road to words. To fulfill her longing for travel, she recently bid goodbye to her career as a programmer. If you are someone who loves to take the path less trodden, you will find her writings quite inspiring and full of information.

Blog : https://www.travelwithneelima.com/

13. Prasad NP

Prasad NP – Travel Blogger

Some travel blogs are about the destinations and some are about journeys. Prasad NP’s blog talks not just about the destinations and the journeys, but also about what he discovers in these places. Unlike most travel bloggers, he goes on his trips accompanied by his family. So, if you are looking for detailed information about the places that can be visited with your kin, don’t give this blog a miss. His posts focus primarily on exploring the human element of the places he visits. You can also find reviews of hotels and resorts in the blog.

Blog : http://desitraveler.com/

14. Sudha Ganapathi

Sudha Ganapathi – Traveler, Bookworm, Photographer

‘Multi-talented’ is the word that best describes Sudha Ganapathi, who is a traveler, lover of classical music, bookworm, photographer, editor, closet graphic designer, communications consultant, and foodie. So it’s not a surprise that she chronicles all these aspects and more in her blog, which is aptly titled My Favorite Things. Her writings are keenly followed by a large number of travel enthusiasts.

Blog : https://sudhagee.com/

15. Indrani Ghose

Indrani Ghose – Freelance Photographer and Writer

Indrani Ghose is not just a travel enthusiast; she’s also a wordsmith who knows how to weave lovely stories. No wonder, her travelogues got published in an international book! By profession, she’s a freelance photographer and writer, but by passion, she’s an enthusiastic traveler who’s ready to hit the road at the drop of a hat. Based in Bangalore, this wanderer has set her foot on as many as 20 countries around the world and an equal number of states in India. The experiences she shares on her blog are full of information about not just the places she visits, but also about the cuisine of the land, hotels, and things that are unique to that place.

You can never be too prepared while traveling to a new destination, but having a fair understanding of the place and its culture always helps you derive the most out of your visit. This is where these travel bloggers can help you out with their experiences. They serve as a virtual guide at every step of the process, right from selecting a destination to planning an itinerary and more. Get inspired by these top travel bloggers in India and set new travel goals for yourself this year!

Blog : https://isharethese.com/

16. Swati and Sam

Swati and Sam – Software engineers by profession and travelers by passion

Software engineers by profession and travelers by passion, Swati and Sam are two well-known names among the Bloggers in India, especially in the luxury segment. Their common passion for exploring the world has led them to more than 16 international destinations and many places within the country. They love sharing information about the places they visit in their blog, titled ‘The Tales of a Traveler’, where you will find useful information about luxury stays, weekend getaways, offbeat locations, reviews of restaurant, travel tips, and much more.

Blog : http://thetalesofatraveler.com/

17. Umang Trivedi

Umang Trivedi – Offbeat Traveler

Offbeat destinations and remote locations around the world attract Umang Trivedi. This adventurer and admirer of pristine nature is also a successful blogger, who takes a keen interest in sharing interesting travel stories and info on his popular blog, called ‘Travelmax’. Apart from his quest to visit lesser-known destinations on the plains, he also loves to explore the mountains. Umang has managed to conquer high-altitude spots like Stok Kangri and Rupin Pass. If you are a traveler with a zest for exploring unknown destinations, check out Umang’s blog for some handy tips and information.

Blog : https://www.travelmax.in/

18. Archana Singh

Archana Singh – Traveler, Photographer and Storyteller

Apart from traveling and exploring new destinations, Archana Singh also loves to try her hands at photography and storytelling. For her, the true essence of travel lies in discovering the beauty of life, and her blog is a testament to that. As someone who loves to travel solo and explore offbeat locations, Archana has done a fine job of putting together her knowledge and experiences in her blog, which has turned out to be quite inspiring for many budding travel enthusiasts across the country.

Blog : https://www.travelseewrite.com/

19. Abhinav Singh

Abhinav Singh – Traveler and Photographer

In the last 10 years, Abhinav Singh has explored more than 200 destinations, out of which more than 150 are in India. This definitely says a lot about his love for traveling, doesn’t it? This adventurer is also equally interested in photographing the places he visits and then sharing information and images on his blog, which is called ‘A Soul Window’. True to its name, the blog offers a glimpse into the soul of this traveler when he is out on the road.  No wonder, his blog has a huge number of followers.  

Blog : https://asoulwindow.com/

Arti S is one traveler, who has her heart set on discovering the world in a different way. That’s why, most of the time, you will find her visiting lesser-known destinations and spiritual places spread across the country. She likes to travel with her father, whom she considers her best friend. Her blog, ‘My Yatra Diary’ shares inspiring accounts of her journeys and lovely photographs of the destinations where she has been to. If you are interested in exploring the pilgrimage destinations of India, her blog can prove to be quite a treasure trove with oodles of trustworthy details.  

  Blog : https://www.myyatradiary.com/

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In this India Travel Blog page, we’ll try to prepare you for India and give you some tips to make travel easier, smoother, and less stressful.

We’ll also give you a few ideas on where to go on your India trip, which amazing attractions and places to see, and how to get around India.

India is a fantastic country, I absolutely love it and can never get enough. Many feel the same but others never visit put off by perceived difficulties. 

Travel in India is challenging, even more so with kids. Travelling around the country of India and learning more about Indian culture are fascinating and immensely rewarding.

We’ve enjoyed 20 years of India travel, as couple travellers at all budget points, ultra-budget to luxury, and as a backpacking family.

We’ve taken package holidays to Goa, spent months exploring the country as independent travellers, and, most recently, backpacked around India for a month with kids.

India with children is quite an experience.

You’ll find many travel blogs about India, some written by Indian travel bloggers, ours is from the perspective of Western travellers, but it is genuine, we have spent months in India.

We’re here to help you with that. Welcome to our India travel blog home page, family travel, with kids, or otherwise. We want you to love India as we do, to be prepared, and to have your best trip to India possible.

Welcome to my favourite country!

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Highlights of India

India has some incredible world-class attractions that most visitors will want to see. Some of these include:

• The Taj Mahal
• The Beaches of North or South Goa including Anjuna Market
• Kerala’s Beaches and Backwaters
• Mamallapuram 
• Wonderful Fort Cochin, Kerala
• The Dalai Lama’s residence in McLeod Ganj
• The Golden Temple in Amritsar
• The Ancient City of Hampi
• The Wonderful Cities of Rajasthan
• Varanasi and mother Ganga
• Mumbai for The Gateway to India, Elephanta Island, and Mumbai itself. Formerly Bombay.

We’ve been to them all, except, would you believe, The Taj Mahal.

I honestly don’t know why we’ve never been.

India is a huge country and has it all, beautiful beaches and quiet backwaters, arts, crafts and culture, great food,  fascinating peoples and religions, and of course, incredible history and heritage.

You can even find snow and skiing in India in the Himalayas which lie to the north. Parts of India that we already cover on this website include:

• Kerala’s Beaches and Backwaters. We post about Kovalam Beach , we were there quite a while.
• Kochin or Kochi. Our Post is about staying in Fort Kochi Kerala .
• Mumbai and Elephanta Island
• Mamallapuram chilling in lovely Mamallapuram famous for stone carvers and The Shore Temple. Mamallapuram is also considered a beach destination and is south of Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
• Hampi – Our Post is on Hampi to Goa  and includes visiting Hampi.
• North Indian Attractions

We have visited far more of India and we’re adding more content every day.  

Travel in India With Children

My children were 8 and 10 when they first visited India.

We knew what to expect and we grown-ups thought we were expert enough at this part of the world and travelling with our kids, to get them around the country without traumatising them too much.  

The boys had briefly visited Mumbai and the Kerala backwaters already, both wanted to return and loved the people we met and their “happy moustaches.”

We did OK, but we had some tough times.

I’m talking about long-term independent travel here, backpacking, if you like.

If you visit India with your family on a package holiday or on a more structured trip based around resort hotels or a tour of the cultural highlights, you’ll experience a much smoother ride.

That first trip was an amazing experience for the boys and it was a joy for us to share it with them but I have to be honest, I would not take much younger children to India.

People do, and Indian children live there and survive just fine, but I wouldn’t be comfortable with it.

Certainly not before the children are old enough to stop putting objects and fingers in their mouths.

If you’re just going on a short 2-3 week holiday , fine, no problem , or maybe taking a  guided tour with air conditioning and transport pre-arranged,  but longer trips with constant moving around, no, it’s not for very small kids.

I have many reasons for saying that, the intense heat could be too much for them, the safety concerns on trains and buses, the restricted diet that inevitably causes weight loss and decreased immune function, tummy bugs and high fevers that little ones just can’t cope with.

Also the constant crowds and sensory bombardment.

Children are more likely to feel culture shock, something I’ve never felt.

A lot depends on the child, I have one highly sensitive son, he struggled at times, particularly on packed trains.

The other was absolutely fine and “got” my love for this country.

He’s picked up the India bug, just like me.

I love India and even I find it hard some days, every visitor to India has times when they want to flee. But most always want to return.

Hotel and guest house conditions at the backpacker end of the market generally weren’t great.

We had nights where we sweltered in power cuts on greasy pillows in Mamallapuram , rooms with more holes in the windows than glass to allow in ravenous mosquitos in Hampi , long journeys,  break downs , packed trains, sea snakes, bucket and scoop bathrooms, and a good measure of grime.

Of course, the thing that worried the kids most was the very on-off wifi and power situation. Squat toilets are less troublesome than no internet.

At first, the boys didn’t want the food and were pretty unhappy with us for not providing cereal and pizza, but they got used to it.

I wouldn’t say they ever truly loved Indian food, outside of the delicious non-spicy carbs like naan and chapatis, but they were cool with it by the end.

One of the kids is very sensitive, he hated to see beggars and disfigurements, stuff like that really upsets him.

He also didn’t like being crowded by curious strangers on trains and buses, but he coped.

We saw one or two people with very disfiguring leprosy, some child beggars working the trains.

He really empathises with these people and feels some of their pain.

As a mum I worried more than usual, filth levels are high in parts, particularly on trains and I was forever cleaning grubby hands. In the end, just my younger son and I got sick, quite badly.

This was my first ever sickness in India, but he recovered from high fever, nausea and vomiting in lovely Kovalam far more quickly than his mum.

Goa and Kerala were pretty easy, particularly Kochin which is very developed for up-market tourism.

Hampi was probably the toughest, but they did love touring the Hampi ruins riding shotgun with our tuk-tuk guide.

There were plenty of good times too, so much to see and experience and we rounded off our trip with a week on the beach, bodyboarding and swimming .

It was a great experience for them and they’re glad they got to see some of India. Would they willingly go back? They’re not keen. D did once say that I’d have to drag him back to India kicking and screaming . 

But that was a few years ago, I think he’s changed his mind now.

Getting Around India

These days it’s easy to fly between cities, but most backpackers still use the excellent and remarkable train system.

The railways are complex in India and the booking system, along with the class system of the carriages, could cause the inexperienced a few headaches.  

We love travelling by train. Train travel in India is an experience in itself and one not to be missed, but you need to know the system.

We’d suggest, that if you have limited time to get around India and a set itinerary in mind, you book major train journeys well in advance, the trains fill up with India travellers at peak times.

On our last trip we were totally unable to get on a train to the north, they were all full.

Single travellers would be fine, but as a family of 4 needing sleeper berths all together, it proved impossible.

Buses can be fun, as can tuk-tuks (rickshaws). Look out for the different styles of motor rickshaw you’ll find across India, some are quite bizarre.

You can get a taxi, the old Hindustan Ambassadors still exist but are rarer nowadays and in some cities, you’ll even find bicycle and foot rickshaws.

Take your pick, transport is cheap, but may not be outstandingly safe , the death toll on Indian roads is the highest in the world.

Get More Out of Your Trip, Read Before You Go.

Books on india for adults..

•   Lonely Planet India (Travel Guide)
•    Are You Experienced?  (my favourite, so funny!)
•    Travels on my Elephant
•    Holy Cow: An Indian Adventure
•    City of Djinns: A Year in Delhi

Books on India for Kids.

There are many, but just to give you some inspiration, here are a few. There are some great movies and documentaries you could watch before your trip, too. Preparing kids for travel in India is a good idea, but more so with India, for them to make sense of the country as it unfolds before them.

• India For Kids: Amazing Facts About India
• Ramayana: Divine Loophole  
• The Jungle Book
• Indi an C hildren’s Favorite Stories

Food in India

Food in India is sometimes superb, and sometimes terrible, it’s the same in every country.

Indian cuisine is one of my own world favourites, I prefer the light vegetarian dishes of the south, my husband (the chef) enjoys the heavier, meatier dishes of the north.

These northern dishes are the dishes you’ll be more familiar with from western Indian restaurants and one of the joys of travelling around India is observing how regional foods change.

In most towns with a tourist industry, you’ll find western food easily if that is what you need. Menus will list all the backpacker favourite, banana pancakes, toasted sandwiches, even pizza.

I’m very cautious about ordering anything that hasn’t been cooked to a very high temperature in India so we tend to avoid western dishes.

Occasionally, in small towns and on trains, you’ll be faced with a bewildering selection of foods you’ve probably never seen or heard of before. The good news is, it’s usually delicious. The other good news is, train platform shops sell biscuits, crisps and chocolate.

At times we struggled to find food for the children. They developed a taste for Indian dishes as the month wore on, but they ate a lot of omelettes and pancakes for the first few weeks. In a couple of places, we couldn’t even get them that and they grudgingly had to put up with dosa, dahl and chutneys for breakfast (my favourite!).

The turning point came in Colva, where a lovely guy from one of the beach shacks cooked them a “special” chicken massala for lunch. They never looked back after that.

Coffee and tea were a major problem for me. Chef and the kids love chai, it’s hot, sweet, and milky. My worst nightmare. Black tea and black coffee were almost impossible to find, you certainly won’t get it on the trains.

Visas for India

India is one of the more difficult countries when it comes to visa applications although things are starting to improve. I can’t cover visa regulations for every country on the India travel blog page, but I can start to give you ideas. Things change, please double check.

In the past we’ve spent weeks (on UK passports) procuring Indian visas, visiting the London Indian Visa Application Office, picking up the paper forms, filling them in, getting the exact right size photos at higher expense, submitting birth certificates and family history for the children, providing a letter of authorisation from my husband as he wasn’t travelling with us. Then on top of the hassle, the visas cost a fortune. It was not fun!

The High Commission of India no longer handles Indian visa applications. Now the Indian Government has introduced an e-visa on arrival system at most airports . It’s still not straightforward and only certain airports are involved in this system (see link above). You do need to apply online and pay before arrival. This E-Tourist visa is valid for 30 days.

Obviously, the degree of visa hassle depends on which passport you hold, Australians have had the visa on arrival available to them for longer, Americans need to check US regulations . The system is incredibly complex.

Alternatively, various online Indian visa agencies exist to smooth the process of gaining your Indian visa. They can check your application for mistakes or omissions that could lead to you having to re-apply at your own expense.

What is the Best Time of Year to Travel in India

India is a huge country with corresponding climactic variations, so any time of year can be a good time to visit.

Some will tell you not to visit in the hot pre-monsoon period. We’d disagree, we’ve been in Rajasthan and Southern India and that time of year, yes, it was hot, but we still had a great time.

Travelling off-peak will save you cash too.

I’ve never experienced India during the monsoon (wet season), which starts in May in the south and then works its way north and east over the next 6 weeks, but it’s something I’d love to see.

Chasing The Monsoon by Alexander Frater  gave me a fascination for this weather system, I’d love to experience it for myself and highly recommend the book.

Diseases, including malaria, are more of a risk during the monsoon and flooding is a possibility, so maybe this is only for risk-takers like me.

Electricity and Internet in India for Travellers

Powercuts seem to happen all the time in India, everywhere we’ve visited.

When the power goes out, so does the internet (often along with fans or air conditioning), not much fun when you’re putting an India travel blog together.

I can’t speak for the whole of India, but this has been our experience so far. Sometimes generators kick in when the power goes out, sometimes not.

We found Indian internet connections to be slow and unreliable. Not good news for people like us, we are digital nomads, travel bloggers, our wifi connection is vital for our business and the kids’ worldschooling endeavours.

The best speeds we found were in Kerala, but every power cut (often brought on by thunderstorms) would knock it out.

The figures are here, India has the second slowest average connection speed in the Asia-Pacific region. This list puts India in the 15th position for download speeds in Asia.

Indian electricity sockets supply 250V 50Hz ac and have 3 round holes in a triangular configuration, or, sometimes, 2 round holes.

In order to get a 2 pin adaptor into the 3 hole socket, we had to use a pencil in the top-most round hole (the larger earth connector), this lifts the protectors to the bottom two pins.

It would be far easier to buy a dedicated Indian adaptor.  This one, converts UK plugs to Indian sockets and has the tricky 3rd pin.  I’m looking for US and Australian versions.

Vaccinations and Getting Sick in India

Mild bouts of traveller’s diarrhoea are inevitable in most countries and are nothing to worry about.

Our experience with sickness in India is as follows, my husband was very sick in Varanasi and Calcutta on our first 3-month backpacking trip.

He was in bed for several days with pain, diarrhoea and vomiting. We didn’t seek treatment, he got better and now thinks he may have had Dengue.

On our last 1 month trip, my younger son and I both had something that gave us severe diarrhoea, pain and fever for a couple of days. My travel thermometer told me we had fevers of 103 °F plus. We didn’t seek treatment.

And that’s all, nothing else. The sickest my boys have ever been was in London with norovirus. You can get sick everywhere.

Travel vaccination and malaria advice vary. Before we left on our last trip my GP told me that malaria prophylaxis was now unnecessary in India (excluding the far northeast), so we didn’t give it a second thought.

The most important thing is to avoid mosquitos.

On our 3-month backpacking trip, we took nothing for malaria. Yet years ago we were prescribed antimalarials for 3 weeks in Goa.

We have never had a rabies vaccination. (Update: we have since, see why we finally decided to get rabies jabs ) Rightly or wrongly, we have had most travel vaccinations, but not Japanese Encephalitis.

That’s just what we do. Do your own research and do whatever you are comfortable with, nothing will spoil your trip faster than worrying about health every day.

Can You Drink The Water in India?

No, not at all. We don’t even clean our teeth with it.

It’s not just bacterial contamination you need to worry about, there are other pollutants, metals and chemicals too.

Years ago there were reports of bottled water being unsafe to drink in India because of unscrupulous producers. I heard stories of people re-using plastic water bottles and buying machines to re-seal them after filling them with tap water.

I can’t find any recent information on this.

We drank bottled water everywhere in India, it was easy to get and always looked fine.

Keep an eye on the caps, make sure they are properly sealed. These days I would advise you against plastics, take your own reusable water bottle with either chlorine (or other water purification tablets) or something like a Life Straw.

What To Wear in India?

In India, above all other countries, be mindful of what you wear.

For me, this means long trousers and a flowing long-sleeved top.

My husband and the boys fit right in with the Indian men depending on where we are.

In the south, my husband often wears a lungi (a sarong of sorts) but this is terribly out of place in the north.

Mostly they wear jeans and T-shirts, the same as the locals.

I wear jeans, constantly, I’ve spent years in the tropics and find them comfortable in the heat.

You will probably prefer something a little more loose and airy in natural fabrics.

I’m not a fashion expert, I’ll just stick with my jeans. Natalia has written a far more in-depth post on what to wear in India.

I’ll warn you that being properly dressed is no protection against being groped, they call it Eve Teasing, it will probably still happen.

It even happens to me at my age and did on this last trip.

That’s all I’ve got for you right now, I’m still working on this India travel blog page. Please let me know, what do YOU need to know about travel in India?  Stick it in the comments. Thanks!

If you’d like to read more about travel in India, including blog posts on the destinations we have visited recently go to our India directory page here , or see the related posts, below.

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Thanks for sharing this informative post. Do you have any further resources or insights you could share?

Loads.What do you want to know?

India’s marvels beckon! From the iconic Taj Mahal to the tranquil backwaters of Kerala, each destination weaves a unique story.

I feel children are resilient and capable of handling much more than adults sicne they don’t have inhibitions or biases. It is commendable that you have the courage to backpack with children in a diverse nation like India.

The opposite really, they’re much more likely to be traumatised by things such as seeing lepers and terrible deformities, the conditions street children endure etc. Obviously they are potentially more likely to get sick and keeping them safe is hard in India. I use the photo of the open train door for a reason. Then there’s the high death rate on Indian roads. Also if they’re not used to it they will struggle with the food. It took a few weeks to get even my kids used to eating various curries at every meal. And then there were the packs of dogs.

If you and your kids hate India just say so. I guess people in Western countries grow up with so much comfort that any small incovience for them is “I hate this” . If your kids hate India no need to force them to come. India is open for people who are ready to travel with open heart and accept it as they go. If you find issue in food , air , people , places maybe you just travel to developed countries where everything suits your pallete. Millions of kids grow up in India and travel around and bitch less about all the things they hate. Maybe instead of sticking to your “I don’t like this ” you should try and be patient about it..it will help you and your kids in life. All in all.. India is a place that isn’t bed of roses. But if you are backpacking maybe you should go alone or with your husband instead of forcing your kids to come and like India. They hate India , I Get it so I would rather people who like to live in the lap of luxury don’t come to India and then bitch about it. Namaste

Maybe try reading the post properly, we all, always, have a fantastic time in India. Love it. I think I say that in the first paragraph, several times. Having a bad day? Commented on the wrong site? Been drinking?

Well thanks for sharing this blog with us. Kindly cover Varanasi in your next trip so that your readers can get to know about Varanasi based on your experience. If you ever plan for Varanasi let us know

We have indeed been to Varanasi. One of my favourite places in India. Just haven’t written it up yet. I think we need to go again for an update.

I feel the same way! I always say that you can never describe India as nice – it is all the adjectives in the world all combined into one! And yes! Everyone should go!!

@Wherelocated.net, Yes, it’s certainly an amazing country.

We appreciate you sharing this kind of content with us.The article is wonderful! Whenever you plan to visit India in the future, make sure to contact rajasthantours.travel. You’ll end up making the best and great memories.

We’d love to, Rajasthan is fabulous.

I think you have covered this well ! A good preface for any travel guide to India. As an extra, Ashrams of India is a guide book on Amazon (Kindle) that has links to Google Maps for all the places listed, which kind of makes it easier finding your way there….

Great, Ashrams are awesome for a certain kind of traveller in India.

This is amazing. I really enjoyed your content. Good job and keep it up. Thank You,

My pleasure Priya.

Thank You for the Information you have given, it was very useful. And there are many more Travelling Blogs and give you idea to visit the places around India.

i have read your blog you have covered all places in india really amazing you have great expirence of writing.

Thank you very much.

Thanku so much,great nice article. this is very useful for the outsiders from India. sharing good information.

Wonderful information, thanks a lot for sharing kind of content with us. Your blog gives the best and the most interesting information. Thank You For Sharing,

Thank you for the informative blogs. This was really helpful for me. All the information seems true and genuine. The website is among the best that i have seen so far.

Great blog and this is very useful for the outsiders from India and foreigners who would like to visit India more on the beautification the way you described it is mesmerizing proud to be born in this country.

Most of the Indians move abroad and never turn back to our country and get settle but born and brought up should never be forgotten.

Love this detailed blog. Thanks for sharing your experiences.

Hii,very nice blog. You have explained your travel experience in a great way through words and pictures.

Hii, I have gone through your blog. You visited all the top most famous places in India. You have shared your experience in a nice way.

Thank you so much Roshen. We love India. Hopefully the world will be open again soon.

hii, such a nice blog. it is very informative for the blog readers. Thanks for sharing your experience with us

Hey People in India speak the Hindi, and English languages. The linguistic diversity of India is very diverse according to a fractionalization scale which for India is 0.8069. The followers of Hinduism are the religious majority in the country. 31.3% of India’s population live in cities. Thanks

It is amazing. I have bookmarked your webpage and share with my travel buddies.

It’s a Wonderful Article! Thanks for Sharing! Do you need help/guidance to plan for the Rameswaram trip?

We’ve been to Rameswaram already, south, north India, all of it.

India is loaded with tons of popular and famous tourist places you can travel with family or friends. The southern part of India offers many outdoor adventure sports like bungee jumping, jungle safari, etc. During the summers one can visit uttarakhand, manali, shimla, etc in order to beat the heat.

Hey, i am thankful that you and your family enjoyed their time in India. I am proud to be an Indian because it is place where the Culture and everything chance when you go from one district to other(no matter if it just right next to the previous one). Next time whenever you plan to Visit India, go to Taj Mahal, you’ll like it.

@Komal Goyal, I know! I have no idea why we never went there. Next time we most certainly will, and I plan to visit Shimla and Rishikesh too.

Wonderful blog!! Thanks for the amazing post. It is really a great blog to use for the travel lovers it gives more beneficial towards to plan some excellent trips. It was a great post to read which is very sufficient for the travelers.

Your post is amazing.

Thank you for sharing this information, Goa is an amazing place.

Loved your article, learned so much, there is so much to explore in your information itself. Loved how you used tuk tuks, they are amazing.

I found a blog that covers some more areas these in detail with fabulous photos if you are interested:

Thanks for the information on the famous tourist place in India with various heritage, culture and amazing attractions. It offers life time holiday experience which visitors can enrich in their mind for long period of time.

You should also visit kolkata. You will love if you visit here. Will wait for yout kolkata visit article.

We have been ! My husband’s grandmother lived there for many years.

Thank you for such information of India which is indeed very helpful for the people who are travel freaks and not aware of the environment and other things of India. The types of clothes, information related to the eating and drinking, curing the illness during the trip and the best time along with the internet facilities helped me a lot during my travel to India.

Last time when I traveled India.I used train transport .This service are not so good.Thank you so much for information.

Lots of good information here in your article Alyson. Thanks. We are thinking of traveling to Cochin, Munnar, Periyar, Kumarakom, 1 night in a houseboat then Kovalam and back to Cochin. There are plenty of tours doing that route. How easy would it be to get taxis in between each place instead or to have a driver? Have you had experience traveling this way?

We usually take trains or tuk tuks. Sometimes taxis, but the kids prefer tuk tuks. Why don’t you take the train? Taxis would be pretty easy but off the top of my head I don’t know the distances, Kovalam to Cochin is one heck of a way to do by taxi.Longest we’ve done by taxi ( actually a tuk tuk) was about 45 Km when there was no train available. Or there’s buses, but they can be really packed.

Thank you Alyson for this information. It’s funny your blog is among few that taking about getting sick in India.. because getting sick in India is absoloutly part of the travel at some point for most travelers.

Yes Sachar, my younger son and I were very sick indeed last time. I ended up being treated for giardia when we got home, whatever he had passed without treatment. But I think that’s the first time I’ve been sick in India over several years and months of visits. My husband was terribly ill too once. But that’s life, you accept it, you roll with it. The kids were also very ill in London…it’s a bit of a lottery!

I agree it’s a lottery! Eating where the locals are eating is my key to stay safe 🙂

Thanks for the the information. I’m taking my kids to the South of India next week and it’s their second time. They love it but I totally understand the sensory overload that one can experience in India (grown-ups included). Would love to to hear some recommendation for Madurai, Pondicherry and Chennai, if you have some to share 🙂

You have a great time! We love it too.No, no real recommends for those places, Chennai we just pass through from the airport, hotels are really expensive there for some reason. Madurai, I remember, but it was so long ago. I remember elephants on the street, great masala dosa and cow pujas. Pondicherry, I don’t think I’ve been to.

Thank you for a very interesting article. I greatly appreciate the time you take to do all the research to put together your posts. I especially enjoyed this one!!

My pleasure Shiwani.

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Seeing new places, meeting different people, trying some tasty dishes will definitely make you feel like living in an alternate world. We at Thrillophilia are coming up with a series of top bloggers from around the globe. Let’s first read about Top travel bloggers in India and learn about the fascinating destinations where they have travelled. Also, learn about the various travel hacks they have got to share with you. These amazing Indian travel bloggers have set an example for all of us that nothing can stop you from exploring the vast new world and seek adventures. Their blogs inspire us to travel and gather knowledge from different places. Be it through their pictures or some amazing facts these bloggers has made their mark everywhere.

1. Lakshmi Sharath

If you want or still planning for a vacation, Lakshmi Sharath will definitely be an inspiration for you. She started her journey as a media professional but then she was also a traveller, travel writer and a photographer.

She has been an active blogger and shares some of the best travelling experiences. Her blog ‘A travel blog of an Indian Backpacker’ has interesting stories about her amazing experiences in India.

Countries Travelled: I am not sure exactly over 25 I guess.

Travel Tip: I prefer to travel on weekdays and offseason. This helps me to discover more out of a place and also am happy with the quiet and peace around.

One way ticket Destination: I love travelling but I love to come back and then head back again…but if there is one destination that I would like to linger, it’s probably Nilgiris. I would love to just sit in a small cabin up in the hills and stare endlessly at the mountains, look for birds and have cups of tea.

Follow Lakshmi Sharath on: Website , Twitter ,  Facebook and Instagram

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2. Shivya Nath

Shining bright like a shooting star, Shivya Nath is all ready to set an example for all the travel buffs who love to explore the world. Shivya loves to lead a nomadic life exploring the different colours of the world. If you want to learn about new thing then you will have to test your capabilities and let go of yourself.

Her travel blog ‘The Shooting Star’ has captured a lot of attention for the adventures she has come across. Be it her captivating travel stories or marvellous shots, Shivya is truly an inspiration.

Countries Travelled: Over 30

Travel Tip: Go slow. Everything becomes cheaper and more immersive then – and a strange place starts to feel like home. Isn’t that what travel is all about?

One way ticket Destination: I’m currently staying in a little Mayan village on the shores of Lake Atitlan in Guatemala. There are 3 volcanoes in my “balcony” and a hammock in my apartment. I think I could live here forever!

Follow Shivya Nath on: Website , Twitter , Facebook and Instagram 

Suggested Reads: Zanskar River Trek

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3. Mridula Dwivedi

Mridula Dwivedi, an Indian travel writer who carries a sweet smile on her face everywhere she goes has some very interesting tales in her pocket. She started as a professor but her travel instincts made her quit her job and travel the world.

Her blog ‘Travel Tales from India & Abroad’ have some of the best travel stories. She has very recently featured in Via.com.

Countries Travelled: I have been to 18 countries if I count India too. And two more Philippines and Indonesia are lined up for October and November.

Travel Tip: Sometimes not booking a hotel within India gives you better options. You can walk around a place, look at the hotels and then book!

One way ticket Destination: I would never like to come back from the Himalayas be it in India, Nepal or Bhutan!

Follow Mridula Dwivedi on: Website , Twitter , Facebook and Instagram

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4. Venkat Ganesh

When it comes to a road trip on a bike I am sure Venkat Ganesh’s blog will leave your eyes wide open. Known for his amazing solo bike trip in 2011 that made him later quit his job, Venkat Ganesh is one hell of a rider. Anxious to learn about different places and people he started travelling on his bike.

His blog ‘India Backpack Motorbike’ chronicles some of his amazing travel experiences. You will be amazed by the exciting tales which was unplanned but turned out to be the most thrilling ones.

Countries Travelled: 4 – Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam

Travel Tip : The longer/slower you travel the more you see and the less money you spend.

One way ticket Destination: Ladakh

Follow Venkat Ganesh on: Website , Twitter

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5. Prasad Np

Sometimes you would love to head out on a vacation with your family, then this guy Prasad Np has some of the best destinations for you. Nothing can make him happy rather than travelling. He parted ways from the monotonous life and found the real beauty in travelling.

His blog has a lot to tell you about the majestic beauty of India. From holy temples to various religious places his blog has it all. Prasad is truly an inspiration for the upcoming travel junkies.

Also, a lover of the wildlife Prasad is a certified Eco Volunteer for Tiger Census and have patrolled with Forest guards in Bandipur. He loves to write a lot about the Wildlife, Nature, and conservation. His blogs also include interesting tales from the countries he has visited especially US, Thailand, Singapore, Jordan etc.

Countries Travelled: Nepal, USA, UK, France,The Netherlands, Switzerland, Hong Kong, Thailand, Jordan, Singapore, Indonesia that makes it around 11.

Travel Tip : If you want to get good deals travel in offseason, if you want good pictures travel around a local festival. Use public transport wherever available as it  helps you discover cities much better.

One way ticket Destination: I would love to settle in Andulacian mountains in Spain .

Follow Prasad Np on: Website , Twitter , Facebook and Instagram

6. Ankita Sinha

Love being a free bird and travel the world to her fullest, Ankita Sinha is creating a sensation among the travel freaks. She has a different way of jotting down her thoughts in her blog which make her very unique.

If you have that wish to setting foot in each of the country then you can definitely do so. Ankita believes that you should never limit your desires to travel. Within a span of 2 years she has covered a lot of national and international destinations.

Countries Travelled: I have been to 18 countries.

Travel Tip:   That cheapest flights are not always the best to take Sometimes, to cut down we invariably book the cheapest flights not knowing that there are hidden costs involved. Some of the cheapest flights have paid carry on or check in and some have airports so far that one has to take several transport modes to reach them.

One way ticket Destination: I would never want to come back from Switzerland I love Switzerland because the air is very pure and the landscapes are magical. I love the countryside road trips in Switzerland and the adventures we can have in both winters and summers along with cheese and chocolates.

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7. Dheeraj Sharma

A night dreamer and a passionate lover of the Himalayas, Dheeraj Sharma has a lot to tell about his never ending expeditions. A Software Project Manager by profession, Dheeraj always had that quality of exploring the outer world.

His blog ‘Devil on Wheel’ carries a lot of travel stories. Dheeraj is the perfect example who has an unsatisfied hunger for exploring new things. He is also working to materialize the vision and mission of the Dow Travel Community.

Countries Travelled: Not many, just living for a year in US for a project, rest only have travelled in Himalayas in India J

Travel Tip : Leave Early, Sleep Early – always a tip for anyone traveling in Himalayas.

One way ticket Destination: Somewhere in Himalayas

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8. Rachel Jones

Nothing can stop you from pursuing your dreams if you are determined to achieve it.  An American by birth, Rachel Jones left her nursing for the love for Goa beaches. It is said that when the beaches call, you will have to be there and Rachel too couldn’t stop herself from that.

Currently residing in Goa, Rachel’s blog ‘Hippie in Heels’ shares a lot of amazing stories of different places around the globe.

Countries Travelled: 35

Travel Tip : Haggling in souks and bazaars has become second nature now and it’s something that you learn from experience … it’s different in every country and you can find some amazing treasures when you travel.

One way ticket Destination: Israel is amazing and so multicultural.

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9. Neelima Vallangi

To be best described as a hopeless and incurable travel addict Neelima Vallangi is obsessed with the mountains and the nature. An incredible travel writer and photographer Neelima started chasing her travelling dreams.

She very recently quit her job as a software engineer just to be a full time traveller. She has a fantastic blog on ‘The Wandering Soul’s Wander Tale’ where she has shared some of her most beautiful tales.

Countries Travelled: I count my travels not in terms of countries travelled to but stories collected. However, for the record, it’s 10.

Travel Tip : That we can never have full control over circumstances, in life and in travel. All we can do is adapt and make the best of the cards we’re dealt. Also, if the flight ticket you’ve been checking for a while suddenly shows an increased price, it’s okay to wait for a day or two. Usually the ticket price falls back to whatever you were shown before.

One way ticket Destination: I don’t think I have reached that state of zen yet where I’m completely satisfied with one destination for the rest of my life. But if I have to choose one, I’d say India where there’s so much to see and so much variety that I’d never get bored.

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10. Mariellen Ward

We have come across multiple foreign as well as Indian travel bloggers who splendidly narrated their travel experiences around the world. Mariellen Ward would be a totally distinct blogger based in India as well as Canada since she has entertained her readers with innumerous articles, especially about India.

We can blindly believe that she has travelled all over India and learned the bizarre facets of India, unlike any other travellers. The curiosity she shares through her blog named, “Breathe Dream Go” will disturb any wanderer, surely. The promoter of women solo travelling has the concept of ‘meaningful adventure travel’ as her guide.

Countries Travelled:  I don’t count countries, I count moments. Was I truly present for that stunning sunset? Was I open to the local people, able to see them and learn from them? Did I take time to really look around and see, hear, taste, smell?

Travel Tip:   There’s a delicate balance between over-planning and spontaneity. Through experience I’ve learned that some things must be planned. For example, doing a web checkin for flights is critical for two reasons. One, airlines often overbook and if you don’t checkin ahead of time, you could get bumped. Two, you can pick a better seat. Booking your first night at a destination is a good idea. Then you can look around and find a better place or re-negotiate. With Airbnb, read the reviews VERY CAREFULLY.

One way ticket Destination: Well, I never want to leave India! I’m in India from about October to March every year, and as much as I love my country (Canada), friends and family, it’s always hard to leave. So many wonderful places to visit here, so many magical moments. There’s nowhere like India.

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11. Parm Johal

The world seems to be quite unusual when we look through the eyes of Parm Johal, an avid traveller who has been trying to capture the colours of different destinations in a unique way.  She is a Canadian with Indian roots.

Though her favorite travel moments were encrypted in Madrid, Tokyo and Istanbul, the arts, the culture, the architecture and lifestyle of Spain, Portugal, Japan, Argentina, Uruguay, Thailand, India etc amused her vividly. Pram Johal possesses a definite space among the famous travel writers’ circle and the way she achieves that particular space is through her vibrant blog page “Desi Globtrotter”. You can find her interesting articles in Conde Nast Traveller India, Huffington Post Canada, and AsiaRooms.com as well.

Countries Travelled: I’ve been to 25 countries on 5 continents to date. Other than the US and Mexico, the countries I’ve visited more than once include: UK (5 times); Spain (4 times); France (3 times); India (2 times). Time for me to explore more of India again!

Travel Tip:  Check online for valid coupon codes before booking a travel package; I saved an additional $100 on my trip to Madrid by googling a valid promo code.

One way ticket Destination:  Tokyo – it’s magnetic, edgy, fashion savvy, cosmopolitan, efficient, bizarre, cool, clean and uber modern. It’s taken over London and New York in my heart.

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12. Sandeepa and Chetan

There is no doubt in that travelling will be a lot more fun if you are with your loved one and this makes Sandeepa and Chetan, two travel from India bloggers very special. This amazing couple with a desire to uncover the amazing beauties around the world has travelled to numerous destinations.

Their blog ‘SandeepaChetan’s’ Travel Blog unfolds the stories from their trips. They have very brilliantly captured each and every journey of their life in this blog. From snorkeling with the sea lions in Patagonia to walking over the flattest place on earth at Salar de Uyuni, they will take you on an unforgettable journey.

Countries Travelled: Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, some parts of Paraguay and Colombia, New Zealand, Thailand, Malaysia – and of course, India. That’s 10.

Travel Tip: While looking for long haul flight tickets, instead of looking for direct tickets from A to B, check for A to B via C. You might get a better deal and you end up visiting one more place.

While returning to India from South America, tickets to Bangkok were cheaper than tickets to anywhere in India. Luckily we have visa on arrival arrangement with Thailand! So we ended up seeing one more country!

One way ticket Destination: We would love to call one of the Island we’ve visited home. Particularly Ilha Grande. The weather is perfect, and it’s Brazil – what’s not to fall in love!

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13. Arun Bhat

Arun Bhat, a young enthusiastic person who has voyaged through different places in India but throughout his journey, there was a close companion; undoubtedly that is his DSLR camera. He is known to Indians as an ardent travel photographer cum writer. Probably, the categories of photography he has not covered might be few. Travel, culture, architecture, interiors, corporate events, weddings and the list goes on where his presence has been found.

Travel.paintedstork.com is the beautiful space where you will see the numerous articles, photos and write-ups about the distinct experience Arun came across. As we all know, the lenses of SLR can create sweet stories of what it captures and this blog delivers the concepts Arun’s SLR has synced directly to the readers.

Countries Travelled: Six, so far

Travel Tip:   A practice that has often worked well for me when I backpack is to book my first night at a place I am travelling to, and leave everything else open. This way, if I prefer to move to another area in the town a few days later, or if I discover another beautiful hotel, there is room to explore it all without regretting having made the bookings already.

One way ticket Destination: This is a question, for which answers keep changing all the time. At this moment, it’s the small village named McLeodganj . I adore the mountains, the cold-air, distant snow-clad mountains and a deep-rooted spirituality that seems to be embedded to the mountain landscapes of Mcleodganj . It has it all, and more. It’s deodar groves, trails that invite you for a long walk, the faraway white peaks are all something I wouldn’t want to leave behind ever.

ALSO CHECK:  Top things you can do in Mcleodganj

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14. Ajay Sood

A travel photographer, Ajay Sood is enthusiastic about making human component in a picture out of countenances through his photography since he trusts that each face has a story to tell. Intrigued by different societies, ways of life and conventions, his photographs speak about the journey of his travel experiences. In his blog, he has described a few of his explorations as well travel trips for the travellers.

Countries Travelled: At the last count, I have been to over 30 countries.

Travel Tip:  I buy bare-minimum ForEx for my travels and instead draw local currency from Bank ATMs at my destination (there are always 1-2 banks who DO NOT levy a surcharge on withdrawals). This reduces my loss of money to the usual 2-way currency exchange spread charged by Money Changers/banks.

One way ticket Destination: Destination I would never want to come back from (from the ones I have visited till now): Australia. It has everything, and more! Exotic Wildlife, Gorgeous Marine Parks, Diverse Terrain, Joy-to-drive-on Roads, Dense Forests, Treacherous Deserts, Bustling Cities, Cutting-edge Style, Global Cuisine! So, what more would I want?

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15. Siddhartha Joshi

Siddhartha Joshi has more in his travel diaries distinctively from other travel chroniclers. An essential part of Joshi’s life is travelling now and when he started his blog simply to share his memories and wonderful experiences with others he did not know it was going to become a hit and a number one travel blog in India.

But today, his blog, “the Wanderer” has thousands of followers who refer his blogs to find more interesting travel destinations and places less explored. Apart from descriptions in words, Joshi has shared some awe-inspiring videos of his endeavours, culture, and lifestyle he has seen.

Countries Travelled: 20 countries

Travel Tip:   Connect with locals both before and while you are at a destination. You will get great stories as well as tips to live like local, which will give you some amazing experiences and also help you save some money 🙂

One way ticket Destination: Kashmir – it’s my true love!

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16. Ami Bhat

Also known as ‘Restless Ball of Energy’ and travel blogger by passion Ami Bhat wanted to to explore the adventurous self of her. Be it a weekend getaway or some thrilling trip, Ami never ceases to find the beauty in each of these places.

Her blog ‘Thrilling Travel’ carries a lot of stories about the fun and adventures. You will be definitely inspired by her amazing stories about all the beautiful places. She loves photography and is in love with beaches and mountains.

Countries Travelled: Over 16 countries for sure. I stopped counting long back as I realize I visit more places than just countries.

Travel Tip : Keep an open mind. Never go with a rigid plan. All travel plans are bound to change at the last minute and it is the best to enjoy the experience and adapt to the new circumstances. Enjoy the moment and create some beautiful memories.

One way ticket Destination: It keeps changing all the time. Every new destination displaces another. I guess, I will always be a wanderer at heart. At the moment, it is Havelock Islands in Andamans.

Andaman Islands are a perfect holiday destination in India and this Andaman tour package is a great way to enjoy them.

Andaman and Nicobar alluring attractions offer a great place for those who want to spend some time amidst spectacular views.

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17. Ruby Singh

If you believe in learning from the true experiences from your life, then Ruby Singh is another motivation for us all. She is a full-time engineer and a blogger and is truly an inspiration. She cherishes scribbling down her astounding stories in her blog “Life and Its Experiments”.

Travelling can definitely make you see the world from a different angle. Apart from writing travel blogs Ruby also loves to write on other things that catch her attention.

Countries Travelled: 3 Countries

Travel Tip: Not a hack but an advise maybe that travel light. You need less clothes than you think.

One way ticket Destination: Any destination with mountains and ranges of mighty Himalayas grips me like anything. If I could I would never come back from that.

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18. Shubham Mansingka

Shubham Mansingka deserves the description, ‘a boy who loves travelling’. After a battle with asthma, Shubham Mansingka was determined to travel the world. His travel stories have been very interesting. He is one example for us that we should never back down. If you have that guts you can really achieve anything you want. His blog ‘Travel Tales with a twist’ consists of multiple adventurous stories.

He is one example for us that we should never back down. If you have that guts you can really achieve anything you want. His blog ‘Travel Tales with a twist’ consists of multiple adventurous stories.

Countries Travelled: I’ve been to 3 countries; viz.. Singapore, Thailand & Malaysia.

Travel Tip : After arriving in little-known destinations it is always better to choose your accommodation after arriving in town rather than booking it beforehand. Those ways it ensures that the price is lower than online and also ensures I find the best place to stay for all kinds of local experiences.

One way ticket Destination: Since I am allowed to dream with this one – I will go ahead and say the entire Himalayas and never come back from there. I would love to walk across the mountains and slowly experience life in all parts of Lahaul, Spiti, Zanskar, Ladakh and be happy forever.

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19. Supriya Sehgal

When you have that passion you should definitely give it a name, and this is what Supriya Sehgal is all about. She has been an inspiration for all the young ladies who have that passion of travelling the world. Known for authoring and co- authoring over 24 books for Lonely planet Guidebooks (India & U.K), Roli Books & Times books she also set an example for the upcoming travel bloggers in India.

Countries Travelled: 15

Travel Tip : When travelling in India in a cab (which I do a lot due to assignments in remote areas), always sit in the front seat for better view of where you’re going and a chat with the driver on more ‘equal’ terms. You’ll find that the friendship you strike with someone who is driving you, goes a long way – for stories of the road, better camarderie and many a times, drivers taking on the onus of being taking care of your safety.

One way ticket Destination: In India, Varanasi – and, there’s no pun there about it being the most coveted last spot of your journey on earth – it’s just that I love the city. It’s incredible.

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One who loves to explore the world in a different way, Arti S is another motivational traveler blogger in India. She loves to travel with her best friend – her father. They have visited the unknown places of the world together.

Arti loves traveling to spiritual places and seeks to experience the real beauty of life. Her blog ‘My Yatra Diary’ recalls her travel experiences. The best thing is that you can also see some of the alluring pictures from her travel stories.

Countries Travelled: 3

Travel Tip: Be an early bird. You’ll enjoy VIP access to all those crowded places.

One way ticket Destination: None.

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21. Abhinav Singh

‘Never give up’ definitely suits Abhinav Singh. After getting fired from his 7 years of corporate job the first thing that strikes his mind is the trek to Everest. With all his savings he was all set for his amazing adventures.

He mostly used to speak through his lenses. He has captured some of the most fantastic shots and has bagged the award for the best photographer. His blog ‘Soul Window’ has many interesting stories and pictures which will definitely catch your attention.

Countries Travelled I have visited 3 countries – Nepal, Bhutan and Jordan.

I love traveling within India and have been to more than 150 destinations in India since 2010.

Travel Tip : Keep the frequently used items on the top when you pack. When in a hotel, take out only the essentials from the suitcase. This will help you repack every time especially if you are on a multi-city tour. Think twice before you buy anything. Do you really need it?

One way ticket Destination: In India, it is Goa and Maharashtra for their amazing people, hidden beaches, great food and a laid back lifestyle.

Internationally, I have always had the yearning to keep going back to Bhutan. The people are simple, happy and not driven by consumerism. The nation has set an example of sustainable development as well as sustainable tourism.

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22. Alka Kaushik

After flirting with journalism for quite a few years, Alka Kaushik found her true love in travelling. She possibly will be the happiest girl in the world if she is lost in the middle of the Himalayas.

A lady who dreams of staying in a wooden cottage in the Himalayas with a library has captured some of the best moments from her travelling experiences. In her blog ‘Life in a Transit’ she has shared some of her best adventurous days while trekking, snorkelling etc.

Countries Travelled: Bhutan, the United Kingdom, Nepal, and Tibet. I’m a home-grown traveller, exploring India before I wander around rest of the world. Especially the Himalayan region.

Travel Tip: Always read old, ancient literature on the place you’re going to next. Preferably, 50 years old. You’d be surprised how many forgotten destinations you’ll come across. For instance, if you’re going to Tibet, Ladakh, or Siachen, try to read Francis Edward Younghusband’s accounts of these regions. If you’re going to Uttrakhand, pick up Corbett’s writings.

One way ticket Destination: I would never want to come back from a remote Trans-Himalayan destination.

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23. Archana Singh

For those of who are planning to travel solo and explore new things in life, then you should definitely learn it from Archana Singh. The true essence of travelling is that it helps you learn about the beauty of life.

This intuitive explorer loves to seek new adventures and also loves to mingle with the locals of different places. She usually travels to offbeat places which let her experience new things.

Countries Travelled: That’s an interesting question because I stopped counting the number of countries I have been to long time ago. But on an average I visit at least 5 – 6 new countries every year.

Travel Tip: Travel light. Nobody remembers your clothes but what you did during your travels. Also, to save space I roll clothes instead of folding.

One way ticket Destination: Though I fall in love with every old and new place I visit but Ladakh holds a special place in my heart. It changed me forever. Its raw unadulterated beauty of the landscape and its people gave my life a new direction. I have been to Ladakh more than five times in the last two years but still I never get bored of it. It is one place where I would happily get lost.

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24. Niranjan Das

A travel junkie who loves being on the road, Niranjan Das is someone who is in love with the countryside. Also being a lover of nature, Nirajan never stops going on a hike or backpacking during his leisure time.

With a dream of setting foot in each and every country on the planet Niranjan is making it all interesting for the travellers. His blog ‘Tales of a Nomad’ is filled with all the interesting travel stories about the places and people he met.

Countries Travelled: I have travelled to 7 countries.

Travel Tip : I always carry a small pocket size camera along with my DSLR while travelling. The small camera comes handy every time I need to frame something that comes up without a clue.

One way ticket Destination: Gokarna is one destination from where I would never want to return.

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A person who preserves the beauty of India in touching words, a person with an undeniable passion for exploring the quirky trails of India; I am talking about Rohan, a wander-luster with an elaborate travel blog called “Travellust.com”.

Through his articles, he beckons those who are like- minded to share their amazing experiences with others. So that more people can receive an explicit idea of how should we plan the trips and what all nooks and corners can be covered during the trips. In his blog, you can always read about places outside India. The authenticity the blogs keep intact will definitely force you to pack your bags for an enchanting trip soon.

Countries Travelled: Totally confused how to explore the beautiful earth when one life is too short to complete my great India J. Outside India, I have only visited Nepal.

Travel Tip:    I am a budget traveler so for me the one travel hack always worked is to mixed up with the local people of the destination you visit.

One way ticket Destination: Ladakh is my favorite place and I would love to spend my whole life in Ladakh.

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26. Anuradha Goyal

A voracious reader and a soulful traveller Anuradha Goyal is another blogger who has motivated us all with her stories. Her blog ‘Inditales’ has many interesting stories which has bagged an award for the top 50 blogs on travel around the world. She has penned down one of the most talked about books The Mouse Charmers – Digital Pioneers of India.

Travel Tip: Always carry some food with you.

One way ticket Destination: The destination that I never wanted to come back from, I made my home – Goa

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27. Indrani Ghose

Indrani Ghose has an amazing talent of attracting people towards her blog that intricately narrates her travel experiences around the world irrespective of destinations. As she is a freelance writer and photographer, she finds time to capture the live moments in her camera .

An extensive tour of India is the most adorable set of experiences this Bangalore based wanderer shared with the world through her blog. She classifies her travelling moments as vacation, virtual travel, and UNESCO world heritage sites and these expeditions have expanded to countries like Italy, Austria, Thailand, the Vatican City, Belgium, Germany, France, Switzerland etc. You can read her mind blowing chronicles here in ‘i share

Countries Travelled:  I have been to 18 countries.

Travel Tip:  Travel light and in case packing more roll up stuffs … it gives more space

One way ticket Destination:  I didn’t want to come back from Greece, particularly Meteora.

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28. Rutavi Mehta

A passionate traveller who loves doing some crazy stuff like travelling 3000 km from Jaisalmer to Shillong in an autorickshaw or staying in Lakshadweep islands for months is Rutavi Mehta. She is the talk of the town these days. In this insane world, travelling is the only sane thing that keeps her happy.

After quitting her job of hospitality, she started travelling in search of a new world. She believes in spreading her knowledge and giving it back to the society. So every 2 months she visits Ladakh to teach the children there. She has created a blog ‘Photokatha’ which has pictures describing each and every story of her wonderful journey.

Countries Travelled: I have been to 16 countries till now.

Travel Tip:  Always wear leggings or dress to travel light. If you are looking to travel for free, learn to house sit. Stay in hostel or homestay and ride a scooter to save money when you travel.

One way ticket Destination: It would be USA. I have loved the diverse regions they have.

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29. Swati and Sam

Passion is the word for this amazing couple, Swati and Sam. Software engineers by profession Swati and Sam both love to travel and create stories. For them travelling makes their world a lot happier.

Be it the culture, people or the language or the people, they love to adapt to these new places. They have very wonderfully described this in their travel blogs which is also very informational for the upcoming travel freaks.

Countries Travelled: 13 Countries so far.

Travel Tip: Delete cookies & browsing history before booking a flight. Always search/book flights in private browsing mode or incognito window for cheaper fares.

One way ticket Destination: New York

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30. Avanish Maurya

For those of who are planning to travel alone this year, our next blogger will definitely help you through. Without making any bucket list or passion, this traveller loves going by his heart.

When your heart wants something then, you should go for it. Be it a road trip, trekking, river chasing, diving etc this traveller just keeps on moving. In his blog he shares most of his experiences at different places.

Countries Travelled:  8 (Russia, Egypt, Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR)

Travel Tip: While staying in the Northern India, If you suddenly feel a strong urge to travel and money is also a matter, just pack your backpack and go to any pilgrimage trail in The Himalayas, e.g, Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath, Valley of Flowers/Hemkund Sahib, Chopta/Tungnath, Kinnar Kailash, Srikhand Mahadev etc. Few treks are open during the winters also. They are picturesque and provide many cheap accommodation facilities. Most of the time, many people walk on these trails, so you never feel alone and arranging food is not a problem. They are the best travel memories at the dirt cheap prices without any proper planning.

One way ticket Destination: Being a Himalayan Addict, it has to be the wilderness of The Mighty Himalayas. I can keep exploring from one corner to the another.

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31. Rishabh and Nirali

Rishabh and Nirali, popularly known as the gypsy couple, love to enjoy the finer things in life with their trips. This adventure freaks have travelled to a lot of places together. Their travel blog inspires all the young readers who are planning for a new trip. From learning different languages to uncovering the deep secrets, this couple has totally captured the attention of all.

Countries Travelled: Between us we’ve visited about 10 countries including extensive travel within our home country, India. The plan is to cover atleast 40 more within the next 10 years!!

Travel Tip: We like to break rules, so we will share two 🙂 Travel light & Back up your photos. This two hacks were learnt the hard way and made our trips so much more easier on the mind. These sound so common but it is astonishing how few people resist the charm of taking their wardrobe with them or postpone backing up their photos till its too late.

One way ticket Destination: We are genetically inclined to travel so this becomes a very tough question to answer. We would like to answer it a bit differently. The destination we would like to visit again and again would be a small town called Knysna in South Africa. Situated in the Garden route circuit of South Africa and surrounded by some of the prettiest little beach towns we’ve seen (including one named wilderness!), it is a dream come true. Built around a lagoon of the same name, this forested town offers lovely weather, warm people and the option of a laid back stay or one filled with activities. What more can one want?

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32. Sandy and Vyjay

Sandy and Vyjay are the most inspiring travel lovers who keep on sharing their travel experiences in a well-updated blog. This couple remarkably is reliving those experiences through their writings in “Imvoyager.com”.  A mélange of family travel, adventure travel, and luxury travel can be seen here through which many of the travel enthusiasts get better information about the destinations.

Almost all of Asia, Europe, and North America have been a part of their travel diary and now they are coming with more options like food and accommodation, lifestyle, arts, culture and much more. The incorporation of new concepts and experiences make the blog look more effervescent. Basically, this couple invites all of us to join a walk with them in the journey of finding more gems, uncommon.

Countries Travelled: 10 countries and still counting. And apart from that we have traveled extensively across the length and breadth of India too.

Travel Tip:   Always travel to a place when people are not going to it. We prefer to travel to the cold destinations in winter when not many venture to go there. The Benefits: lesser costs and lesser crowds.

One way ticket Destination: This would have to be Switzerland. If you are in a paradise, why would you want to leave it?

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33. Umang Trivedi

An offbeat traveller who loves adventure is Umang Trivedi who is another travel blogger in India who creates some of the best tales with his adventures. He also loves to curate travel ideas and share interesting travel tips. His blog ‘Travelmax’ is quite a hit among the people and also holds some of the best travel stories.

Countries Travelled: I have been to 7 countries. Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Bhutan & Nepal.

Travel Tip: When I travel internationally, I look for affordable airlines. However, these airlines have additional baggage policies, some allowing very less baggage free of cost. Hence, to avoid paying extra, I sort out my footwear, clothes and everything possible according to weight, wherever applicable. The day I’m flying, I put on my heaviest footwear & clothes. This way, I carry light luggage and avoid paying baggage fees.

Another hack which I use is using Google Maps in Offline mode while traveling internationally or to domestic destination where internet might not work, like Leh. I enter the area which covers the airport and my accommodation in the new city. Later, I type “Ok maps” in search and save the map area as offline maps. This helps me to reach my accommodation when in a new country and I avoid getting lost in unknown lanes. To use the offline area, you can just enter your origin and destination in the regular Google maps.

One way ticket Destination: One destination I would never want to return from is Gili Islands, Indonesia. Out of the three islands which are collectively referred as Gili Islands, Gili Meno provides an offbeat experience as it remains off the tourist grid. You can stay in hostels right on the beach and wake up watching the sun shine brightly over the turquoise waters. If you want to socialize and have a good time, Gili Trawangan island is just a boat ride away! Gili Islands also provide great opportunities for Scuba Diving.

In India, my favorite destination is Mcleodganj. I loved sitting in cafes overlooking the gorgeous valley. I used to stare at the Dhalaudhar range as the sun rays bounced off the snow clad peaks. There are plenty of volunteering opportunities as well in Mcleodganj. You can opt for one and have a fulfilling experience.

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34. Svetlana

‘Born with wings’ is how Svetlana describes herself. This woman solo traveller based now in Germany is from India and owns a huge collection of travel experiences around 35 countries. Started as an escape from the mundane life, exploration is the breathing air for her. One thing which makes her more attentive is her style of writing; it is like story telling where plenty of curious moments come and go.

It is pretty much interesting to note the way she has given herself the chances to become a gypsy, an entrepreneur, a traveller, a writer and a foodie although she takes care of her children. “Maverick Bird”, her blog, will take you to stroll through the 15 years of her travel expeditions. The passion she hides in her eyes for travel is shown through the photos and words as collaboration.

Countries Travelled: I have been to more than 35 countries.

Travel Tip:   Travel light is the most useful travel hack that I have learned from my years of extensive exploring.

One way ticket Destination: Russia

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35. Richa Gupta

With a thought of getting slower in life, Richa Gupta threw her first and only corporate job and commenced travelling. She travelled the world in a typical style; ideally choosing the offbeat locations but it is exciting to notice her way of approaching these locations.

She recommends those travel lovers to avoid the clumsiness and confusion arise out of travel agents, guidebooks and things like that, but to be patient to choose the local homestays, enjoy the local food and use the public commutations. Her words let us identify ourselves with the moderate features these offbeat locations portray. Though her articles are published in several magazines and newspaper, “Travels and Stories”, her blog, has a wide range of followers and readership.

Countries Travelled: I had never kept a count. But I just did, for you. It’s 18.

Travel Tip:   When traveling to a new country, I always research in advance the most suitable mode of transportation from airport to my accommodation. Saves a lot of hassle and mental agony that comes with being overcharged or choosing the most expensive route on the first day itself. Also, upon arrival after passing through the customs, I like to grab a cup of coffee or some snack and settle down for 20 mins to soak up the environs of a new country instead of immediately rushing out of airport. This is all the more important when I’m traveling solo and don’t want to be overwhelmed with all the new signs, people, language and system.

One way ticket Destination:  I like to move. I don’t think there’s any place on earth (including home) where I can see myself permanently. But if you ask my latest love, it’s Iceland. Totally in awe of this tiny island nation. Would love to be back again for longer visit. 🙂

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36. Sai Karthik Reddy

Sai Karthik Reddy adheres to a distinct style of narration while he expands the travel experiences in his blog . A youngster with a lot of passion for life finds travelling as a way of accommodating passion for knowing novel things in the world.

He has traversed through the unbeatable off beat paths in India and in some countries in Asia as well. From his words, it is obvious that among the places he set his feet on, Vietnam has more space in his heart. Although he has plenty of weird moments to share, each of his escapades reminds the reader to relate the journeys you make to your day to day life. You can find more about Sai and his awe-inspiring travel details in “romancing the planet.com”.

Countries Travelled: 18 or 19.

Travel Tip:   Make friends with the local people, they will always show you the best spots any guide or guide book can show.

One way ticket Destination: Many Bhutan and Vietnam leads the way.

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37. Parnashree

For Parnashree, it is a dream came true as she has been always wishing to explore the nooks and corners of the world during her childhood. She believes her life has become perfect after she started embarking on multiple journeys across the world and it is her favourite game now to define the world map with her feet and eyes.

What is remarkable about her is the selection of her paths; undeniably it will be the roads less travelled, the places less explored or less altered. After her first trip to Mukteshwar in Uttarakhand, she realized the world becomes more trickier than she imagined and from that moment onward she decided to jot down more travel experiences in her diary and thus born the blog “traveldiaryparnashree,com” .

Countries Travelled : I have been to only two Asian countries (Thailand and Bhutan ) so far. But If I talk about India , I have covered more than 20 states in India.

Travel Tip:   Scan all the important documents like passport , Identity proof , passport photo and a list of emergency numbers and mail it to yourself before you head out to explore a new destination.

One way ticket Destination: Bhutan

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38. Arnab Maity

A motorcycle trip to Bhutan played a life changing role in Arnab Maity who is well known as a photographer cum travel writer. Featured by Lonely Planet, Arnab’s story takes a special lead and knowing him further would be beyond just interesting. Simultaneously he is receiving professional assignments from different sectors including photo agencies and NGOs.

From his blog “arnabmaity.com” we can be sure of one fact that he has immense passion for redefining the world with his camera lenses. The beautiful frames the world adjusts in front of his camera are the most thrilling glimpses you can find in his blog and obviously poetry lies over.

Countries Travelled: I have been to 64 countries so far and the most fascinating ones have been Bhutan, New Zealand and Vanuatu

Travel Tip:   Book your tickets and accommodation in advance and always book refundable, then as your travel time comes closer , look for cheap deals and cancel your old bookings

One way ticket Destination: Has to be Bhutan. I was mesmerised by the simplicity of this utopic Himalayan kingdom where the economy is measured in happiness.

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39. Anita Bora

A lady encompassing high energy is the phrase I would like to use to describe Anita Bora, a frequent wanderer who is looking forward to array splendours of the world on her travel blog. When she quit the corporate job she used to excel in, she had the greatest aim of escaping into a stormy place of bliss, excitement, and no regrets.

Hence, she distracted her heart from everything else and took herself to mark her footprints in all possible locations. Rather than being a sightseer, Anita found herself highly enthused when she is indulging in some adventurous activities at the destinations she covered. Although she regrets she does not know how to sing, dance and play an instrument, this incomparable travel freak would not be disappointed in her life. Thus she shares the beautiful memories with other travel enthusiasts through her blog.

Countries Travelled: I don’t really keep count but maybe around 15-16? For me, it’s more about experiences and journeys than ticking off countries on the map.

Travel Tip:   Scan your passport, visa, identification card and itinerary and send it to yourself (or save it on Google Drive). But having lost my passport in Spain, I learnt the hard way that it’s absolutely essential to keep a copy of all these documents while traveling.

One way ticket Destination: I feel I could settle down in many countries I’ve been to – especially a few of the European countries I’ve been to like the Netherlands, Spain, France, and Switzerland – all evoke that emotion!

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40. Snigdha Jain

Travelling helps Snigdha to perk up while she drowns in her bank job; bundles of loans and money at times dissipate her. The chronicles of Snigdha’s travelling let us escape to different sets of experience which in turn allow us to believe that we are also visiting all these places with her.

“Get set and go” reveals the budgeted trips Snigdha plans and executes every year. She expresses explicitly that she wishes to visit at least 2 new countries and 2 new places in India every year. This Mumbai-based banker with the basic principle of budgeted travel has travelled extensively in India and over 24 countries in Asia, Europe, Middle East and the USA.

Countries Travelled:  I have been to 26 countries till date.

Travel Tip:   Use the flexi date feature in skyscanner for cheap air fares.

One way ticket Destination: Slovenia

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41. Charukesi Ramadurai

TEDx Event in Bengaluru once featured Charukesi Ramadurai’s travel experience to let others know how to plan travel escapades in their life and how does it change the attitudes of people. Charukesi is an acknowledged freelance writer of travel, food, arts and local culture. It is not just one or two years but for past 13 years, she has been inundating people’s heart with superb travel articles.

Those articles magnificently go through 20 Indian states, 6 continents and 34 countries. Conde Nast Traveller, BBC Travel, South China Morning Post, Singapore Airlines, Outlook Traveller, Jet Wings etc have published her stories and it counts to be more than 300 right now. Since we can feel her feet are itching still to explore more untamed routes, her blog’s name “Itchy Feet” quite matches.

Travel Tip:   Layering of clothes works best for all kinds of weather – and saves a huge amount of packing space

One way ticket Destination: New Zealand

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42. Swati Saxena

Someone who has been born and brought up in the places of amazing history and love being a solo traveller, Swati Saxena shot to fame for her amazing stories. After quitting her 12 hours shift job in accounting, Swati started finding time for herself with her amazing travel stories. Her blog ‘Lost in Maps’ shares some of the best stories about her various experiences.

Countries Travelled: 2 except India.

Travel Tip : Packing light

One way ticket Destination: Himalayas!

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43. Divyakshi Gupta

When it’s a road trip, it’s about more of an adventure. A passionate traveler Divyakshi Gupta who finds magic in the starry nights and the cloudy patterns she is another inspiration for us. Obsessed with the rustic ornamental door, storyteller Divyakshi has made her mind to weave some new stories of her own.

Also, a nature lover she loves to capture each and every moment in her life. Her blog ‘Quirky Wanderer’ carries many interesting stories from many places. It’s all about when you have a huge bucket list, you just need to explore. She has also conducted various travel talks and workshops in Mumbai.

Countries Travelled: Travelled extensively in India and been to Italy, Bhutan and Dubai.

Travel Tip: The best travel hack for any explorer or traveler is to look beyond the obvious and what meets the eye. Delve deeper, engage with the locals, share your stories and hear them out. Travel is a two way exchange. Travel for social media updates isn’t travel at all. It is a learning like no other.

One way ticket Destination: Has to be Kinnaur. Mountains are magical and I can stay there till eternity. The simplicity, purity and divinity of this place cannot be described. From rugged landscapes to beautiful orchards, the place is soulful and truly picturesque.

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44. Anuradha Shankar

Anuradha Shankar proves a misconception wrong through her travel diaries published as ‘’A Wandering Mind’’. The misconception is that the women after the wedding or after the birth of their kids cannot follow their heart vehemently; the heart that says them to travel and explore the velocities the world is accustomed to is hidden for housewives, mothers, and family oriented women still.

Anuradha Shankar gives personal nuances of her travel experiences across India in the form of tiny, delicate stories. However, her articles would be aiding thousands of women who have the virtual clutches of restraining themselves to the households but with the hankering to soar along the vast skies.

Countries Travelled: Much as I love to travel, coming back home is part of it too. Otherwise how will I travel again?

Travel Tip:   Travel is all about the experience. Every step is a learning and every experience is new. It’s not about the hacks that we learn but about what we carry back.

One way ticket Destination: Much as I love to travel, coming back home is part of it too. Otherwise how will I travel again?

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45. Bhushavali Natarajan

An ardent traveller by passion and a fashion and a textile designer by profession, Bhushavali Natarajan is another travel blogger in India who has a lot to tell. She has a keen interest on exploring the virgin places which is remain untouched by most of the people.

She loved eco and heritage tours where you can learn about the history and the culture of the places. In her blog ‘My Travelogue’ she shares some of the best part of these places. Be it the people, their culture or their day to day life, she has described it all very well in her blog.

Countries Travelled: 9

Travel Tip : Carrying a lightweight warm jacket / sleeping bag helps. When flight/train centralized AC feels too cold, it helps to keep yourself warm. And that’s the best companion when spending nights in railway stations or airports!!

One way ticket Destination: All! I just wanna keep travelling. (Honestly I thought for a few minutes thinking which is such a place )

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46. Sushmita Sarkar

An infrastructure consultant by profession and a traveller, Sushmita Sarkar has proved that there are no boundaries if you have that desire to achieve it. As travelling keeps her happy she used to travel to a lot of unknown places and learnt about the new things.

Her blog ‘My Unfinished Life’ holds the story of her heart-warming experiences about meeting people, learning new languages and discovering new facts.

Countries Travelled: Well I don’t really count countries rather see destinations but 5 is the number.

Travel Tip: To pack for every situation possible!! My family & friends tell me that I pack so many things as if I’m going to a war and supplies will be short.

One way ticket Destination: I think every destination I visit makes me want to stay a bit more but the surreal landscapes of Mongolia would be something I would very much love to stay back.

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47. Deepika Gumaste

If travelling is in your blood you don’t need that push for exploring the world.  An offbeat travel enthusiast and a digital nomad, Deepika found her true love in travelling. Learning about different cultures, people and her love for humanity made her an ardent traveller.

She started sharing her amazing travel experiences in her blog ‘Feet on the Map’. She loves to research places for her bucket list and make it the most happening one. She believes that there should be a balance between everything and travelling helps you to understand it better.

Countries Travelled: Honestly, I don’t like to count countries, I have been to. Numbers can never replace the experience. And there are so many countries, one lifetime won’t be enough. But if a number is to be said, I am at 10 and counting.

Travel Tip: Pack light. There is nothing more important than it. Roll all the clothes into one another, so there is more space. And ditch the suitcase for a backpack!

One way ticket Destination: There are so many places to name. As someone has said, the essence of travel is that once you have been to a destination, place, you are never the same. Because you carry a part of that destination forever in your heart, wherever you go. Likewise, I would want to never come back from any of the places, I have been to. Meghalaya, Sikkim, France, Bhutan, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Bhutan, Spain, Italy… I want to never come back from either of these.

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48. Ankita Shreeram

Not just articles but poetical ambiance is the peculiarity Ankita Shreeram, an ardent travel blogger saves in her travel blog. She started her expeditions with a travel to Kerala and now there are over 20 locations in India and outside India that she has covered.

Nature, beauty, lifestyle, wildlife, food and wine, culture, luxury resorts and what not is there in her own space of writing. Flaunted astoundingly the perceptions Ankita carried, her blog, “Trail Stained Fingers” reaches out to a huge number of people now. You can resource information about different offbeat locations, travel gadgets and hotels and resorts from this site and feel the inner soul a traveller possesses will be transferred to you as well.

Countries Travelled: 7 including India (Others are UK, France, Tanzania, Macau, Singapore, Thailand)

Travel Tip:   I divide each day into three parts and slot activities/destinations accordingly. This helps me pack the right outfits as well. I’ve written all about it here :

One way ticket Destination: Pulau Ubin Island in Singapore. It’s a secret oasis of untamed nature full of mysterious mangroves, wetlands, exotic birds and endless stretches of wilderness with a beautiful lake in the backdrop.

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49. Priyanka Dalal

The courage achieved from seeing the umpteen number of women solo travellers in India including foreign ladies gave Priyanka the confidence to travel the world alone. She likes long trips rather than short weekend trips.  She is pretty happy to share the remarkable moments aroused during her travel through her blog.

Also, when she describes her cycling trip from Berlin to Copenhagen we can feel the innocent excitement she carries throughout her life. A digital marketer by profession has a lot of things to do in her life, she believes. The most attracting feature she has is the sturdy solo heart which requires slow days in her life which let her meet new sets of people, culture, and lifestyle.

Countries Travelled:  I find that the depth of exploration & understanding about different cultures is what really counts, not the number of countries. I have spent a good amount of time traveling 6 countries including India. I have been to another 4 countries but they were short trips.

Travel Tip:  Always research and opt for activities that make sense for you. Nothing worse than being stuck doing stuff you don’t like, even in a dream destination.

One way ticket Destination:  This is really tough to answer because it means I cannot see other places but if I had to pick one, cycling in Europe comes close. 🙂

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50. Ruchika Vyas

Ruchika Vyas is a lover of chocolates along with her enduring passion for travelling. I would say she is a good time-manager because she manages her job, her chocolate shop, writing and travelling well. The conventional Indian family background never stopped Ruchika from her urges to conquer the untamed paths of this beautiful world. She determined to become a solo traveller during her college days.

She is an acknowledged writer too whose writings have been published in world famous print as well as virtual media. This extensive writer’s travelogue contains New York, Thailand, Brussels, Amsterdam, Maldives and different locations in India. Obviously, she narrates the best food and drinks she tasted at different locations that came closer to her with the expeditions.

Countries Travelled:  I’ve been to 15 countries so far.

Travel Tip:  There are so many! What I learned with experience is one can travel with the most minimal resources (including money). It’s all about prioritising what you’d rather invest in; exploring a destination or travelling luxuriously.

One way ticket Destination:  Ladakh. There is beauty in its barrenness. The landscapes are so diverse that no matter what you’re looking to explore–mountains, lakes, desert or  snowfall–you can see it all. And the food is great too; especially the baked goods at the numerous German bakeries there.

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51. Nisha Jha

Nisha Jha is a lady who believes in counting memories and who has made her dream come true by capturing some of the best stories from her travel. Be it travelling with her partner or her group Nisha Jha believes that it is the journey that counts the most.

When you talk about a place there are a lot more to explore than the usual sightseeing and she loves to explore these unknown facts. ‘Life is just once’, so spend some time travelling the world that will give you real pleasure. Limericks is her blog where she shares the best insights of her travel experiences.

Countries Travelled:  I normally do not count the number of countries but only think of the memories. If you still want the number, it should be about 36+

Travel Tip:  Don’t have preconceived notions and expectations from a place. It is beautiful when the place unravels itself in its own way.

One way ticket Destination:  It could be anywhere in the world! The world is beautiful and always throws surprises at me. I wouldn’t want to come back from anywhere. Just to tell you, this is my 3rd visit to Hong Kong and I’m loving it!

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52. Ankita Mahabir

A constant traveler who loves to explore different places Ankita Mahabir is another travel blogger in India who has made her own story. Ankita started as a solo traveler and then slowly became aware of all the traveling ideas.

In her blog ‘Living and Escaping’ she very beautifully describes her trips. As an experienced traveler, she talks about the traveling hassle and how it can be made easier. A lover of the mountains she loves to explore the deep secrets of nature hidden in its bosom.

Countries Traveled : I really don’t believe in counting countries because the number of countries has nothing to do with the depth of your travel experiences. If someone visits 10 countries in 2 weeks it doesn’t make them a better traveler than someone who prefers slow travel. Let’s not make travel a rat race, there’s enough of that in the “real” world.

Travel Tip: Always buy a local sim – since I’m working on my laptop all the time, this is a crucial one for me. I also use the TripAdvisor, Airbnb, and Couchsurfing apps to get the best “live like a local” experience when I travel. If you’re in Europe, check out BlaBlaCar – great time and money saver.

One way ticket Destination : A destination from which I’d never want to come back is Slovenia. It had all the perfect ingredients. The country is committed to protecting its green spaces, the people are friendly, it’s safe and the food was a pleasant surprise. I’d go back in a heartbeat!

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53. Deepak Patel

When you are a nature lover, nature is bound to make you fall in love with it again and again. A tech lover who loves to explore the incandescent beauty of nature. Meeting new people, trying different foods and learning about the ancient lifestyle is something which makes him happy. Also an adventure seeker Deepak believes that each place has a different story to tell with a lot of amazing experiences. His blog ‘Travel n Thrill’ describes some of his best experiences from his travel. From food habit to way of living everything is detailed in his blog.

Countries Travelled: Being very much passionate about exploring my own country first, I have only been to Nepal so far. But yes, I definitely have a few names on my bucket list such as Bhutan and Thailand, a Buddhist country. I would definitely plan to visit our neighbors soon and witness the life there from close!

Travel Tip: I am born into a country, which has deep cultural roots and rich traditions. One thing that has always helped me enjoy my travelling expeditions to the fullest is the way the traditions connect the people of India, regardless of their religion, race or caste. I find it absolutely amazing to explore my wonderful country with deep cultural values that always encourage us to be righteous, maintain peace of mind, relax and grow in a world where life is so stressful.

One way ticket destination: I absolutely love travelling, especially when it’s about exploring my own country, the incredible India. I am very much fascinated to the seven states of north east India, popularly known as the Seven Sisters. The natural scenic beauty of that region of India is something which would definitely make me wish not to leave it ever. I could endlessly travel through those lands in the north east which includes the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam (famous for its tea), Meghalaya (the Land of Clouds and great rainfall of course), Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura.

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Nilabh is not just a traveler but an enthused explorer who would find the minutest details of the countries he visits. What makes him stand out of other bloggers is his instincts to share everything a traveler should know before making a plan, even the least bothered. ‘Travelscape’ is an authentic hub of numerous information which are really helping us understand the locations better and telling us not to worry about the next destination of ours. The best travel experiences are wonderfully scribed here which are treats to our eyes and mind; unseen photographs, never-heard truths and undeniable facts about each tourist destination are all at one click away.

Countries Travelled: Only the USA as of now, but been to East coast and West coast, so it’s like seeing and exploring two countries.

Travel Tip:  Remember to scan your passport, identification card, and itinerary and email them to yourself or save on your cloud services. This provides an extra copy of each in the event of loss or theft

One way ticket Destination:  Nilgiris or often called as blue mountains that are the home of several heritage bungalows & the green tea estates. The greenery that fills the Nilgiris, the stunning and clean waterfalls and peaceful lakes are more than enough reasons not to come back.

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55. Swati Jain

With a desire of capturing the incredible tales from incredible India Swati Jain started her journey as a solo traveler. Her solo traveling happened all of a sudden and turned out to be the most important thing in her life. She believes that there are a lot of hidden tales in each part of the world. From trekking in the mountains to experiencing the monastic life, Swati has made her mark in everything. In her blog ‘Buoyant Feet’ she has described some of the best moments of her life. Her blog also includes some of the offbeat and unseen places which are a must visit for you.

Countries Traveled: I have been to 3 countries so far and the reason is I am more of a backyard person. It’s a dream to explore each and every part of this beautiful country we live in. I have been told many times to go international and I always told them this- India First. May be that’s the reason I have been able to travel to over 140 cities across 20 states in India since 2013.

Travel Tip : During my early days of traveling, I would hurry up from one place to another because I feared I might miss seeing something. Obvious I used to feel tired at the end of the day. But with time I realized that it is no fun rushing through. Give a place your best time, go slow and relax. The world is not ending. Absorb a place fully, travel peacefully. You are allowed to come back.

One way ticket Destination: Any and everywhere in the Himalayas .

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56. Renuka Walter

It is said that the best travel stories can be most spoken through your lenses and Renuka has just proved it with her amazing Photo Essays. Her amazing blog ‘Voyager for Life’ holds some of the best shots captured during her trips. After traveling to many places and exploring the unique beauty she decided to jot down her journeys in her blog. She is truly an inspiration for all the young bloggers who follow their heart.

Countries Traveled : I have been to Australia, Italy, and Jordan so far. Looking forward to traveling to a lot more countries.

Travel Tip: I’d say I have learned to research well about a place, especially its geography – know the distances. Advance planning and research help.

One way ticket Destination : I wouldn’t want to come back from Rajasthan. It is my absolute favorite. It has an obvious charm that just spells magic on a traveler.

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57. Anna Phipps

A travel addict, a writer and a dreamer who loves to lure herself in the beauty of the exotic destinations, Anna is another blogger who has made her mark. A lively lady from the UK, Anna wanted to explore each and every part of the world. Following her heart and never giving up on her dreams Anna started traveling after quitting her job in the UK. In her blog ‘Global Gallivanting’ she captures some of the rare moments of the real day to day life. She very beautifully describes the places she has been traveling so far. Just check her blog it will surely catch your attention.

Countries Travelled :  I’m not really into counting countries as I believe the important thing is to have a deep, immersive, quality experience rather than rushing through ticking off countries without really experiencing them. I think I’ve visited 30 countries now, almost all of Europe and Asia. I also spent a year living and working in the Australian outback and have visited the United States. Next, I’d really like to explore Japan, Central Asia (places like Uzbekistan fascinate me) and Latin America but I’m in no rush, I’m enjoying taking it slowly and really soaking it all in.

Travel Tip : The most important thing I’ve learned from 4 years of traveling full time, independently, on a budget (and most of the time solo) is the joy and importance of slow travel. Having too much pre-planning and rushing around following a strict itinerary doesn’t lead to a good travel experience, plus when you travel slow you get more immersed in the destination, you get to meet local people, discover offbeat gems, escape the tourist trail and often when plans go wrong, or you get lost or accept a random invitation, these can often turn out to be the most memorable highlights of a trip. So my top tip for the most profound travel experiences is simply to go with the flow, take it slow and don’t rush or over plan your travels too much.

One way ticket destination:  Well, India is a destination that I can’t seem to leave! I’ve been living in Goa and traveling all around India for more than 24 months and there’s still so much I want to see. I think one of the reasons why I can never get bored of India is the sheer diversity that makes every destination so different, so interesting and still so captivating.

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58. Manjulika Pramod

Best known for her two short stories ‘Chicken soup for the soul- Indian college students’ and ‘Lovelets’ Manjulika is another travel blogger in India who is known for her amazing travel stories. After quitting her 8 years job Manjulika started traveling which gave her the real pleasure. Also featured as the most influential blogger by NDTV Prime Time show, she has made us believed that everything is possible if you made up your mind. Her blog ‘Pendown’ carries some of the best travel stories which will truly make you just pack your bags and head out.

Countries Travelled :  Why count countries, cities or anything? If you still wish to know, 15 is the number.

Travel Tip:  Always read or collect some information about the place before you are headed there. In South Africa. I did a lot of road trips and there I learned a lesson for life. Don’t step out without studying your road map properly.’ It’s best to prepare and then travel to unknown places.

One way ticket destination:  I wouldn’t want to come back from Oslo in Norway or Capetown in South Africa. My love for both these places had grown so much that I cried while returning from these cities.

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59. Akash Mehrotra

A business consultant by profession and a travel writer by passion Akash is another travel blogger in India who is an inspiration for us all. If you have the desire to travel then nothing can stop you from exploring. In his blog ‘Hand of Colors,’ he has shared some traveling experiences. He has very beautifully described about its beauty of the place along with its specialty.

Countries Travelled: I have been to six countries so far, most in Africa. In fact, I spend almost six months in Kenya, which is a fabulous destination for travelers.

Travel Tip: The biggest travel hack that has worked for me is taking a generous data pack to do my research especially related to local travel. You not only can research about your plan but also remain connected. While you are coming out of your shell there’s always someone waiting for you back home.

Second is get connected with your cultural tribe of travelers, wherever you go. I have many friends today who I met while traveling. The fact is you are never alone, there are many like you and all have their share of knowledge and hacks to be employed.

And obviously on the list is my recommendation to ditch your comfort zone and get local, open up to them and you will be surprised how great conversationalist these locals are. This is an ardent practice for me, which has always proven a good boost for my travel stories.

One way ticket Destination : North East India is my all-time hit, can go there anytime, spend any number of days and if given a chance would never come back. Internationally of all the places I have travelled to, Seychelles is my favorite.

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60. Salonee Sanghvi

With the desire to travel around the world and explore the hidden secret of nature, Salonee is living her dream. She believes that one can enjoy the true beauty of a region only if they interact with the people, learn about their custom and delight in a good meal. Good food will always attract you, even being a vegetarian Salonee also describes about the best food she has tasted. In her blog ‘Foodalong’ she not only describe about her experience in the place but also about the delicious food. She is another inspiration for the foodies and the travellers.

Countries Travelled :  I’ve extensively travelled to 40 countries so far and aim to visit at least 3-4 a year.

Travel Tip:  One of the most helpful things I’ve found is getting a local sim card with data. It’s not very expensive and usually available at most airports or newsstands. It helps you navigate (Maps, Rome2Rio), find food options and activities around (Foursquare, Tripadvisor) communicate with locals (Translate) or family and friends (Whatsapp, social media). Great for emergencies too especially if you travel solo.

One way ticket destination : It’s tough to pick a spot because each country has its own unique charm. If I had to pick, though, it would be Istanbul (Turkey) and Bali. Both have a great mix of Eastern culture and Western conveniences, great vegetarian food options and friendly locals that speak English.

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India is a place that overwhelms your senses in the best possible way – nowhere else delivers quite the same barrage of sights, sounds and sensations as this continent-sized country at the heart of Asia.

It would take a lifetime to see all of India , let alone understand every nuance and facet of this nation of 1.4 billion inhabitants. But with a little preparation, you can learn to navigate the richness of this country, from its snow-capped peaks and velvety beaches to its historic temples and luxuriant palaces.

We've collated the top things you need to know about visiting India, but the journey begins before you leave home. Apply for your Indian visa online for a smooth arrival on the subcontinent. Read on for 22 more insider tips that will help make your vacation unforgettable.

1. Plan your trip around the seasons

India has a reputation for being hot and humid, but with beaches, mountains, hills, coastlines and plains all jammed into a relatively small geographical area, the climate is quite diverse. The southwest monsoon brings rainy weather to most of the country from June to September, but this is the best time of year to visit the high-altitude deserts of Ladakh , although depending on the route you take, you risk encountering landslides and floods.

In the far south, there’s also a milder rainy season from October to December. The ideal weather window for travel is from October to May, though temperatures and humidity climb to agonizing levels from March onwards in the run-up to the monsoon. If you find yourself in India in the spring, head to the Himalayan foothills for milder temperatures and good trekking conditions.

2. Get your jabs before you travel

There is no official requirement for vaccinations to enter India (although yellow fever vaccination is needed if you are traveling from a country where the disease is endemic).

That said, it is important that you contact a health professional at least eight weeks before you travel to ensure your jabs are up to date. Vaccinations for diphtheria and tetanus, hepatitis A and B, polio and typhoid are usually recommended, on top of childhood vaccinations for measles, mumps, rubella and varicella.

Vaccinations worth considering for longer trips include Japanese B encephalitis, meningitis and rabies. Monkeys, dogs and cats can all carry the rabies parasite, and infection is fatal if untreated.

3. Take malaria precautions

Depending on where in India you are traveling to, you may want to speak to your healthcare provider about taking a course of anti-malarial tablets. For instance, northeastern and eastern parts of India, as well as the city of Mangalore, have a higher malaria risk.

Always take precautions to avoid mosquito bites – this will also help you avoid dengue fever, a viral infection that is transmitted by mosquitoes to humans. Sleeping under a mosquito net, wearing long sleeves and trousers in light colors, and using a repellent and/or a plug-in mosquito killer with a high concentration of DEET (diethyltoluamide) is advisable.

4. Get insured

Travel insurance is essential for India. Depending on where you travel to, you may find public hospitals are poorly equipped. Additionally, most private clinics and hospitals require payment ahead of treatment. Make sure you are covered for emergency evacuation and also for any adventure activities you plan to get involved in.

If you’re unlucky enough to be a victim of crime, contact the local police station or dial 100 or 112, the national emergency number. You’ll need to get the police to file a report (a “FIR" – First Information Report) to make a claim on your travel insurance.

5. Book ahead for busy times and festivals

India can get very busy from November to February, so affordable accommodation is usually swamped in peak season. It’s a good idea to book ahead, either directly with the venues or via booking aggregator sites such as Agoda and MakeMyTrip .

Also, book train tickets in advance where possible , particularly for popular routes. Tickets can be booked (with a fair amount of hassle) via the government booking site IRCTC or more easily through local booking sites such as 12Go or Cleartrip .

6. Plan your comms before you travel

Many things in India (including train bookings or ordering food online) get easier if you have a local SIM card. Bring an unlocked phone from home (or pick one up locally) and get a phone shop to sign you up for a local pay-as-you-go SIM package on arrival. You’ll need to bring passport photos and photocopies of your passport ID pages to complete the application.

7. Check your lunar calendars

While India officially follows the Gregorian calendar, the major festivals for Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam and several other religions follow lunar calendars and fall on different dates from year to year. Always check festival dates before you book your trip (bearing in mind these dates are subject to change); the Indian government maintains a useful online list of public holidays .

8. Learn local etiquette

English is the  lingua franca in most metropolitan areas in India, and you’ll get away with polite hellos, goodbyes and thank yous in smaller towns too. However, if you’re traveling in northern India, you can say "namaste" (I bow to you) with your hands together in a prayer-like gesture in front of your chest. Similarly, when meeting Muslims in north India, you can say "salaam alaikum" (peace be with you) – the correct response is "alaikum salaam." Most of the time, it’s the effort that’s welcomed over pronunciation, so don’t be shy!

Shaking hands is a standard business greeting between men, but outside metropolitan regions, men and women rarely shake. Only ever use your right hand. The same rule applies when passing things to people – including money.

If you get invited to someone’s home, bring a small gift (flowers or sweets are always a safe bet) and remove your shoes before entering. It’s polite to eat and drink what you are offered, even if you don’t really fancy it.

9. Dress modestly

Depending on where in India you are, modesty is taken seriously – especially for women. Travelers of any gender will have an easier time if they wear loose-fitting clothing that covers their legs and arms. Swimwear is only appropriate for the beach – although it is not uncommon to see locals swim fully clothed. To fit in, consider investing in a kurta pyjama (a traditional garment resembling a long shirt and loose trousers for men) or a salwar kameez (a long shirt, loose trousers and scarf for women).

10. What to eat and how to eat it

Many religions in India have their own dietary rules. Muslims avoid pork, many Hindus avoid beef, and some Hindus and Buddhists are vegetarian or vegan. Many Jains are vegetarians who avoid some vegetables (most notably onions, garlic and potatoes) and who try to avoid causing harm to all living creatures. These rules mean vegan and vegetarian food is often easy to find in India.

Eating with your hands is the norm in many restaurants, particularly in parts of southern India. Take your cue from other patrons in the restaurant, and remember to eat with your right hand. Mix rice and curry into balls with your fingers and push it into your mouth with your thumb. Some thalis (plate meals consisting of multiple dishes served in tandem) are served not on a plate but on a washed and flash-heated banana leaf.

11. Haggling is not a game of life and death

Haggling for a fair price when buying things – in street stalls and open-air markets – is a way of life in India. Although it can sometimes be a frustrating experience, losing your temper is extremely bad form – if you can’t agree on a price with the vendor that you are both happy with, politely decline and shop somewhere else.

The rules of the game are as follows. The vendor will quote you a price that is more than the item is worth, then you’ll come back with a counter-offer, working up from there until you reach a mutually agreeable figure.

The “walking away” trick may bring a few last-minute adjustments, but before long, you’ll reach a threshold that the vendor won’t go below. Throwing in extra items may bring a discount on the overall cost. Many travelers prefer not to haggle in places where the money goes directly to artisans.

12. Respect etiquette at religious sites

Religion is taken very seriously in India, so it pays to know the rules and expectations for visits to temples, mosques, monasteries, gurdwaras (Sikh shrines), synagogues and churches. Always check if you are allowed to enter – some temples and mosques are closed to people who don’t follow the faith. Mosques may also be closed to visitors during prayers or on Fridays.

If asked to do so, remove your shoes before entering any religious building, and be prepared to cover your head with a scarf or shawl. Generally, always cover your legs and arms (a sarong can be handy as an emergency cover-all). Some temples also ban leather goods, and many religious sites do not allow photography.

Avoid pointing the soles of your feet towards a person or deity – this is considered disrespectful. The same goes for touching any person or effigy on the head. It is conventional to walk around Buddhist and Hindu shrines in a clockwise direction, in a ceremonial circuit known as a parikrama .

Making an offering or leaving a donation is often expected – locals always offer something, but be wary of people waving receipts showing huge donations. Giving something is appropriate, but don’t feel pressured into leaving large sums.

13. Giving alms is common but up to you

The giving of alms has a long history in India, and foreigners can expect to be approached regularly with requests for money. Whether you give or not is a personal choice, but many Indians give on a daily basis, particularly when visiting temples and mosques. Be aware that some requests for money will be scams, and you may be able to do more good by giving your time or cash to charity or aid organizations you’ve taken time to research, rather than handing out cash.

14. Respect local social attitudes

India has complex social rules about respect for elders. Depending on where you are traveling to, older people are often greeted with the honorific “auntie” or “uncle,” and the ending ji may also be added to someone’s name as a sign of respect.

Outside bigger cities, India can be quite conservative when it comes to interactions between unmarried men and women. Also, most parts of India are conservative when it comes to same-sex relationships. Whatever your sexuality, it’s best to avoid public displays of affection.

15. Street harassment is unfortunately common

Although harassment can happen anywhere, parts of India are constantly in the news owing to a lack of women’s safety. Beyond long, unwelcome stares and persistent attempts to start a conversation, more serious assaults are also a risk. Groping is common in crowds (particularly during festivals).

Exercise caution like you would anywhere else, and remain alert. Never get into a taxi or auto rickshaw containing anyone other than the driver, and avoid walking alone in quiet areas, particularly at night. Decline offers of food or drinks from strangers.

If traveling by public transport as a woman, it's best to seek out train carriages and designated seating reserved for women. Wearing a wedding ring (even if not married) and using dark sunglasses and headphones can buy you some privacy on public transport. If you are being hassled, drawing loud attention to the intrusion may encourage others to come to your aid.

16. Keep track of security situations in India

India has seen deadly attacks by separatist and Marxist groups and Kashmiri insurgents. Monitor the local news and be alert for suspicious behavior, particularly around major tourist sites. Always check the security situation before traveling to Srinagar and the Kashmir Valley in case of flare-ups of unrest. Strikes, demonstrations and protests are also best avoided, as violence is a risk. It goes without saying but in the event of trouble, obey local curfews and stay inside – your hotel is probably the safest place to be.

17. Take the altitude seriously when hiking

Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is a risk when traveling above 2500m (8202ft), which covers most of the Indian Himalayas . AMS can be fatal, so always ascend slowly and take rest days to allow your body to acclimate to significant elevation changes. If you begin to feel ill while hiking in the mountains, stop, and if your symptoms don’t improve, descend immediately.

18. Familiarize yourself with local rules and regulations

India has a few laws and regulations that visitors might be unfamiliar with. For instance, taking photographs of bridges, the periphery of military camps and border crossings – or flying drones over them – is considered a serious security issue.

When traveling by plane internally in India, you may be asked to surrender batteries from devices in your cabin bags. Smoking is banned in most public places, and a few states also have bans on the consumption of beef – killing or injuring a cow in a road accident, even accidentally, can lead to violent reprisals.

To avoid sticky situations, take the time to research where you’re going, and talk to staff at your hotel or hostel or your B&B host for advice on things to be aware of.

19. Steer clear of drugs

India may have a reputation amongst travelers as a place to push boundaries, but its drug laws are strict. Possessing even small amounts of drugs for personal use can lead to a prison sentence.

Some religious groups are permitted to consume marijuana for ceremonial purposes, but that often doesn’t extend to tourists. You can, however, find bhaang – a marijuana mixture made with the leaves (rather than the bud) of the cannabis plant – at government-approved bhaang shops.

20. Avoid the tap water

The tap water in India is not potable. Drinking or brushing your teeth with it can be a fast track to stomach troubles – the most common illness tourists experience in India. Stick to purified or bottled water (or even better, purify your own to avoid contributing to India’s plastic waste mountain).

The water rule extends to ice (be wary of ice in drinks and ice cream) and to uncooked foods, particularly salads and dishes such as coriander chutneys, which may have been washed with contaminated water. When eating fruit, stick to things you can peel or wash thoroughly yourself, and be cautious of freshly prepared juices. Hot drinks are generally fine, so drink your fill of chai (milky tea, often spiced and sweet).

21. Watch local news to keep track of natural disasters

Some geographical areas in India are prone to natural disasters, and the risk is higher in certain seasons. Hilly areas of Himachal Pradesh, for instance, often see flash flooding and landslides during the monsoon. Be alert to signs of natural disasters and keep an eye on the local news so you know which areas to avoid. Follow the Indian Meteorological Department’s website as well as their social media handle for timely updates.

If you are caught up in a natural disaster, follow the advice of emergency workers and try to leave the area quickly.

22. Spot the scams

India has a reputation for scams designed to separate tourists from their money, and touts and confidence tricksters can often be found where tourists gather. Get tourist information and make bookings at official offices, rather than “tourist offices” you have been led to by people offering unsolicited help.

If anyone steers you to a hotel, shop or other establishment without you asking, they may be angling for a commission, which will be added to the price you pay. Be dubious of claims that the place you want to go is “closed” – always check yourself to be sure.

Exercise common sense and be wary of deals that sound too good to be true – for example, the gem scam, where travelers are tricked into buying worthless gems to “sell at a profit back home.”

This article was first published Mar 19, 2022 and updated Dec 15, 2023.

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Top 10 Travel Blogs In India to Follow If You’re A Travel Freak

Are you looking for the top travel blogs in India? Are you a travel enthusiast? You’ve come to the right place.

One thing I like about travel blogging is it gives you freedom.

Travel blogging helps you:

• Make more money
• Spend your time however you want
• TRAVEL around the world (whenever you want by making money on the go!)

Travel blogging is NOT new.

Ever since Tim Ferriss released the book The 4 Hour Work Week, it has spread like wildfire. it is evolving swiftly in the recent years in India.

If you’re in a hunt for the top travel blogs from India to get inspiration from, this post is a treat for you.

Are you curious to discover the list of top 10 travel blogs in India? Let’s get started without much ado.

Top 10 Travel Blogs in India to follow [Handpicked List]

Table of Contents ☰

• 1. Footloose Dev, Devesh Joshi
• 2. IndiTales, Anuradha Goyal
• 3. Breathe Dream Go, Mariellen Ward
• 4. Thrilling Travel, Ami Bhat
• 5. Travelmax, Umang Trivedi
• 6. Global Gallivanting, Anna
• 7. Devil on Wheels, Dheeraj Sharma
• 8. Tale of 2 Backpackers, Amrita & Agni
• 9. The Solo Globetrotter, Reshma Narasing
• 10. Travel Shoe Bum, Shubham Mansingka
• FAQs | Top Travel Blogs in India
• Conclusion about top travel blogs from India

Quick note: This post will be updated frequently. If I missed any of your favorite travel blogger in the list, please make sure to let me know in the comments so I can update the post. I’m going to mention the names of the bloggers as well so it will be easier for you to recognise their blogs.

Looking for the most interesting Indian travel blogs? Then, you should definitely check out the Footloose Dev blog. Devesh Joshi is the founder of this amazing travel blog.

Devesh quit his corporate career in 2015 to became a full-time travel blogger and traveling since then. Devesh mostly shares his amazing travel experiences on this blog and he has been to over 25 countries.

He also worked with lots of major travel brands including Germany Tourism, Singapore airlines, Indonesia Tourism, and more.

If you’re looking for travel inspiration, solo travel trips, travel experiences, and more, you should definitely read and subscribe to Footloose Dev.

Anuradha Goyal is an author, blogger, columnist and public speaker. Having lived in many cities, she has been blogging for since 2004. Earlier, she worked in IT industry for more than 12 years.

She is also the author of many books including “Lotus In The Stone – Sacred Journeys In Eterna India” (2020), “Unusual Temples of India” (2020), “Bharat Ke Anokhe Mandir” (2020) and “The Mouse Charmers- Digital Pioneers of India” (2014).

In her blog, ‘Inditales’, she shares stories related to international travels, places she visited in India and travel tips, how to reach the destination. IndiTales is the only bi-lingual travel blog that is published in both English and Hindi.

Breathedreamgo is an award-winning travel blog run by Canadian travel writer Mariellen Ward and it was founded in 2009.

The best part about Breathedreamgo is that it’s written and managed by a foreigner who teaches you about mindful travel. 

This blog also won many awards including the National Tourism Award for Best Foreign Travel Blogger from Incredible India Tourism in Delhi. 

If you want to learn about solo female travel, transformative travel, and travel in India, Breathedreamgo is the perfect blog for you.

Thrilling Travel is a top Indian travel blog that is founded by Ami Bhat who’s a traveler and a mom blogger . She’s a post-graduate in marketing and a traveler by passion. 

She has also been featured in major publications like BBC Travel, Deccan Herald, Dainik Jagran, Miss Malinin, and many more.

Amit is a PADI certified diver, and also a travel writer for publications including Lonely Planet India.

Ami Bhat shares her travel experiences on her blog so if you’re interested in discovering new travel destinations along with travel tips – this blog is just for you.

Travelmax is one of India’s leading travel blogs where you can mostly explore travel experiences from the Indian travel blogger.

Umang Trivedi is the founder of this blog and he started the Travelmax blog in 2013 to share his travel stories. 

He also completed several treks in the Himalayas including the Rupin Pass trek and Stok Kangri peak summit.

If you’re someone who’s looking for a travel blog to discover adventure and offbeat travel – you should definitely check out the Travelmax blog.

Anna Phipps is the founder of this amazing travel blog that mostly covers Indian traveling. She’s a Writer, Digital Nomad , and travel addict originally from the UK. 

She quit her job in 2012 to travel solo and on a budget around India, Southeast Asia, and Australia.

She fell in love with India so much so that now she’s living in Goa (which is a popular travel destination for many).

If you want to learn how to travel for free or cheap, or looking for ways to make money while traveling, you should definitely check out this travel blog’s content.

A software project manager by profession, Dheeraj Sharma is an avid traveler, a day – night dreamer and a passionate lover of Himalayas who has a high zest for driving whilst exploring new places in Himalayas.

He is working hard to materialize the vision & mission of DoW Travel Community. He is a pious worshipper of Leh-Ladakh and has successfully explored some of the off-beat destinations on wheels in Ladakh and shared travel guide on his blog ‘ Devil on Wheels’. The one tip he always gives for anyone traveling in Himalayas is ‘Leave Early, Sleep Early’.

If you love himalayan trips and need complete guide for that, then his blog helps you with all the information you need. You will find good hotels to stay, guide to Leh and Ladakh from anywhere. You can even ask him for guidance in planning your trip and you will get an immediate response.

Tale of 2 Backpackers is the best Indian travel blog that covers topics around heritage, culture, and festivals in India.

As the blog name suggests, it’s the journey of the two Indian backpackers Agni and Amrita who share all the experiences of their traveling across India.

They both have been traveling for the last 12 years and worked with various tourism boards like Thailand, Malaysia, Incredible India, and major brands including Make My Trip, Thomas Cook, Tata AIG, Park Hyatt, The Taj, and more.

If you’re looking for resources around traveling smart with proper planning and budgeting, this blog is a must-read for you.

Do you love solo traveling? Do you want to find a ton of useful content on solo traveling and the best destinations to visit as a solo traveler? Then, you should definitely check out The Solo Globetrotter as it is one of the best travel blogs on solo traveling in India.

This blog is founded by Reshma Narasing who’s passionate about both traveling and writing. She solo traveled as a female traveler in 35 countries and counting. She also got featured on major sites like The Huff Post, Amazing Thailand, Medium, and more. 

If you want to find all the resources to travel solo, starting from inspiration to travel destinations to travel hacks – you should not miss out on reading this blog. 

Travel Shoe Bum is one of the best travel blogs in India as the founder of the blog Shubham is a full-time traveler for 5+ years and works as a travel writer and consultant. Shubham got featured in major publications like HuffPost, HT Brunch, The Hindu, Mint, and more.

He traveled across 24+ states in India and 4+ countries. He mostly travels solo within a limited budget.

So if you’re someone who’s looking to follow “solo traveling or budget traveling”, you should definitely check out his blog as you can learn a lot.

He also did adventurous trips like two grand winter trips to Ladakh; slow traveling in Garhwal and solo trek from Lahaul to Zanskar.

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Here’s a list of some of the frequently asked questions around travel blogs in India.

Like any other niche blog, a travel blog is where you can share your travel experiences with your audiences and make money online.

Yes, they do. You can earn a decent amount of money from a travel blog as well.

For travel bloggers, there are so many ways to make money starting from Advertising, affiliate marketing, ebooks, sponsored posts, etc.

The Shooting Star, Anki On The Move, LakshmiSharath.com, Anu Reviews, Travel tales from India, to name a few.

To become a travel blogger  all you need a domain name and web hosting and start sharing your travel experiences.

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As I said earlier, travel blogging in India is evolving at rapid pace.

If you’re a travel enthusiast, I hope you like the blogs that mentioned on this page. Make sure to check out the blogs, subscribe to them if you find those topics interesting and do connect with them to start your travel journey (if you’re interested).

Did I miss any of your favourite travel blogs from India in this list? Do share your thoughts in the comments and I’d be glad to include them in the list.

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It’s really inspiring for those who want to be travel blogger. All the name you have mentioned are popular across the globe. I would love to share this with my friends.

All the Blogs are well deserved! I am hoping to be joining here in the list very soon! Regards, Travellingmonty

These people are highly inspiring, specially the ones breaking conventional norm by dumping the 9 to 6 job and following their heart, yet making enough for a decent living.

Hi Shweta, yes they are truly inspiring. They are out of rat race and finding their own style to do travel blogging.

Thanks for providing very resourceful article for travel enthusiasts like me. Keep posting Good stuffs. Do YOU HAVE ANY recommendation for fashion related blogs ideas.

Hi Sunil, glad you found it useful and let me know if you’ve any more questions or share your favorite travel blogs in India so I might include in the future.

The founder of IndiTales is quite a humble human being as she immediately responded me on a suggestion given by me to edit her blog… now going to check other bloggers you mentioned here

Glad to mention them and thanks for letting me know about it.

Hi Anil, thanks for great job with this list – many of them seems to be very interesting. We’ve also just launched our family blog recently and will want to especially wrote about North East India. Feel invited to follow 🙂 Maybe in future will join next edition of your list 😉

Hi Radek, yes most of these travel blogs in India share a lot of insights about travelling. Some of them even tell you how they make money off their blogs. So definitely worth checking them out.

I really enjoy your top travel blog list in India post on your blog and am impressed by how well you’ve done with your blog. I have a travel category as main category on CrazeMag.in and I think your audience would appreciate our content. Would you be willing to review our travel posts quality and include our website to your to top travel blogger in India post?

Glad to know that you have a travel category as main category on CrazeMag.in. My question is what kind of affiliate programs are you using? Are they paying good enough?

This is inspiring! Glad to say a lot of people are passionate about something that is fun and amazing. Travelling where one can find their ownself..

Yes, Travelling where one can find their ownself and also it can help you with making money blogging if you’re smart enough.

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May 13, 2024

Which months are the cheapest to fly to India?

Are flights cheaper 3 months before booking.

Which city has the cheapest flights from the USA to India?

How much in advance should i book a flight to india.

• Book ahead, but not too far ahead:  Aim for at least 7 weeks  in advance to score savings.
• Check phone deals:  Sometimes, special phone offers from airlines or travel consolidators (discount travel companies) can be up to 30% cheaper  than what you find online.
• Book 16 weeks  early and save 25%  on your ticket.
• Wait until 2 weeks  before and expect to pay 25% more.

Do flights get cheaper closer to the date?

• Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday are the cheapest days to depart.
• Friday and Saturday are the most expensive days to depart.

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Journeying through India's travel trends

A s a heatwave blankets the country and temperatures soar above 40 degrees, adventurers and backpackers are eagerly planning their escape to cooler destinations, more so with summer vacations just around the corner. People are not just headed to domestic destinations but also playing an increasingly significant role in international travel. To gain deeper insights into the evolving trends, CT speaks to industry experts to know how Indians are exploring the world.

Domestic destinations Indians are in love with

Speaking about the destinations most frequented by travellers from Kolkata, Arunodoy Dey, director of a city-based travel agency, said, "During summer vacations, people always opt for hill stations. In Kolkata, Darjeeling and Gangtok are the most opted tour packages for short trips. Additionally, Kashmir is the most coveted choice, especially this year." Nandini, Head Relations at a city based travel agency adds that Himachal Pradesh, Dharamshala and Kashmir are a few more hill stations city travellers are in love with apart from North Bengal when it comes to long vacations.

Understanding the evolving travel behaviours of Indian travellers is essential to help shape the future of tourism, both domestically and globally.

–Rajesh Magow, Co-founder and Group CEO of a travel portal

There is usually a 25-30% hike in packages during peak season. Premium economy and economy are the most availed flight seats whereas three star hotels are the most sought after lodging choices

–Arunodoy Dey

Thailand, Maldives, Greece… Kolkata loves these international destinations

According to Arunodoy, Thailand, Maldives, Indonesia and Greece are the most preferred locations, while Nandini points out that Vietnam, Kazakhstan, Thailand, Singapore and Bali are budget-friendly options Bengalis often opt for when it comes to international travel.

Flight prices have skyrocketed, particularly during the peak travel seasons. As a result, many are turning to alternatives such as trains like Vande Bharat or buses. Flights have become unpredictable and have frequently faced cancellations due to operational reasons.– Nandini

• 25%, Indians are headed to hilly destinations for domestic travel
• 64% surge in family travels during summer vacations
• 25% surge in solo travels
• Travel packages start Rs 25,000 onwards

Why are people choosing these locations?

• Favourable climates
• Scenic landscapes
• Culinary preferences
• Affordability

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Plan Your Char Dham Yatra 2024 with These Essential Traffic Tips

As the pilgrimage season hits its peak with the commencement of the Char Dham Yatra on May 10, aligning with Akshay Tritiya, the Uttarkashi Police has released crucial traffic guidelines to ensure a smooth journey for thousands of devotees heading to the sacred temples in Uttarakhand. Understanding these regulations is vital for all pilgrims planning their journey. Here’s what you need to know:

Designated Routes for Devotees

1. Rishikesh to Gangotri : Travel via Narendranagar, Chamba, Dharasu Band, Uttarkashi, Gangori, Bhatwadi, Harsil, to Gangotri.

2. Rishikesh to Yamunotri : The route passes through Narendranagar, Chamba, Dharasu Band, Brahmakhal, Radi Top, and ends at Dobata.

3. Dehradun to Yamunotri : Start at Dehradun and proceed through Damta, Naugaon, Barkot, Dobata, to Jankichatti.

4. Yamunotri to Gangotri : The journey continues from Jankichatti to Dobata, Radi Top, Brahmakhal, Dharasu Band, Uttarkashi, Gangori, Bhatwadi, Harsil, and Gangotri .

5. Gangotri to Kedarnath and Badrinath : Navigate through Harshil, Bhatwadi, Gangori, Tekhala, Mando, Manpur, Chowringhee, Lambgaon, to Srinagar.

6. Gangotri to Rishikesh : Avoid Harshil, Bhatwadi, Gangotri, Tekhala bridges, and instead take the Mando, Joshiada, Manera, Badethi, Matali, and Dharasu routes.

7. Vehicle Restrictions : Heavy goods vehicles are banned in urban areas from 9 AM to 9 PM to ease traffic flow.

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About the Char Dham Yatra

The Char Dham Yatra, a highly revered pilgrimage in Hindu tradition, includes visits to four sacred shrines: Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath , and Badrinath, located in the majestic Himalayas of Uttarakhand. This spiritual journey is not just a means to seek divine blessings but also a chance to experience the breathtaking natural beauty of the region. The pilgrimage season typically runs from late April or early May until the onset of winter, offering a unique blend of spiritual fulfillment and natural wonder.

Explore more about the pilgrimage and plan your journey through the following links:

• Char Dham Yatra Overview
• Chardham Yatra Opening Dates
• Helicopter Tour Packages
• Packing Tips for the Yatra
• Guide to Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand

Remember to check current travel advisories and regulations frequently for a safe and fulfilling pilgrimage.

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• 14 May 2024

Self-Repairing Technology to Reshape Indian Highways

Indian roads, especially the national highways, have long grappled with the issue of potholes. These potholes not only damage vehicles but also become a cause of accidents.

But here’s some good news! The Indian government is on the path to finding a solution to this problem of potholes. In the coming times, you might see roads that can repair themselves!

Let’s see how this will work.

What’s Happening?

Potholes on roads have become a headache for India because they not only cause delays in everyday travel but also result in thousands of lives lost every year. Looking at the figures, in just 2022 alone, nearly 4,446 accidents occurred due to these potholes.

For a country with one of the world’s largest road networks, this is not good news. To address this issue, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is considering adopting the ‘Self-Healing Roads’ technology. Interestingly, the concept of self-healing roads was pioneered by a scientist from the Netherlands Erik Schlangen about a decade ago.

This graph shows the total road accident figures between 2018 and 2022.

What is Self-Healing Roads Technology?

This is a road construction technology where the road is capable of filling its small potholes on its own. It involves a mix of steel fibres and special bitumen (the material that binds the road) in the asphalt. Whenever there’s a crack or a small pothole on the road, this special bitumen heats up and fills the gap.

The government spends a significant amount every year on road maintenance. But in the future, these costs could be significantly reduced. Researchers believe that while making self-healing roads may be slightly expensive initially, the long-term savings on maintenance costs would make these roads overall cost-effective. Moreover, this technology can make roads durable for up to 80 years.

NHAI’s Potential Plan

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is planning to adopt this technology. It could be tested in some areas soon. If the tests are successful, this technology could be used across the country in the future. This not only saves time and money on road maintenance but also ensures safer and smoother journeys.

A significant amount is spent every year on road maintenance in India. For FY25, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has allocated a budget of Rs 2,600 crores for road maintenance, compared to Rs 2,573.66 crores expended in 2022-23.

Use of this Technology Abroad

The problem of potholes is not limited to India; it is a major issue on roads worldwide. But the good news is that a solution has been found abroad as well. Self-healing roads have been tested on 12 different roads in the Netherlands over the past 12 years. In fact, one of these roads has been open to public use since 2010 and is operating successfully. Even the United Kingdom is considering adopting this technology.

What’s in it for Investors?

In March 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 112 National Highway projects in various states. The cost for this is approximately 12.04 billion USD (Rs 1 lakh crore). Along with this, the adoption of technologies like self-healing roads is expected to accelerate the growth of this sector.

If we talk about the companies listed on the Indian stock exchange operating in this sector, it includes IRB Infrastructure, G R Infraprojects, PNC Infratech, Dilip Buildcon, Ashoka Buildcon, and Bharat Road Network Limited.

What’s Next?

If self-maintenance roads prove successful, it will be a revolutionary change for Indian roads. Not only will the problem of potholes be eliminated, but road maintenance will also become easier. In the future, this technology could further develop, making this sector attractive to investors.

According to IBEF, India has the world’s second-largest road network, spanning approximately 6.7 million kilometres. Additionally, the Indian government has allocated Rs 111 lakh crore (1.4 trillion USD) for the National Infrastructure Pipeline for FY25. There is an expectation of 18% capital expenditure in the road sector for FY25.

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