“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” -Marcel Proust

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India is known for its colourful dresses and its overwhelming smells (good and bad)

Country facts
  • Official Language: 22 of them (Hindi is the most spoken)
  • Population: ~1325 million (2016) (There are definitely lots of people in India.)
  • Capital: New Delhi
  • Main Religion: Hinduism
  • Currency: Indian Rupee (currency converter)
  • Time zone: UTC +5:30
  • Driving side: Left (If you decide to drive in India, make sure you are up for it.)
  • Plug types: Type C, Type D, Type M

Travel Info

When to go

India is a big country, the best time to visit depends greatly on where you are planning to go. For the entire country November to mid-April is the coldest, but also the driest time to go.

Cost

I travelled for less than 20$/day (2012). For today's prediction visit this website.

How long do I need

It always depends on your travel speed, but if planning to visit the entire country, aim for at least 3-4 weeks.

Personal Highlights
  • Kashmir: Discover the Kashmir culture.
  • Varanasi (the Holy City)
  • Caves of Ajanta: Straight out of a medieval movie.
  • Golden Temple: Amritsar, a holy site for the Sikhs.
  • Jaisalmer: Visit that impressive castle.
  • Hampi
  • Ashrams and retreats: India is a great place to try them.
  • People, colours, smell, food: It is a great country to let all your senses go wild.
  • Taj Mahal: I heard lots of good things about it, but didn't go.

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