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India

“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.

Pictures


Local from India
Caves of Ajanta
Caves of Ajanta
Sand dunes
Sunset in the desert
Golden Temple, Rajasthan
Golden Temple
Golden Temple
Garlic
Dead chicken
Sunset at Hampi
Kashmir
Local of India
Lotus flower
Old style window
Local woman
Colourful markets
Temple pathway
Temples
Varanasi
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