travel in india Guides

Top 5 Secret Escapes in India

India has got many interesting places to visit. Ranging from The Taj Mahal, the Pink City of Jaipur, The Exotic Beaches of Goa, The Himalayas to many exotic places like Ooty, Kanyakumari, Kovalam, Kullu Manali, Kashmir etc. These places are very popular tourist destinations in India and very well known across the globe. ? But still there are many places that are unkown to the people of India. There are untouched and undiscovered destinations in India. Not many people know about the beauty of these places. These unutilized destinations have the potential to become a popular travel de...

Get your gear and set out for your Monsoon getaway

The first rain brings joy and happiness and washes away all the stress. The heat and dust of the summer is swept away with the drizzle and smell of wet ground is just as alluring. You don?t feel like going to college or to work and just want to sit and enjoy every drop of rain with a hot cup of Masala Chai and some spicy delicious pakodas / bhajiye. It?s not the time to dress up and head for any gathering or parties rather it?s time to get drenched and enjoy the rain with friends and families.? ? Monsoon is the perfect time to enjoy long drives, sipping cutting chai in a tapri (smal...

A Guide to Selecting Indian Hotels

While selecting a 5 Star Hotel is as easy in India as any country in the world...for those of us who can't afford to stay in such luxury hotels and for middle class tourists, lots of factors are should be carefully considered before deciding to stay in any Indian hotel. The right hotel can set the tone for your whole trip and can make your trip stress free and enjoyable. Here are some things to consider while selecting the right hotel and some tips for an enjoyable Indian stay:

A Guide to Traveling by Train in India

India is such a geographically vast country, the best way to reach the innermost regions of the country is through trains. The Indian rail transport one of the largest and busiest rail networks in the world. It connect almost every city and village in India, covering a total distance of 63,465 km (39,435 miles) in length and 6,800 stations. Train travel has become quite popular with tourists. As compared to Air travel it is still very economical and more accessible. A train journey in India is a really thrilling and exciting way to discover a new country with it's splendid view of like the...

A Guide to Backpacking In India

In my previous post Backpacking Across India I wrote about the draws of backpacking across India- it's highs, it's lows and the typical trails chosen by backpacker to discover this vast and diverse country called India. Here's a practical guide to backpacking in India, that will help you plan and prepare for effect travel in India can have.

Backpacking Across India

While extravagant vacationing in India is possible backpacking seems to have it's own appeal for those willing to rough it out. The idea behind backpacking is to take you to common as well as lesser-known places of rare beauty and to show you a world that exists beyond brochures and boundaries, beyond luxuries and beyond imagination! The few who brave it are rewarded with an up-close-and-personal view of India, one that even if they wanted to, they probably couldn't forget.

Tips for Traveling by Auto Rickshaws in India

In my previous post Ride in an Indian Auto Rickshaw for a 3 Wheeler Roller Coaster Ride , I described what an Auto Rickshaw is like, the availability of Rickshaws as a mode of transport in India and the experience of riding in one. If that hasn't scared you off Autos, then this post surely will...Just kidding! So here are few tips to avoid being 'taken for a ride' (pun intended)while traveling in Auto Rickshaws in India: