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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...

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:

10 Tips for Travelling in Rural India

Traveling to rural India is an experience in a great number of ways. It best shows the way of life of the most common people and the roots of all Indians. The way of life is simple and at times difficult. So traveling these areas can be quite an experience and vastly different from other European or American Countries. To ensure sweet memories, it is a good idea to eliminate some aspects of the overwhelming experience by remembering a number of small but important details to make your trip memorable for the right reasons. The tips are not meant to scare you away from visiting rural pats of...