I was certainly a latecomer to backpacking in India. I avoided it on my trips so many times, whackpacking the likes of China, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Myanmar all before I visited India. India in 2016 became my 141st country to visit. Therefore India doesn’t feature at all in my Backpacking Centurion series, which only focused Read more about Backpacking in India: Hampi to Hosapete to Chennai Night Train[…]
When I look back to my 2016 trip to India, I feel fondness. Yes the country has its problems – overpopulation, litter and disease. However it has great food, incredible culture and amazing sights. It is a huge country and takes a long time to explore. I got an Indian visa in Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan Read more about My Favourite Moments From Backpacking in India[…]
India is one of the most popular holiday destinations, partly because it’s cheap and partly because of the rich culture and experience it offers. If you are planning to travel to India in the near future, you might be looking for the best hotels in India to stay in. It’s a country with plenty of Read more about Best Luxury Hotels in India[…]
A witness to numerous cultural, historical and religious events, the ancient city of Kanchipuram (or Kanchi) is situated on the banks of the Vegavathy River. It was popular as the capital of the Pallava Empire between the 4th and the 9th century. Located just about an hour and a half away, Kanchipuram is easily accessible by Read more about Backpacking in India: The Golden City of Kanchipuram[…]
It took me a while to arrive finally in India. I was 35 years old and it was my 113th country to backpack. I look back fondly on my time there, as right now it feels like the last time I truly enjoyed backpacking. I wasn’t to know that back then. 1.Arrival in Delhi – Read more about Backpacking in India: My Best Five Memories[…]
India is an absolutely awe inspiring country, a test of your backpacking adrenalin and one of the most beautiful destinations to visit when travelling the world. And an added bonus is that today more than 150 citizens from around the world can apply for their tourist visas online instead of visiting an Indian embassy (like Read more about Backpacking in India: Top Four Places to Visit in New Delhi[…]
It’s a funny world and I’m surprising myself with this article as I was convinced I would never ever visit India, nor want to. Before, I backpacked through Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, China and Myanmar which either border India or have some history/overlap with Indian culture in some way. Possibly due to my love for China, which was Read more about How to Get An Indian Visa in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan[…]
The reason for this article is to help out fellow travellers and backpackers. I never thought I’d have to write an article so simple but it needs to be done. As a long term traveller, I’m always looking for the cheapest and safest way from an airport to the city centre. When I booked a Read more about Backpacking in India: How to get From New Delhi International Airport to the City Centre[…]