{"id":232280,"date":"2019-09-16T18:02:40","date_gmt":"2019-09-16T17:02:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/?page_id=232280"},"modified":"2019-10-17T11:17:56","modified_gmt":"2019-10-17T10:17:56","slug":"india-travel-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/india-travel-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel guide to India"},"content":{"rendered":"
<\/a><\/p>\n India is a delightful destination to visit, offering a plethora of travel experiences. Stretching from the mighty peaks of the Himalayas in the north to the tropical beaches in the south, India\u2019s expansive borders encompass an incredible range of contrasts, landscapes, cultures, and religions. The country is home to many UNESCO World Heritage sites, from the 7th wonder of the world Taj Mahal to majestic palaces and forts that were built hundreds of years ago, still standing upright to narrate the testimony of time of India\u2019s rich culture and history. The nation also features vast wilderness areas, national parks and nature sanctuaries that are home to exciting wildlife, such as elephants, lions, and tigers.<\/p>\n Get the most out of your (luxury) trip to India with my travel guide. Find out more about:<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n The best time to visit India is between October and March, when the weather is more likely to be warm, sunny, and dry. During this time, the north (which is the part of India that most travelers visit) offers clear blue skies, although December and January can be very cold and sometimes foggy. Increasing temperatures in April and May can result in excellent value trips, but you can expect high humidity and thunderstorms.<\/p>\n India receives numerous international daily flights via its many international airports. Most travelers will enter India at one of its two biggest gateways for international visitors, New Delhi and Mumbai, though Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Chennai receive their fair share of international arrivals as well.<\/p>\n Before you buy a plane ticket, consider reading my\u00a0tips & tricks for buying the cheapest plane ticket<\/a>.<\/p>\n Requirements for entry into India differ from country to country, and are subject to change. Prior to departure, always check with your government and your nearest Indian embassy or consulate what documents you need for travel to Indian.<\/p>\n Make sure you read my\u00a010 tips to plan a worry-free trip<\/a>.<\/p>\n It\u2019s quite easy to get around in India, and several modes of transportation are available:<\/p>\n There are several reasons why you should put India on your bucket list:<\/p>\n The following, comprehensive articles may also inspire you and help you plan a holiday to\u00a0Switzerland<\/span>:<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s impossible to suggest one itinerary for India, but I hereby share with you the schedule of my own recent holiday in India, which is great if you want to see country in a time frame of 2 weeks:<\/p>\n For more ideas, I suggest the excellent India itineraries as described by The Rough Guides<\/a>, The Lonely Planet<\/a>, and Frommers<\/a>.<\/p>\n I recommend to visit my top 10 list of the\u00a0most fabulous hotels in India<\/a> if you are eager to know how I rank India\u2019s top hotels, based my own experience.<\/p>\n Below, you find my reviews of hotels in India (with pros, cons, & tips to save money per hotel).<\/p>\n *** Follow me on\u00a0Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0Instagram<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0for a daily\u00a0<\/em>moment of travel inspiration ***<\/em><\/p>\n\n
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