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India is a country where the word diversity unifies itself. So, travelling to India does require some quick heads up, which if unattended would lead to serious safety concerns, to begin with. After spending some of your valuable time, you will get to know from this article as to how to be ready before the next time you decide to travel in India. Also, timings of the year can be a big deterrent if not managed properly. Let’s jump right into the article without any bated breath and explore the tips and essentials for a better journey in India.
If you have one entire lifetime, that might still fall short of the time you need to visit India. It is the world’s biggest democracy and with its constant cacophony of the multilingual societies embraced by the eye-popping architecture built across centuries by indigenous and medieval influence will surely lure your heart to expand the visa validity for infinity.
Well, getting to the heart and soul of the motherland of India is nothing short of a journey of a myriad of landscapes. Flanked by all sorts of physical geography- ranging from mountains to beaches and greenery to deserts, India can offer you a global backdrop within its mighty area covering a good 3.29 million sq. Km. While you might be lost in dreams encapsulating your experience when you finally decide to call the shots from India, I can bet it’s an experience no one should miss.
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Is there not a country that offers a bigger and brighter perspective than India? Well, there might be one. But the culmination of all the cocktails that your mind can visualize will only be quenched through a well-managed visit to this tropical land. The love for nature, culture, food, architecture, history, society, or all of them can be a few of the broad reasons why you should travel in India.
What’s more interesting is that in India, you don’t have to cross your budget. Connecting with the people in this country is bound to harmonize your humility. With a vivid, extravagant milieu of silent spirituality accompanying the chaos that surrounds the metro cities, India is the answer to your next question of adjusting against unparalleled odds.
From paragliding in the white backgrounds of the Himalayas to river rafting in Mehrangarh, from the safari of Bandhavgarh to trekking up in the North, the activities one can think of taking part in a vacation in India are plenty.
Ever thought you can witness a border retreat ceremony or get entrance into the most guarded walls of the President’s Estate in a foreign land? India has it all for you. If situations don’t turn more nefarious with bordering Pakistan, you can travel up to Wagah border in Punjab to see a bizarre daily ceremony generally held at dusk which evokes poise and elegance of ballet and the showmanship and aggression of professional wrestling. While in Delhi, you just have to keep your identity proofs handy and book into the official portal of “Rashtrapati Bhavan” or President’s Estate for a visit on Saturday to witness the primitive British style change of guards, again an experience you might not be able to capture given the heightened security around the area.
Have you ever thought of living in a palace? If yes, here’s your opportunity to make your dream a reality. Book a one-night room at some of the palace-turned-hotels in the desert state of Rajasthan where your pocket might seem a bit lighter, but your head right to your toe will be wrapped up into uber-luxury beyond imagination.
This is the obvious dilemma. If there are mountains and plain lands, if there are places that can boast of a temperature of 50 degrees Celcius to as low as -10 degrees Celcius, when should you pack your bags for India? While each answer will be debatable across spectrums, experts believe that a time between October and March can be best suited for the over-the-top experience you deserve to be rewarded with.
India offers a well-diversified landscape that can literally lead you to this holy land anytime. But, given the noisy (and sweaty) summers, it is advisable to pick and choose a time during the autumn or early spring. Autumn brings with itself festivals like Durga Puja in the far East to Diwali which is celebrated across the length and breadth of the country. If you land in the country during this time, get ready to be swimming into a sea of beauty as people unleash their best when it comes to the decoration of houses to ramp up themselves.
What’s in store for February/early March? This is the time when winter is just receding as people celebrate the globally known Holi during this time. Well, apart from Holi, you can literally visit any place in February as you don’t genuinely face a chilly winter anywhere and the summer is still quite a distance away from irritating you inside out. You can visit the lush green valleys, relax at the beaches of Goa and go for a trek in the heavenly state of Uttarakhand.
Having said all of this, the timings can be best left at your personal discretion and the climate you are more accustomed to (equatorial residents might prefer the scorching heat of tropical India over a nasty cold bite and vice-versa). Making sure of where you prefer to visit within India may affect your decision additionally over and above the factor stated above. Ready to travel in India then? I snatched your mind’s question, didn't I?
Nobody likes having half-hearted semi-complete experiences. While one’s personal credentials and a sturdy backpack with an add-on roller is a must, they must ensure to follow the pointers below to get the best out of their travel experience in India.
There goes the ultimate cheat sheet for your travel essentials for India!
Well, first and most important, avoid carrying any liquid/perishable objects in your hand luggage. Even the perfume can be confiscated by airport security if it’s above a certain size. Also, avoid jewellery or any other precious items for that matter. Also, any sports items should not form part of your baggage unless you’re a budding sportsperson visiting Indian soil.
To make a long story short, here is a list of items that should be part of your package, other than the ones mentioned above:
In a nutshell, it can be said that India has a lot to offer. Booking through a travel agency can always be better and more organized as and when there is a plan to travel in India. We all believe in the Sanskrit saying of “Atithi Devo Bhava” (which means guests are equivalent to God), hence it is India’s prime pleasure to host you as its extended family. The warmth you will receive on a personal basis is irreplicable and will make a mark in your inner self as you move back.
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