Tips and travel ideas for India. Beautiful India has a plethora of diverse attractions from buzzing cities to incredible natural wonders and fabled ancient sites. Here you will find information about travelling in India so start planning your trip now and experience everything that India has to offer.
While India rushes headlong into the future, the Kangra Valley Railway remains suspended in the past, a branch line back to a quieter, gentler India. The little train sways through the fertile valley beside fields of wheat turning from green to gold. Leaning out the window I can almost touch […]
The beauty of the Indian Himalayas in springtime and the intoxicating air of the mountains made this three-day trek from Dharamshala / McLeod Ganj a wonderfully authentic, low-impact experience. McLeod Ganj and Dharamshala You probably know that Dharamshala is the headquarters of the Tibetan government-in-exile and the population of Tibetans […]
With its pleasant climate and high-tech boom, Bangalore (or more correctly Bengaluru) is one of the gems of southern India. Here are my top 5 things to do in Bangalore. The capital of Karnataka state, Bangalore has a good selection of hotel accommodation, a delicious foodie scene and lively nightlife. See […]
When you think of India, do you picture majestic mountains, raging waterfalls, and lush green fields? Those who have never been to this colourful and exotic country are probably not aware of all the natural beauty it has to offer. And that is because, when they think of India, they […]
For a unique interaction with the cultured Sikh people, include a visit to the 500-year-old city of Amritsar on your India itinerary. Situated in the north-west, in Punjab State, and close to the Pakistani border, Amritsar is easily accessed by air or rail and is blessed with a balmy climate. […]
2013 has been a big travel year. It saw the Wandering Kiwi family relocate across the world (yet again) from Australia to the United Kingdom. A bit like coming home, except that beautiful New Zealand still hovers in the background of my consciousness. Here is a wrap up of my […]
India is an amazing country to explore (I have included a number of India attractions in my Top 30 things to see in Asia) but I must admit it can be an intimidating prospect for first timers. If you’re in the process of arranging your first holiday to India, there are […]
Someone once said that ‘the Mughuls began like Titans and finished like jewellers’ and the legendary pieces of Islamic architecture in Agra are supremely well designed. I arrived at the gates of the Taj Mahal before dawn to see for a few minutes the sun piercing the pollution that cloaks […]
Apart from it presumably having some pink buildings I knew little of what to see in the Pink City of Rajasthan – Jaipur. It forms one point of India’s “Golden Triangle” tourism tangle and so I thought I’d better take a look after extensive exploration of Rajasthan’s other ‘coloured cities’. […]