Comments on: My Guide: the BEST Itinerary for India

By: Rahul Das

Rahul Das — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 10:02:19 +0000

In reply to Rachel Jones. I would recommend you Calcutta, it should have to be on top of your list. Despite being the 3rd biggest city in India, this place has a perfect melting pot of colonial past and modern India. Time seems to have stopped here, a magnificent place. *Trivia: During British rule, it was their 2nd most important city, only after London.*

By: Nikhil

Nikhil — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 14:50:50 +0000

Thanks for this. Great tips. I have around 4 weeks that I’d love to spend in India. Having visited Agra, Delhi as a child I’m less bothered about visiting here with the little time I have. Key places I’ve wanted to see are Varanasi and Goa with a few final days in Bombay but am not sure how to link this together and where to go in between. As I’m doing different parts I know I probably won’t be on the same trail travelling with people which is sad as I’d like that as a solo traveller. Any tips on routes would be appreciated!

By: Alice Richard

Alice Richard — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 12:16:08 +0000

Hi Rachel, your itinerary is great! You have listed out all the great destinations in your list. India is not just a country, it’s a huge collection of different cultures, traditions and emotions. It’s impossible to cover everything in a single trip, no matter how long you stay. I think that’s why we need a best tour operator in India to show us around the country.

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Best travel guides — Tue, 21 May 2019 06:38:38 +0000

Great information! The comment about the stickers you get in India made me crack up – it’s so true!

By: Gaurav Singh

Gaurav Singh — Thu, 02 May 2019 10:26:37 +0000

In reply to Rachel Jones. Have seen Varanasi. The oldest city of world

By: Ram Lamba

Ram Lamba — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 10:36:35 +0000

Hi Rachel, your itinerary is so helpful! I am visiting India in March

I did wonder, what accommodation would you recommend to stay? What sites did you use to book hostels/hotels? Did you book in advance? And roughly how much did it cost a night?

Thank you very much for your help!
Ram

By: Curtis Moradkhani

Curtis Moradkhani — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 15:04:45 +0000

Hi Rachel, I love your blog. It’s been so helpful. Me and my girlfriend are traveling to india for the first time in November. We fly into New Dehli on the 4th and are looking to be in a great location for Diwali on the 7th. Can you ou give us any recommendations of where to celebrate it? We like to experience new cultures, eat new foods, enjoy crowds and the nightlife. We would hope for a fun authentic Diwali.

We plan to end our trip in Varanasi when DeepDiwali is happening. Any recommendations specific to this celebration to keep in mind?

Also, if you could only see Jodpur or Jaipur which would you recommend?

Thanks a lot!
Curtis & Anna

By: Manu

Manu — Sun, 25 Mar 2018 11:14:08 +0000

Hello, thank you so much for this detailed itinerary. I am in Rishikesh now and planning what to do during the month of April. I already visited Rajastan, so that is out of the plan. I was thinking to go to Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala and Amritsar. What do you think, is it feasable? It looks like a bit difficult to find good transportation options between this destinations and roads look a bit dangerous. that is why I did not close my itinerary yet. Can you please share some insights about the best way to move from one destination to another and the best order to do it? From Amritsar I should take a plane back to Delhi. Thank you Manu

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 19:18:27 +0000

In reply to Aric. Both Mumbai and Delhi have combined their international and domestic airports into one except three airlines which are at the old domestic terminals: spicejet, goair, and indigo

By: Aric

Aric — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 17:55:35 +0000

I traveled all over INDIA for 6 months, back in 1995. Now married, and wife wants to travel – can you recommend flying west coast USA to New Dehli vs Mumbai to start? Any advice on airport transfers? That was REALLY dicey 20+ years ago – how is it now?

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 20:27:08 +0000

In reply to Chelsea.

It’s hot all over with the south being also really humid – when people say the north isn’t as hot they mean the far far north like himachal, leh, etc not rajasthan or Delhi!

By: Chelsea

Chelsea — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 19:01:03 +0000

Hey Rachael, I’ll be traveling India for the month of May, I know that this is the peak summer month/ pre monsoon season and I’m wondering if you have any advice on where to travel for these intense summer weeks. I’ve heard the north is the best option but i would still like to see southern India as well, is it worth it? Any recommendations?

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Sat, 11 Nov 2017 05:39:11 +0000

In reply to TheLostLondonGirl. It will be sooooo hot maybe 50 celsius based on past years. I have been twice, both in October.

By: TheLostLondonGirl

TheLostLondonGirl — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 17:16:43 +0000

Can I ask what time of year you were in Rajasthan? My bf and I are planning to be in India in May and I’m worried it’s too hot to go to Rajasthan then? Thanks :) P.S loved the blog post, it was massively helpful!

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 20:08:22 +0000

In reply to Melissa. Happy to help! I hope you have a blast

By: Melissa

Melissa — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 12:04:58 +0000

Fantastic site, this has made my day and confirmed my decision to visit India after my application for a Canadian visa was declined.Thank you so much.

By: Trippindian

Trippindian — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 10:23:35 +0000

This is by far the best itinerary I’ve ever read. You covered literally everything. I live in India and still haven’t explored this much. This post inspired me to take time off my work and explore my country. Thanks Rachel! I SIMPLY LOVED IT! Bookmarked it for planning my itinerary for the future.

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Fri, 23 Jun 2017 20:51:31 +0000

In reply to Ross. Yes, definitely assuming you aren't covering all of Rajasthan :) But minimum Delhi 3 days, Agra 2, Varanasi 3 then that leaves a lot of time to move around Rajasthan

By: Ross

Ross — Fri, 23 Jun 2017 02:41:14 +0000

Hi Rachel,

Going to India next month and absolutely winging it. I have about 3-4 weeks. Do you think it’s possible to cover Delhi, Agra, Varanasi and Rajasthan with that much time? I also want to visit Goa but I think that’s a bit ambitious. I’m quite a fast traveler.

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Tue, 18 Apr 2017 09:17:19 +0000

In reply to David. David, you're so right it's really difficult to "see it all" in India!!