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South India Itinerary: 2 Weeks in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka
A two-week south India itinerary that works for first-time visitors runs Kochi, Munnar, Madurai, Thekkady, the Alleppey backwaters and Kovalam or Varkala, with Mysore…
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Shimla in May 2027: Weather, Crowds, Summer Festival and Prices
May is Shimla's main season. Days average about 23 °C and nights about 14 °C, with light rain on about seven days. It is…
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Rishikesh Travel Guide: Ghats, Ashrams, Rafting and Where to Stay
Rishikesh is where the Ganges leaves the Himalaya, 240 km from Delhi. It is three places in one: the ashram quarter around Ram Jhula,…
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Private vs Group Tours in India: Which Is Right for You?
For two or more people travelling together, a private tour with your own car, driver and local guides is usually the same price as,…
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Parvati Valley Guide: Kasol, Tosh, Kheerganga and Manikaran
The Parvati Valley runs east from Bhuntar up the Parvati river. Its villages are the backpacker circuit of Himachal: Kasol (about 1,600 m) with…
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North India Itinerary: 2 and 3-Week Routes from Delhi to the Himalayas
The north India itinerary we plan most often runs Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Amritsar, Dharamshala and Manali, then back to Delhi via Chandigarh, in 13–14…
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North Goa vs South Goa: Which Side Should You Stay On?
Stay in North Goa for nightlife, markets, beach clubs and budget huts (Anjuna, Vagator, Morjim, Mandrem, Arambol). Stay in South Goa for calm water,…
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Why Book with a Local Tour Operator in India (and How to Check One)
Booking directly with a registered local tour operator in India usually costs less than booking through an overseas company and puts you in touch…
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Jodhpur Travel Guide: Mehrangarh, the Blue City and Beyond
The things to do in Jodhpur fit into two days: Mehrangarh Fort in the morning (9:00–17:00, ₹600 for foreign visitors), the blue lanes below…
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Jaipur Travel Guide: Where to Stay and How to Get Around
Jaipur, the Pink City, needs two full days: one for the walled old city and one for Amer and the hill forts. Stay in…
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India Itinerary 10 Days: Golden Triangle plus Varanasi or Rajasthan
A 10 day India itinerary works best as the Golden Triangle (Delhi, Agra, Jaipur) plus one extension. Choose Varanasi for the Ganges and the…
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India in March: Holi, Weather and Where to Go
India in March is the last comfortable month on the northern plains before the summer heat, and the month of Holi, on Monday 22…
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