India
Why India SHOULD be your next trip.
Perhaps nowhere on Earth will you experience higher highs and lower lows while traveling than in India. Its
Culture & History are unparalleled- from the famous centuries old
Taj Mahal in Agra to
Dharamsala/McLeod Ganj, which for a few decades has served as the headquarters of the Tibetan government-in-exile and the Dalai Lama, you will find a different facet of the country around every corner.
Budget Friendly can take on a new definition for the adventurous traveler, as cheap accommodations, food, and transportation abound and it is very reasonable to get by for under $25 US dollars per day if you travel like the locals. Less known to most travelers is that India`s stunning
Nature & Outdoors offers seemingly endless diversions, especially for those seeking mountain scenery and wildlife. Try a trek in the Himalayas based out of
Leh in summer or a safari in
Kanha National Park in the center of the country and prepare to be amazed by
Why India should NOT be your next trip.
Don`t expect the eye-opening experiences in India to end with a clear view of a 20,000 foot mountain or spotting an elusive tiger behind some brush.
Comfort & Safety can be a serious concern (especially in the big cities) so expect to have a large following of touts continually hassling you, prepare for in-your-face poverty, and brace yourself for a potential bout with the infamous Delhi Belly. While there are a wide variety of public transportation options and it can be surprisingly cheap to hire a private car, with over 1 billion people there is rarely a train or road that isn`t overcrowded at virtually all hours of the day. Combining this with the fact that many