Traveling around India is a real adventure that not every tourist dares to. Having visited this place once, some travelers fall in love with it and want to return again. And some, on the contrary, are horrified by this colorful Asian country.
India is a land of contrasts, original cultural traditions and vibrant holidays. In this multicultural and multi-religious country, it is customary to celebrate the holidays of different religions. Therefore, the number of holidays here exceeds the number of calendar days in a year. And Indians are friendly and cheerful people, despite the rather harsh living conditions. They do not live well, while families always have many children. For a European, such living conditions will seem terrible, but the Indians themselves believe that they are quite happy in life.
Independent travel
Only such trips allow you to plunge headlong into the Indian flavor, as well as learn a lot of interesting things about local traditions and cultural customs. To get an objective picture of the life of Indian society, you need to live in this country for at least one month, traveling to different cities and communicating with local residents.
Most Indians have a primary education and speak English well, so don't hesitate to chat with a rickshaw driver or a gift shop seller. They will gladly tell tourists about their family and work. However, be careful with locals and do not leave your personal belongings unattended. Representatives of the lower strata of the population are engaged in theft, so you need to remember about vigilance. And in case of problems, you should contact the tourist police.
The most unpleasant thing that awaits tourists in India is unsanitary conditions. Therefore, you should not buy food on the street, as well as eat unwashed vegetables and fruits. It is better to eat in a cafe. The tap water in India is not potable. In order to avoid health problems, it is better to refuse to buy draft drinks on the street and not drink juices with ice. And it will not hurt to take medications for the treatment of digestive disorders on your trip.
Holidays in India by package
If you are not ready for an independent travel in India, you can buy a ticket to one of the major cities of this country. Most often, tour operators offer trips to Delhi, Mumbai, Bombay, Bangalore, as well as Goa.
Even going to an expensive hotel, you should not count on impeccable service. It is important to understand that India is not Europe, here people have a rather specific concept of comfort, convenience and hygiene. The best hotels can be found in Goa. This state of India boasts a fairly developed tourist infrastructure and clean streets, which are generally not typical for India. Goa is a resort, so here you will not see the Indian flavor in all its glory, but you will rest in a civilized environment.
