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Laze on a houseboat in Kerala, plod into the sunset on a camel
in Rajasthan, glide down the Ganges at dawn or crack open a cold
beer on your perfect beach in Goa.
One thing is for sure, no matter what your travel style or budget,
there will never be a moment when you don’t know you are
in India. This is an especially fascinating country for us Brits
due to our historical connection. Just by growing up in the U.K,
we all have hundreds of images of India forever planted in our
minds. Don’t assume however that knowing your way around
the menu in your local Indian restaurant will prepare you for
your time here !
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The climate
in India varies from region to region (India is a vast country,
almost as big as Western Europe) The north has a subtropical climate
with high summer temperatures and cold winters, but it only has a brief
rainy season. The south has a tropical climate, and although the temperature
varies little throughout the year, the heavy monsoons can cause flooding.
There are definitely parts of India that it is best to avoid at certain
times of the year, but on the other hand, there is always somewhere
in India where the weather is perfect.
Holders of British passports must obtain an Indian
visa before arriving in India. To obtain a visa, your passport must
be valid at least 6 months after your planned return date. You require
one free page in your passport for an Indian visa. An application form
can be downloaded from the embassy website. You can fill out your application
and pay on line, but you will still need to post your 2 passport photos,
and signed application along with your passport to one of the Visa application
centres or deliver it by hand.
Travellers
health in India. India is a tropical country and you therefore run
greater risk of becoming ill than at home. There are more varieties
of bacteria in a hot climate, that your body won’t be used to if
you don’t live in that area of the world. The risk of getting ill
shouldn’t put anyone off going. The worst that happens to most
people is a couple of days of ‘Delhi Belly’.
There are many different forms of transport in India. Buses, rickshaws
and trains all seem uniquely Indian. If you are a little better off,
you might find yourself travelling by private car or on one India’s
many low cost airlines, but however you travel, there is no danger that
you will forget what country you are in ! Find out more information
about getting
around in India.
Want to travel independently in India ?
Travel Nation's sister company, Rickshaw Travel, has a dedicated
website : www.indiatravelplan.co.uk
that caters for people who want to travel independently in India,
but not leave it all to chance.
This site features over 70 bite-sized travel experiences all over
India to choose from, each usually lasting between two and five days.
You can pick and mix from these to create your perfect trip. The hotels
and other forms of accommodation featured on this site are generally
modest, but clean and comfortable, have been selected because they
have an authentic feel. International style chain hotels have been
avoided.
Group tours in India.
Joining a group tour in India can make the whole India travel experience much easier and are a great way to travel if you prefer not to travel alone or are apprehensive about travelling independently.
Typically these trips consist of around a dozen people and a tour leader. Tour leaders can really smooth the way on your trip and are usually a font of knowledge about the country. These tours have been tried and tested to make the best use of time, without rushing. Things like accommodation and transport will be pre-arranged for you. There are lots of companies offering with group tours in India, offering many different trip styles. At Travel Nation we have a vast knowledge of these trips and will be happy to advise you on what trip might best suit you needs.
Click here to see a wide selection of group
tours in India on offer.
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