{"id":10886,"date":"2021-01-13T10:16:40","date_gmt":"2021-01-13T10:16:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/blog\/?p=10886"},"modified":"2026-07-03T14:33:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T14:33:00","slug":"india-travel-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/blog\/india-travel-guide","title":{"rendered":"India Travel Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With a population of 1.353 billion people, 447 native languages spoken, and an incredible history encompassing thousands and thousands of years, it&#8217;s probably safe to say that you might not be totally sure where to start when planning a trip to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/india-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">India<\/a>. Well, that&#8217;s what we&#8217;re here to help with, and our India travel guide is designed to help you get to grips with this sprawling country and start designing your own adventure. Whether you want to search for snow leopard in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/western-himalayas-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Himalayas<\/a>, soak up the rich history of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/rajasthan-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">north<\/a>, or relax on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/goa-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">southern beaches<\/a>, we&#8217;ve got you covered. And if you&#8217;re not yet sure what you actually want to do, we can help with that too.<\/p>\n<h2>India at a glance<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Best for history and culture:<\/strong> The cultural north \u2013 Rajasthan, Delhi and Agra \u2013 home to the Taj Mahal, the Red Fort and the Golden Triangle circuit.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Best for beaches and backwaters:<\/strong> The sunny south \u2013 Goa, Kerala and Tamil Nadu \u2013 for palm-fringed coastline and languid rice boat journeys.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Best for mountains and wildlife:<\/strong> The real north \u2013 Ladakh, Rishikesh, Shimla and Kumaon \u2013 for Himalayan hikes and snow leopard tracking.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Best for city life and food:<\/strong> Mumbai, Hyderabad and Kolkata, for Bollywood glamour, biryani and colonial-era history.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Best for a remote escape:<\/strong> The Andaman Islands, for white sand beaches with minimal crowds.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Worth knowing:<\/strong> India spans 447 native languages and thousands of years of history, so most first-time visitors focus on one region rather than trying to see it all in a single trip.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_10890\" style=\"width: 5510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/udaipur-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10890\" class=\"wp-image-10890 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/udaipur-timbuktu-5-copy.jpg\" alt=\"India travel\" width=\"5500\" height=\"3666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/udaipur-timbuktu-5-copy.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1440,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/udaipur-timbuktu-5-copy.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/udaipur-timbuktu-5-copy.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=300,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/udaipur-timbuktu-5-copy.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=512,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/udaipur-timbuktu-5-copy.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 5500px) 100vw, 5500px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-10890\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wander the picturesque streets of Udaipur<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>The cultural north<\/h2>\n<p><em>Rajasthan, Delhi and Agra<\/em><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s a tough one to nab, but the north just about takes the title as India&#8217;s historical heartland. You will probably have heard names like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/jaipur-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaipur<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/agra-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Agra<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/delhi-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Delhi<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/jodphur-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jodhpur<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/udaipur-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Udaipur<\/a>, and for good reason; the cities are mesmerisingly beautiful and full of life, and will undoubtedly capture your heart, history buff or not. The famous Golden Triangle is an excellent starting point to any northern India travel guide, linking the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/rajasthan-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rajasthani<\/a> cities of Agra, Delhi, and Jaipur and their assortment of temples, monuments and historical sites. If you&#8217;re making use of the international airport in Delhi, it&#8217;s an easy starting point, before working your way south, but doing the circuit in reverse is just as magical. Highlights include, Agra, home, of course, to that great symbol of love, the Taj Mahal, the Red Fort in Delhi and the photogenic pink city of Jaipur, and the bottle blues of Jodhpur. Those looking to blend a little wildlife in with their culture vulturing should head to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/ranthambore-national-park-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ranthambore National Park<\/a>, a forest that&#8217;s packed with sloth bears, leopard and the cr\u00e8me de la cr\u00e8me of India&#8217;s wildlife, the majestic royal Bengal tiger.<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"border-left: 3px solid #ddd; margin: 20px 0; padding: 10px 20px; font-style: italic; font-size: 1.1em; color: #333;\"><p>\n&#8220;The Golden Triangle is still the best introduction to India we can offer. Agra, Delhi and Jaipur give you the Taj Mahal, the Red Fort and the pink city all in one loop \u2013 and if you&#8217;ve got the time, adding on Ranthambore for a tiger safari rounds the trip out beautifully.&#8221;<br \/>\n<cite style=\"display: block; font-style: normal; font-size: 0.85em; margin-top: 10px; color: #666;\">\u2014 Carola Fresno, Travel Specialist at Timbuktu Travel<\/cite>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>How do I do it?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With most international flights landing in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/delhi-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Delhi<\/a>, the city is an easy starting point for a trip around the north and a good place to get your bearings before moving on. The railway networks up here are good (something you&#8217;ll find is common across most of the country), as are the roads, so travel by car and train are both excellent options; hiring a car and a driver and combining road trips with train journeys is one of our favourite ways to see the north. It&#8217;s also possible to fly into the main cities (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/jaipur-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaipur<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/udaipur-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Udaipur<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/jodphur-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jodhpur<\/a>) from both Delhi and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/mumbai-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mumbai<\/a>, so those short on time can whizz about quite easily. Mumbai also makes a good starting point and the circuit of the north can easily be completed in reverse, ending in Delhi.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where do I start?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking to tick off all the major <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/rajasthan-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rajasthani<\/a> hotspots, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/trip\/all-about-rajasthan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">All about Rajasthan<\/a> is the trip you need to add to your India travel log (we know, the clue&#8217;s in the name!). The trip focuses on well-known <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/jodphur-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jodhpur<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/udaipur-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Udaipur<\/a>, as well as taking in the lesser-trodden paths of rural Rajasthan and the desert city of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/jaisalmer-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaisalmer<\/a>. Alternatively, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/trip\/hidden-rajasthan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hidden Rajasthan<\/a> escape will lead you through the top sites of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/delhi-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Delhi<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/agra-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Agra<\/a> before whisking you past the area&#8217;s bucolic countryside and finishing in uber-romantic Udaipur. Then there&#8217;s the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/trip\/the-best-of-the-best-in-india\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best of the Best<\/a>, a trip that does exactly what it says on the tin and promises epic cities packed with history and culture, and tiger spotting in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/ranthambore-national-park-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ranthambore National Park<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"timbuktu-wp\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Merriweather:700|Open+Sans:300,600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/rajasthan-trip?action=DesignATrip&wId=001&regionName=Rajasthan&regionId=205\" class=\"no_underline timbuktu-test-class\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_container image-included\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_layout_minimal\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner\" data-entity-type=\"region\" data-country-id=\"24\" data-region-id=\"205\" >\n                    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/regions\/kodak_images\/000\/000\/205\/original\/rajasthan-india-timbuktu-h0.jpg?w=150&h=150&auto=format&fit=min&dpr=2&q=50&crop=center center\"data-country-id=\"24\" data-region-id=\"205\" class=\"timbuktu_minimal_image\" alt=\"Rajasthan Image\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_copy\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_heading\">Rajasthan<\/div><div class=\"timbuktu_button\" style=\"background-color:#128d8d\">Learn more<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_10892\" style=\"width: 4910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/goa-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10892\" class=\"wp-image-10892 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/Palolem-beach-goa-india-timbuktu-h1-copy.jpg\" alt=\"India travel\" width=\"4900\" height=\"3267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/Palolem-beach-goa-india-timbuktu-h1-copy.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1440,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/Palolem-beach-goa-india-timbuktu-h1-copy.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/Palolem-beach-goa-india-timbuktu-h1-copy.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=300,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/Palolem-beach-goa-india-timbuktu-h1-copy.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=512,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/Palolem-beach-goa-india-timbuktu-h1-copy.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4900px) 100vw, 4900px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-10892\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Recline on southern India&#8217;s tropical beaches<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>The sunny south<\/h2>\n<p><em>Goa, Kerala and Tamil Nadu<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Ah, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/india-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">India&#8217;s<\/a> blissful, cool-as-a-cucumber (figuratively!) south. Picture swaying palm fronds, tropical beaches, peaceful backwaters &#8211; and plenty of history if you can tear yourself away from the coast. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/goa-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Goa<\/a> is easily the most famous of India&#8217;s beach spots, having made a name for itself as a zenned-out, boho beach escape. It&#8217;s still the go-to destination if you&#8217;re seeking hot and spicy seafood, beachside yoga, meandering golden sand and perhaps a night-time party or two. We&#8217;re sure you have probably also heard of the heavenly backwaters of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/kerala-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kerala<\/a>, where floating downriver on a languid rice boat is the name of the game. A well-earned staple in any India travel guide. After that, explore a little further to the port city <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/cochin-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cochin<\/a>, the crisp, fresh air of hilltop <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/munnar-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Munnar<\/a> and its lush green tea plantations. Whilst you&#8217;re at it, we&#8217;d highly recommend a visit to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/chennai-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chennai<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/madurai-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Madurai<\/a> in the Tamil Nadu region, both packed to the gills with colourful temples, incredible street food and that frantic pace of life India is known for. Last but not least, even animal lovers will feel at home with a trip to the country&#8217;s largest national park, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/periyar-national-park-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Periyar<\/a>. Eyes peeled for tiger, elephant and all manner of other exciting spots!<\/p>\n<p><strong>How do I do it?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/goa-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Goa<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/cochin-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cochin<\/a> airports serve as excellent jumping-off points for those visiting the south west and although smaller than some in the country, are linked to most of India&#8217;s main cities. If you&#8217;re looking to head straight for the southern sunshine, Goa&#8217;s Dabolim Airport accepts international flights, making more time for beach-lounging and sunset-snapping. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/madurai-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Madurai<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/chennai-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chennai<\/a> also have their own airports, and the latter can be reached internationally as well as locally.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where do I start?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/trip\/best-of-kerala-tamil-nadu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best of Kerala &amp; Tamil Nadu<\/a> trip is a fantastic introduction to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/india-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">India&#8217;s<\/a> south, taking in all the top spots, as well as some that the India travel guide books might not tell you about. You&#8217;ll begin amongst the hustle and bustle of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/chennai-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chennai<\/a>, before moving onto the Riviera of the East, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/pondicherry-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pondicherry<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/thanjavur-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thanjavur<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/chettinad-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chettinad<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/madurai-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Madurai<\/a>. Then, it&#8217;s off for tea-tasting in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/palani-hills-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Palani<\/a>, animal spotting in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/periyar-national-park-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Periyar National Park<\/a>, a float along the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/kerala-backwaters-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Keralan backwaters<\/a>, and sun, sea and architecture in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/cochin-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cochin<\/a>. For something a touch slower, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/trip\/kerala-and-the-maldives\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kerala and the Maldives<\/a> has your name written all over it. After all, what could be more peaceful than exploring Kerala&#8217;s backwaters, the tea-strewn hills of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/munnar-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Munnar<\/a>, and Periyar&#8217;s wildlife before jetting off to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/maldives-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maldives<\/a>? If neither of those suit, try editing one of our itineraries to make your own trip. India really is your oyster!<\/p>\n<div id=\"timbuktu-wp\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Merriweather:700|Open+Sans:300,600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/kerala-trip?action=DesignATrip&wId=001&regionName=Kerala&regionId=215\" class=\"no_underline timbuktu-test-class\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_container image-included\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_layout_minimal\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner\" data-entity-type=\"region\" data-country-id=\"24\" data-region-id=\"215\" >\n                    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/regions\/kodak_images\/000\/000\/215\/original\/kerala-back-waters-Alleppey-india-timbuktu-h0.jpg?w=150&h=150&auto=format&fit=min&dpr=2&q=50&crop=center bottom\"data-country-id=\"24\" data-region-id=\"215\" class=\"timbuktu_minimal_image\" alt=\"Kerala Image\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_copy\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_heading\">Kerala<\/div><div class=\"timbuktu_button\" style=\"background-color:#128d8d\">Learn more<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"timbuktu-wp\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Merriweather:700|Open+Sans:300,600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/india-trip?action=DesignATrip&wId=001&countryName=India&countryId=24\" class=\"no_underline timbuktu-test-class\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_container image-included\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner \" data-entity-type=\"country\" data-country-id=\"24\">\n                    <figure><img src=https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/countries\/kodak_images\/000\/000\/024\/original\/taj-mahal-agra-india-timbuktu-h0.jpg?w=500&h=634&auto=format&fit=min&dpr=2&q=50&crop=center center data-country-id=\"24\" class=\"timbuktu_desktop_image\" alt=\"India Image\"><img src=https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/countries\/kodak_images\/000\/000\/024\/original\/taj-mahal-agra-india-timbuktu-h0.jpg?w=768&h=309&auto=format&fit=min&dpr=1&q=50&crop=center center data-country-id=\"24\" class=\"timbuktu_mobile_image\" alt=\"India Image\"><\/figure><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_copy\"><span class=\"timbuktu_destination\" style=\"color:#128d8d\">India<\/span><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_heading\">Design your own trip<\/div>\n                        <span class=\"timbuktu_works\">Choose a destination, pick your properties and we'll do the rest<\/span>\n                        <div class=\"timbuktu_button\" style=\"background-color:#128d8d\">Design a trip<\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_10893\" style=\"width: 3030px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/western-himalayas-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10893\" class=\"wp-image-10893 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/mountains-ladakh-himalayas-timbuktu-h2-copy.jpg\" alt=\"India travel\" width=\"3020\" height=\"2006\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=598,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/mountains-ladakh-himalayas-timbuktu-h2-copy.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1440,height=957,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/mountains-ladakh-himalayas-timbuktu-h2-copy.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=249,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/mountains-ladakh-himalayas-timbuktu-h2-copy.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=299,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/mountains-ladakh-himalayas-timbuktu-h2-copy.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=510,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/mountains-ladakh-himalayas-timbuktu-h2-copy.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3020px) 100vw, 3020px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-10893\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Be inspired by the rugged beauty of the Himalayas<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>The real north<\/h2>\n<p><em>Ladakh, Rishikesh, Shimla and Kumaon<\/em><\/p>\n<p>India&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/western-himalayas-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Himalayas<\/a> and those snow-capped peaks and lush foothills have tempted travellers for years &#8211; in fact, when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/india-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">India<\/a> was under British rule, those who couldn&#8217;t handle the heat would head further north to cooler climes to escape the searing summer. This high-altitude region is still popular today on many India travel bucketlists \u2013 and not just for serious hikers either. There&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/rishikesh-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rishikesh<\/a> (made famous by the Fab Four in 1968), the birthplace of yoga and ideal for those seeking spiritual enlightenment, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/shimla-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shimla<\/a>, a genteel mountain town where games of croquet are part of everyday life, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/kumaon-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kumaon<\/a>, where you&#8217;ll spend your days getting involved in village life and ogling the mountain views. Of course, the &#8216;real deal&#8217; Himalayan experience is hiking, and if that&#8217;s what you&#8217;re looking for, Leh in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/ladakh-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ladakh<\/a>, should be first on your list. The famous mountain town is the gateway to the Himalayas&#8217; perilously high peaks and the villages that sit upon them and the place to be for exploring the vertiginous Buddhist temples and searching for the rare and beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/trip\/the-snow-leopards-of-the-himalayas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">snow leopard<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How do I do it?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As you can imagine, reaching India&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/western-himalayas-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Western Himalayas<\/a> can be fairly challenging. Some areas you can travel to with ease, but others make you work a little harder. You might think the mountain town of Leh would be one of the tougher destinations to reach, flights from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/delhi-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Delhi<\/a> take a little over an hour and land at Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/shimla-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shimla<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/rishikesh-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rishikesh<\/a> can both be reached by road (you can also fly to Rishikesh, landing at nearby Dehradun airport), and those who are feeling adventurous can even make the journey onto Leh by car &#8211; this writer&#8217;s done just that and it was thrilling! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/kumaon-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kumaon<\/a> is one of the trickier destinations to reach on an India travel itinerary but all the better for it we think. Flying isn&#8217;t really an option, so instead, travel by train to Kathgodham station (a little over 30km away and very well connected) and then travel the rest of the way by road.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where do I start?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/western-himalayas-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Himalayas<\/a> appeal to you as an escape from modern life, then check out our trip, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/trip\/the-magic-of-the-himalayas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Magic of the Himalayas<\/a>. This adventure gets straight into the heart of the famous Indian mountains, inviting you to explore the ancient traditions, trek the peaks, and understand the life of those who call the mountains home. Those looking to tap into India&#8217;s sacred side will enjoy our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/trip\/a-spiritual-adventure-udaipur-to-the-himalayas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spiritual Adventure trip<\/a>, which takes travellers on a journey from the beautiful City of the Lakes, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/udaipur-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Udaipur<\/a>, before following the River Ganges north to that heavenly haven, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/rishikesh-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rishikesh<\/a>. And, because of the easy connections with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/delhi-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Delhi<\/a>, the Himalayas can be built into most Indian travel itineraries so don&#8217;t let us restrict you\u2026<\/p>\n<div id=\"timbuktu-wp\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Merriweather:700|Open+Sans:300,600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/western-himalayas-trip?action=DesignATrip&wId=001&regionName=Western%20Himalayas&regionId=220\" class=\"no_underline timbuktu-test-class\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_container image-included\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_layout_minimal\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner\" data-entity-type=\"region\" data-country-id=\"24\" data-region-id=\"220\" >\n                    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/regions\/kodak_images\/000\/000\/220\/original\/western-himalayas-india-timbuktu-h0.jpg?w=150&h=150&auto=format&fit=min&dpr=2&q=50&crop=center center\"data-country-id=\"24\" data-region-id=\"220\" class=\"timbuktu_minimal_image\" alt=\"Western Himalayas Image\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_copy\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_heading\">Western Himalayas<\/div><div class=\"timbuktu_button\" style=\"background-color:#128d8d\">Learn more<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_10894\" style=\"width: 4974px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/mumbai-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10894\" class=\"wp-image-10894 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/Chhatrapati-Shivaji-Maharaj-Terminus-train-station-mumbai-india-timbuktu-h1-copy.jpg\" alt=\"India travel\" width=\"4964\" height=\"3124\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=566,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/Chhatrapati-Shivaji-Maharaj-Terminus-train-station-mumbai-india-timbuktu-h1-copy.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1440,height=906,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/Chhatrapati-Shivaji-Maharaj-Terminus-train-station-mumbai-india-timbuktu-h1-copy.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=236,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/Chhatrapati-Shivaji-Maharaj-Terminus-train-station-mumbai-india-timbuktu-h1-copy.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=283,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/Chhatrapati-Shivaji-Maharaj-Terminus-train-station-mumbai-india-timbuktu-h1-copy.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=483,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/01\/Chhatrapati-Shivaji-Maharaj-Terminus-train-station-mumbai-india-timbuktu-h1-copy.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4964px) 100vw, 4964px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-10894\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lose yourself in the hustle and bustle of Mumbai<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>And all the rest&#8230;<\/h2>\n<p><em>Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Andaman Islands, Bandhavgarh National Park<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Yep, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/india-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">India<\/a> is a pretty big place and despite our neat itineraries and beautifully-crafted trips, there are more than a few destinations left in our India travel guide \u2013 and here they are!<\/p>\n<p>Up first is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/mumbai-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mumbai<\/a> and its heady mix of history, culture, Bollywood stars, chaos and glamour. It&#8217;s hot and busy and we love it &#8211; and when we say the food&#8217;s good, we really mean it, be it street food or an all-out restaurant. Another spot on the foodie list is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/hyderabad-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hyderabad<\/a>, a south-central city famous for its biryani and blend of old-world India and shiny silver skyscrapers. In the north-east, you&#8217;ll find yourself enraptured by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/kolkata-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kolkata<\/a>, the former seat of the British Empire where historical buildings rub shoulders with exciting restaurants and a new urban elite. It&#8217;s a fascinating city with plenty to explore and keep you busy.<\/p>\n<p>Away from the cities, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/bandhavgarh-national-park-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bandhavgarh National Park<\/a> is a small but perfectly-formed park that boasts one of the largest populations of tigers in India. Its recent claim to fame is as the filming ground of David Attenborough&#8217;s Dynasties series. And if Mr Attenborough approves, well&#8230; Finally, one of our favourite, far-out, far-flung destinations is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/andaman-islands-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Andaman Islands<\/a>. Found in the Bay of Bengal, these remote islands will fulfil every Robinson Crusoe fantasy you&#8217;ve ever had, with their blinding white beaches and lapping turquoise waters and make a truly idyllic end to a busy trip around the coast.<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"border-left: 3px solid #ddd; margin: 20px 0; padding: 10px 20px; font-style: italic; font-size: 1.1em; color: #333;\"><p>\n&#8220;The Andamans are the trip I recommend when people tell me they&#8217;ve &#8216;done&#8217; mainland India and want something completely different. White sand, turquoise water and none of the crowds \u2013 it&#8217;s the perfect way to end a longer itinerary.&#8221;<br \/>\n<cite style=\"display: block; font-style: normal; font-size: 0.85em; margin-top: 10px; color: #666;\">\u2014 Carola Fresno, Travel Specialist at Timbuktu Travel<\/cite>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>How do I do it?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/mumbai-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mumbai&#8217;s<\/a> large airport welcomes travellers both internationally and domestically, making it a popular start and end point for many India travel itineraries, especially those that include more off-the-beaten track destinations. The city is very well connected to the rest of the country by an extensive rail network, giving options for those who prefer not to fly or wish to see more of the country from ground level. Both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/hyderabad-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hyderabad<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/kolkata-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kolkata<\/a> are easily reached by domestic flights and by train, making them accessible from most places in India. And finally, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/andaman-islands-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Andaman Islands<\/a> might be remote but luckily there are direct flights available from both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/kolkata-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kolkata<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/chennai-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chennai<\/a>, as well as indirect flights from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/delhi-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Delhi<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where do I start?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/mumbai-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mumbai<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/hyderabad-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hyderabad<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/kolkata-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kolkata<\/a> are incredibly well-connected and can be weaved into most India travel itineraries, dependent on what you want to see. Mumbai acts as a great alternative starting point for exploring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/rajasthan-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">India&#8217;s cultural north<\/a> and is exactly where our epic, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/trip\/all-about-rajasthan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">All About Rajasthan<\/a> trip begins. Hyderabad is a good &#8216;stopover&#8217; for breaking up journeys across the south and, thanks to its central location, it&#8217;s also a good point to fly into before taking your journeys elsewhere (but we&#8217;d go for the biryani alone). Kolkata is a little out of the way in the north east but we&#8217;d certainly recommend making your way here if you&#8217;re keen to find out more about India&#8217;s past and have a taste for Bengali inspired curries &#8211; a tantalising combination. Then, after a few weeks of soaking up India&#8217;s frenetic pace, you&#8217;ll want nothing more than a sandy beach to recline on and a cool drink to sip on \u2013 roll up the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/andaman-islands-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Andaman Islands<\/a>! Flights go from selected cities across the country, although stopovers are sometimes required. Otherwise, end your trip in Mumbai and you&#8217;ll be able to fly straight there with minimal fuss.<\/p>\n<h2>India FAQs<\/h2>\n<h3>Where should first-time visitors to India start?<\/h3>\n<p>The Golden Triangle of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur is the classic introduction, giving you the Taj Mahal, the Red Fort and Rajasthan&#8217;s pink city in one manageable loop.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I combine wildlife and culture in northern India?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes \u2013 Ranthambore National Park, home to sloth bears, leopard and Bengal tiger, sits close to the Golden Triangle circuit and pairs easily with a Rajasthan itinerary.<\/p>\n<h3>What&#8217;s the best region in India for beaches?<\/h3>\n<p>Goa is the most famous beach destination, while Kerala offers a quieter, backwater-focused alternative with rice boat journeys through its lagoons.<\/p>\n<h3>Is Rishikesh good for more than yoga retreats?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes \u2013 beyond its reputation as the birthplace of yoga, it sits on the River Ganges and is a good link point between Udaipur and the wider Himalayas.<\/p>\n<h3>How do I reach Leh in Ladakh?<\/h3>\n<p>Flights from Delhi take a little over an hour and land at Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport. 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