India Tours

It is possible to use credit cards in India’s major cities or famous tourist attractions. Cash (Indian rupee), of course, is widely used anywhere in the country. In case you’re visiting smaller towns of less-visited regions, payments by credit cards could be a narrow choice. Hence, it is recommended that you should already have enough an amount of Indian currency for purchasing or tipping purpose.

There is a fact that Indians do not drink off the tap directly. Tap water here is still commonly used for daily hygiene such as washing, bathing or brushing teeth though. Overall, to make sure that you’re well when travelling in India. Bottled, filtered, boiled water is highly recommended to drink.

The Indian rupee (INR) is India’s national and also preferred currency. Hence payments using any other currency are nearly impossible in the country. Major international currencies such as US dollars, British pounds and Euros can be easily exchanged throughout India. Most international airports of the country, major banks, or authorized money changers have the money exchange counters, and some selected bigger hotels and resorts also have this facility for customers.

Getting a SIM card in India for foreign tourist requires preparing a lot of documents and there are many steps involved in the process. Three best and most consistent mobile data providers in India are Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone. Foreign tourists here are suggested to use online social networks such as Facebook and Whatsapp to save costs. The main point is, even if you manage to acquire an Indian SIM Card, the number of public internets and wifi hotspot zones in India are very limited.

Cultural diversity has created variations of Indian cuisine and also the common local delicacies in a different region. Meat dishes are very popular in northern zones while vegetarian cuisine is most favoured in southern parts. Seafood is also available in India, especially in coastal regions. Overall Indian food is safe and clean to eat if these dishes are prepared in restaurants and cafeterias. As a precaution, be more aware when trying any street food across the cities in India.

Tipping is not a cultural tradition or common etiquette in India. However, people could expect you to tip in most of the tourist attractions. Normally, a service fee is automatically added to the bill in most bigger hotels and restaurants. It is highly recommended that you should tip at various places and instances depending on your satisfaction level. You can leave a personal tip for those who gave you an excellent service and made you satisfied.

The best answer should be related to your travel plan. While the major tourist attractions such as Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Mumbai, Varanasi, and Amritsar offer you the real essence of India in history and cultural heritage, some of the notable national parks & wildlife reserves in Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Assam are the dreamlands for nature and wildlife enthusiasts. To the south of the country hosts the city of Goa, Tamil Nadu and Kerala state where own numerous interesting cultural experiences and beach activities that worth visiting if you’re more into the lesser-known destinations in India.

Covering a greater part of South Asia, India features a variety of weather conditions, hence you will find different weather in different states of India at the same time of the year. The ideal time to visit India depends on your planned destination and activities you want to experience. With a tropical climate, summertime in India might be very hot. Hence winter months from October to March, when the weather is pretty mild and the temperature is pleasant, is the best time to plan a trip to India (especially Northern and Central regions). If you’re visiting India in summer, Southern zones, with inviting sandy beaches and cool weather, are likely to be a perfect part of your travel plan.

India is a huge country both geographically and culturally. Hence it could be difficult for anyone to travel the entire country for just one time. Normally, a classic itinerary encompassing the most-visited tourist hotspots will take from 10 days to 3 weeks depending on your travel plan. If you’re expecting an in-depth exploration of India’s highlights from North to South, from West to East, you need at least 2 months for both traversing time and visiting time in each destination.

If you’re travelling in India for the first time, the most popular and iconic tourist destinations of the country are undoubted must be included in your trip. Some of Indian sought-after attractions that are commonly preferred by most first-timers are the capital city Delhi, the state of Rajasthan, the land of majesty Agra with the world-famous heritage Taj Mahal, and the holy city of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, where houses numerous significant monuments, grandiose forts & palaces, and showcases typical India’s ways of life. Many also incorporated the famed Golden Triangle: Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur in their first itinerary to catch the most classic glimpse of India.