India
India, officially the Republic of India is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country (with over 1.2 billion people), and the most populous democracy in the world. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the southwest, and the Bay of Bengal on the southeast. It shares land borders with Pakistan to the west;[f] China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the northeast; and Myanmar (Burma) and Bangladesh to the east. In the Indian Ocean, India is in the vicinity of Sri Lanka and the Maldives. India’s Andaman and Nicobar Islands share a maritime border with Thailand and Indonesia.
Top 5 Things to See and Do
So, here’s a list of famous and eye-popping tourist spots which you cannot afford to skip or miss, let’s go through the list:
- Agra
Agra is one of the popular tourist spots because of the huge white marble mausoleum, which stated as a symbol of eternal love by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife called Taj Mahal. It is being admired as a masterpiece of the Mughal period that will take you to the beautiful era. After taking the tour of the monument there are markets (Sadar Bazaar, Kinari Bazaar, Shah Ganj, Raja Ki Mandi) of Agra are very well known among the tourists.
- Rajasthan
Rajasthan is all about bright and colourful culture. It has many things to offer to tourists like Rajasthani food, folk music and dance, traditional puppet shows. It is said to be “The Land of Forts” and there are more than 45 forts. The place can give you the amazing view of sand dunes and oasis, also enjoy the camel ride in the Great Indian Desert, which has grabbed the attention of everyone.
- Varanasi
The oldest and holiest place in India is Varanasi. It is home for many worshippers to bathe and mourners cremate their deceased relatives as they believe that the soul will rest in peace. The Ghats of the place is famous and Dashashwamedh Ghat is the main in Varanasi on the Ganga River. It is located close to Vishwanath Temple and is probably the most spectacular ghat.
- Amritsar
Amritsar is well known for the Golden Temple, a holy place for Sikhs. Every year a heavy mob of people including locals and tourists come to visit and plan to spend an afternoon at the border of Pakistan to see the Beating Retreat Ceremony. The second popular spot is Jallianwala Bagh as we all are familiar with the incident that took place on Baisakhi festival. It has turned into an amazing museum and built a park in it, where you can take a moment for all those who lost their lives.
- Ahmedabad
The heart of Gujarat, Ahmedabad is full of liveliness and one can make their ways towards life. It has been given the title of India’s first UNESCO World Heritage City in 2017 for its architecture, walls and gates and significant Hindu and Jain temples. There’s also a museum based on Indian hero, they have displayed his iconic spectacles and spinning wheel.
Travel Budget
While exploring India there are many merits but the most important virtue is that it offers experiences at prices for any type of traveller, backpackers and luxurious vacationists alike. India has every category like the value of money, accommodations, transportation, food everything is available and affordable. The budget range has been given below and you can go through it and check which is suitable for you:
- If you are a backpacker traveller then your budget should be around Rs.1500/-.
- If you are a mid-range traveller then at least the budget should be set around Rs. 2500/-.
- If you are a luxurious traveller then the budget margin should be Rs. 4500/- to 5000/-.
How to Get Around
There are many ways to commute but the best ways are via road and/or air. The difference will be that via road you enjoy the scenic beauty as you pass by but time taking and via air, your time will be saved but you will not be enjoying or witnessing any view. Moreover, the flight tickets will cost you more whereas while going via road it will cost you cheaper.
When to Go to
You can visit India around the year but the best time to visit India is between October and March. At that time the weather is more likely to be warm, sunny, and dry. Also during this time, the north offers clear blue skies.
India is a country which comprises different cultures, tongues, rituals, religions, festivals, languages and much more. The country has tons of destinations and they are categorised according to the travellers.
India is the second-largest country in the world so; definitely you might get confused from where to start. In every traveller’s list, at some point India is mentioned as it has beautiful Mughal architecture in Agra, amazing party culture in Goa, and snow-capped and unclimbable mountains of Himachal Pradesh, an extensive number of temples in Kerala like outstanding and popular places. These places have won the hearts of many tourists that’s why we see a large number of tourists around us.
The hardest part of exploring India is, figuring out what exactly to see on your journey. If we are in India and travelling how can we forget to mention food though it is about the masala (spice) that plays a major role in every Indian life. There are some “most demanded” magnificent places where you can enjoy food along with exploring. It will give you countless memories and surely make your brain plan to visit India all over again.
Jungle Safari
A is an overland journey, usually a trip by tourists to Africa. In the past, the trip was often a big-game hunt, but today, safari often refers to trips to observe and photograph wildlife—or hiking and sightseeing, as well.
The Swahili word safari means journey, originally from the Arabic meaning a journey; the verb for “to travel” in Swahili is kusafiri. These words are used for any type of journey, e.g. by bus from Nairobi to Mombasa or by ferry from Dar es Salaam to Unguja. Safari entered the English language at the end of the 1850s thanks to Richard Francis Burton, the famous explorer.
The Regimental March of the King’s African Rifles was ‘Funga Safari’, literally ‘tie up the March’, or, in other words, pack up equipment ready to march.
In 1836 William Cornwallis Harris led an expedition purely to observe and record wildlife and landscapes by the expedition’s members. Harris established the safari style of journey, starting with a not too strenuous rising at first light, an energetic day walking, an afternoon rest then concluding with a formal dinner and telling stories in the evening over drinks and tobacco.
Road Cycling
Road cycling is the most widespread form of cycling. It includes recreational, racing, and utility cycling. Road cyclists are generally expected to obey the same rules and laws as other vehicle drivers or riders and may also be vehicular cyclists.
Dedicated road bicycles have drop handlebars and multiple gears, although there are single and fixed gear varieties. Road bikes also use narrow, high-pressure tires to decrease rolling resistance, and tend to be somewhat lighter than other types of bicycle. The drop handlebars are often positioned lower than the saddle in order to put the rider in a more aerodynamic position. In an effort to become more aerodynamic, some riders have begun using aerobars. Who and when aerobars where invented is unclear but they seem to date back to the early 1980s. The light weight and aerodynamics of a road bike allows this type of bicycle to be the second most efficient self-powered means of transportation, behind only recumbent bicycles due to the latter’s higher aerodynamic efficiency.