Trips to India
why travel solo to india?
What's the weather like?
India is one of the most climatically diverse countries in the world thanks to its regional microclimates, but the average summer temperature is 33C (91F), while winter averages 10C (50F).
Top three activities
1. Visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise
2. Go tiger spotting in Ranthambore
3. Take in the beaches and backwaters of Kerala
Top five dishes to try
1. Dosa – A crêpe-like bread, made from drained rice and lentil batter
2. Panipuri – a street snack of deep-fried hollow flatbread filled with vegetables and spices
3. Chole Bhature – a spicy tomato and chickpea curry with a puffy flatbread
4. Palak paneer – a curry dish made from paneer cubes in an infused creamy spinach sauce
5. Pav bhaji – a vegetable curry dish served with a soft roll
Top places to visit in India
Kerala
This state on India’s tropical Malabar Coast is a beach lover’s dream with nearly 600km of Arabian Sea shoreline. Inshore from its palm-lined beaches you’ll find vast tea, coffee and spice plantations on the slopes of the Western Ghats, and backwaters to explore by boat.
Agra
The Taj Mahal may be Agra’s biggest tourist draw, but it’s not its only attraction. The Mughal empire has left its rich history within the city through a grand fort that overlooks the banks of the Yamuna River, as well as tombs and mausoleums.
Delhi
Embrace the chaos of Delhi to truly make the most of a trip here. A wander around the city will have you weaving around tuk-tuks, spice stalls and strings of macaques silhouetted over rooftops, via haggling merchants and textile shops. Take in the local street food on a tour or turn to the temples to dial down the pace.
Jaipur
The capital of Rajasthan displays its royal history through opulent palaces and erstwhile aristocratic homes, many now converted into character-filled boutique hotels. At the centre sits the grand City Palace complex with an old town encircled by rose-toned walls that give “The Pink City” its name.
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