However, there are a lot of reservations in visiting India. D is not very keen on visiting somewhere with such a bad track record on women's rights and with such social injustice and poverty. And I completely see his points. I have heard from people who have visited India that it is actually quite an upsetting place to visit, with lots of problems with begging and generally western tourists being a little ripped off by locals. And then there is Dehli belly....
However, with all that being said, I saw this trip on the Intrepid Travel website, which I thought looked really fun. I think if we did decide to visit India, it would be a trip like this we would take.
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| From Intrepid Travel |
Why India?
In the same vein as Japan, as as China before that, India is appealing to me as it's somewhere so foreign - the like of which I have never visited in my life. Asia is vast and different, and this is just another face of Asia I would like to get to know.
Major cities/attractions:
- Delhi: This tour takes in Delhi, India's capital city. This trip affords visitors trips to the bustling Delhi markets, and visits to ancient mosques.
- Taj Mahal: This white marble monument is high on my India list, adn this tour takes you there and affords you time to explore the English gardens.
- Goa: Time to visit the exotic beaches and gorgeous seafood restaurants.
- Mumbai: The crown in India's business crown, Mumbai is one of the bustling must-sees of this country.
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| Taj Mahal |
Getting there?
Travelling in October from Dublin-Delhi, then from Goa back to Dublin will set you back about £500 per person.
Getting around?
This tour takes care of all the travel and getting from place to place, and covers internal flights, metro passes, private shuttles, taxi and train.
How long do you need?
This tour lasts 15 days, and has stops in eight locations, which is a busy trip but long enough to get to see all these places.
When to visit?
Between October and March seems to be the best time to visit this country, though it is so vast that weather systems can be very different in different cities and at different times of the year.
Non-negotiables?
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| Goa |
India has a number of attractive places for the tourists in its lap. No matter which part of India you visit, there is something special for you to witness. Goa is the best place if you want a calming tour to the beaches as it holds a number a beaches and some of them are best beaches in the world. If you're a foodie, then make sure that you'll not return to your home with an unsatisfied face. As India is a diverse country, you'll get ample varieties of foods in every state. If we talk about the accommodation facilities, there are many budgets hotels are there near to every attractive destinations.
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