{"id":25747,"date":"2024-06-09T10:20:43","date_gmt":"2024-06-09T10:20:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/?p=25747"},"modified":"2024-06-09T11:06:09","modified_gmt":"2024-06-09T11:06:09","slug":"ultimate-guide-for-planning-your-first-trip-to-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-for-planning-your-first-trip-to-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultimate Guide for Planning Your First Trip to India"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>India is a vast country. So, if you are planning to visit it for the first time, you will get confused. There are so many places to visit, so many things to do, and lots of things to explore in India. If you want a complete tour, you need proper planning.<\/p>\n<p>First of all, you need to select the time you want to spend here. You can visit the country in two weeks or take an entire month to visit every corner of it. Based on your timeline, we are here today to guide you in planning a first to India that you will remember forever.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-for-planning-your-first-trip-to-india\/#which-is-the-best-option-group-tour-or-a-private-tour-in-india\" >Which is the best option Group tour or a Private tour in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-for-planning-your-first-trip-to-india\/#its-time-for-some-booking\" >It\u2019s Time for Some Booking!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-for-planning-your-first-trip-to-india\/#what-is-the-cost-of-travel-to-india\" >What is the cost of travel to India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-for-planning-your-first-trip-to-india\/#which-places-do-you-want-to-visit\" >Which Places Do You Want to Visit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-for-planning-your-first-trip-to-india\/#start-with-the-golden-triangle\" >Start with the Golden Triangle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-for-planning-your-first-trip-to-india\/#relax-at-the-beaches-and-backwaters\" >Relax at the Beaches and Backwaters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-for-planning-your-first-trip-to-india\/#enjoy-the-soaring-himalaya\" >Enjoy the Soaring Himalaya<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-for-planning-your-first-trip-to-india\/#get-the-touch-of-spirituality\" >Get the Touch of Spirituality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-for-planning-your-first-trip-to-india\/#get-excited-at-the-wondrous-wildlife\" >Get Excited at the Wondrous Wildlife<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-for-planning-your-first-trip-to-india\/#what-should-you-pack\" >What Should You Pack?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-for-planning-your-first-trip-to-india\/#enjoy-a-budget-trip-to-india\" >Enjoy a Budget Trip to India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-for-planning-your-first-trip-to-india\/#some-exotic-tips-to-travel-in-india\" >Some Exotic Tips to Travel in India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-for-planning-your-first-trip-to-india\/#1-dont-skip-the-street-food\" >1. Don\u2019t Skip the Street Food<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-for-planning-your-first-trip-to-india\/#2-shop-shop-shop\" >2. Shop, Shop, Shop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-for-planning-your-first-trip-to-india\/#3-travel-by-train\" >3. Travel by Train<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-for-planning-your-first-trip-to-india\/#4-enjoy-the-warm-welcome\" >4. Enjoy the Warm Welcome<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-for-planning-your-first-trip-to-india\/#faqs-about-planning-a-trip-to-india\" >FAQs About Planning a Trip to India:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"when-is-the-best-time-to-visit-india\"><\/span>When is the best time to visit India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>India is not a country that you can visit year-around. Therefore, you have to count on the seasons to visit different places in this country. Usually, the best time to visit India is from October to April. Still, based on the regions, you need a thorough guide. If you are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/north-india-tours\/\">planning to visit North India<\/a> and North-East India, the mentioned timeline is not always good as in the winter, many places become inaccessible due to snow and landslides.<\/p>\n<p>So, this time is the best to visit South India. Monsoon remains at some places over there and you get outstanding weather to enjoy your trip. Keep the summer for North and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/north-east-tours\/\">North-East India<\/a>. From May to October, the weather is soothing and you can also avoid the scorching sun and humidity.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"which-is-the-best-option-group-tour-or-a-private-tour-in-india\"><\/span>Which is the best option Group tour or a Private tour in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you are tripping around India for the first time, you need a clear answer to this question. If you are a pro traveler, even a female, you can enjoy a solo trip to the country. However, if you only have 2 weeks in hand and also have some experience traveling alone, then joining a group or taking a private tour could be a great option for you.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"its-time-for-some-booking\"><\/span><strong>It\u2019s Time for Some Booking!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If this is your first time, you have to make your bookings before stepping outside. Firstly, book your tickets just after applying for a visa. It will take 2 weeks to get the tourist visa. If you are from Nepal and Bhutan, you don\u2019t need a tourist visa, or else you will need it always. As India offers visas on arrival, you can find all the details regarding visas on Arrival in our Visa Guide, which can be found here <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/how-to-apply-for-indian-visa-step-by-step-guide\/\">How to Apply for Indian Visa Step-by-Step Guide<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The next thing is booking the accommodations. India will offer you all ranges of accommodations as per your choice. There are lavish five-star hotels to the homestays, houseboats to dormitories; campsites to moderate hotels- everything. So, whether you are a backpacker or having a family trip or honeymoon trip, you just need to book early, especially during the peak seasons.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/16-days-india-tour-first-timer-itinerary.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">16 Days India Itinerary (First Timer Tour)<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-the-cost-of-travel-to-india\"><\/span>What is the cost of travel to India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>People always ask how much it costs. Depending on the type of vacation you are taking, it will differ from one to another. Some individuals travel on vacation for a short amount of time or for an extended amount of time.<\/p>\n<p>You might have to spend $3,000 if you want to take a 5-day vacation in Europe. When traveling around India on a budget, $3000 might be enough to carry a backpacker through two months on a budget. There is a big difference between these two figures.<\/p>\n<p>There is no doubt that vacationers are willing to spend a little extra to have a good experience, to feel safe, and to have convenience in their accommodations. The budget of a long-term traveler, a nomadic traveler, or a traveler who intends to do a round-the-world trip will need to be watched a little more carefully. The average amount per day ranged anywhere between $35 and $50.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"which-places-do-you-want-to-visit\"><\/span><strong>Which Places Do You Want to Visit?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now, this is a very difficult question when you visit India. There is the soaring Himalayas on the north while the beaches and backwaters of the south will call you. The throbbing city life is a must here and also royalty of certain states you can\u2019t avoid. You will find history, tradition, culture, modernism, and everything here. So, it is always better to have an itinerary ready beforehand.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/north-to-south-india-heritage-tour.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">First Time Trip to North &amp; South India 20 Days<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"start-with-the-golden-triangle\"><\/span><strong>Start with the Golden Triangle<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23154 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Golden-Triangle-Tour-India.jpg\" alt=\"Golden Triangle Tour India\" width=\"1200\" height=\"676\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Golden-Triangle-Tour-India.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Golden-Triangle-Tour-India-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Golden-Triangle-Tour-India-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Golden-Triangle-Tour-India-768x433.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This is the route you should pick to begin your trip to India. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/golden-triangle-tours\/\">Golden Triangle<\/a> comprises Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra and it gives the perfect introduction to India to a foreigner. On this trip, you start in the capital city, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/delhi-tours\/\">Delhi<\/a> where you can visit lots of monuments, markets, and other places of interest.<\/p>\n<p>Once you move to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/agra-tours\/\">Agra<\/a>, you can visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/agra-tours\/taj-mahal-agra.html\">Taj Mahal<\/a>, one of the seven wonders and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/unesco-world-heritage-site-in-india\/\">UNESCO World Heritage Site in India<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/jaipur-tours\/\">Jaipur<\/a> will welcome you with all its royalty and warmness. The monuments, palaces, lakes, and historical ruins of these places will blow your mind. February to March and October and November are the best time to visit Golden Triangle.<\/p>\n<div class=\"trending\">\n<div class=\"trending-title\"><strong>Packages for Golden Triangle Tours India:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-tag\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/3-nights-4-days-golden-triangle-tour.html\">3 Nights 4 Days India Tour Golden Triangle<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/7-days-golden-triangle-tour.html\">6 Nights 7 Days Golden Triangle Tour Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/golden-triangle-with-mumbai-tour.html\">Golden Triangle With Mumbai Tour Packages<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/delhi-agra-jaipur-with-amritsar-golden-temple.html\">Delhi Agra Jaipur Amritsar Tour Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/golden-triangle-with-ranthambore.html\">Golden Triangle Tour With Ranthambore<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/golden-triangle-with-kashmir-tour.html\">10 Days Golden Triangle Tours Kashmir<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/golden-triangle-and-rajasthan-trip.html\">Golden Triangle With Rajasthan Tour<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"relax-at-the-beaches-and-backwaters\"><\/span><strong>Relax at the Beaches and Backwaters<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19983 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Goa-Beaches.jpg\" alt=\"Goa Beaches\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Goa-Beaches.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Goa-Beaches-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Goa-Beaches-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Goa-Beaches-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Want to get that beautiful tanned skin of Indian beauties? Then head towards the beach towns and backwaters of India. To spend your time on the finest beach in Asia, you can visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/andaman-nicobar-tours\/radhanagar-beach.html\">Radhanagar Beach in Andaman<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To enjoy the vast coastline and the tropical weather, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-beaches-in-goa-that-you-need-to-visit\/\">beaches of Goa<\/a> are enchanting. If you want a combination of beaches, backwaters, forests, and hills, altogether, there is no better destination than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/kerala-tours\/\">Kerala<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/goa-kerala-tour-itinerary.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">11 Days Goa &amp; Kerala Beaches Tour Package<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/5-nights-6-days-andaman-trip-itinerary.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">6 Days Andaman Trip Itinerary<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"enjoy-the-soaring-himalaya\"><\/span><strong>Enjoy the Soaring Himalaya<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18750 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Laxman-Jhula-Rishikesh.jpg\" alt=\"Laxman Jhula Rishikesh\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Laxman-Jhula-Rishikesh.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Laxman-Jhula-Rishikesh-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Laxman-Jhula-Rishikesh-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Laxman-Jhula-Rishikesh-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you are in India and don\u2019t experience the magnificence of the Great Himalayan Range will be a mistake. The hill stations in north and north-east India will present varieties of natural beauty that will blow your mind. The natural presence of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/nainital-tours\/\">Nainital<\/a> is completely different from that of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/arunachal-pradesh-tours\/\">Arunachal Pradesh<\/a>. You won\u2019t understand until you visit places of your own.<\/p>\n<p>Are you an adventurist by heart? From trekking to hiking, paragliding to bungee jumping, kayaking to zip-lining, you can experience all these in the mountainous zone. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/rishikesh-tours\/\">Rishikesh<\/a> is considered to be the best destination for adventure seekers while you can enjoy the lush green tea plantation at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/darjeeling-tours\/\">Darjeeling<\/a>. If you are seeking solitude and peace, visit the smaller hill stations like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/lansdowne-tours\/\">Lansdowne<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/dalhousie-tours\/\">Dalhousie<\/a>, etc.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/7-nights-8-days-uttarakhand-itinerary.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">8 Days Uttrakhand Hill Station Tour Package<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/10-days-himachal-tour-itinerary.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Himachal Hill Station Tour 10 Days<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"get-the-touch-of-spirituality\"><\/span><strong>Get the Touch of Spirituality<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20197 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Ganga-Aarti-Varanasi-1.jpg\" alt=\"Ganga Aarti, Varanasi\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Ganga-Aarti-Varanasi-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Ganga-Aarti-Varanasi-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Ganga-Aarti-Varanasi-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Ganga-Aarti-Varanasi-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>India is a country of ancient civilization and religion. The customs and rituals are respected and celebrated with enough esteem. Therefore, if you want to feel the spirituality here, you can visit places. First of all, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/varanasi-tours\/\">you can visit Varanasi<\/a>, one of the oldest cities in India.<\/p>\n<p>The city has more than 2000 temples and numerous ghats where you can get astonished at the sight of puja and <strong>\u2018Aarti\u2019<\/strong>. Besides, you can also visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/mathura-tours\/\">Mathura<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/vrindavan-tours\/\">Vrindavan<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/gujarat-tours\/\">Gujarat<\/a>, etc. to get a glimpse of spirituality and religion.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/2-nights-3-days-varanasi-tour-itinerary.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3 Days Varanasi Trip Package<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/2-nights-3-days-mathura-vrindavan-gokul-itinerary.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3 Days Mathura Vrindavan Itinerary<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"get-excited-at-the-wondrous-wildlife\"><\/span><strong>Get Excited at the Wondrous Wildlife<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5509 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Sundarbans-National-Park-West-Bengal.jpg\" alt=\"Sundarbans National Park, West Bengal\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Sundarbans-National-Park-West-Bengal.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Sundarbans-National-Park-West-Bengal-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Sundarbans-National-Park-West-Bengal-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Sundarbans-National-Park-West-Bengal-20x13.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Are you an animal lover? Or do you love to explore forest life? India won\u2019t disappoint you either. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wildlife-national-park-in-india\/\">wildlife sanctuaries in India<\/a> are one of the favorite destinations for wildlife enthusiasts and naturalists of the world. To visit the Royal Bengal Tiger, head towards the biggest mangrove forest on earth, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/sunderbans-tours\/\">Sundarban\u00a0in West Bengal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For the single-horned rhinos, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/kaziranga-tours\/\">Kaziranga National Park<\/a> is the only place to visit in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/assam-tours\/\">Assam<\/a>. For the elephants, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/wayanad-tours\/\">Wayanad National Park<\/a> should be visited. Besides, there are myriads destinations where you can visit the migratory birds at the right season.<\/p>\n<p>Actually, if we go on with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-india\/\">places to visit in India<\/a>, the words will be limited for that. Every place in this country is special for some reason. Whether it is the history, the natural phenomena, the myths, or the astounding work of mankind, India won\u2019t stop to astonish you. So, plan your itinerary as per your taste and interest in places to visit in this country.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/20-days-india-wildlife-tour.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">20 Days India Wildlife Tour Package<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-should-you-pack\"><\/span><strong>What Should You Pack?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>India is a country where you have to be a bit careful about what you wear, especially for female travelers. There are places where you need to wear full-covered clothes and also cover your head. Always follow the dressing norms of places to avoid any issues. So, you should pack long skirts, trousers, shirts, etc. \u00a0Also, you should carry mosquito repellants, the right footwear, enough sunscreen, a good moisturizer, hats, etc.<\/p>\n<div class=\"trending\">\n<div class=\"trending-title\"><strong>India Travel Itineraries:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-tag\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/15-days-north-india-tour-itinerary.html\">15 Days North India Tour Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/14-days-rajasthan-cultural-tour-itinerary.html\">Rajasthan Itinerary for 14 Days<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/10-days-south-india-tours-itinerary.html\">9 Nights 10 Days South India Trip<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/10-days-kerala-tour-itinerary.html\">Kerala Tour 9 Nights 10 Days<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/12-days-buddhist-itinerary-india-nepal.html\">12 Days India Nepal Buddhist Tour<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/\">Click More Packages for India<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"enjoy-a-budget-trip-to-india\"><\/span><strong>Enjoy a Budget Trip to India<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You will be surprised at the cost of your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/\">trip to India<\/a>. It is quite cheap! A trip to India can be covered with a budget of $25 to $30 per day! But remember, this is the rate for backpackers. If you want a lavish vacation in this country, you should have a good amount in your hand.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"some-exotic-tips-to-travel-in-india\"><\/span><strong>Some Exotic Tips to Travel in India<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We guess we have mentioned the important things that you need to know about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/\">India tour<\/a>. Besides these, to make your trip even funnier and full of excitement, here are some of the enticing things you can add-<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-dont-skip-the-street-food\"><\/span><strong>1. Don\u2019t Skip the Street Food<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Your trip to India will remain incomplete if you visit Parathewali Gully in Delhi, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/mumbai-tours\/\">Juhu Chaupathi in Mumbai<\/a>, Tyangra in Kolkata, and so on. Without tasting the scrumptious street food, your trip will remain boring!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-shop-shop-shop\"><\/span><strong>2. Shop, Shop, Shop<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Are you a shopaholic by heart? Then India will offer you destinations where you shop at your heart\u2019s content. From shoes to dresses, bags to accessories, whatever you want, you can have those at a cheaper deal.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-travel-by-train\"><\/span><strong>3. Travel by Train<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you want to explore real India, travel to the country by train. You can get a mini version of the diversity of this country and also feel the unity underlying. The rushing and changing scenes outside the windows are really fascinating.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-enjoy-the-warm-welcome\"><\/span><strong>4. Enjoy the Warm Welcome<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To Indians, guests are like gods to them. So, if you are here for the first time, you will be overwhelmed by the welcome you get here. And if you get invited to someone\u2019s house, you can get a closer view of the culture and traditions of this country. Respect that!<\/p>\n<p>Hopefully, you get enough on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/\">India trip<\/a>. Excited enough? Pack your bags and set on for a journey to India, the land of myths, stories, history, and modernism.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are some further facts about India:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/famous-iskcon-temples-in-india\/\">10 Most Beautiful ISKCON Temples In India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/top-reasons-you-should-visit-north-india\/\">Top 10 Reasons Your Next Trip Should Be to India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/top-reasons-you-should-visit-south-india\/\">10 Best Reasons to Visit South India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/practical-tips-to-know-before-travel-to-india\/\">11 Things to Know Before Travelling to India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-hill-stations-to-visit-in-india-in-october\/\">Top 11 Hill Stations to Visit in India in October 2024<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/famous-and-beautiful-stepwell-in-india\/\">15 Most Incredible Step Wells In India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/famous-historical-monuments-in-india\/\">20 Must-See Historical Monuments in India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/incredible-natural-wonders-in-india\/\">15 Natural Wonders In India That Are Incredible!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-places-in-india-to-take-a-road-trip\/\">Top 14 Destinations in India to Take a Road Trip<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/what-is-the-best-place-to-travel-in-india-in-2023\/\">Most Beautiful Places to Trip to India in 2024<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"faqs-about-planning-a-trip-to-india\"><\/span>FAQs About Planning a Trip to India:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>1. How should I plan my first trip to India?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Start by deciding the duration of your trip and the regions you want to visit. Popular regions include North India (Delhi, Agra, Jaipur) and South India (Kerala, Tamil Nadu). Research the best time to visit and book your flights and accommodations in advance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. What are the must-visit places for a first trip to India?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For a first trip, consider visiting the Golden Triangle (Delhi, Agra, Jaipur), Varanasi, Kerala backwaters, and Goa for a mix of cultural, historical, and natural experiences.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. How many days do I need to visit India?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A minimum of 10-14 days is recommended to get a good overview of India, covering major destinations and allowing time for travel between them.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. What should I pack for a trip to India?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pack light, breathable clothing, comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, any necessary medications, and a power adapter. Consider bringing a reusable water bottle and hand sanitizer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Is it safe to travel to India?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>India is generally safe for tourists, but it&#8217;s important to take standard travel precautions. Avoid traveling alone at night, keep your belongings secure, and be cautious of your surroundings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. What is the best time to visit India?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The best time to visit India is from October to March when the weather is cooler and more pleasant. However, it depends on the region, as some places like the Himalayas are best visited in the summer months.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7. Do I need a visa to travel to India?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes, most travelers need a visa to enter India. You can apply for an e-visa online, which is valid for up to 60 days and allows multiple entries.<\/p>\n<p><strong>8. What are some travel tips for visiting India?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Stay hydrated, avoid drinking tap water, try to eat freshly cooked food, respect local customs and dress modestly, use reputable transportation options, and always have a backup plan for your itinerary.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>India is a vast country. So, if you are planning to visit it for the first time, you will get confused. 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