{"id":13826,"date":"2022-06-16T09:56:13","date_gmt":"2022-06-16T15:26:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.journohq.com\/blog\/?p=13826"},"modified":"2023-06-10T17:08:10","modified_gmt":"2023-06-10T22:38:10","slug":"travel-to-india-2022-travel-guide-advice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.journohq.com\/blog\/travel-to-india-2022-travel-guide-advice\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel to India: 2023 Travel Guide & Advice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Travel to India on your bucket list? As one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, and one of the oldest civilizations in the world, the country is booming with natural beauty, bustling cities, temples, and palaces. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Marked off by mountains and the sea, India is its own little paradise in southeast Asia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit the Taj Mahal, travel the Golden Triangle, follow Buddha\u2019s footsteps, and explore the colorful celebration<\/a> of Holi. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s all you need to know for travel to India in 2023. <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

General Information<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Population:<\/strong> Roughly 1.3 billion (2nd most populous country)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Capital: <\/strong>New Delhi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location: <\/strong>Located in southeast Asia, India shares borders with Pakistan, China, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, and Nepal. The county sits on the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flag:<\/strong> Three horizontal strips of India saffron, white, and green with Ashoka Chakra, a 24-spoke wheel, in the middle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time Zone: <\/strong>India Standard Time (GMT + 5:30)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Currency: <\/strong>Indian rupee (\u20b9) (INR)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Language:<\/strong> The official languages are Hindi and English, but there are no recognized national languages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Climate: <\/strong>Most of the country is considered to have a tropical climate, with wet and dry tropical weather. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Religion: <\/strong>The Indian subcontinent is the birthplace of four major religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. The constitution says that India has no state religion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Visa Information: <\/strong>To find out if a visa is required for your country \u2014 and easily get yours if needed \u2014 check out iVisa.com<\/a>.

Best Time to Visit: <\/strong>Visit from December to March, during India\u2019s winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Health & Safety<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As of June 2022, the CDC says the number of cases of COVID-19 in India is low. If you must travel to India, make sure you are fully vaccinated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find information regarding COVID-19 and travel to India here: https:\/\/in.usembassy.gov\/<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow the CDC guidelines<\/a> for current travel advisories, as well as the U.S. Embassy guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Typical Costs in India<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For one person, accommodation in India will cost roughly \u20a81,120, or $14 USD. An average meal for one person will cost roughly \u20a8273, or $3.50 USD. This is the price of street food<\/a> or fast food<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Foods To Eat in India <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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When you travel to India and are looking for a tasty, satisfying meal, try masala dosas<\/strong>. These are thin and pancake-like, stuffed with potatoes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Samosas<\/strong> are a popular snack for tea time – these are made of potato stuffing, fried or baked, and served with mint or tomato chutney. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tandoori chicken<\/strong> or tandoori murgh is special because of how it is prepared. It is cooked at high temperatures in cylindrical clay ovens called tandoor, which creates a juicy piece of chicken with a smokey flavor. The chicken is marinated in  yogurt, seasoned with tandoori masala, nutmeg, and cumin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Butter chicken<\/strong>, which you may have tried before, is a popular dish that combines chicken, tomato, butter, red chili powder, garlic, ginger, fenugreek, and cream. It\u2019s a dish you will love. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel to India and you\u2019re probably looking for some naan<\/strong>. This is a popular flatbread with a chewy texture that consists of white flour, yeast, eggs, milk, salt, and sugar, baked in a tandoor oven. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chutneys <\/strong>are the base of Indian cuisine. They are made of pickled or stewed fruit and vegetables that are cut into small chunks, then seasoned with spices such as cumin, cardamom, tamarind, ginger, and turmeric. They are served in small, round bowls and are used to cool the palate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Roti<\/strong> is a flat, unleavened bread made with wholemeal flour. It is cooked on an iron griddle called a tava. Yes, you can eat these at breakfast time<\/a>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chicken biryani<\/strong> consists of rice, spices, chicken, eggs, or vegetables, and other optional ingredients such as dried fruits, nuts, and yogurt. Briyani can be made with different kinds of meat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drinks To Try in India <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Masala chai<\/strong> is made with black tea, whole milk, sugar and spices (will vary) such as cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, star anise, ginger, black pepper and nutmeg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lassi<\/strong> is made with the base of yogurt, and can be made sweet or savoury. This drink is a great \u201ctranquiliser\u201d for spicy Indian food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paneer Soda<\/strong> is made with the water or essence of roses, sugar, and soda or sparkling water. This is a common, refreshing soda often sold by street vendors in India. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Filter coffee<\/a>, also called Filter Kaapi<\/strong>, is made by filtering coffee slowly through a stainless steel filter before being mixed with milk and sugar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Toddy<\/strong>, or palm wine, or coconut wine, is an alcoholic beverage made from the fermentation of sap extracted from palm trees, such as coconut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top Cities to Visit in India<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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When you travel to India, you\u2019ll find that there\u2019s so much to do in the capital city of New Delhi<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The city is home to almost 22 million people living in shanty neighborhoods to palaces. Sights you can\u2019t miss include the 17th Century Red Fort, Chandi Chowk for shopping and haggling, the India Gate, Jantar Mantar (features sundials that are still used to predict the weather), Humayun\u2019s Tomb, the Lodhi Garden, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In new Delhi, you can also pay a visit to Raj Ghat, a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mumbai<\/strong> is home to historical sights, cultural institutions, markets, and so many opportunities to see the incredible architecture. One of the most well known historical sights is the Gateway of India, and you can see it in Mumbai! You can also see Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Haji Ali Dargah, Mount Mary\u2019s Basilica, the Taj Mahal <\/a>(UNESCO World Heritage site + Wonder of the world!), Elephanta Cave Temples, Chor Bazaar, The Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Colaba Causeway, Juhu Beach, Babulnath Temple, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Goa<\/strong> is located on the west coast of India, and it\u2019s a beach lover\u2019s paradise. Think white sand, palm trees, and crystal clear waters. Yes, please! When you travel to India, you\u2019ll find the hustle and bustle in the cities, but make a stop in Goa for some well-deserved R&R after all that haggling! Visit the Saturday Night Market, Basilica of Bom Jesus, Menezes Braganza Pereira House, Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary, the Tropical Spice plantation, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Must-See Sights in India<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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