How to go to India yourself. How to go to India yourself and cheap

  • 12.03.2021

This ready-made route in India was dictated by the desire to see, finally, this country with his own eyes and understand what is so mysterious. It was my first independent trip to Asia.

I want to note that a year earlier I went to India with friends for 10 days. But it was a pilgrimage trip only in one place - Ashram in Puttaparti. Therefore, I imagined India and knew that I was waiting for me.

And now I was going to travel over the country for more than a month and I didn't scare me at all. As the people say who visited India: "India called me, and I could not resist her." So happened to me. Once the invitation was sent personally, as they say, indecently refuse. After I have never refused.

Somewhere by the middle of the preparation of the trip to me my mother with a friend was joined. Therefore, the route turned out to be lightweight, marked at the age of my travelers.

This finished route in India is suitable for beginner travelers. You visit the Golden Triangle of India: Delhi-Jaipur Agra, Holy City of Varanasi and the Ganga River, and after resting on Goa Beach.

  • December 23 departure From Moscow to Delhi with a change in Tashkent.
  • December 24 early in the morning arrive in Delhi. We are going on a taxi from the airport to Maine Bazar. Take up in the guesthouse that we find in place. We go to the central station to the ticket office for tourists and buy tickets for everything we planned to ride in India. Walking according to Delhi.
  • December 25 - Walking by Delhi, inspect the sights. In the afternoon, I sit on the bus to Jaipur. Late in the evening we arrive in Jaipur, arrange in a guesthouse.
  • December 26 - Walk in Jaipur, inspect the sights.
  • December 27 - I walk in Jaipur. After lunch, sit down on the train and go to Agru. Take up in the guesthouse.
  • December 28 - Early in the morning we go to watch the Taj Mahal. After inspection, we go to the red fort. In the evening I sit down to Varanasi.
  • December 29 - early in the morning we arrive in Varanasi. Not far from Ghat arrange in Guesthouse. Breakfast on the roof. Walking along Varanasi, mainly in Hhata, we see the burnt ceremonies of the dead.
  • December 30 - in the morning sit down on the train and go to Goa. Ride around the train about a day and a half. We bought tickets to the second grade, so I drive time on the way on a wide shelves, with air conditioning and quiet neighbors-Hindu.
  • December 31 - in the second half we go from the train at a small station near the beach of Mandrem. At Mandrem Beach, sit down in the bungalow. New Year celebrate on the ocean, in a cozy restaurant.
  • December 31 - January 10 - rest on the beach by Mandrem Beach. These days visited the neighboring Arabol Beach, night and day markets.
  • January 10 - My single route begins in India. Our paths with mom and her girlfriend diverge. I put them on a taxi to Dabolim Airport, from where they fly safely to Rosie. I'm going to Bangalore on Slipper Babes.
  • January 11 - From Bangalore, I'm going to Puttaparti on the bus. I settle in the ashram.
  • January 11 - January 25 - I am in Ashrama.
  • January 25 - from Puttaparti by train to Delhi.
  • January 26 - I try to Delhi. I settle on the main bazaar in the guesthouse. Document souvenirs.
  • January 27th in Russia.

As you can see, after Goa, I went to Puttaparti. But for you there will be no problems from Goa to fly to Russia.

This trip turned out to be a sign for me. First, as I said above, this was my first independent trip to Asia. And the trip turned out to be immediately in India. Therefore, after such a trip, I was not scared to travel to other countries of Asia and in general the world. In general, after India, I began to actively travel several times a year.

Secondly, on the roof of Guesthouse in Varanasi, I met a Russian woman. Due to this acquaintance, after a few months I met Alla. And within a few months our first joint travel abroad took place. And this is what all this has led - now we have our own travel site.

Almost every tourist dreams, then how to bring a cherished dream to life without everyone. But you really were lucky, because you have the opportunity to visit this glorious multi-million country, without spending a lot of money. Just follow our advice and you will succeed.

So, an independent trip to India almost always is an order of magnitude cheaper in comparison with prices, the named travelers. In addition, since you will carry out all actions yourself without any help, you will get a sea of \u200b\u200bpositive emotions and memories.

Finished tours do not offer almost anything new, and except for visiting several main attractions and selfless rest you do not shine anything else. Whereas, acting on the principle of "Himself", you will get incredible freedom and plunge into the most real adventure, which will become a story number 1 for you in a circle of my friends.

A little about the geography of the region. With the fact that more than a billion people live in India, then you can imagine what a huge territory there. In addition, climatic features, standard of living and many other fundamental factors here are so different that having visited only one, you definitely do not know all the characteristics of the region.

As a rule, the most popular among Russian tourists is a place to rest, which is most suitable for the European recreation image. Sunny beaches, clean ocean, dozens of hotels and practically native attitudes towards foreigners. What, in general, is not surprising, because earlier this state was Portuguese colony.

Unlike other regions of India, where, as you know, people follow the rigorous rules, here you can walk in short shorts or even bikini. But it is impossible to call himself a real tourist who visited India, without visiting, at least several places. Well, now let's talk about how best to organize yourself a trip to India.

Acquisition of air tickets

The fastest and most comfortable way to get to India, of course, is the plane. There are also travel options through a bus tour or even the train, but this, as a rule, agree the most desperate tourists, because one end will have to go, at least ten days.

While people with a small vacation are most suitable for the plane. The average cost of tickets to India is about three hundred euros, and similar routes take into account several transfers and imply the purchase of tickets at once in two ends.

The number of flights leaves directly from Moscow or St. Petersburg, in the event of the choice of the country of residence of Russia, as well as Kiev (in the case of Ukraine) or Minsk (Belarus). Other less large megacities also have the choice of flights to India, only their cost and availability do not always like tourists. Please note that the cheaper the flight to India is cheaper, the longer you will need to fly. In general, the fastest ways suggest the cost of a ticket for an aircraft from 330 euros.

Buy tickets to India will be the most profitable to buy on the site of the search service for cheap tickets Avials. It is here that you can compare various offers about buying tickets from several companies at once. Thus, it is possible to save not only a large amount of time, but also a rather money amount. All about everything is usually spent not more than 30 minutes.

Housing search in India

When choosing housing at the time of vacation, this site can save a considerable amount of time that can then be spent on more useful things. Alternatively, it is also possible to rent an apartment or house directly from local residents. This option allows you to plunge into Indian cultural flavor with your head and live like a real resident of India. Of course, the quality of housing is different from the familiar level for us, so you always carefully recommend learning photos in advance.

Required documents

So, in order to get to India, it will be necessary to present a passport, as well as a visa. In some cases, medical insurance may be required (depending on the state of India, in which you are going to rest). In fact, treatment in India is very expensive, so it does not hurt, of course, arrange insurance. Just in case.

On the territory of Russia there are 3 centers for issuing visas to India, located in Vladivostok, Moscow and St. Petersburg. In addition, it will also be possible through the Internet. On average, the cost of a visa is about $ 60, while its term of consideration takes no more than four days.

The following documents are needed to obtain a visa: a valid passport, filled out a questionnaire in the visa center (purpose of travel, etc.), photo, mandatory confirmation of the hotel room or a rented apartment. In general, the list of documents may vary, so all current information can be found on the website of the Indian Embassy.

List of the best attractions of India

Taking into account the size of the country, here you can find a lot of really worthy viewing of the places. But, one way or another, no matter where you plan to relax, build a travel route for the purpose of sightseeing throughout India will be very difficult. The only thing in this case would like to tell about the most famous sights of the country.

  • Dudchsagar.
  • Stupa in Sanya
  • Temple Mahabodhi Bollywood
  • Taj Mahal
  • National Museum Delhi
  • Hampi.
  • Fort Aguada
  • Kutub-Minar

It is worth noting that it will be most suitable for attractions in different parts of India. Of course, you will have to spend on a similar journey, at least a couple of days, but you will get a great many impressions.

Of course, if the budget will allow you to be allowed, it will be possible to use the services of internal services to move around the country. Moreover, such companies here are very much, and you will not make any problems to purchase a ticket.

Travel cost in India

It all depends on the purely from your personal preferences. Someone is enough and 800 euros, and someone will not be able to relax normally and 8,000 euros. So everyone here chooses the level of rest itself. This is the charm of such travel. As a personal example, I suggest you familiarize yourself with a 10-day holiday on Goa for two people, taking into account departure from Moscow.

  • The cost of plane tickets for two cost 900 euros in both ends
  • Accommodation for 10 days cost 500 euros.
  • Food for two - 200 euros.
  • Transportation costs in the resort - 50 euros.
  • Visiting sights - 50 euros.
  • Souvenirs and various tourist waste - 250 euros.
  • Registration of visa and insurance - 80 euros.

In total, almost 2 thousand euros came out. Of course, you could relax and much cheaper, or much more expensive. The main thing is to know that rest on the budget is completely real.

Travel Saving Options to India

Ready to argue that, when taking into account some of the main tips for traveling in India on their own as a "savage" you can significantly reduce your expense article. For example, we recommend that you use RoomGuru.ru service to search for cheap hotels in hotels

Similarly, you can save part of the funds without losing anything in terms of the level of comfort. Also, pay attention to the choice of the holiday resort, because, for example, Goa and Agra have almost the same conditions in terms of recreation, only in the first case will have to give twice as expensive.

Another advice on the reservation in the hotel or apartments will be a recommendation for the implementation of armor a couple of months before your visit, so you can up to 20 percent of the total cost. Some, of course, may agree to rest in the hostel, however, such a proposal is not suitable for each due to the practical absence of comfortable conditions.

In the event of a selection of the year for vacation in India, it is recommended to choose directly off-season, because during this period the price of living will be an order of magnitude lower. In general, now you know how to relax yourself in India. Use acquired knowledge and buy tickets to India now. Good travel.

This article will be useful for those who want to go to India independently, but does not know how much it costs and cannot be solved.

I approximately described the route and budget of our trip to India this winter. It will be our 2 trip.

The budget can be reduced or enlarged, it all depends on your needs.

Some for the last money buy tickets to Goa, they sleep on the beach or from the "man under Badyan" in the Arambole, they ask to alms from the Russians, smoke, and they are happy !!!

In general, everyone to decide what happiness.

The article will be complemented as we spend. Green I will celebrate actually spent amounts, you can compare with a plan))

So, let's begin.

We eat to India for 22 days: 12/31/2017 - 01/22/2018

The budget looks like this:

1.Costs for flights.

1.1. Omsk-Deli (with a transfer in Astana) 27000 rubles for two There and back again.

1.2. We are going to Kerala, but direct tickets are expensive, and I want to go to Hampi and Goa, so rewarded tickets: 4.01.2017 Delhi Haidarabat (Center India) - 5000 rubles for two . If you do not want to watch India, and we fly specifically for Ayurveda in Kerala, then tickets to Kochi 01.01.-04.01. Stand about 13,000 rubles, and after 04.01. -10000-12000 rubles for two.

1.3. And Return tickets: 01/21/2017. Kochi (Kerala) - Delhi (with a change in Bangalore) - 7000 rubles for two (Until January 10, tickets are more expensive than 10,000 rubles, and after 17.01. You can fly cheaper). TOTAL: 39000 rubles.

2. Accommodation.

We choose the most budget type of housing (slaughters in Russian), the average cost of 500 rupees for two. 22 days * 500 \u003d 11000 rupees. Plus 2000 rupees just in case (force majeure).

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Those hotels that booked we can read in the article:

The amount according to the plan appeared as follows: 413 + 459 + 635,15 + 550 + 2 282,49+ 2201 + 750 + 2742 + 1 468 \u003d 10499 rubles.

Since some hotels may cancel the reservation, and there are different situations, so I will later write the amount by fact.

3. Visa.

75 $ * 2 people \u003d $ 150 \u003d 9100 rubles (approximately). This is the cost of an electronic visa.

If you live in Moscow or in St. Petersburg, you can submit documents to the embassy, \u200b\u200band the visa will cost you much cheaper (approximately 2500 r per person)

Plus, when paying for an electronic visa, a $ 1.8 million commission is taken on the site.

In total, we spent: 76.8 $ * 2 \u003d $ 153.6 (at the rate of 60 rubles - 9216 rubles)

4. Expenses for transport in India.

We have several trips on trains and buses, cost approximately:

3.1 Train 02.01. Delhi Agra 700 rubles for two.

3.2. Train 02.01. Agra-Savai Madhopur 250-350 rubles for two

3.3. Train 03.01. Savai Madhopour Jaipur 300 rubles for two.

3.4. Train 04.01. Jaipur Delhi 470 rubles for two.

3.5. 04.01. Train or Hyderabat Hospital Bus (Hampi) 600 rubles for two.

3.6. 07.01. The train or Hospital (MAPSA or Margao) 1000 rubles for two.

3.7. 10.01. Buses from Arabole (Goa) to Pallam (South Goa) 260 rubles for two.

3.8. 12.01. Bus from Palolam to Kochi.

3.9. 14.01. Bus from Kochi to Trivandrum.

4.10. 21.01. Bus from Trivandrum in Kochi.

The total amount will be counted after counting all moves.

Also, the list does not include trips within the city on buses, Moto Rickshah and Taxi.

What route we turned out in reality, read in the article ""

4. Food

We calculated the budget for food 1300 rubles per day for two. For 22 days it turns out 2,8600 rubles. This amount includes alcohol (Bottle of Roma 180 rupees, beer 0.6-60 rupees). In general, you can lunch rice with Indian sauces per 100 rubles, but we are not vegetarians. We plan to eat in Tibetan eaters of MOMO, 1 time in 2 days to buy seafood. For example, in Goa in a calangut in the market, we bought Tuna for 350 rupees (2.5-3 kg.), Prepared it for 300 rupees. We fed to them 2 days. Or another example: they took medium shrimps in the same place for 150 rupees (600 grams), prepared for 50 rupees. What is - to solve you.

5. Shopping.

Budget 15000 rubles.

I will definitely include the budget for the purchase of Indian cosmetics and various bodies and medicines, because In Russia, I do not buy shampoos.

6. Ayurveda.

We definitely include a common massage to the budget, the average cost of 600 rupees, 10 sessions. Two works 12,000 rupees.

Plus several Ayurveda procedures 3000 rupees.

And a few yoga lessons 1000 rupees.

Total: 16,000 rupees (rubles).

7. Excursions.

Below I will describe our route movements by day along with the prices on the excursion to be clearer.

01/31/2017 Departure from Omsk to Astana.

1.01. Departure Astana Delhi. Day in Delhi.

Excursions are not yet distributed.

2.01. Departure by train to Agru.

Visit Taj Mahal. Price 1000 rubles * 2 \u003d 2000 rubles.

Visit Fort Agra.

Departure to Sawai Madhopour (there is a Ranthambor's reserve).

3.01. Visits Reserve Ranthambor. Safari on jeeps: 1800 rupees * 2 \u003d 3600 rupees.

Departure to Jaipur.

Visit Fort in Jaipur. The price of 500 rupees, but maybe we will take a tourist ticket for a visit to several attractions. Price 1000 rupees * 2 \u003d 2000 rupees.

Visit the reserve with elephants.

4.01. Departure to Delhi.

Flight Deli-Haidarabat

Departure from Hyderabat to Husep (Hampi).

5.01.-06.01. Visit Hampi.

7.01. Departure in Goa

8.01.-09.01. Rest in Goa. Arabol.

10.01.-11.01. South Goa. Palis.

12.01.-13.01. Kochi (Kerala).

Excursions will be, but the exact amount is not calculated.

14.01.-21.01. Trivandrum (Kerala).

21.01. Departure of Kochi-Delhi.

22.01. Departure Delhi Astana-Omsk.

The plan is approximate, not all expenses are taken into account, only the main one. After the trip, I pour what happened in the end.

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Many dreamed of India independently, but as it is known to be in life. But you are lucky, you yourself will be able to visit this multifaceted country, to see how the Indians live, enjoy the beautiful landscapes, to understand the national flavor a little, but it is possible to relax here just great.

An independent trip to India can be quite inexpensive, compared to the proposals of travel agencies, and positive emotions and interesting acquaintances, such a type of recreation will bring more than more. In addition, "batch trips" do not offer anything new, all their ideas are heated to the holes: lie on the beach, visit one or two attractions, go to the most expensive market. Rest "Himself owner" gives much more freedom of action, this is a real adventure that will be remembered for life.

The territory of India is huge, each part of it is characterized by climatic conditions, the development of infrastructure, population density. An important fact is that in some countries of the country, access to foreigners is limited to get into them, you need to get additional permissions. But without these places there is where to go and what to see. For example, the most popular staff among travelers and tourists, which is best suited for the "European" type, there is a huge amount of entertainment, hotels, beaches; In Goa, have long been accustomed to foreigners (after all, this is also the former colony of Portugal) and their manners of behavior and customs, here no one will pay special attention to short shorts and bikini, unlike inhabitants of other states, there in honor of clothes covering most Body. But in order to see the "real" India, with all its wealth and beauty, you need to just go to other states of the country. And now to specifics, how to organize your own journey.

Flight tickets

Faster and more comfortable to reach India by plane. Of course, you can go on a car or go by train, but it is for real bravery, which have a lot of free time and iron nerves. Who has a small vacation, it does not fit at all. Therefore, it is best to fly, and not to go.

Flights to India quite a lot. Most of them leave Moscow and St. Petersburg (for Russia), Kiev and Lviv (for Ukraine), Minsk (for Belarus), but also from some large provincial cities there are flights to India, just not so much. Tickets to India cost from 300 € (flights with transfers, there and back), but, as a rule, cheap flights suggest a longer flight. If you want to be at the rest area quickly, then fly by direct flight, ticket prices start at 330 €.

Buy tickets to India more profitable on the site. This is a search engine that finds and compares tickets from different airlines and offers to purchase the most profitable one. Thanks to him, you will save a huge amount of time, and money too. It will take only a few minutes to get a cheriable ticket.

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Housing

Hotels in India are most often luxurious, although there are exceptions. To find the right hotel for you, you need to look for it on. Thanks to the advanced search with many criteria, you quickly and easily select the desired option. A description is added to each hotel, a list of what is in the room, and most importantly - there are truthful reviews written by tourists and travelers who have already lived in this place. This service saved a lot of money and nerves, because All accommodation options that I booked through RoomGuru were high quality and compiled a description.

If you have any questions regarding the reservation process itself, then read, thanks to which you can book housing yourself in any country in the world, including India.

There is also the opportunity to rent an apartment or a house, but this is an affair. There are both pros and cons of this method of living in a foreign state, and the minuses for most travelers will translate pros. But if you are still not afraid of difficulties that often arise if you take accommodation at a private owner in another country, you can read, in which it is written what housing rental abroad is.

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Documentation

For traveling in India, a visa and passport will be required, it is desirable (but it is not necessary) else to issue, it can save you several tens of thousands of dollars, in case of health problems. If you go to India without insurance, and already something will happen on the spot, then for the treatment will have to pay Stydoroga, so it's better to fully gain insurance, besides, it costs quite inexpensive.

You can submit documents for a visa in the Indian Visa Center (such in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Vladivostok) and through the Internet. Usually, the term of consideration of the application is 4 days. The visa will have to pay $ 60.

Here is a list of documents required for obtaining a visa:

  • Passport, acting longer than 6 months at the time of applying for a visa
  • Completed form
  • Confirmation of hotel reservation
  • Copy of air tickets there / back
  • A copy of the internal passport

You can find out current information on the Indian Embassy website.

sights

Attractions in India are a lot. Let's not forget that this is a huge country with a rich history. In order to make a route to visit attractions, you must first decide which part of India you are going to relax. Where to go and what to see you will always find. I will list only the most popular sites in travelers:

  • Taj Mahal
  • Bollywood
  • Fort Aguada
  • Temple Mahabodhi
  • Stupa in Sanya
  • National Museum Delhi
  • Hampi.
  • Kutub-Minar
  • Dudchsagar.

Getting to attractions in different parts of the country is convenient by car. A ride from one part of India to another will take several days, but the impressions will be a huge amount. You can rent a car on.

If the budget of the trips allows you to use the services of internal air carriers. It will be cheaper to fly somewhere on a lourogenant (budget airline), which are quite a lot in India.

Travel cost

An independent holiday in India can cost 700 € and 70,000 €. It all depends on you yourself, as you wish, so it will be. This and good travel "Himself owner", you decide what to spend money to spend where to fly and what to do. I will give an example of spending on the average vacation on two people (10 days, departure from Moscow, the resort of Goa):

  • Flights Tuuda / back \u003d 900 €
  • Hotel accommodation 3 * \u003d 500 €
  • Food \u003d 200 €
  • Transport \u003d 50 €
  • Attractions \u003d 50 €
  • Shopping \u003d 250 €
  • Visa \u003d 60 €
  • Insurance \u003d 20 €

Final price: 1980 €. You can relax in India and much cheaper. And someone prefers not to deny and spend more than more. If you want to visit India for a little money, then read the manual in which it is written how to travel around the world cheap, to India these tips and recommendations are also applicable. Budget holidays is a reality.

How to save on journey

As inexpensively rest in India and not guess in comfort - this is what this section. Knowing some features of the budget recreation by savage, you can significantly reduce your expenses.

You learned how to relax in India yourself. Apply the knowledge gained in practice, book a hotel and purchase the tickets right now. Best wishes to you!

India is an amazing and mysterious country that needs to be visited at least once in life. The trip will probably be interesting and filled with positive impressions, but it is necessary to prepare in advance.

In India, their traditions, laws and culture are desirable to familiarize themselves with them before arriving in the country so that the journey is not died of force majeure situations.

What sights worth seeing

Interesting places in India are more than enough, so many come here more than once to see as many attractions as possible. But there are several tourist objects that are considered a "mandatory program" for guests of the country.

Taj Mahal

The height of this mausoleum, built of white marble in Agra, is 74 meters. The construction of the structure lasted 20 years, more than 20 thousand workers were involved in the works.

Taj Mahal admires its flawlessness, harmoniousness and greatness. From all sides of the mausoleum decorated with a smooth marble - it is snow-white, in the rays of the sun creates the effect of the glow. On the walls you can see not only arabic liner, which quotes the suras from the Koran, but also precious stones, elegant threads. Special attention deserves openwork lattices on the windows of the Mausoleum - they seem to the outdates of the finest yarns and make the entire structure of "weightless".

Rules for visiting Mausoleum:

  • it is impossible to carry anything, except for the camera;
  • before entering the structure, shoes must be removed;
  • the inner decoration of the Taj Mahal cannot be photographed.

The majestic structure consisting of several Altarians dedicated to Krishna and his wife is in Delhi. Lakshmi-Narayana Temple is a unique architectural ensemble - the main altar is located in the center, where Krsna prayed, and along the walls there are prayer halls, where they turn to other gods (and in Hinduism an incredible amount).

The temple is surrounded by a beautiful park, in which there are fountains, and caves for meditation (created artificially), and a hotel for pilgrims. Here is the large library with the reading room.

Visiting this attraction is free, but at the entrance of tourists there are local residents who offer a small fee to spend a tour and show all the most curious. According to the allegations of experienced tourists, it is a useless occupation and a waste of money, because by the independently walking on the temple and the park can be seen much more.

Red Fort

The fort in Agra is located, is a fortress, which was a residence of the ruling genus during the Great Mongols. The structure is made of red brick - hence the name of the sights. The Red Fort is the cultural heritage of India, this object is included in the UNESCO list.

In this structure there are several front halls with marble and thread trim. They took their subjects ancient emperors, "secular parties" were held here.

The cost of the entrance ticket - 150 rupees (100 - 125 rubles). Tourist object accepts visitors all days of the week, except Monday, work time - 9-30 - 16-30.

Gardens Lodi.

In Delhi there is a city park, considered the most beautiful place of the capital of India. It has a lot of alleys, lungs and flower beds. There are also their attractions of the Lod's gardens:

  • bonsai Park - miniature plants are collected here;
  • the reserve of butterflies - it is completely covered with a fine grid, more than 50 thousand flowering plants are planted on the territory;
  • ancient tips - they were built of stones, tops from turquoise, the surface of which is covered with calligraphic inscriptions.

Walking in the park of the Gardens of the Lodi can be a whole day - and this time is not enough to inspect all its corners. The entrance to the object is free, here you can often see meditating or engaged in yoga locals.

Temple of the Sun.

It is considered to be the highest achievement of Indian architecture, built a temple in the 13th century, when his steps were washed by sea waves. Now the sea retreated from the temple of the Sun for 3 km, the structure is partially destroyed, but remains majestic and interesting for visiting tourists.

Landmark is a landmark in Konarak, here in early December a dance festival is held. In this city, India is located and the Archaeological Museum is located - it collected the sculptures of ancient times. Of particular interest is the 6-meter stove of the stone, which depicts the gods of 9 planets.

The entrance to the Temple of the Sun is free, all rooms are open for visiting tourists. Nearby is the pond of Chandborghag, considered sacred. According to legends, it was his water that he suffered people from leprosy.

Temple of Virupaksha

In the southern part of Goa are not only famous beaches of free and fun people, but also historical sights. One of the most visible is the temple of Virupaksha - an architectural structure that consists of 9 levels. They have sanctors, small temples for prayers to gods. On the walls of the temple you can see images of the mythical animals, artistic images of Shiva.

The elephant lives here, who blesses every visitor - you need to approach him and wait when his trunk will affect the head. For this elephant, it is customary to give small coins. On the territory of the Temple, Virupaksha freely live monkeys, accustomed to people and do not interfere with them to inspect the landmark.

You can only get into the temple on the presentation of the passport - there is a police officer at the entrance, which fixes each foreigner as a guest. The entrance is 2 rupees, you can bring fruit with you - they treat them everywhere driving monkeys.

It is only a "drop in the sea" regarding the sights of India! In fact, each of the described tourist facility has a few more, which deserves the attention of the country's guests.

How to buy cheap travel tours in India

In India, you can go at any time of the year, because in many regions of this country a permanent summer. But experienced travelers recommend buying tours from October to March - no suffocating heat, no storm rains. However, for trips to the mountainous part of India, it is possible to go to the generally accepted summer months.

To purchase a tour, you can contact tourist agents that will give full information and prices, and the features of such travel.

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Usually such tours combine several interesting cities in the country at once - for 7 to 10 days, it will be possible to see a possible maximum of unique places.

The cost of excursion tours de Luxe to India begins from 20,000 rubles per person. The more the cities are scheduled for visiting, the more expensive travel costs.

Where to relax inexpensively, if you fly yourself

An independent visit to India can be comfortable and cheap. It is important to comply with some recommendations of experienced travelers:

  • Flights to India can be purchased in two versions - with a change without. In the first case, the cumulative fare will be cheaper, but direct flights will be able to get to the country much faster. The average price for the flight will be 25,000 rubles in both ends.
  • Book a hotel room in advance, and it is better to do it online. It is worth paying attention to 5 star hotels, but sometimes the lower level of hotels is great for temporary accommodation.
  • If you decide to look for a hotel on arrival at the place of rest, you need to do it near the arrival station, moving along the "Spirals". The farther from this place the hotel will be located, the cheaper it will cost in it. By the way, you can bargain with the administration and reduce the price of the room, and if with its inspection it is loud to indignant and demand better conditions, then another 2 - 3 options will be offered.
  • To visit India, you need a visa, it is drawn up in 4 days and costs about 3000 rubles. You can get it in the Embassy of the country, in special agencies, and submit documents - online.
  • A visit to the attractions of the country is most often for free, but even the specified cost for the entrance ticket will not hit the wallet. The inconvenience is that they will have to move around the country, and this can be done using the bus or rented car. The second option is preferable - it will be possible to see curious places during trips, and the independent distribution of time is much more convenient.

In India, you can relax for 50,000 rubles and for half a million, it all depends on what purpose the journey was organized. The average cost of recreation in this country for 2 people will be about 250,000 rubles, but you can arrange a trip and cheaper.

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Food in India

Many are confident that all dishes in India are very sharp. This is not a complete truth about the kitchen of the country, so it is worth remembering the following:


The same dish in different states of India is prepared in a special way, so it is worth trying different options. The only thing that all tourists claim is the Indians are really tasty. Food poisoning occurs rarely - products are processed by very high temperatures, so bacteria and viruses simply do not survive.

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What you need to know about rest in India

Those who are going on the first journey, you need to remember the following nuances:

India is so interesting in the country that will be comfortable and married couples, and tourists with children. If you comply with certain rules and listen to the recommendations of already experienced travelers, the trip will be cheap, comfortable and saturated with pleasant impressions.