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Best Day Trips from Goa
Written by Viator, June 2013
Since Goa is an entire state, rather than just a city, most travelers choose to base themselves in one of the main areas and then take excursions to other parts of the state. When you need a break ... Read more
Drinking Tea in Delhi
Written by Viator, June 2013
Much of the world’s tea comes from India, and as you walk the streets of New Delhi, you’ll quickly see why tea has become the national drink of choice. The distinct flavors of Indian tea, called ... Read more
3 Days in Udaipur: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, November 2012
With the nickname City of Lakes, the city of Udaipur in the Indian state of Rajasthan is considered one of the most seductive, beautiful cities on the subcontinent. Ornate temples and white marble ... Read more
Shopping in Jaipur
Written by Viator, September 2012
Sparkling gemstones, glittery jewel-toned bangles, pounded silver, blue ceramics and silk sarees in a kaleidoscope of colors line the stalls of Jaipur’s busy bazaars. The showy colors of the city’s ... Read more
Day Trips from Jaipur
Written by Viator, September 2012
After you’ve toured the fortresses, bought your bangles and jewels and watched a sunset light up the architectural wonders of the Pink City, it’s time to get out and explore further afield to ... Read more
Eating in Chennai
Written by Viator, September 2012
The cuisine of Tamil Nadu is divided into four regional variations, and visitors to Chennai, the capital city of the Indian state, get to experience them all. As people from various parts of the ... Read more
3 Days in Jaipur: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2012
Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, was founded in 1727 and constructed on principles of geometric harmony, making it one of the only planned cities in the world. Colorful bazaars and impressive forts ... Read more
Kollywood: Cinema in Chennai
Written by Viator, August 2012
You’ve heard of Bollywood, but have you heard of Kollywood? Of the Indian film industry, Chennai’s Kodambakkam district is second only to Mumbai (Bollywood) when it comes to the number of films ... Read more
3 Days in Chennai: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2012
Home to many of India’s manufacturing plants and IT companies, Chennai, the country’s fourth largest city, makes a great home base for a handful of excellent excursions in the area. When you’re not ... Read more
Golden Triangle (New Delhi, Jaipur, Agra)
Written by Viator, July 2012
India has a population of 1.2 billion people divided into more than 2,000 ethnic groups speaking 18 official languages. It is a third of the size of the United States with a landscape varying from ... Read more
3 Days in Kolkata: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, July 2012
As the capital of the British Raj, the city of Kolkata (Calcutta) was once the largest colonial trading post in Asia, and today it retains elements of its dual Indian and British heritage. The ... Read more
Family Friendly Activities in Kolkata
Written by Viator, July 2012
Traveling with kids can be challenging, especially in an unfamiliar place where the language and culture isn’t what you’re used to. Luckily, Kolkata (Calcutta) has several attractions fit for ... Read more
Colonial Goa
Written by Viator, July 2012
Long before the flower children stormed the white sand beaches of the Indian state of Goa in the 1960s, setting off a tourist occupation that has lasted ever since, Goa drew the attention of another ... Read more
Outdoor Activities in Goa
Written by Viator, July 2012
Goa may have some of the most beautiful beaches in India, but the state has so much more to offer than lazing away in the sun (though the sun bathing is definitely a draw). For those looking for a ... Read more
3 Days in Goa: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, July 2012
The state of Goa, the former colonial Portuguese outpost for nearly 500 years, is home to white sand beaches, ancient churches, cobblestone streets and one of the most notoriously wild party scenes ... Read more
