“GT” Travel in India

Travel with “Good Tour­ism” in India (scroll down for posts). Learn about spe­cial places, people to meet, and things to do from tour­ism insiders keen to show­case India’s good, bet­ter, best.

India is a land of vibrant cul­ture, diverse tra­di­tions, and stun­ning land­scapes that makes it a pop­u­lar travel des­tin­a­tion. Here are some reas­ons why you should con­sider trav­el­ling to India:

  • Rich cul­tur­al her­it­age: India has a rich cul­tur­al her­it­age that spans thou­sands of years. From the ancient Indus Val­ley Civil­isa­tion to the Mughal Empire, Indi­a’s his­tory and cul­ture are diverse and fas­cin­at­ing. Vis­it­ors can explore his­tor­ic land­marks such as the Taj Mahal, the Red Fort, and the Ajanta and Ellora caves.
  • Spir­itu­al­ity and well­ness: India is known for its spir­itu­al and well­ness prac­tices, with a range of ancient prac­tices such as yoga, Ayurveda, and med­it­a­tion. Vis­it­ors can exper­i­ence these prac­tices firsthand, vis­it­ing spir­itu­al retreats, tak­ing yoga classes, or seek­ing out well­ness experiences.
  • Deli­cious cuisine: Indi­an cuisine is renowned for its diverse range of fla­vours and spices. From street food to fine din­ing, vis­it­ors can sample tra­di­tion­al dishes and region­al specialties.
  • Stun­ning land­scapes: India is home to a range of stun­ning land­scapes, from the tower­ing Him­alay­as to the beaches of Goa. Vis­it­ors can trek through lush forests, ride camels through the desert, or relax on the pristine beaches.
  • Wild­life: India is home to a diverse range of wild­life, includ­ing tigers, ele­phants, and mon­keys. Vis­it­ors can go on safar­is, vis­it wild­life reserves, and observe these majest­ic anim­als in their nat­ur­al habitats.
  • Fest­ivals and cel­eb­ra­tions: India is a land of fest­ivals and cel­eb­ra­tions, with a cal­en­dar full of events through­out the year. Vis­it­ors can wit­ness col­our­ful cel­eb­ra­tions such as Holi, Diwali, and Durga Puja, and exper­i­ence the joy and energy of these events.

Over­all, India is a unique and diverse travel des­tin­a­tion that offers some­thing for every­one. With its rich cul­tur­al her­it­age, deli­cious cuisine, stun­ning land­scapes, wild­life, and fest­ivals, India is a must-vis­it des­tin­a­tion for any good traveller.

From New Delhi to Leh on the old Hindustan-Tibet Road

August 18, 2022
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Lamayuru Monastery from the road by Meridius27 (CC BY-SA 3.0) via Wikimedia Commons. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lamayuru_monastery_from_the_road.JPG

After not being able to travel for two and a half years, in June this year I was for­tu­nate to go on a 23-day tour from Del­hi to Ladakh via the old Hindus­tan-Tibet Road.  The road, which the Brit­ish Raj built in 1850, is still con­sidered ‘off the beaten track’ by trav­el­lers, des­pite the magnificent […]

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In love with a Himalayan homestay

May 8, 2021

Lagom Stay homestay, Jagatsukh village, Himachal Pradesh state, India

Tucked away across the gurg­ling Beas, away from the chaot­ic touristy caco­phony of Man­ali, lies the quaint vil­lage of Jag­at­sukh. One of the old­est vil­lages in the Kullu dis­trict of India’s Himach­al Pra­desh state, Jag­at­sukh is nestled in the lap of nature. It’s the per­fect get­away for the slow trav­el­ler. Himach­al Pra­desh is also called […]

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