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Welcome to Travel India Info

Hello, I'm Virendar, I reside in North America and frequently travel to India for extended periods. I share my experiences and insights about traveling in India on this website. Here you can find my reviews of hotels, recommendations on places to visit and captivating photographs of the destinations I explore. This website is completely free of charge. No login or subscription is required. As a retired individual, my aim is to assist foreigners who plan to visit India by providing valuable information and guidance. V. K. Chand

Welcome to Travel India Info

Travel ling to India for holidays or business, here you will find a comprehensive guide for visiting India. Complete information to make your visit to India safe and enjoyable. This website does not represent any company offering India travel packages and offers free unbiased travel information for those visiting India for pleasure or business. Explore India the smart way with travel India smart! Visiting India guide, information and travel tips to explore India. This website provides information such as: • Information on touring India, • Traveling on Indian trains, • Indian airfares & hotels in India • Tips on shopping in Indian markets, • Popular places in India to visit. • Complete information to make your visit to India safe and enjoyable.

Planning a visit to Leh Ladakh?

Here is a Review of our July 2023 Visit

My wife and I visited Leh-Ladakh in July 2023 and spent a week there touring popular destinations in Leh, Nubra and Pangong. Here is a review of our travel experience including reviews of hotels we stayed in . . . Click Here to Read Article >> Quick Links to useful articles:

Arriving in India for the first time

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Tips for tourists

The majority of foreign tourists arrive in India by air. So what are Indian airports like? how does one go through Indian customs at the airport? What type of taxis are available and how to go about hiring a taxi the safe way? English is spoken by almost all government officials present at Indian airports Go to article >>

Train travel in India

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Step by step reservation guide

How to make on line reservations from abroad. Train travel within India is the cheapest mode of travel. How to make on-line train reservations from abroad! Train reservations for Indian Railways can now be made on-line form anywhere in the world. In fact if you are visiting India you can now confirm your train travel and even print your own travel tickets at home. Step by step instructions... Go to article >>>

How to make Train Reservations in India

from abroad . . .

Make on-line train reservations on Indian railways from abroad even if you do not have a Indian mobile phone number - more info >>

Renting car in India

For information on renting self driven cars, documentation required to rent cars in India, Car rental prices in India and international car rental companies in India Check here >>

Taxi rental in India. Rent a car and driver

Just returned from a two month tour of India. Here car some tips for tourists on car rentals and contact numbers of a few reliable drivers in India Read more >

Planning to visit India checklist

With a little bit of planning you can make your India visit an enjoyable experience. Here are some suggestions to consider to help plan your trip. Here is a list of things to do, a pre-planning checklist for tourists visiting India for the first time. more info >>

Useful tips on arrival at Indian Airports

So you have just landed at an Indian airport to start your holiday in India, Heres what to expect on arrival. Information for visitors arriving in India. How to clear customs, pre-paid taxi service as well as some smart travel advice for touring India Read more >> How to Spot Fake Hotel Reviews

Beaches in India

If a beach vacation is your choice, keep India in mind. India may perhaps be the ideal beach vacation spot when it comes to value for your money! Beach holidays in Goa, Andaman Islands, Kerala beaches, Tamil Nadu beaches. List of beaches in India . . . more info >>

Save roaming charges in India - Using

foreign phones

How to use your foreign cell phone in India without paying roaming charges: Save money on telephone calls during your visit to India. Now you can easily get a local Indian telephone number, just buy an Indian Sim card for less than five dollars and keep in touch with your family and friends. Read more >>

Wildlife and National parks in India

Visitors to India can enjoy visits to some of the best wildlife & bird sanctuaries in India. Information on India’s wildlife sanctuaries. Popular Wildlife parks are in the Indian States of Goa - Rajasthan - Kerala & Uttaranchal Read more >> Popular tourist attractions in India India has some of the best beaches, wildlife sanctuaries and immense natural beauty that makes India a favorite tourist destination for millions of visitors from around the globe. Places to visit when touring India. Where to go and what to see in India. More info >>

Shopping Tips - Indian Fashions - Shawls

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India can be a shoppers paradise provided you know where to find the best deals, how to avoid being ripped of by unscrupulous salesmen who prey on foreign tourists. Fake items such as Pashmina shawls, scarf's and jewelry items are bought by tourists who find out they were cheated after they return to their homelands. For tips on shopping in India check out our shopping pages. This website is not in the selling business and has no connection with any commercial enterprise. Be a smart shopper and make your own choices More info >>

Taj Mahal visitors guide

No trip to India is complete without visiting the Taj Mahal. Here is everything you need to know to plan for your visit to this world famous monument. For more information >> Think twice before opting for a massage in Kerala Kerala offers massages and advertises various massages to cure all sorts of ailments. Ever wonder what happens to the gallons of oil once a clients massage is over! Read more >>

Medical Tourism - Health

Holidays in India

Medical tourism is a concept that is becoming popular day by day and India is one of the destinations where medical and dental treatments are available at a fraction of the cost when compared to western countries more info >>

Kerala tourist guide and tips

Kerala has lots to offer tourists. From Kerala famous backwater cruises to its scenic hill stations. Information and tips for tourists planning a holiday in Kerala. more information >>

Dental Tourism India

Finding the right dentist in India The main problem faced by tourists visiting India with dental care on their agenda is finding a dental professional that meets the standards they are used to abroad. Here is how my search for a dentist in India went Go to article >>>

Is your Pashmina Shawl Genuine?

Pashmina Shawls are one of the items that is one the shopping list of many foreign tourist visiting India. Tourists are often approached in India by people trying to get them to purchase 'Pashmina Shawls' Salesmen for shops try to entice tourists into buying Pashmina shawls that often turn out to be Fake Pashmina. How to check Pashmina Read More >>>

Ayurvedic Therapy

Almost 100,000 visitors visit Kerala for Ayurvedic & Shirodhara health treatments that are very popular with foreign tourists from all over the world. Tips and information on what to expect when seeking Ayurvedic treatment in India, Many places offer various types of massages More >>>

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Unbiased Reviews of hotels

Hotel reviews of some of the hotels we have stayed in during our travels. Click the hotel name to see review page. • Hyatt Centric Delhi • ibis Styles Goa Calangute in Goa • Hotel J H Bazaz in Srinagar • Rang Mahal Hotel - JAISALMER • Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach in Mumbai • Manor Backwater Resort Kumarakom Kerala • Radisson Blu Hotel Dwarka Delhi • Radisson Blu Edwardian UK • Radisson Blu Marina Hotel Connaught Place Delhi