India is such a vast country it deserves it’s own section here on this website. Whilst I spent several weeks in India I barely scratched the surface, visiting only the northern tourist attraction of the Golden triangle, elaborate border crossing of Amritsar and the Bollywood capital Mumbai.
India quick facts: (As of Feb 2010)
- Population: 1.1 Billion (plus 1000 more while you read that!)
- Languages:There are over 20 languages across India however the national languages are Hindi and English. Most people in most areas of the country will speak English, although the more rural you get the less you may find English speakers.
- Currency: Rupee (INR): roughly 70 to £1 GBP (feb 2010)
- Time Zone: +5.30GMT
India Map:
Travelling in India
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Prices in India
India is one of the cheapest countries around which to travel. In most towns you can find accommodation for the price of a pint in the UK. The exception is Mumbai. Accommodation here can be hard to find and expensive. Food is also incredibly cheap, with a good meal costing perhaps 100 Rupees (less than £2). Alcohol is not fantastically cheap as in many areas alcohol was prohibited until recently. A bottle of Kingfisher beer will be between 80 and 120 Rupees depending on the type of bar.
Accommodation in India
India has plenty of tourist accommodation, and in many places this will be good quality too. Unfortunately however, most of this accommodation is in the form of hotels or guest rooms. Hostelling has not quite reached India yet, so you will find dorms hard to come by. Whilst this is great for couples or people not feeling particularly sociable, it can make travelling alone pretty tough, as common areas in which to mingle are often non-existant
Food in India
Curry. Curry and a bit more Curry. Or is it?