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India Travel Guide

India will humble, awe, frustrate, amaze, and intimidate—all in the same day. Home to the world's most spectacular medieval architecture and largest slums; sacred rivers and filth-strewn streets; religious rituals and endless traffic jams; aristocratic tigers and casteless untouchables; jewel-encrusted tombs and pavement-bound beggars; ancient traditions and modern-day scams—there is so much to take in. Whether you're here to soak up India's spirituality, chill out on the beaches, rejuvenate at an Ayurvedic spa, or live like a king in the land of princes, this guide will help you experience the very best India has to offer. Read More

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Feature Articles

Dream Destinations for Culture Vultures
Sundance (Utah) and Rajasthan (India)
Steeped in Adventure
Within the Chandpur Tea Estate in Himachal Pradesh, India, awaits the Country Cottage, a series of rustic, personable retreats with unfettered access to endless outdoor-adventure pursuits—provided you can break away from all that giddy relaxation.
Why India?
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Prepare for sensory overload—regal palaces, wireless tech, urbanized elephants, Bollywood style, and more than a billion coexisting citizens—in the giant, baffling spectacle of modern India
Group Monuments at Mahabalipuram
Archaeological splendor mix with southern India’s rich cultural legacy to create a one-of-a-kind 1.5-square-mile treasure trove.
Bad Trip
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They say the Himalayan hideaway of Malana is Lotusland, home to the world's highest high. But here's what they don't tell you: Getting there can mean surviving a late-winter forced march over an avalanche-choked mountain pass, and dealing with locals who treat you like a loathsome alien. Wow. Sometimes Shangri-La can really suck.

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GORPtravel Adventure Trips & Guided Tours

Zanskar River Expedition
Northwest Voyageurs
from $3299, 12 days
Few places on earth match the grandeur and sheer magnitude of Ladakh, the trans-Himalayan region on India's northern border. Our 12-day journey...
Zanskar River in India - Whitewater Rafting
Global Descents
from $3550, 12 days
In addition to some awesome class IV/V whitewater, this trip provides an unforgettable cultural experience. ...
Gandhi's Delhi
Intrepid Urban Adventures
from $28, 1 days
Follow in the footsteps of Mahatma Gandhi and learn about his message of non-violence and truth. Take public transport to the historical sites...
Culture Vulture Delhi
Intrepid Urban Adventures
from $28, 1 days
Learn about India's struggle for independence, visit Hindu temples and discover the clamour and colour of daily Indian life. From the labyrinthine...
Sunrise Delhi
Intrepid Urban Adventures
from $21, 1 days
Rise early and join a local guide to experience the awakening bustle of Delhi. Walk to the local produce markets and visit the Hanuman Temple to see...