One of the most diverse countries I've visited!

India is full of palaces, temples, spices, and a lot to take in. The northern region has a lot of influence from the Muslim Mughals, whereas the south has a completely different look and feel. India has 22 official languages, with the most common one being English and Hindi. India has 18% of the world population in less than 2.5% of the world's landmass. You should go if: You want history, color, and food in large doses You are happy with an adventurous, well-planned trip You want to see the Taj Mahal and more If you are a woman, I recommend traveling with a partner or a tour guide Must-visit places: The Golden Triangle: Delhi, Agra (Taj Mahal) and Jaipur Varanasi: Ghats along the Ganges at dawn Kerala backwaters: Houseboats and quiet canals Udaipur and Rajasthan: Lake palaces and forts Amritsar and Rishikesh: The Golden Temple, and yoga and rafting by the river Bengaluru: It's a business center, but there is lots to do around it Must-try foods: Biryani and butter chicken Dosa and idli in the south Thali: A platter of several dishes Chaat street snacks and masala chai Gulab jamun for dessert You will be vegetarian, and you will end up liking it! Every region has its own specialties and delicacies Fun facts: Chess is believed to have originated there, as chaturanga. The decimal place-value system with zero as a digit developed in India. My favorite physical activity yoga, was born here Cows are sacred in India Hindi is a language, while a Hindu is a person who practices Hinduism Logistics: Best time: October to March for most of the country Currency: Indian rupee (INR); ATMs are widespread Getting around: Trains (book early on the official IRCTC site), domestic flights and drivers Entry: Most visitors need an e-Visa; check before you go Health: Drink bottled water and talk to a travel clinic about vaccines before heading out Must-learn phrases: Hello / goodbye: Namaste Thank you: Dhanyavaad / Shukriya Please: Kripya Yes / No: Haan / Nahi How much is this?: Yeh kitne ka hai? Good: Accha