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India is a destination of extraordinary scale and variety, where ancient traditions, dramatic landscapes, and vibrant daily life create an unforgettable travel experience. Travelers are drawn by its remarkable contrasts: Mughal monuments and sacred temples, Himalayan mountain towns and tropical backwaters, bustling mega-cities and quiet desert villages. From watching the sunrise over the Taj Mahal to exploring Jaipur’s palaces, cruising Kerala’s waterways, spotting wildlife in national parks, or joining festivals filled with color, music, and ritual, India offers a depth of culture and sensory richness that few places can match.
For first-time visitors, popular highlights include the Golden Triangle of Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur, as well as Varanasi for its spiritual atmosphere, Rajasthan for forts and desert heritage, Goa for beaches, and Kerala for nature and wellness retreats. Practical planning makes a big difference: distances are long, so it is best to focus on one region at a time; booking trains, flights, and major sights in advance can save time; and dressing modestly, carrying cash for smaller purchases, drinking filtered or bottled water, and allowing flexibility for crowds and traffic will help the trip go more smoothly. India can feel intense, but travelers who arrive with curiosity and patience are often rewarded with some of the world’s most memorable food, hospitality, and cultural experiences.
The best time to visit India is generally October to January, with October (0.22) and January (0.18) showing the strongest popularity and February (0.12) also remaining favorable. These months are typically preferred because the weather is cooler and more comfortable across many regions, making sightseeing, festivals, and longer journeys much easier than during the hotter pre-monsoon and rainy monsoon months.
Hello, One last Masala Chai at the trusted Chai Walla around the corner, and then I was ready to go. I walked to the main road and headed straight to the gathering point 1 km...
After our exciting first day in Delhi, another highlight of our trip followed today. Because during the planning in advance, we decided to book a day trip to Agra, about 3 hours...
Day 19: From Thekkady through Alappuzha to Thodupuzha
We took the night bus to our last stop in India. Early in the morning, we arrived in New Delhi and later also at our accommodation. After getting our room, we catch up on some...
Visit to Tamil University. Indian food. Visiting an Indian family. Trip to the King's Palace.
Visit to the Danish fortress and the Ziegenbalg House in Tharangambadi, and much more.
After a somewhat complicated entry into India with a transfer in Mumbai, we arrive in Goa. This airport is mostly used by the military, so there is nothing there except a taxi...
Somehow this blog is a kind of outlet. Or retreat. When the impressions and experiences are too intense. An opportunity to pause and recharge your batteries through writing. ...
My experiences in India reflect my inner being in an extreme way. In one moment, I am amidst chaos, street noise, and garbage everywhere. We ride through the city in a bumpy...
My conclusion is that it is not a beautiful travel destination. Today, I will show you the photos that no one takes - of all the dirt here, which is really everywhere. Indians...
Since the hotel manager told us yesterday that we would have to move to another apartment today, we didn't bother unpacking. When we asked this morning when we could move to the...
The flights were very pleasant, but they lasted overnight. I landed in "Vasco da Gama" at 3.30 am. It should be bedtime now. However, I abandoned my plan to find a hostel and...
I entered the train and went to my reserved seat when I was approached by a nice old man asking if it was okay for his wife to sit by the window. Obviously, I didn't mind, but...
Rein ins Uber, ab zum Flughafen, rein ins Flugzeug, auf nach Punta Arenas. In Punta Arenas, it was incredibly cold and windy, so we first took a taxi to our Airbnb apartment to...
There's not much to say - a lot is going on here like at my university but much is also really more exhausting than at my university (yep for those studying with me, it's even...
A culture shock at its finest - mixed with some sightseeing
In Hyderabad, we had planned to make a short culinary stopover, as we had eaten some of our best thalis there on our last trip. But once again, everything turned out...
Namaste, the flies yes the flies they are everywhere. And that is no wonder, as half of the place looks like an open slaughterhouse. Chickens, goats, everything is slaughtered...
Day 4: Amber and Jaipur
Hello, next stop, new challenge in another city with endless honking and thundering traffic. It is always just in a different place on the map. And this time it's Agra, yes...
Hello friends, The bus ride to Pushkar, as mentioned before, was... let's just say, humble. Yes, it was pure horror. I was cramped in my capsule all the way in the back, on the...
Namaste, so let's continue arrival and stay in Pune. Once again, it must be realized that things don't always go as hoped on a journey. Arrival in Pune after a really...
In the morning, we started for the train to go to Agra. We found the train and took our seats waiting for the departure. Unfortunately, the train number was changed later and...
In Jaisalmer, we spent a night in a hostel. On the following day, we went on a safari to the desert. We rode the camel for nearly an hour through the hot sand. After a short...
In Udaipur we check in to a beautiful hostel. We stroll through the charming narrow streets of the old town and look for a restaurant for dinner. We have chosen the best. At the...
Hello everyone, Time for a bit of art. Here in Rishikesh, many walls in the small bazaars and alleys are artistically designed. Most of the motifs are inspired by the great...
(German version below) Our sabbatical year is over, but our desire to travel has not been satisfied. Hesse is offering three-week Easter holidays this year, and we have decided...
Yay... I can now officially call myself a Yin Yoga teacher. Unbelievable... 100 hours in 2 weeks... that was intense.. 2 weeks setting my 'life' aside and immersing myself in...
Today begins my two-week Yin Yoga training. I am very curious to see what comes my way. I realize that it is not so easy for me to let go of my own routine and devote myself...