India
Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for India.
Destinations within India
Hotel guides
Travel videos
youtube.com
Karl Watson: Travel Documentaries is a YouTube travel channel featuring Karl Watson's long-form films about trips around the world.
This long-form itinerary video begins a six-week India backpacking documentary, tracing a northern route from Delhi through Varanasi, Agra, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, and Udaipur.
youtube.com
Creative Travel Guide is a YouTube travel channel from a British couple sharing travel vlogs, advice, attractions, and planning tips.
This short guide video presents ten positive reasons to visit India, with chapters on history, the Taj Mahal, food, the Ganges River, beaches, festivals, adventure, and attractions.
youtube.com
Gabriel Traveler is a YouTube travel channel by Gabriel Morris, sharing travel videos, practical information, and budget travel tips.
This country-focused travel video shares Gabriel Morris's favorite places to visit in India as a top-ten list, making it a helpful broad inspiration piece for trip ideas.
youtube.com
TOPJAW is a YouTube travel channel from Jesse and Will, documenting places to eat, drink, do, and see worldwide.
This adventure travel video follows part one of TOPJAW's 3,100-kilometer Rickshaw Run across India, giving the trip a strong road-journey perspective from their 2018 route.
youtube.com
Wolters World is a YouTube travel channel offering first-hand travel advice about destinations, culture, planning, safety, and common visitor questions.
This practical guide video covers basic Hindi phrases and general advice for visiting India, with guest Mira helping answer common tourist questions.
Travel articles & blogs
ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site combining destination guides with structured trip-planning and comparison tools. Its India travel guide provides a well-rounded overview of cultural, natural, architectural, spiritual, urban, and regional highlights.
Read the guide at viatravelers.com/destinations/india/.
viatravelers.com/destinations/india/
Going Awesome Places is an itinerary-focused travel site built around detailed guides, practical routes, and first-hand trip planning. Their India guide is helpful for planning around things to do, places to eat, accommodation choices, and realistic travel expectations.
Read the guide at goingawesomeplaces.com/destination/asia/india/.
goingawesomeplaces.com/destination/asia/india/
Nomadic Matt is a long-running budget travel advice site focused on practical planning, savings, and independent travel. Its first-time India travel tips are practical for preparing to enjoy the trip while keeping safety and comfort in mind.
Read the guide at nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/india-travel-tips/.
nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/india-travel-tips/
The Blonde Abroad is a solo female travel and lifestyle blog with destination inspiration, packing, photography, and planning coverage. Its beginner-focused India guide is a good entry point for understanding top destinations, getting around, and when to visit.
Read the guide at theblondeabroad.com/ultimate-beginners-guide-to-india/.
theblondeabroad.com/ultimate-beginners-guide-to-india/
Y Travel Blog is a long-running travel blog covering destination guides, family travel, practical advice, and trip inspiration. Its first-time India advice is useful for travelers thinking through the experience, comfort, and safety details before visiting.
Read the guide at ytravelblog.com/tips-for-visiting-india/.
ytravelblog.com/tips-for-visiting-india/
Ciao Bambino is a family travel agency and travel site with destination-planning content focused on custom family vacations. Its India family-travel collection is helpful for finding expert posts and planning ideas for family trips across the country.
Read the guide at ciaobambino.com/blog_destinations/asia/india.
ciaobambino.com/blog_destinations/asia/india
Solo Traveler is a specialist digital publication focused entirely on advice and resources for people who travel alone. Its solo travel to India guide offers focused preparation tips for travelers who want to approach the experience with more confidence.
Read the guide at solotravelerworld.com/solo-travel-to-india-tips/.
solotravelerworld.com/solo-travel-to-india-tips/
Girl Eat World is Melissa's food and travel blog, with itineraries, destination advice, and practical travel tips. Her India e-Visa guide is a practical walkthrough for travelers who need to apply online before their trip.
Read the guide at girleatworld.net/india-evisa-how-to/.
girleatworld.net/india-evisa-how-to/
A Broken Backpack is a practical long-term travel and travel-resources blog covering independent travel, remote work, and trip planning. Its India packing list is a helpful resource for choosing backpacking essentials and preparing more confidently for the trip.
Read the guide at abrokenbackpack.com/india-packing-list/.
abrokenbackpack.com/india-packing-list/
Legal Nomads is Jodi Ettenberg's long-running site about food, travel, curiosity, celiac travel, and reflective travel writing. Her India resource collection is thoughtful pre-trip reading for travelers who want books, blogs, and planning references in one place.
Read the guide at legalnomads.com/to-india/.
legalnomads.com/to-india/
The Broke Backpacker is an adventure and budget travel site focused on backpacking, low-cost travel, gear, and long-term trips. Their India festivals guide is a helpful way to plan around the country's arts, parties, and cultural events while keeping an independent-travel perspective.
Read the guide at thebrokebackpacker.com/festivals-in-india/.
thebrokebackpacker.com/festivals-in-india/
Along Dusty Roads is an independent travel blog by Andrew and Emily, focused on selective, photography-led destination guides. Their India guides page is especially useful for travelers drawn to Goa and Kerala, with photography-led coverage of beaches, backwaters, and regional trip ideas.
Read the guide at alongdustyroads.com/india.
alongdustyroads.com/india
Nomad is Beautiful is a digital nomad and travel site covering location-independent work, long-term travel, and practical resources. Their transport in India guide offers practical orientation for moving around the country, making it a strong fit for longer or more flexible trips.
Read the guide at nomadisbeautiful.com/travel-blogs/transport-in-india/.
nomadisbeautiful.com/travel-blogs/transport-in-india/
Goats On The Road is a travel guide site and travel-lifestyle resource focused on long-term travel and working abroad. Their vegan food in India article is a practical food-focused read, highlighting five dishes that are available, affordable, and appealing beyond vegan travelers.
Read the guide at goatsontheroad.com/guide-vegan-food-india/.
goatsontheroad.com/guide-vegan-food-india/
The Travel Hack is Monica Stott's travel blog focused on practical travel around limited free time. Her two-week India itinerary is helpful for time-conscious travelers who want a concrete route rather than a broad country overview.
Read the guide at thetravelhack.com/india/my-india-itinerary/.
thetravelhack.com/india/my-india-itinerary/