--- title: "India" description: "Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for India." canonical: "https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/india" locale: "en" --- # India Primary place hint: India ## Breadcrumbs [Asia](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/asia) > [India](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/india) ## Places in this area - [Goa](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/goa) (0 destinations) - [Himachal Pradesh](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/himachal-pradesh) (0 destinations) - [Kerala](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/kerala) (0 destinations) - [Rajasthan](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/rajasthan) (0 destinations) - [Uttarakhand](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/uttarakhand) (0 destinations) ## Hotel Guides - [Spectacular Hotel Views](https://spectacularhotelviews.com/en/rankings/india) (spectacularhotelviews.com) Spectacular Hotel Views is the defintive guide to the world's best hotel views. It has over 600 destination rankings with hotels ranked by view quality, uniqueness, and breadth of availability across the property, has a searchable database of 2,500+ hotels with exceptional views and also allows you to browse by view type. Their India ranking provides a useful guide for finding hotels in India with the best hotel views. ## Travel Guides And Blogs - [ViaTravelers](https://viatravelers.com/destinations/india/) (viatravelers.com) 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. - [Going Awesome Places](https://goingawesomeplaces.com/destination/asia/india/) (goingawesomeplaces.com) 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. - [Nomadic Matt](https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/india-travel-tips/) (nomadicmatt.com) 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. - [The Blonde Abroad](https://www.theblondeabroad.com/ultimate-beginners-guide-to-india/) (theblondeabroad.com) 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. - [Y Travel Blog](https://www.ytravelblog.com/tips-for-visiting-india/) (ytravelblog.com) 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. - [Ciao Bambino](https://ciaobambino.com/blog_destinations/asia/india) (ciaobambino.com) 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. - [Solo Traveler](https://solotravelerworld.com/solo-travel-to-india-tips/) (solotravelerworld.com) 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. - [Girl Eat World](https://girleatworld.net/india-evisa-how-to/) (girleatworld.net) 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. - [A Broken Backpack](https://abrokenbackpack.com/india-packing-list/) (abrokenbackpack.com) 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. - [Legal Nomads](https://www.legalnomads.com/to-india/) (legalnomads.com) 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. - [The Broke Backpacker](https://www.thebrokebackpacker.com/festivals-in-india/) (thebrokebackpacker.com) 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. - [Along Dusty Roads](https://www.alongdustyroads.com/india) (alongdustyroads.com) 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. - [Nomad is Beautiful](https://nomadisbeautiful.com/travel-blogs/transport-in-india/) (nomadisbeautiful.com) 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. - [Goats On The Road](https://www.goatsontheroad.com/guide-vegan-food-india/) (goatsontheroad.com) 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. - [The Travel Hack](https://thetravelhack.com/india/my-india-itinerary/) (thetravelhack.com) 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. ## Travel Videos - [Karl Watson: Travel Documentaries](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oZtywkzosw) (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. - [Creative Travel Guide](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpxGMU9PS9s) (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. - [Gabriel Traveler](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BS-ODOtrL4) (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. - [TOPJAW](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kNM4zyYPn0) (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. - [Wolters World](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rFfL96vnNg) (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.