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I have visited the states in red.
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This is a monolithic beast of a country, one that cannot be done justice with just one trip. India is broken into 29 states, plus a number of union territories. The states have vast differences in cuisine, language, and culture, so the land often feels like a bunch of countries put together. India is a perfect backpacker destination. It has an infinite amount to offer: beautiful nature, great food, and low prices. 

Budget (2018): If you eat where local people do, bargain for cheap hotel rooms, and take sleeper class trains, $20 a day is quite doable. Food is insanely cheap, with a meal usually running $1-3. Hostels can be had for $3-5 per night, and hotels at $5-10 per night. Transportation (assuming you stick mostly to public transportation and sleeper class trains) is also ridiculously cheap. 


Blog Posts
  • First Thoughts on India
  • Three Dead Rats
  • Let's Do it on the Road
  • Goa
  • Return to India
  • I Was an Extra in a Bollywood Movie
  • Indian Food: The Best Food
  • I'll Be Back, India
  • ​Breathless at 16,000 Feet​
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  • Country Guide
    • North America >
      • United States
    • Central America >
      • Costa Rica
    • South Asia >
      • India
      • Maldives
      • Nepal
      • Sri Lanka
    • Southeast Asia >
      • Cambodia
      • Indonesia
      • Laos
      • Malaysia
      • Singapore
      • Thailand
      • Vietnam
    • The Middle East >
      • Egypt
      • Israel
      • Jordan
      • Lebanon
    • Oceania >
      • New Zealand
  • Resources