This is a guest post by Rebecca Siggers.
Vacations coming up? Want to explore the incredible sights of India? Then why not consider a visit to the North of India! From the foothills of the Himalayas, sacred pilgrimage sights, famous cities, and – of course – the delicious food, the northern region of India is a cultural spectacular.
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Which states make up North India?
While you may not have heard of many of the States that

Tips to plan your trip to North India
Go unplanned
I know it sounds ironic and illogical in context to the title of this blog post, but hear me out. If you have done some research and keep your travel plans flexible, you’ll have your best experience on your trip to North India.
If you’re planning a trip to India, there will be plenty of touts claiming to be a tour guide, stay at least half a mile away from this kind of people. Go with reputable companies like Intrepid Travel or G Adventures, or book your tour through a well-known company such as Viator that gives you – the traveller – protection should there be a problem on the tour.
Otherwise, consider choosing to explore the local places and the significant attractions all by yourself. Buy a Lonely Planet India guidebook (Lonely Planet also has a guidebook for North Indian cities Rajasthan, Delhi & Agra!) or search some of your favourite blogs for the best tips (Click here to see Nicole’s recommendations!) Just try to go with the flow, and don’t try to schedule your vacation, expect of flights, trains, and buses. That’s how travelers travel and explore. No guide book or tour guide will get you as close with the local attractions as your own curiosity and open-mindedness. Be less of a tourist and more of a traveler.

Choose the right time to travel to North India
The perfect time to travel to North India is between late winters and spring, the weather is pleasant. The weather is anywhere between 15° to 20°, perfect for an afternoon stroll around the city.
At this time the festival of colors – Holi is around, to provide a wonderful experience to your body and soul. By and by, if you are not able to schedule your trip around late winters, try to schedule it during late summers or fall, because the temperature of North India may rise up to 40° during summers.
If you are arriving in October or November, enlighten your mind and soul with the divine light of earthen lamps which decorates almost every house on the festival of light – Diwali and delight in all North Indian food.
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Consider off the beaten path locations
If you’re in Rajasthan and near Jaisalmer, go to the Sam Sand Dunes. Many travel agents, organise tours to see these euphoric sand dunes. Even better, you can spend the best night with your loved one camping under the sky.
Gaze at the sky full of stars and have the best Rajasthani dinner with your co-travelers, warmth of the bonfire warming your soul in the cold of the night. This is one of the best romantic settings you can have in North India
Are you a fan of architecture? Then you’ll definitely love the Mehrangarh Fort of Jodhpur with steeping high walls and technologically sound arts, ancestral home to His Highness Maharaja Gaj Singh Ji of Jodhana is worth visiting.
To find these places, check out local Indian bloggers websites (see Nicole’s
Enjoy the Nightlife
If you’re around the capital of the country – Delhi, enjoy the late night strolls to bars and snack corners. India’s alcohol companies are rapidly growing with brands like Amrus Single Malt (whiskey) and DesmondJi (an agave-based drink not dissimilar to Mexican tequila).
Enjoy the music and disco culture of the capital, pay a visit to midnight snack centers, have the best Indian street food in “
Book Online
Booking your hotels, flights, trains, and buses online is a convenient way of saving your time and money in India. You may get hefty discounts by booking a bus online or you may book a train ticket and that too without getting in a line full of passengers, also it is hassle-free and easy.
I highly recommend booking a hotel room before you arrive in a city, at least for the first few days while you get your bearing. This will save you from roaming here and there seeking a comfortable room with your luggage. It will also prevent you from being scammed by some hotel managers. For the most trustworthy hotels, I book through HotelsCombined or Booking.com.
Lastly, go to India and have the time of your life, keep your heart and mind open for new experiences. Also, keep your eyes and ears open to prevent yourself from touts that may come your way. You will be blissful and amazed. Namaste!!

My Favourite Indian Travel Bloggers
If you want to get to know a country, read the stories by its people. Here are my (Nicole’s)
- Lakshmi – Travel with Lakshmi follows this incredible freelance travel writers journey on a cultural journey around India and the world.
- Shivya – The Shooting Star shares tips and stories from
off-the-beaten path destinations and responsible travel both in India and around the world. - Jo – if you are seeking tips from an adventurous Indian solo female
traveller than Wander with Jo if your girl. - Mridula – once a professor, Mridula now shares her stories on Travel Tale from India & Abroad. Read her blog for outdoor adventures.
- Mariellen – this award-winning Canadian blogger fell in love with India and now shares stories from the subcontinent on her blog, Breathe Dream Go.
- Devashree – while The Crazy Indian Foodie is usually based in Mumbai, she still has plenty of blog posts on where to eat in Northern India and recipes if you want to bring a taste of India home.
Authors Bio:
Rebecca has been closely studying the travel industry trends from quite some time. Intrigued by the booming growth of this sector, she takes interest in p enning down her views providing quality insight on current travel trends and also likes to write about food and beverages, particularly wine.
4 Comments
Stella Wilson
May 29, 2020 at 2:43 pmHi Nicole,
North India has always been my favorite place in India. I really like the places, photos and the way you write. I always use Adotrip’s Circuit Planner to plan my trips, it automatically suggests the best way to reach your travel destination. Give it a go, it’s amazing. Thank you for sharing this blog.
Swati
August 21, 2020 at 5:36 pmCannot agree more!!! I love north india because I think, it is beautiful in it own and travelling gives us inspiration and courage to never let and stay high with your dreams.
vishal
September 27, 2020 at 1:33 amNIce post.. Noth india is full of majestic places , located in different parts but it is very exciting to travel and explore new places and travelling gives us inspiration
Cherryl
October 20, 2020 at 7:51 amI like the dessert camping idea…not something you see marketed much when looking for holidays to India.