Backpacking in IndiaBackpacking in India is not for the faint hearted and anyone who's thinking of travelling here for a long time needs seriously to consider what they want to get out of their trip. India is renowned for being one of the hardest places to travel in the world but at the same time, offers truly extraordinary and utterly rewarding experiences for travellers who are willing and open.
When I first went to India my knowledge of travelling was minimal and my research completely inadequate. I was in for the shock of my life when I arrived there and nothing could have prepared for the enthralling adventure that was to follow. Backpacking guide to IndiaThere are plenty of resources regarding backpacking in India but none of it complete and most of it out of date, unnecessary and sometimes completely misleading. So, as it's something quite close to my heart I have taken it upon myself to write the Ultimate guide to backpacking in India.All the top destinations are listed below and just pretty much everything you need to know from tipping right down to the psychology needed for an extended trip in India. South Indian Backpacking destinationsHere is a list of all the best backpacking destinations in IndiaHampi 
Hampi is home to some of the most spectacular landscape in the world and is steeped in history, beauty and mystery. The chilled out vibes and magical atmosphere at Hampi make it a truly special place and attracts people from all over the world who come to bask in its magic.
The long, crescent shaped beach at Palolem is the perfect destination for relaxing and watching time go by but finely balanced with excellent parties and happy people.Palolem is defintely one of the best beaches in India and acclaimed by me and many others as paradise on earth.
Uncover the beauty and wonder of Munnar, Keralas most famous and beautiful hillstations. Prepared to be dazzled by absolute greenary and breathtaking scenary.Explore the hills for days, cycling, fishing, paragliding, boating and so much more. Munnar is a definite must stop if your backpacking in south India.
Stroll aimlessly for days around this charming little city in south India. A small village in the costumes of a big city is how I have decided to describe Mysore and you'll soon understand why.Definelty check out the great illuminations of Mysore palace then head down to the Zoo for some more of that Mysore treatment. North Indian Backpacking DestinationsJaipur
Jaipur, the gateway to Rajasthan and the shopping mecca of North India and a wonderous place full of camels, elephants, jewels and gems.Explore some of the most famous attractions such as the view form the great fort and then the monkey palace before picking up some cheap diamonds.
Discover one of India's ultimate backpacking destinations and loose yourself in the heights and beauty of this famous hill station set in stunning surroundings deep in the Himalayan foot hills. Jump aboard the world famous toy train, check out Everest from one of India's best views and go trekking, rafting and biking until your week at the knees!
Agra is one of the most favored tourist destinations in India, mainly because of its many splendid Mughal era buildings. The most notable being the the Taj Mahal and the Agra fort.The city of Agra is situated on the banks of the river Yamuna and was founded by the Sultan Shikandar Lodi in 1956. It gained famed from the time of the Mughal era and Agar and was the capital of the Mughal empire from 1526 to 1658.
Pushkar is an oasis in a vast desert and offers a real treat for anybody who is backpacking in India. The atmosphere and sheer friendliness of this tiny place is currently unparalleled.If you can, tie your trip in with the world famous Pushkar Fair when this tiny sleepy town comes alive in a frenzy of activity and excitement (and Camels)! Some must read articles before embarking on your adventureWhy go backpacking across India?If you still not sure whether you want to go to India then read this rather inspiring page on all the reasons why you justhave to go to India. The Taj Mahal
My top tip?................ Let yourself go!We live in a world where world travel is like a trip to Disneyland, nothing is left to chance. Ten credit cards, lonely planets, package holidays, the media and the internet have all changed the way we travel but this was not always the case. For thousands of years people have been travelling all over the place with little more than the clothes on their back and surviving on nothing more than their wit and a bit of luck alone.This is why backpacking in India is so rewarding. It offers you this opportuntiy. The opportunity to completely dissapear and immerse yourself in another culture, another life and to grow as a person. Start relying and trusting yourself a bit. I believe it's called 'independence', but not the sort of independence that comes with having a car or a job. That's not independence, in fact it's the complete opposite because after time you soon become dependant on them! I'm talking about the independence that comes with knowing that every decision you make is yours and yours alone. The independence that comes from getting in and out of impossible situations and having the choice to do so, trusting yourself enough to trust others and the independence that opens you to new eventualities, good or bad. I'm talking about the independence that leaves you a little bit wiser when you go to bed than you were when you woke up. That's real independence, don't get them confused. So I say again, Let youself go! Go and get lost, completely and utterly lost and let the world change you into a whatever it wants you to be. Above all the experiences that India offers, this is often the most overlooked but also the most valuable.
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