Tag: India

  • Established: 1848 (Modern India, 600 AD for Medieval India) Population: 1.27 billion (2018 Estimate) Religion: 79.8% Hindu, 14.2% Islam Capital: New Delhi Order of Visit: Fifty-First First Visit: 20 April 2015 Last Visit: 02 May 2015 Duration: 16 Days Highlights: Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Swarda (small village), New Delhi Slums, Kerala backwater experience Places Visited:…

  • So it’s now over.  I’m finally back home after 31 days exploring 🇮🇳 India and 🇯🇵 Japan.  This trip come about after I cancelled my planned longer trip from October last year to Africa for 2 months (South Africa to Kenya camping) and Laos, Cambodia and Thailand.  I selected this smaller trip based on recommendations…

  • Saturday 2 May 2015 Highlights:  Tight Indian Airport Security, Transit at Colombo Airport Today was all about getting to Tokyo back that meant I had to get there via Sri Lanka as a transit.  So this ended up taking over 19 hours from leaving the hotel in India, transiting in Colombo and then arriving at…

  • Tour Title: South India – Kerala Dreaming tour Tour Company: G Adventures Tour Leader: Sajin Basil Countries Visited: India (Cities: Kochi, Kumarakom, Alleppey, Cherrai Beach) Dates: 26 April 2015 to 2 May 2015. Note: I did this as part of the India Highlights Tour which also included the Northern India Highlights tour. Tour Type This tour is listed as one…

  • Friday 1 May 2015 Highlights: Fish wholesale market, Indian Massage The last full day of the Indian trip.  Sajin suggested an early morning trip to the port to experience the fish trade.  This also result in my first Tuk Tuk ride of the trip which are always interesting with no seatbelts and chaotic driving conditions.