First Trip to India Where to Start?

South India or North for First-Time Visitors

India is a huge country but at the same time fascinating place but again first time visitors can find it overwhelming. Our practical India travel information will help you to choose where to start the first trip.
India should take at least 4–6 months. However, the plus point is, you can start from Delhi or Mumbai. If we divide India in two big parts , i think it will be helpful for the trip. North India : Start from Delhi. North India has huge mountains and Thar desert as well as wonderful historically significant places. You are travelling to north India for the first time, and it will be your first day in Delhi. You are excited, remembering all the India travel tips you'd read on internet, travel blogs, tripadvisor and lonely planet guide book. After so long your dreams come true and you are finally here in India, Now wondering what spending 2 weeks or even an entire month visiting the north India would be like...?

A common question amongst most travellers planning for the first trip to India is: should i go to Delhi and Rajasthan as part of north India travel or Mumbai, Goa and Kerala as part of south India visit? If you have more than a month vacations then you are lucky enough to experience both the north and south of India extensively. You will discovered that both are incredible regions. However, north and south India are vastly different with contrasting attractions and plenty of things to do. In this article you will find some basic but practicle information about what you can expect from a trip to north India, Rajasthan and Kerala. .

first trip to india south or north india Needs to Decide - Rajasthan & North or South India

Rajasthan and North India features the ancient history, forts, palaces, cultural golden triangle and Thar desert and south India has lush jungles, best beaches and backwaters. However, north India has a more adventure ambience with tiger and camels where south India has a more relaxed atmosphere with yoga and ayurveda retreats. Choice is yours what makes you decide which part of India making it a great choice for your first time visitors to India.

NORTH INDIA
  • Places to visit during your first North India trip: New Delhi - Red fort, Old Delhi Chandni chowk market. Agra- Taj mahal. Rajasthan- Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur and Jaisalmer. Uttarakhand - Almora, Binsar, Nainital, Jim Corbett, Haridwar, Rishikesh or Varanasi·
  • Kumbhalgarh Fort which has perimeter walls that extend 36 km long wall which is the world second big wall after the Great Wall of China.
    • north india trip 3-week itinerary Day 01-02: Arrival Delhi - Delhi City Tour
  • Staying with the horse man’s family at a horse breeding farm.
  • Walk the elephant hill of Narlai or discover local way of life on a community walk.
  • Ride on the pure breed of the Marwari horses which makes this trip more interesting.
    • Day 03: Delhi - Agra
  • Staying with the horse man’s family at a horse breeding farm.
  • Walk the elephant hill of Narlai or discover local way of life on a community walk.
  • Ride on the pure breed of the Marwari horses which makes this trip more interesting.
    • Day 04: Agra - Jaipur
  • Staying with the horse man’s family at a horse breeding farm.
  • Walk the elephant hill of Narlai or discover local way of life on a community walk.
  • Ride on the pure breed of the Marwari horses which makes this trip more interesting.
    • 2-week rajasthan itinerary Day 05: Jaipur - City Tour
  • Staying with the horse man’s family at a horse breeding farm.
  • Walk the elephant hill of Narlai or discover local way of life on a community walk.
  • Ride on the pure breed of the Marwari horses which makes this trip more interesting.
    • Day 06: Jaipur - Ranthambore (Tiger Safari)
  • Staying with the horse man’s family at a horse breeding farm.
  • Walk the elephant hill of Narlai or discover local way of life on a community walk.
  • Ride on the pure breed of the Marwari horses which makes this trip more interesting.
    • Day 07: Ranthambore - Chittorgarh-Udaipur
  • Staying with the horse man’s family at a horse breeding farm.
  • Walk the elephant hill of Narlai or discover local way of life on a community walk.
  • Ride on the pure breed of the Marwari horses which makes this trip more interesting.
    • Day 08: Udaipur - City Tour
  • Staying with the horse man’s family at a horse breeding farm.
  • Walk the elephant hill of Narlai or discover local way of life on a community walk.
  • Ride on the pure breed of the Marwari horses which makes this trip more interesting.
    • Day 09: Udaipur - City Tour
  • Staying with the horse man’s family at a horse breeding farm.
  • Walk the elephant hill of Narlai or discover local way of life on a community walk.
  • Ride on the pure breed of the Marwari horses which makes this trip more interesting.
    • Day 10: Udaipur - Ranakpur - Jodhpur
  • Staying with the horse man’s family at a horse breeding farm.
  • Walk the elephant hill of Narlai or discover local way of life on a community walk.
  • Ride on the pure breed of the Marwari horses which makes this trip more interesting.
    • Day 11: Jodhpur - City Tour
  • Staying with the horse man’s family at a horse breeding farm.
  • Walk the elephant hill of Narlai or discover local way of life on a community walk.
  • Ride on the pure breed of the Marwari horses which makes this trip more interesting.
    • Day 12: Jodhpur - Osian - HACRA Dhani
  • Staying with the horse man’s family at a horse breeding farm.
  • Walk the elephant hill of Narlai or discover local way of life on a community walk.
  • Ride on the pure breed of the Marwari horses which makes this trip more interesting.
    • Day 13: HACRA Dhani - Kheechan - Jaisalmer
  • Staying with the horse man’s family at a horse breeding farm.
  • Walk the elephant hill of Narlai or discover local way of life on a community walk.
  • Ride on the pure breed of the Marwari horses which makes this trip more interesting.
    • Day 14: Jaisalmer - City Tour
  • Staying with the horse man’s family at a horse breeding farm.
  • Walk the elephant hill of Narlai or discover local way of life on a community walk.
  • Ride on the pure breed of the Marwari horses which makes this trip more interesting.

One can get to know A to Z about trip to Rajasthan, cost of traveling, accommodation options and things to do - places to visit. We are here to help you plan & book your Rajasthan adventure.

2-Week Package Price

Price Per Person Based on Twin Sharing (Except for Festive Period & Long Weekends).

HACRA propose you to turn aside from the beaten tracks and explore rural Rajasthan on horseback riding, trekking and walking holidays option of accommodation offered are farm stays, centuries-old heritage hotels, nature lodges and tented camps.

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If you want to explore the royal history and cultural heritage Of Incredible India? Then look no further than exploring Golden Triangle of northern India. The circuit offers a marvellously diverse experience to the country’s cultures and traditions. The tranquil religious places, architectural splendours and active street life are the introduction for those who want to know India significantly. Interested to know more about cost of traveling, accommodation options and things to do - places to visit. We are here to help you plan & book your Golden Triangle Tour in India.

A Ride Between Mewar and Marwar

A trip for 4 nights in hotels, with 5 days to visit (like Kumbhalgarh Fort & Jain Temple at Ranakpur) and 3 days horse riding through Ranakpur Sanctuary and remote villages.

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Marwari Horse Safari At Camp In Aravali Hills

A special trip for young students for 5 nights at camp and 1 at the hotel with 6 days to visit (like Kumbhalgarh Fort & Jain temple at Ranakpur) and visit a Marwari bred and 4 riding days from Kumbhalgarh sanctuary to Aravalli hills with a special meeting with young students.

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A Ride Between Wildlife And Cultural Life

Trip for 5 nights with 1 at Royal camp and 4 at the hotel with 6 days to visit (like Kumbhalgarh Fort & Jain temple at Ranakpur) and a Great Horses Show with Ali-Baksh dancing with drums and 4 riding days from Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary to Aravalli Hills and remote villages.

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Photo Ideas

Photo ideas for your horseback riding in Rajasthan.

Our Happy Clients

Thank you for all the kindness, good food and a lot of stories that give more insight and understanding of life and history in India. We love the quietness and peace if the desert an unforgettable experience.

Hans Overeem & Yvette Seppenwoolde, Netherland

Thank you so much for making our stay so interesting and enjoyable. you made a fantastic birthday party for Sarah. We will never forget sitting around the fire under the stars listening to the enchanting music of Rajasthan.

John & Sarah, Bristol, England

We enjoyed every moment of all the time we spent with you and your family. This was the real Rajasthan that we Marwaris had wanted to see for a very long time. The warmth and APNAPAN you showed us by having us as a guest in your house, was really special to us and we would cherish these moments and memories for all our lives. Thanks from the bottom of our hearts.

Divya & Chanchal Agarwal, Banglore, India

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