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India Travel Advice

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India is amazingly rich in culture. All your senses will be struck from the moment you arrive until the moment you leave for home. It's hard to believe that the fast paced, teeming cities of Delhi and Jaipur are part of the same country as the chilled out mountain villages in the Himalayan range. You must visit India to experience the country first-hand - hearing or reading about it is simply not enough!

India Fact File


Flag of India Capital: New Delhi
Currency: Rupee

Languages: Hindi and English (plus many others)
Main religions: Hindu, Muslim and Christian 
UK visa requirements: Tourist visa (approx £30)
Time difference from UK: GMT+5.5 Hours
Temperature range in New Delhi:  7-41C

India Travel Advice


Month

Average Temperature
(at minimum)

Average Temperature
(at maximum)

Relative
humidity(am)

Relative
humidity(pm)

Average precipitation
(mm)

January

7

21

72

41

23

February

9

24

67

35

18

March

14

31

49

23

13

April

20

36

35

19

8

May

26

41

35

20

13

June

28

39

53

36

74

July

27

36

75

59

180

August

26

34

80

64

173

September

24

34

72

51

117

October

18

34

56

32

10

November

11

29

51

31

3

December

8

23

69

42

10


Real Gap's India Highlights

The city of Delhi
The capital city of India is Delhi it has been referred to as one of the most fascinating capitals of the world. Delhi showcases both tradition and modernity, old and new. Visit old Delhi and you will sense the rich historical and cultural past and see the magnificent Red Fort and Jama Masjid. New Delhi contrasts with modern and flamboyant restaurants, nightclubs, big shopping malls, imperial gardens and much more, Delhi as a whole offers almost everything. 

Delhi is the perfect place to start your India travels, our Gap Year Expedition - India offers you a chance to travel safely around some of what we consider the most important parts of northern India

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Goa
Goa is often called the "Pearl of the Orient", the spectacular scenery and the impressive architectural designs of its temples, churches and old houses have made Goa a definitive favourite with travellers worldwide. Goa is much more than just beaches and sea. It has a soul, which exudes tales of its historical past and it's rich cultural traditions. Take part in our India Desert and Beach Combo programme and experience India off the tourist trail.
 
Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh characterised by its low rolling hills, which climb steadily as far as the eye can see, all the way to the dramatic snow covered peaks of the Himalayan range. Himachalis lead a simple and quiet life, tending their, fields and animals, many of them need support, you could get to know the real India whilst helping the locals to better themselves on our India Volunteer Himachal Pradesh Volunteer programme.

Rajasthan
Rajasthan is a place of grandeur, the Land of Royal Rajputs. Experience the forts, palaces, havelis, temples and gardens, which tell you stories of the past. You could explore such wonders while volunteering on the India Volunteer Rajasthan Programme or the India Sports and Community Rajasthan project; give something back.

If sport is something you would like to incorporate into your travels, have a look at our Gap Year Sports India Page.


Click here for our full range of India programmes.

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