As a traveller in India you could be a pilgrim, an adventurer, a wild life enthusiast, a history seeker or a just eager for a relaxing holiday. Before you start on a journey, it is advisable to check on what every region in the country has to offer. A virtual tour to some of the exciting places in India is available online. Several travel-based websites offer interesting information for tourists.
For those seeking to travel within India, the websites list the Indian states and provide information on the tourist centres in these states. Besides this, we can also find information by category- religious destinations, beaches, hill stations, adventure sports and so on. Details of accommodation and transport by air, rail and road are covered in these websites. Some websites, information on currency exchange, STD codes, weather, culture and Indian mythology. Some of these sites are run by travel and tour operators and offer tour packages and online booking facilities. Others provide links to the various tours and travel operators.
Practical and useful travel tips and information along with maps can be found on http://www.eindiatourism.com/. Interestingly, this site even has special tips for women travelers.
Plan in the virtual world and enjoy a fascinating trip in the real world!
Meenakshi Ravi