India Travel Guide: From Visa to Varanasi Magic

🪪 Visa Update 2023 Rule Change: Nepal-issued Indian visas currently suspendedWorkaround: Apply via e-Visa portal (30-day tourist visa available) 💫 Must-See Wonders 1️⃣ Varanasi "Where Life and Death Hold Hands"Sunrise boat rides past cremation ghats (no photos!)💎Hidden Gem: Blue Lassi Shop's trippy yogurt drinks 2️⃣ Rajasthan's Color Cities Jaipur (Pink): Hawa Mahal's honeycomb windows Jaisalmer (Gold): Sleeping in a sandcastle fortJodhpur (Blue): 10,000 indigo houses below Mehrangarh FortUdaipur (White): Floating Taj Lake Palace cocktails 3️⃣ Taj Mahal Pro Hack: Enter via East Gate at 5:15AM for crowd-free shotsDark Secret: Shah Jahan's amputated workers' hands 4️⃣ Kerala Backwaters Alappuzha→Kollam Cruise:Overnight houseboat with coconut curry feastsVembanad Lake's water hyacinth labyrinths ⚠️ Survival Guide Scam Alert:Fake "tourist offices" selling overpriced train tickets"Your hotel burned down" taxi scamSafety:Pacsafe bag with steel cables (thief-proof)Door wedge alarm for shady guesthouses 🍛 Real Backpacker Eats Masala Dosa ≠ Pancake: Crispy lentil crepes with coconut chutneyChai Wallah Secrets: Ask for "adrak wali" (ginger tea) at train stationsStreet Food Rule: Only eat where locals queue #Mehrangarh Fort#India#Kolkata#travel guide#trip diary