We spent 36 days in India, starting with 4 days in Mumbai, followed by 4 in Kochi, 4 in Munnar, 6 in Alleppey, 14 in Palolem (in the state of Goa), and finishing with 4 in Delhi. We generally preferred Southern India and Goa and found that we moved a bit too quickly. With the benefit of hindsight, I would cut out Alleppey and Delhi to reduce the amount of travel days.
9 favorite things about India
- Palolem – walking on the beach, swimming, Silent Noise Party, dinner & a movie. Our favorite place in India
- Munnar – staying in the mountainous countryside surrounded by cardamom & tea farms and lots of beautiful birds!
- Masala chai and mango lassis
- Indian curries, Thali lunches, masala dosa – we can’t get enough! We’re looking forward to making palak/saag paneer, mushroom masala, and chapati on our own in the future.
- Fort Kochi
- Marine Drive in Mumbai
- Walking across Old Delhi (only if mentally prepared)
- Body surfing waves in Goa
- Overnight train
Cost to travel India as a couple
| Spending Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Lodging | $1,027 |
| Food | $695 |
| Transportation | $527 |
| Activities | $213 |
| Indian Visas x2 | $154 |
| Insurance & Misc Bills | $262 |
| Indian Sim Cards x2 | $19 |
| Total | $2,897 |
Our total per day spending in India was $81 / day
This only excludes the flight to get to India from Bangkok, which was $468 for two tickets.