The Diplomat's Travel Guide to India: An Essential Travel Guide to Experiencing the Food, Art, Culture, People and Customs of this Exotic Land

Have you ever wanted to take that leap and travel to India? Are you unsure of where to even start?

I am a former Indian diplomat of 35 years, representing India among different people in more than a dozen countries.


I believe that at the end of the day, all lives end up as collections of stories, each with its own lesson and wisdom.


Don't wait to make your own life story exciting, heroic, and adventurous. Embark on your own journey to the diverse land of India.

India has been an exotic land for centuries. Strangely, it has neither been completely understood nor completely misunderstood.

It is a mosaic of cultures and faith systems that sometimes puzzle travelers who come to visit.

India is like nowhere else on earth - thrilling, frustrating, and incredibly diverse.

In this Diplomat's Travel Guide to India book, I will explain the identity of India through its faith systems, customs, festivals, food, architecture, literature, and its endurance of foreign influences.


I will hopefully show you where to go, what to do, and what to eat while visiting this exotic land


Reading this book is just the beginning! It's the first step in your life song - your journey of a thousand steps into the mystic land of India.

In this book, I will show you the vast and exciting land of India.

The BEST travel advice for new travelers
A look into the history of IndiaA way to better understand Indian cultureA look into what makes India interesting and uniqueImportant culturally significant informationWhat you should know before you goAn extensive list of the (almost daily) festivals throughout the yearWhat to eat where you areWhere to go to eat fabulous regional cuisineI even include a glossary of Indian spices for your reference

I also describe places to see outside of Delhi. Don't just stay in tourist areas, get out, and really enjoy the most of what India has to offer!

What to see in North, East, South & Central India
What's important in states like, Rajasthan, Kashmir, PunjabWhere to go in Himachal Pradesh, Varanasi, Bihar, and SikkimWhat sites are a must-see in Odisha and ShravanabelagolaWhy you should see the Ajanta and Ellora Caves and the Khajuraho Temples

Want to make your trip more exciting? Are you more of a nature lover or adrenaline junky? Don't worry, India has something for everyone!


In this book, I also show you: Top National Parks & Trekking The Himalayans


Where to see wild Tigers, Elephants, and Rhinos
A list of the major National ParksWhere to take a jeep safariA detailed look at the Treks through the HimalayansA list of places to visit for amazing paragliding adventures
What to buy for souvenirs while you're here

Thank you for taking an interest in this wondrous land, full of a varied collection of cultures, religions, and people.

I hope this travel guidebook gives you the information you need to begin writing your own adventurous life story.

Enjoy the Journey!