India

Reading Time: 5 minutes A South India guide for Intrepid Travel since 2016, Usha showered us with the kind of insider knowledge that turns a trip into a deeply meaningful experience.

Reading Time: 6 minutes To learn more about yoga, meditation and Ayurveda, you need to travel to the source: India. And what better way to do it than on a wellness adventure?

Reading Time: 5 minutes Maybe I am biased because India was my first big trip out of the country, but I truly believe that it is the best first place to travel to.

Reading Time: 6 minutes If you want to pack efficiently for India, throw out all the rules you usually follow. Here’s what you really need for a comfortable trip through the subcontinent.

Reading Time: 5 minutes We quizzed the Varanasi-born, Delhi-based guide on everything from her favourite trips to India’s hidden gems.

Reading Time: 6 minutes The Intrepid Foundation supports more than 50 local, grassroots projects from around the world, here’s how you can visit some of them.

Reading Time: 6 minutes Drinking chai, dodging cars, eating popcorn, and interacting with locals – that’s what makes for a great day in Jaipur.

Reading Time: 6 minutes More than big cities like Delhi and Kathmandu, I yearn to be back in Orchha. In many ways, Orchha is like one big outdoor museum, where you’re immersed in the town’s history and stories.

Reading Time: 6 minutes The journeys were quirky and rewarding immersive experiences, and I would gladly take the train again (now that I’m prepared).