Planning a trip to India can feel overwhelming.

After spending over 100 hours researching and then travelling throughout North India firsthand, I created the guide I wish I’d had before leaving Australia.

As a Melbourne salon owner, traveller, and someone who later shared my travel experiences on Channel 9’s Today Show, I know how valuable real-world advice can be when planning a trip that feels completely outside your comfort zone.

This isn’t information copied from random blogs or social media posts. It’s a combination of extensive research, real-life experience, lessons learned on the road, practical travel advice, and all the information I wish someone had handed me before boarding the plane.

Created while planning a 24-day journey through North India with my 63-year-old mum, this guide was carefully designed to balance comfort, adventure and practicality. As a 34-year-old Australian traveller, I wanted to experience the real India without feeling completely overwhelmed by the planning process. Travelling with my mum also meant finding a balance between adventure and comfort, which is why every recommendation, destination and travel tip was chosen to work across different ages, travel styles and confidence levels. Whether you’re a younger traveller chasing adventure, travelling with a partner, heading off solo, or exploring India with a parent like I did, this guide will help you feel more prepared, confident and excited before you even step on the plane.

Every recommendation, destination and travel tip was chosen to work across different ages, travel styles and confidence levels, making it just as valuable for younger travellers as it is for those wanting a slower, more comfortable experience.

Inside you’ll find:

✓ Visa and entry information

✓ A proven 24-day North India itinerary

✓ Destination guides and itinerary inspiration

✓ Accommodation recommendations

✓ Transport and booking advice

✓ Cultural insights and local etiquette

✓ What to pack and prepare for

✓ Common mistakes to avoid

✓ Clickable links and resources throughout

✓ Real tips from someone who has travelled the route

✓ Bonus travel hacks, lessons learned and insider tips

Instead of spending weeks jumping between blogs, YouTube videos and Facebook groups, you’ll have everything organised in one place.

Whether you’re visiting Delhi, Varanasi, Agra, Jaipur, Pushkar, Jodhpur or Jaisalmer, this guide will help you feel confident, prepared and excited before your trip even begins.

📺 Featured on channel 9 The Morning Show

✨ Perfect for first-time visitors to India ✨ Suitable for all ages and travel styles ✨ 30+ pages of practical advice and resources ✨ Based on real travel experience, not just research

Think of it as having your own travel planner in your pocket saving you hours of research, helping you avoid common mistakes, and making your North India adventure easier to plan from start to finish.

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