Backpacker Travel Insurance
for India

Choosing where you want to travel to in India depends on what you want to do when you arrive. This differs for everyone, so we’ve pulled together a list of popular areas of India to backpack through:

• Goa: For beaches and food
• Pushkar: History
• Munnar: Natural beauty
• Virupapur Gadde: Rivers and a relaxed atmosphere
• Rishikesh: Yoga and spirituality
• Khajuraho: Temples 

If you’re looking to travel India solo, you will be greeted by friendly locals and travellers, ready to welcome you to your adventure. There are many destinations in India that are perfect for the solo traveller, we’ve pulled together some top places for you to visit:

• Ladakh: Thrill seeking and adventure
• Jibhi: Forests and nature
• Varkala: Beaches and water sports
• Hampi: Architecture and history
• Kasol: Natural beauty and hiking
• Goa: Beaches and nightlife 

The accommodation you choose really can change the feel of your trip. Choosing the right accommodation as a solo traveller, might be different to those travelling in a couple or as a group.

Hostels are perfect for all types of traveller, alone or in a group. Some hostels are advertised as perfect for solo travellers, and can be a great place to make friends and meet future travelling companions. Look into any hostel that you are considering, read reviews and look at their website and social media pages. This will give you the best idea of whether or not that hostel is somewhere that you will enjoy.

Hotels can be a pricier option, but you will often find yourself in more luxury than that of a hostel. If you are looking to take a break from staying in a dormitory-style room, a hotel can be the next best thing. Most hotels have different standards of room, so if you search properly, you will be able to find something that suits you and your budget.

Airbnb offers a wide range of accommodation types at a wide range of prices. It is well worth looking to see if there are any affordable Airbnb's in the areas that you wish to visit, you might find yourself surprised with the quality and price of some of them.

Travelling accommodation is also another great option for those of you looking to save some money whilst travelling. There are several trains that travel through the night, meaning you can get your accommodation and travel ticket all in one! Go to sleep in one part of India, and wake up in another to explore!

India is well-known for being an affordable country to travel around, however, it depends on what level of luxury you want to experience and how much you want to do each day.

Aside from paying for the flights and visas, it is likely you will need between £12-25 worth of rupees per person per day when backpacking through India. This will cover the cost of accommodation as well. 

Travelling out of a small wheelie bag or a large backpack can be challenging, but usually those who travel light find it liberating to  not have to worry too much about what to wear each day.

It’s important to remember that modesty is expected in the temples and mosques when visiting India, revealing clothes aren’t allowed and your shoulders should be covered. Furthermore, you will need to cover your head with a head scarf as well.

We’ve put together a list of things you should consider packing for a trip around India:

• 3-4 tshirts/tops
• 2-3 light blouses/tops
• 1 evening outfit
• Scarf/headscarf
• 1 jumper/zip up for colder weather
• 2 pairs of trousers
• 2 pairs of shorts
• 1 swimwear outfit
• 2 pairs of shoes
• Sunglasses
• 5-7 pairs of underwear
• 5-7 pairs of socks
• 1 pair leggings/tracksuit bottoms
• Phone & camera chargers
• Asian plug converters
• Any medicine you might need
• Details of your travel insurance policy
• Essentials such as Passport, money and ID

The weather in India can be very changeable, and varies across the different regions because the country is so vast. The weather is typically very warm in India, so visiting during the cooler months of the year (October-November and March-April) can be better for those of you who want to explore more doing the day and do a lot of activities.

If you’re planning a backpacking holiday, you’ll understand the importance of being prepared for the unexpected whilst you’re away. The nature of backpacking is to explore the world, travel far and wide and sometimes just see where the wind takes you, so, this can mean that things don’t necessarily always go to plan.

Our Backpacker Travel Insurance is suitable for those that are aged 35 and under and plan on travelling a country, or bigger world adventure in one trip. For full details of the terms and conditions that apply, refer to the policy document.