
1. There’s Great Hiking
I never realized India had such great hiking. Silent Valley National Park has amazing trekking, as is the Periyar Tiger Reserve (where I saw five wild elephants!). My favorite hike was reaching the summit of Messapulimala, the second-highest peak in the Western Ghats at 2640 meters (1,640 feet).2. It’s Inexpensive
Massages for $15. Satisfying dinners for $2.50 (and this is at hotel restaurants). Hotels for $25 a night. While for some the flight can be expensive, once there you will most likely have no trouble getting by…Read more...