If we were to be honest, India would not top the list for being the most child friendly destination to visit in the world.
There is considerable travel time involved in getting between destinations and regions. Food can be spicy and the stark differences from the west can be overwhelming. Also there is a complete absence of quality amusement parks.
On the other hand, you can opt for a slow paced trip. India has a number of National Parks, spotting birds and animals can be most enjoyable for kids. One can ride a camel, camp in the desert or spend an entire evening bathing and riding elephants. There are activities like Zipling across a fort or going hot air ballooning.
The beaches of Goa are warm even in the winter months and the safe for swimming.
We work closely with our guests to cater trips that are child-centric. Choose small-personalized hotels/homestays that are spacious and enjoyable for children and recommend/pre book activities for the family.
For many of our guests traveling as a family, India has been a moving experience for the children. At times tiring, but very rewarding. Well-travelled families find India a lot easier than others.
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North India and Rajasthan in particular offer a lot of activities that are very enjoyable for children.
One must bear in mind that distances between destinations are large in North India. Multiple drives of over five hours long or train journeys equally long (sometimes overnight) have to be included to explore the region.
Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan offers a couple of fantastic elephant outings. Both of them are about half a day long and include a series of mini activities with Elephants. The setting is on a farm, on the outskirts of the city.
A more expensive activity, but amazing activity is hot air ballooning over the city of Jaipur. (offered in other cities too)
Ranthambore National Park is another very enjoyable destination for children with its Tiger Safaris. Where spotting tigers is not an uncommon sight.
Ziplining at the Meharangarh Fort in Jodhpur
Camping overnight under the starts in Jaisalmer
North India offers many Children friendly places to stay
Kerala is another very interesting destination for children. In addition to activities and the nature the driving distances between places is all around 2-4 hours long.
Goa offers a lot of children friendly resorts.
Babysitting facilities is very uncommon in India. Very rarely hotels in India do not allow children.
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