Budget

Goa, India - beaches, nightlife, and knowing which taxi rules actually apply

Jaipur, India - forts, bazaars, and knowing which 'one day sale' to walk away from

Manali, India - snow peaks, valley adventure sports, and knowing which Rohtang permit is real

Mysuru, India - palaces, filter coffee, and dodging the fake silk emporium touts

Ooty, India - toy trains, tea gardens, and knowing which "factory tour" is just a shop

Rishikesh, India - yoga, whitewater, and knowing which rafting operator actually has a license

Rajasthan, India - lakeside palaces, real bargains, and which shops to skip