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The India Survival Guide Blog publishes features on travel in incredible India. Written by locals and expats currently in India we offer unparalleled insight and knowledge about travel in India.

The India Survival Guide Blog gives a unique take on travelling in India; sharing insider hotspots and vast local knowledge, and providing an understanding of Indian culture along the way. We give depth and authenticity to the Indian travel experience like no one else does.

The India Survival Guide Blog is an extension of the quintessential India Survival Guide (Quick-Start Safety Guide) book written by Karl Rock. There’s no doubt that there’s a steep learning curve when arriving in India. The Quick-Start Safety Guide prepares travellers quickly, allowing them to confidently and safely travel in India.

Karl Rock Author of India Survival Guide (Quick-Start Safety Guide) Karl Rock, Author
Karl Rock is an expat currently located in New Delhi, India. He’s experienced and passionate about Indian life and culture and has travelled extensively throughout India and surrounding countries.

Karl’s goal is to visit all 36 states & union territories in India plus India before partition. So far complete: 28 of 36 states, Bangladesh & Pakistan.

Selfie with the shop owner in Kashmir. I stopped here because I got lost and really needed a drink. Turns out I went 250 km the wrong way on my bike. Ow well. Photo © Karl Rock.

Selfie with a shop owner in Kashmir. I stopped here because I got lost and really needed a drink. Turns out I accidentally took the old route to Jammu, a 200 km detour through some of the most remote places I’ve ever been. Ow well. Photo © Karl Rock.