India, ASIA
Highlights in India
India accessible travel guide
A vast country such as India cannot be mapped in detail on one single page. More travel tips will be added over time.
Jaipur
City Palace
The History of Jaipur
Into the Modern Era
Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II (r. 1922-1949) came to the throne as a minor. After his education and military training in the UK, he set about reforming the Jaipur State Forces. This proved timely, given their participation in World War II, serving in North Africa.
In the post-war period, the Maharaja oversaw the transition from monarchy to democracy and the integration of Jaipur into the new state of Rajasthan as a part of the independent Indian union.
Today, Jaipur continues to flourish as a centre of arts and crafts and as a celebrated tourist destination.
(website: https://royaljaipur.in/index.php/the-history-of-jaipur/)
Editor’s pick: Wheelchair Wanderer Mrunmaiy
Bangalore
“A road accident in June 2011 gave me a cervical spinal cord injury. However, this has not in any way prevented me from living life to the fullest and growing in my career as a communicator.
I am an avid traveler and love embarking on new journeys. I wish to inspire people with disabilities to not put their travel plans on hold, while the world around us takes it time to become more inclusive and accessible.” (source: About me, travel blog Mrunmaiy)
Tigers and India Read all about this national park jungle safari by wheelchair wanderer Mrunmaiy Abroal.
Mumbai
Editor’s pick: youtube channel Rahul On Wheels in Mumbai
Make sure to follow him on social media, especially on Youtube!
Rahul shares his adventures on his motorbike rides, about scuba diving, family life in India.
He is an accessible travel youtuber telling his travel stories. You will see him on the beach, swimming, scuba diving, riding through the streets of Mumbai, always with a smile on his face!
Living in Mumbai, he can tell you all you need to know about this huge city in India.
Andaman beach
Rahul Ramugade in Mumbai
Hi there! My name is Rahul, I am a para sports person from Mumbai who loves to travel & share his experience.
I use a wheelchair to move around and I have polio on both legs. I also ride my modified activa to travel in my city.
I have started my youtube channel to share my life experience as a person with a disability (Rahul On Wheels).
New Delhi
Dilli Haat a must go crafts and food market
India Gate
National Museum large tactile display
Red Fort
At the Red Fort there is a beautifully integrated ramp as shown in this video.
You see Max Burt (Australia, founder Wheeleasy) using the entrance ramp.
India Accessible Taxi Services
Blind Faith Upgrade
Hotel Ramada
The Blind Faith Upgrade is an initiative by Hotel Ramada, Ajmer, under accessible tourism.
It allows the hotel to transform any of its rooms into a visually-impaired friendly room.
More in Asia
General information
Capital – New Delhi | Currency – Rupee | Timezone – GMT +5.5
Visa – all information on applying for a visa to India you find on this website.
Language – the official language is Hindi, in total there are 28 official languages. In many areas people know also English.
Travel Sheets – Download here
(Download the English version here)
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