India Travel Guide: Tips, Destinations & How to Plan Your Trip

India is a country of astonishing variety — snow-capped mountains, palm-fringed beaches, desert forts, backwaters and some of the world's greatest food. This India travel guide gives you the essentials to plan a smooth, memorable trip.

Top regions to explore

• The Golden Triangle — Delhi, Agra (the Taj Mahal) and Jaipur. The perfect first-time introduction.
• Rajasthan — royal palaces, forts and desert cities like Udaipur, Jodhpur and Jaisalmer.
• Kerala — tranquil backwaters, tea hills and Ayurveda in the green south.
• Goa — beaches, cafés and a relaxed coastal vibe.
• The Himalayas — Rishikesh, Manali and Leh for mountains and adventure.

Best time to visit

October to March is the sweet spot for most of the country — cool, dry and ideal for sightseeing. Hill stations shine from April to June, while the monsoon (July–September) turns the south and the Western Ghats lush and green.

Getting around

Domestic flights save time across India's long distances, trains are scenic and affordable, and app-based cabs make cities easy. For multi-city trips, booking flights and hotels together keeps everything organised.

Practical tips

• Carry a mix of cash and cards; UPI and cards are widely accepted in cities.
• Drink bottled or filtered water and ease into the street food.
• Dress modestly at temples and religious sites.
• Book intercity travel and hotels in advance during festival season.

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Cover photo: Amber Fort, Jaipur · Jakub Hałun (CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons)