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India
A subcontinent of temples and colour.
India runs from the Himalaya down to the Kerala coast, taking in the Delhi–Agra–Jaipur Golden Triangle, the Ganges at Varanasi and one of Asia’s densest concentrations of UNESCO sites.
Best time to visit
October – March
Time zone
GMT +5:30
Currency
INR (₹)
Visa
E-visa required
Flight time
5 – 6 hrs
from Vietnam
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The standard India routing is a 5–7 day Golden Triangle, extended with Varanasi for the spiritual side, Rajasthan for the forts, or Kerala for backwaters and coastal resorts.
India at a glance
Population
1.43
billion people
Area
3,287,263
km²
Capital
New Delhi
Currency
INR (₹)
Indian Rupee
Language
Hindi & English
22 official languages
Climate
Tropical monsoon
alpine in the Himalaya
Visa
E-visa
apply online 4+ days ahead
Driving side
Left
Power socket
Type C, D, M
230V – 50Hz
India destination location
6 mapped locations
Taj Mahal, Agra
The 17th-century marble mausoleum, India’s defining monument.
Delhi
The capital, with Old Delhi, Qutub Minar and Humayun’s Tomb.
Jaipur
The Pink City, with Amber Fort and Hawa Mahal.
Varanasi
The ancient city on the Ganges, the heart of Hindu pilgrimage.
Kerala Backwaters
The canal network and Alleppey houseboats.
Udaipur
Rajasthan’s lake city, with island palaces.
Best time to visit India
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Excellent
Very good
Good
Average
Not ideal
Weather overview
Average temperature
15°C – 40°C
Wide seasonal swing
Rainfall
1,100 mm
Annual average
Humidity
50% – 80%
High in monsoon
Sea temperature
26°C – 29°C
Goa, Kerala
Travel styles in India
Signature experiences
Heritage
Taj Mahal at sunrise
Culture
Ganga Aarti ceremony
Nature
Ranthambore tiger safari
Food
Delhi street food
City breaks
Old Delhi by rickshaw
Resorts
Kerala houseboat
Shopping
Jaipur bazaars & textiles
Wellness
Ayurvedic treatment
Sample itineraries
View allFrequently asked questions
What visa do I need for India?
An e-visa applied for online through the Indian government portal, at least four days before travel. Tourist e-visas run 30 days, one year or five years.
When is the best time to visit India?
October to March, when the north is cool and dry. April–June is very hot and July–September is the monsoon.
Is the food safe in India?
Stick to bottled water, hot freshly cooked dishes and busy restaurants. We use vetted restaurants throughout our itineraries.
When is the Taj Mahal closed?
The Taj Mahal closes every Friday. Our itineraries are always scheduled around it.
How many days do I need?
Five days minimum for the Golden Triangle; 8–12 to add Varanasi, Rajasthan or Kerala.
No matching questions.
What travellers say about India
4.7/5
Based on 1,420+ verified reviews
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- Destination
- India
- Region
- South Asia
- Capital
- New Delhi
- Currency
- INR (₹) — Indian Rupee
- Language
- Hindi and English
- Best time to visit
- October – March
- Visa
- E-visa required for most nationalities, including Vietnam
- Core services
- Tours, Transport, Hotels, Guides, Visa
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