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India

Duration: All Weekend 4-7 days 8-14 days 15+ days Kids: All 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-friendly
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North India
India 15 days

North India

The grand journey: the Golden Triangle, the forts of Rajasthan, the Thar desert and the Ganges at Varanasi
South India - Kerala
India 10 days

South India - Kerala

Gentle Kerala: Kochi, the tea hills, the spices, the backwaters by houseboat and the beaches

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Planning a trip to India? Here you'll find our 2 day-by-day itineraries (Golden Triangle (Delhi, Agra, Jaipur), Rajasthan, Varanasi and the Ganges, Kerala, South India, Mumbai and Goa), plus the essential practical info to organise your journey.

At a glance

  • Currency — The currency is the Indian rupee (INR), which is NOT convertible outside India and may not be exported: change or spend it all before leaving
  • Language — The official languages are Hindi and English (23 languages are spoken in all)
  • Visa — You need a passport with at least 6 months' validity and 2 blank pages
  • e-SIM — A travel eSIM (e.g

When to go to India

The climate is tropical, with pre-monsoon heat that can reach 48 degrees. The monsoon brings heavy rain from June to September (with flooding and disruption). The best period for almost the whole country is October to March, with pleasant temperatures. In winter, though, New Delhi suffers from very severe air pollution: an anti-smog mask is useful.

Practical tips

  • Visa, e-Arrival and entry — To sort before you go: the online tourist e-Visa (at least 4 days before arrival, valid only for air entry), the online e-Arrival Card (within 72 hours of arrival) and a passport valid for 6 months with 2 blank pages
  • Tourist scams — The most common scam: taxi drivers or fake 'government tourist offices' telling you your hotel is full or the city is unsafe, to divert you to overpriced lodgings and tours

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