Guides
Planning guides that don't fit inside a single destination page — budgeting across the whole country, first-timer basics, and how the seasons actually vary region by region.
How much does a trip to India actually cost?
Real per-day cost bands from three very different destinations, so you can plan a number instead of guessing.
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First time in India: 10 things to know before you go
The practical orientation info we wish every guidebook led with — money, connectivity, etiquette and safety basics.
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When's the best time to visit India? A region-by-region guide
India's climate is regional, not national — what's peak season in Rajasthan is monsoon in Kerala, and Ladakh is only open half the year.
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India visa and entry requirements: what to know before you apply
How the e-Visa system works, who's eligible, and the one vaccination certificate that can actually stop you at the border.
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Health and vaccinations for a trip to India
What's actually required versus commonly recommended, and the practical basics — water, food, altitude — that matter more day to day.
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Planning an India trip from the US
Flight routes and duration, the jet-lag math, and what's different about arriving from the US specifically.
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Planning an India trip from the UK
The UK has the shortest, most frequent route into India of any Western country — here's how to use that.
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Planning an India trip from Australia
A shorter flight than most Australians expect, and a smaller jet-lag adjustment too — here's what actually matters for the trip over.
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Solo female travel in India: an honest, destination-by-destination look
Not a blanket verdict on a whole country — a look at how comfort actually varies between places, using our researched women's-safety scores.
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Kerala in 10 days: backwaters, tea hills and a workable route
One gateway airport, three destinations, minimal backtracking — a route that suits first-time visitors and slow travellers alike.
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Rajasthan in two weeks: forts, desert and a lake city
Four very different destinations across the desert state, and how to link them without spending the whole trip in transit.
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The Golden Triangle: Delhi, Agra and Jaipur in a week
India's most-travelled route, seven UNESCO sites, and how to do it without spending half the trip on the road.
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