🇮🇳India·Asia
India
The Taj Mahal, the Golden Triangle, and a Billion Colours
dest.flightsFrom
£490
dest.hotelsFrom
£25/per night
dest.budgetPerDay
£50
dest.avgTemp
25°C
dest.bestTime
October to March
dest.safety
7.4/10
dest.about India
India is not a destination — it is an experience that overwhelms every sense simultaneously. The Taj Mahal at dawn, the ghats of Varanasi at sunrise, the pink palaces of Jaipur, the backwaters of Kerala, the beaches of Goa — India contains more extraordinary sights per square kilometre than almost anywhere on earth. It is chaotic, colourful, spiritual, and utterly unforgettable.
dest.topHighlights
Taj Mahal
The world's greatest monument to love — a white marble mausoleum that glows pink at dawn and gold at dusk
Jaipur Pink City
The capital of Rajasthan — Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, and bazaars overflowing with textiles, spices, and jewellery
Varanasi Ghats
The holiest city in Hinduism — dawn boat rides on the Ganges past ancient ghats where life and death coexist
Kerala Backwaters
Glide through 900km of palm-fringed canals and lagoons on a traditional houseboat in God's Own Country
Ranthambore Tiger Reserve
One of India's best tiger-spotting destinations — Bengal tigers roam among ancient Rajput ruins
Goa Beaches
India's most famous beach destination — Portuguese colonial architecture, spice markets, and the Arabian Sea
dest.thingsToDo India
- Watch the Taj Mahal at sunrise from the East Gate
- Explore Amber Fort and Jaipur's Pink City
- Dawn boat ride on the Ganges at Varanasi
- Houseboat cruise through Kerala backwaters
- Tiger safari in Ranthambore National Park
- Explore Old Delhi's Chandni Chowk by rickshaw
- Visit the Golden Temple in Amritsar
- Beach and Portuguese heritage in Goa
dest.weather India
dest.bestMonthsToVisit October to March
5-dest.day India dest.itinerary
Delhi Arrival
- ·Arrive New Delhi
- ·Old Delhi rickshaw tour
- ·Jama Masjid
- ·Chandni Chowk street food
Taj Mahal
- ·Train to Agra
- ·Taj Mahal at sunrise
- ·Agra Fort
- ·Return to Delhi
Jaipur Pink City
- ·Drive to Jaipur
- ·Amber Fort elephant ride
- ·Hawa Mahal
- ·Bazaar shopping
Rajasthan Culture
- ·City Palace
- ·Jantar Mantar observatory
- ·Cooking class
- ·Rooftop dinner
Departure
- ·Ranthambore tiger safari
- ·Return to Delhi
- ·Connaught Place
- ·Departure
dest.whereToEat India
Bukhara
North Indian / Tandoor · New Delhi · $$$
Laxmi Mishthan Bhandar
Rajasthani · Jaipur · $
Dolphin Restaurant
Kerala Seafood · Kochi · $$
Karim's
Mughlai · Old Delhi · $
dest.practicalInformation
dest.visaRequirements
e-Visa required for most nationalities — apply online 4 days before travel (€25, 60 days). Available for tourism, business, and medical purposes.
dest.gettingAround
Domestic flights (cheap and fast), trains (extensive network, book in advance), Ola/Uber ride-hailing in cities, auto-rickshaws for short distances.
dest.currency
INR (Indian Rupee)
dest.timezoneLanguage
GMT+5:30 · Hindi / English (22 official languages)
dest.frequentlyAskedQuestions
Is India safe for tourists?
India is generally safe for tourists in the main tourist areas. Take standard precautions, use reputable transport, and be aware of common tourist scams.
What vaccinations do I need for India?
Recommended: Hepatitis A & B, Typhoid, Tetanus, Rabies. Malaria prophylaxis recommended for some regions. Consult your doctor.
What is the Golden Triangle?
Delhi, Agra (Taj Mahal), and Jaipur — the classic 7–10 day circuit covering India's most iconic sights.
