Discover India
India is not a country, it's a civilisation negotiating with itself.
Forts, beaches, mountains and the world's most intense, beautiful food culture.
Capital
New Delhi
Currency
Indian Rupee (₹)
Best Time
October to March
Vibe
Vivid, intense, unforgettable
Budget
$$$Why India
India is overwhelming in the best way — there's no other country that delivers so much variety, color and culture per kilometer. Pick a region, slow down, and let it surprise you.
Must Try
- Masala chai from a railway-station stall
- Dosa for breakfast in the south
- Biryani in Hyderabad or Lucknow
Must Visit
- Agra and the Taj Mahal at dawn
- Jaipur, Udaipur and Rajasthan's palaces
- Varanasi at sunrise on the Ganges
Before You Go
- Plan less than you think — India will rewrite the day
- Carry small notes — change is rare
- Eat where the locals queue
Local Legend
The Taj Mahal took 22 years and 20,000 workers to build. Legend says Shah Jahan ordered the architect's hands cut off so the design could never be repeated. Historians don't believe it. Indians don't fully care.
Explore by Category
What to Visit in India
Cities
- New Delhi
Landmarks
- Agra and the Taj Mahal at dawn
- Jaipur, Udaipur and Rajasthan's palaces
- Varanasi at sunrise on the Ganges
Stories from India
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Local insight
A Mumbai dabbawala handed a traveller a tiffin meant for someone else, then laughed, took it back, found the right one in seconds, and refused a tip with a head-wobble that meant 'of course'. The system has a 99.999% accuracy rate. He proved it.
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A local legend
The Taj Mahal took 22 years and 20,000 workers to build. Legend says Shah Jahan ordered the architect's hands cut off so the design could never be repeated. Historians don't believe it. Indians don't fully care.
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The one line that stays
India is not a country, it's a civilisation negotiating with itself.
4 Quizzes about India
View allFood Lover Quiz
Which India flavour matches you?
Destination Quiz
Which India corner should you visit first?
Culture Quiz
Test your India custom know-how.
Adventure Quiz
What's your India adventure style?
On the map
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