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Passengers by a high-speed train at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, India.

Sep 7, 202613 min read

Taking the Train from Delhi to Mumbai (What You Need to Know)

People walk through arches in Delhi, India.

Aug 12, 202615 min read

What to Know Before Traveling to India

Small wooden boats on a lake in a green mountain hill station.

Aug 7, 202618 min read

13 Best Places to Visit in India

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Mar 23, 20267 min read

The Ultimate Weekend in Mayong, Assam

Celebrating the Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Mumbai, India

Mar 20, 202610 min read

The Best Time to Visit India

A train crossing the Pamban Bridge in Tamil Nadu, India. Veerababu Achanta/Shutterstock

Aug 21, 20259 min read

The Essential Guide to Taking the Train in India

The Nanda Devi temple in Almora. balajisrinivasan/Shutterstock

Aug 11, 20257 min read

Discover Where Locals Travel in India

Chicken tikka masala in a clay plate with rice and naan bread. nelea33/Shutterstock

Jun 23, 202516 min read

What to Eat and Drink in India

Tours designed for and led by women are happening all over India. Kanuman/Shutterstock

May 20, 20259 min read

The Best (and Safest) Ways to Explore India as a Woman Traveler

The Nilgiri Mountain Railway offers sweeping views of the Western Ghats. Jeeshan2920/Shutterstock

May 9, 20258 min read

The Ultimate Guide to India's "Toy Trains"

Holi is just the most colorful of India's many vibrant festivals. Himanshu Khagta/Getty Images

Apr 25, 202513 min read

From Holi to Diwali: 17 Incredible Festivals in India

From tiger-spotting safaris to diving on coral reefs, India is alive with wildlife experiences. andrijosef/Shutterstock

Apr 22, 202512 min read

7 Best Wildlife-Watching Experiences in India

Kevada Mosque in Champaner and Pavagadh Archaeological Park, Gujarat. Vyas Abhishek/Shutterstock

Mar 18, 20259 min read

8 of the Best Offbeat Historical Sites in India

A man walks among thousands of pigeons in front of an elaborate stone archway by the waterfront of a city.

Feb 19, 20259 min read

How to Get Your Cell Phone Connected in India: eSIMs, Wi-Fi and Mobile Networks

Thiruvananthapuram's Padmanabhaswamy Temple refelcted in the water.

Dec 18, 20248 min read

Here's How to Get a Visa to Visit India

From buying street food to traveling on overnight trains, these tips can help your money go further in India. Tobias Helbig/Getty Images

Sep 10, 202411 min read

India on a Budget: 14 Ways to Get the Best Experience for Less

Passengers board trains at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus.

Aug 30, 202415 min read

The Best Ways to Travel Around in India

You can’t go wrong with cash in India © Bloomberg via Getty Images

Dec 1, 20234 min read

I’m Traveling to India, Is Cash or Credit Card Better to Use There?

Less-visited corners of India – such as the south or the northeast – offer a way for solo female travelers to ease into their journeys © Sudip Bhar / Shutterstock

Oct 20, 20235 min read

I’m a Woman Who Loves Traveling Solo. What Should I Know About India?

The slow, marvelous trains that crisscross South India offer a wonderful way to discover this vast region © MTD_myTravelDiaries / Shutterstock

Jul 31, 20239 min read

8 Incredible Train Journeys in South India

A blue train carriage with slatted windows and many passengers sat at seats inside. Several people crowd round the open door with two sat on the steps.

Mar 11, 20228 min read

India's Best Train Trips Are a Journey to the Soul of the Subcontinent

The Taj Mahal shot from the front in the middle of the day.

Nov 4, 20219 min read

Headed to India for Your First Time? 5 Things You Should Know Before You Go

Rough gravel road winding along a barren high-altitude ridge, with distant snow-capped peaks under a heavy, overcast sky.

May 17, 20214 min read

Three Offbeat Experiences in Ladakh

Mar 31, 20212 min read

Textile Trail in Bengal and Rajasthan

Mar 15, 20213 min read

Travel Fitness Levels

Mar 10, 20212 min read

Khasi Cuisine Comes Calling from the Northeast of India

New tea plantation in geometrical pattern in Valparai©debarpita/Shutterstock

Mar 9, 20212 min read

Valparai, Your Secret Plantation Holiday in Tamil Nadu

Mar 5, 20211 min read

Visit the City of Murals at Shekhawati in Rajasthan

A young Indigenous boy in vivid traditional dress, Alberta, Canada

Jan 21, 20213 min read

Travel Safety Following COVID-19 Vaccination Drive in India

Landscape view of Naini Lake around vibrant nature of Nainital mountains ©Ultimate Travel Photos

Jan 9, 20214 min read

Rediscovering the Hidden Trails of Nainital

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