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Tigers are just one of the animals you can track down in India's national parks. Ondrej Prosicky/Shutterstock

May 13, 202521 min read

The 16 Best National Parks in India

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"

The author and his Royal Enfield Himalayan motorcycle in Goa, India. Ian Neubauer for Lonely Planet

May 8, 20258 min read

The Ultimate Guide to Traveling India by Motorcycle

This week-long Golden Triangle itinerary takes in the highlights of Mughal India. Stockbym / Shutterstock

Apr 25, 202513 min read

Explore India's Golden Triangle with This 7-Day Itinerary

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

Discover Delhi's layered history on this 3-day itinerary. AHPix/Shutterstock

Apr 25, 202513 min read

Discover Delhi’s Rich History with This 3-Day Itinerary

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

Blue-themed room of Sukh Niwas inside the City Palace, Jaipur

Apr 16, 202510 min read

The Lonely Planet Guide to Visiting Jaipur’s City Palace

Udaipur's City Palace is one of the most flamboyant of India's many magnificent museums. photoff/Shutterstock

Apr 9, 202512 min read

The 9 Best Museums 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

The 19th-century Gulshan Mahal bungalow. National Museum of Indian Cinema

Feb 15, 20258 min read

10 of the Quirkiest Museums in India

Granite rock formations overlook the safari camp at Suján Jawai. Suján Jawai

Feb 14, 202510 min read

12 of the Best Safari Lodges in India

Jan 30, 202515 min read

15 Best Historical Places to Visit in India

Jan 27, 20258 min read

How and Where to Celebrate Holi in India

Thiruvananthapuram's Padmanabhaswamy Temple refelcted in the water.

Dec 18, 20248 min read

Here's How to Get a Visa to Visit India

The Taj Mahal in Agra, India

Nov 27, 202413 min read

Visiting the Taj Mahal: Plan the Perfect Trip to India's Iconic Monument

Stay at these regal guesthouses in India, such as Taj Rambagh Palace in Jaipur. Taj Rambagh Palace/Taj Hotels

Nov 6, 20247 min read

10 of the Best Palace Hotels in India

Visitors gather on the terrace at the Taj Mahal, Agra, India, in misty light.

Sep 12, 202411 min read

A First-Time Guide to 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

Trekking in India is a humbling, almost spiritual experience © Witthaya Prasongsin / Getty Images

Dec 15, 202317 min read

The 12 Best Hikes in India, from the High Himalayas to the Steamy Western Ghats

Don't let the scale of India fool you – it's a wonderful destination for kids © Mayur Kakade / Getty Images

Dec 12, 202312 min read

Everything You Need to Know About Visiting India with Kids

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

Adventure therapy treks in India combine hiking and psychological therapeutics © Preethi Chandrasekhar / Lonely Planet

May 10, 20234 min read

Hiking and Healing in the Himalayas: How India Is Embracing Adventure Therapy Treks

Ice cream sellers in front of the India Gate, New Delhi, India.

Mar 28, 20223 min read

India Drops International Flight Bans to Make It Easier for People to Visit

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

Diwali – the Festival of Lights – is celebrated far beyond India's shores. Patricia Villalba Landinez/Getty Images

Nov 4, 20213 min read

Celebrating Diwali: India's Festival of Lights

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