Travel Stories

• camping

• activities

12 min read • Apr 1, 2022

It would take a lifetime to take in all the experiences in India. We recommend starting with these 15 top things to do.

• national parks

• activities

11 min read • Mar 25, 2022

India has more than 100 national parks so we'll help you decide which to visit. Want to see Asian elephants or a snow leopard in the wild? Read on.

• beaches

• activities

7 min read • Mar 21, 2022

From soulful surfing hubs to sunny relax-away sands and party-loving strands, these are the best beaches in India.

• art and culture

• archaeology

7 min read • Mar 20, 2022

Planning a trip to India can be overwhelming. Our guide to the most memorable places to visit on the subcontinent makes it easy.

• destination practicalities

• tips and advice

13 min read • Mar 19, 2022

Home to an amazing kaleidoscope of cultures and customs, India can be a complicated place to travel. Here’s everything you need to know before you go.

• budget travel

• connections

8 min read • Mar 13, 2022

India is one of the cheapest countries in the world to visit. Make your money go even further with these budget-friendly tips.

• tips and advice

• destination practicalities

8 min read • Mar 11, 2022

No trip to India would be complete without a railway journey. Trains are a fast-track to India's soul, so start out with these thrilling train journeys.

• hiking

• activities

17 min read • Mar 9, 2022

From mighty Himalayan peaks to the steamy Western Ghats, India takes in a remarkable variety of landscapes. Here's our guide to the best hikes in India.

• public transport

• destination practicalities

9 min read • Mar 8, 2022

With these tips for traveling across India by car, bus and (our favorite) train, you’ll know all you need to get around this magical country.

• architecture

• art and culture

11 min read • Mar 2, 2022

From history and legends, to how to plan the perfect day trip, here's everything you need to know about visiting India's iconic Taj Mahal.

• festivals and events

• art and culture

10 min read • Feb 28, 2022

India is amazing any time of year. This guide to seasons and events can help you plan your trip, avoid monsoons, and dodge the worst of the heat.

• tours

• activities

7 min read • Dec 3, 2021

Led by India-based Planet Abled, people with various disabilities and those without disabilities travel side by side.

• festivals and events

• art and culture

3 min read • Nov 3, 2021

If there’s one place that knows how to celebrate a festival, it’s India. From grand city events to simple village melas (fairs), India’s jam-packed…

• festivals and events

• art and culture

2 min read • Apr 19, 2021

Rama Navami is a spring festival that celebrates the birth of the Prince of Ayodhya of the epic Ramayana.  Lord Rama is the seventh avatar of the Hindu…

• history

• art and culture

5 min read • Jan 28, 2021

With suggested itineraries and ideas for alternative destinations, here's everything you need to plan your dream trip to the Himalayan region.

• photography

• activities

4 min read • Dec 2, 2020

To celebrate Lonely Planet’s new book The Perfect Shot, we caught up with photographer Philip Lee Harvey to find out what his most memorable images are.

• sustainable travel

• connections

6 min read • Sep 30, 2020

Companies committed to the conservation of wildlife are utilizing AI to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of a growing number of sustainable programs…

• health and wellness

• connections

5 min read • Jun 30, 2020

As people increasingly opt for holistic approaches to health, Ayurvedic wellness programs have become popular throughout India

5 min read • May 21, 2020

Being in social isolation doesn't stop us dreaming of all the places we'd like to visit; in fact now we've got even more time to daydream. Escape on a…

• history

• art and culture

6 min read • Mar 11, 2020

From Srinagar’s gardens to Agra’s mausoleums, Mughal architecture is distinctive and divine. Here's where to see it.

• history

• art and culture

6 min read • Feb 6, 2020

With bonfires, tasty treats and coloured powder galore, Holi is one of India’s most spectacular festivals. Here’s how and where to celebrate Holi in India.

• history

• art and culture

7 min read • Jan 29, 2020

From your first temple blessing to learning how to book train tickets, here’s our pick of the best firsts you can look forward to ahead of a trip to India.