These are the top 10 places to visit in India
7 min read • Feb 13, 2023
Planning a trip to India can be overwhelming. Our guide to the most memorable places to visit on the subcontinent makes it easy.
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- India's top 15 experiences
12 min read • Feb 6, 2023
Narrow down the many epic experiences in India with our guide to the best things to do.
- Here's how to get a visa to visit India
5 min read • Dec 7, 2022
Take your time to explore India's inspiring landscapes and cultures, but first you're probably going to need to get a visa.
- What to eat and drink in India
12 min read • Oct 8, 2022
Spice-loving India serves up some of the world’s richest flavors. To get you started, here are the top things to eat and drink in India.
- The 8 best national parks in India for lions, tigers and bears
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.
- The 26 best beaches in India
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.
- India on a budget: 10 ways to get the best experience for less
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.
- India's best train trips are a journey to the soul of the subcontinent
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.
- The 12 best hikes in India, from the high Himalayas to the steamy Western Ghats
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.
- How to get around in India, from Goa’s beaches to the high Himalayas
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.
- Visiting the Taj Mahal: plan the perfect trip to India's iconic monument
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.
- "I had to start a travel company to travel." Meet the woman making tourism more inclusive and accessible
7 min read • Dec 3, 2021
Led by India-based Planet Abled, people with various disabilities and those without disabilities travel side by side.
- Celebrating Diwali: India's festival of lights
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…
- Rama Navami: Sacred destinations or Divya Desams
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…
- How to plan your dream trip to the Himalayas
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.
- A Lonely Planet photographer shares secrets for taking that perfect shot
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.
- How artificial intelligence is helping these companies protect the world's wildlife
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…
- 6 places to learn about Ayurveda and Yoga in India
5 min read • Jun 30, 2020
As people increasingly opt for holistic approaches to health, Ayurvedic wellness programs have become popular throughout India
- Virtual Vacation: 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…
- Mausoleums, mosques and markets – uncovering the amazing architecture of Mughal India
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.
- How and where to celebrate Holi in India
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.
- Five unforgettable first-time experiences in India
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.