Travel Stories

• art and culture

• archaeology

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.

• activities

• art and culture

12 min read • Feb 6, 2023

Narrow down the many epic experiences in India with our guide to the best things to do.

• destination practicalities

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.

• tips and advice

• destination practicalities

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.