India Travel Stories

Sep 9, 2024 • 13 min read

Rumbling across India's varied roads and terrains is an unforgettable way to experience this sensational country. These are our 9 favorite road trips.

Sep 4, 2024 • 13 min read

India's overwhelming size and diversity can be a lot for first-time visitors. Make it easier with our tips on what you need to know before you go.

Aug 30, 2024 • 12 min read

India serves up endlessly evocative experiences but its sheer scale can be overwhelming. Here's everything you need to know about getting around in India.

Aug 29, 2024 • 7 min read

India is so vast that seasons mean different things as you travel from region to region. Here's the lowdown on when to visit for the perfect India trip.

Aug 26, 2024 • 21 min read

In a country as vast as India, where do you begin? Try our list of the top things to do in India, from temple trips to tiger safaris.

Jul 26, 2024 • 5 min read

Give Delhi a chance and the city may surprise you. Here’s a perfect one-day itinerary to help you make its acquaintance.

May 9, 2024 • 6 min read

India may be famous for its fragrant, spice-infused chai, but in Bengaluru (Bangalore) and elsewhere across South India, filter coffee reigns supreme.

Dec 20, 2023 • 6 min read

India is an incredible country with so much to offer travelers. Ensure you breeze across the border with our guide to its visa requirements.

Dec 15, 2023 • 16 min read

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.

Dec 12, 2023 • 11 min read

The incredible sights, sounds and smells in India mean your little ones will never be bored for long. Here's how best to visit India with tots in tow.

Dec 11, 2023 • 13 min read

When it comes to planning a trip to incredible India, where do you even begin? With our round-up of the most wonderful places to visit, of course!

Dec 1, 2023 • 4 min read

Visitors to India can expect to use a combination of cash, credit cards and digital payments. Here’s what you need to know.

Oct 20, 2023 • 4 min read

Are you a woman considering a solo trip to fabulous India? Read on for some essential tips and guidelines for traveling in comfort and safety.

Sep 18, 2023 • 7 min read

Curious about lesser-visited destinations on the subcontinent? Read on to lean where four Indian writers holiday within their homeland.

Jul 31, 2023 • 8 min read

Trains pass through jade-green forests, misty mountains and gorgeous coastal stretches in lush South India. Here are eight of the best routes to consider.

Mar 25, 2022 • 11 min read

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.

Mar 21, 2022 • 7 min read

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

Mar 11, 2022 • 8 min read

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.

Mar 2, 2022 • 11 min read

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.

Dec 3, 2021 • 6 min read

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

Nov 3, 2021 • 3 min read

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…

Apr 19, 2021 • 2 min read

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…