India Travel Stories

Jan 27, 2025 • 7 min read

With bonfires, special foods and flying colored powder, Holi is one of India’s most spectacular festivals. Here’s how to celebrate Holi in India.

Dec 18, 2024 • 7 min read

India has more to see than you could fit into a lifetime, but visas are easy to arrange. Here's the lowdown on the visa requirements for India.

Nov 27, 2024 • 12 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.

Nov 22, 2024 • 7 min read

Gompas, monasteries housing Tibetan monks and nuns, are filled with intricate works of art and provide a vivid window into Buddhist spirituality.

Nov 6, 2024 • 7 min read

Get a taste of life as Indian royalty with a stay at a palace hotel.

Oct 18, 2024 • 8 min read

Picture rows of oil lamps twinkling in the night and streets filled with popping firecrackers... Here are the best places in the world to celebrate Diwali.

Oct 7, 2024 • 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!

Sep 12, 2024 • 10 min read

From the streets of Delhi to Rajasthan's palaces and Kerala's backwaters, we answer your first-timer's questions about travel in India.

Sep 10, 2024 • 10 min read

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

Sep 9, 2024 • 12 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.

Aug 30, 2024 • 14 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 • 8 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.

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 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 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.

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 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.

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…