Why visit India?
India offers layered history, vibrant cities, and serene landscapes, from palaces and fortresses to coastal backwaters and hill stations. You experience a mix of old quarters, contemporary skylines, and everyday street life that feels energetic yet welcoming.
What to expect
Each region has a distinct identity, with financial hubs like Mumbai, cultural capitals such as Delhi, Bengaluru, and Kolkata, and southern gateways including Chennai, Kochi, Hyderabad, and Ahmedabad. You move between colonial-era districts, technology parks, bustling bazaars, and quieter coastal or riverside neighbourhoods.
Plan your trip
You can combine a major city with side trips to seaside towns, heritage circuits, or cooler upland retreats. India also serves as a launch point to wider South Asia, with strong air and rail links if you wish to extend your journey beyond your arrival city.
Discover India
Discover India
Top experiences in India
Explore Mumbai's waterfront and historic districts
Stroll along the seafront promenades, see grand colonial architecture, and experience lively neighbourhoods that frame India's financial capital.
Discover Delhi's monuments and green boulevards
Move between historic forts, tree-lined avenues, and characterful old-city lanes anchored by museums and public gardens.
Experience Bengaluru's parks and tech corridors
Balance time in leafy parks and lakes with visits to modern districts filled with cafés, galleries, and innovation spaces.
Cruise Kerala's backwaters from Kochi
Use Kochi as a base for tranquil backwater cruises and coastal walks, combined with time in the city's heritage quarters.
Uncover Chennai's coastal culture
Walk long urban beaches, explore cultural venues, and visit historic neighbourhoods that showcase the city's artistic side.
Wander Kolkata's literary and riverside scenes
Explore riverside ghats, book districts, and cultural institutions that highlight the city's creative and intellectual spirit.
Visit Hyderabad's old quarters and new cityscape
See ornate historic landmarks, then head to contemporary business and residential districts around lakes and boulevards.
Experience Ahmedabad's heritage and riverfront
Discover intricately carved buildings, stepwells, and a revitalised riverfront that blends design, leisure, and everyday life.
Experience India's way of life
Getting around
India's major cities are linked by an extensive domestic flight network, along with long-distance trains and intercity buses. Within cities, you can use metro systems where available, app-based taxis, auto-rickshaws, and local trains to move between business districts, markets, and residential areas.
Local life & culture
Daily life flows through street corners, tea stalls, and local parks, where conversations and informal gatherings are part of the rhythm. Festivals, arts performances, and neighbourhood events are common, and each city expresses a distinct blend of language, architecture, and creative scenes shaped by its region.
Where to unwind
Urban parks, botanical gardens, and lakeside promenades in cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Kolkata offer calm breaks from busy streets. Coastal destinations such as Chennai and Kochi provide breezy shorelines for walks, while hill country and countryside retreats are accessible from many of the main urban gateways.
A taste of India
National dishes & specialties
India is known for a wide range of regional dishes, from richly spiced northern favourites around Delhi and Kolkata to lighter, coconut-based southern cooking in Chennai, Kochi, and Bengaluru. Street-side snacks and breads also vary widely, giving each city its own signature flavours.
Casual & modern dining hubs
In major cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru, you find casual eateries, cafés, and contemporary restaurants clustered in business districts, malls, and older neighbourhoods. Coastal cities like Chennai and Kochi feature seafood-focused menus, while inland hubs like Hyderabad and Ahmedabad showcase regional cooking in both traditional and modern settings.
Signature & scenic dining
Rooftop venues in Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru offer skyline views, while heritage properties in cities like Hyderabad and Kolkata provide atmospheric courtyards and restored interiors. Along the coasts and riverfronts, you can dine with views of the water, enjoying a different perspective on each city.
Retail therapy in India
Malls & lifestyle hubs
Large malls in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chennai bring together international brands, cinemas, and dining in one place. These centres often include lifestyle zones with salons, entertainment, and family-friendly activities, making them easy stops between meetings or sightseeing.
Markets & local crafts
Traditional markets in cities like Kolkata, Ahmedabad, and Kochi are known for textiles, handicrafts, jewellery, and everyday essentials. You can browse stalls for handwoven fabrics, regional designs, and decorative pieces, often produced by artisans from surrounding regions.
Evening retail scene
After dark, shopping streets in major cities remain lively, with illuminated storefronts, late-opening malls, and busy food streets nearby. Some neighbourhood markets in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru are particularly vibrant in the evening, combining browsing with casual snacking and people-watching.
Best time to visit India
Peak season: November to February typically offers cooler, drier weather across much of India, with averages around 15–25°C (59–77°F) in many northern and central cities, and slightly warmer conditions in the south.
Shoulder season: March to May and October can be warmer, with temperatures commonly between 25–35°C (77–95°F). You may experience heat in inland cities, but coastal areas can feel more moderate with sea breezes.
Low season: June to September is generally the monsoon period, bringing higher humidity, rain showers, and temperatures often around 25–32°C (77–90°F), though rainfall patterns and intensity vary by region.