Why visit India?
India invites you with layered history, diverse landscapes, and vibrant city life. From grand palaces to tropical backwaters, you can shape a journey that feels personal and deeply memorable.
What to expect
You will find buzzing hubs like Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Chennai alongside calmer gateways such as Kochi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad. Each region offers its own mix of heritage sites, coastal escapes, and evolving creative neighbourhoods.
Plan your trip
You can easily combine several cities in one itinerary, using major hubs as starting points for wider regional journeys. India also works well as a gateway to explore South Asia further, with strong air, rail, and road connections beyond your arrival city.
Discover India
Discover India
Top experiences in India
Discover Mumbai's waterfront and heritage districts
Stroll along the Arabian Sea, explore grand colonial-era architecture, and experience the city’s energetic arts and film neighbourhoods.
Explore Delhi's old lanes and planned boulevards
Wander through historic quarters and tree-lined avenues, where monuments, gardens, and contemporary galleries sit side by side.
Connect with innovation in Bengaluru
Spend time in leafy neighbourhoods, visit co-working cafes, and discover a growing scene of design stores, breweries, and cultural spaces.
Unwind by the water in Kochi
Take in harbour views, walk through art-filled historic streets, and watch traditional fishing nets at work along the shoreline.
Follow royal stories in Hyderabad
Visit grand monuments and old-city bazaars, then head to modern districts filled with tech campuses and stylish restaurants.
Soak up culture in Chennai on the Bay of Bengal
Combine beachside walks with museum visits, classical music venues, and thriving neighbourhoods known for crafts and performance.
Trace literary and artistic legacies in Kolkata
Discover book-lined streets, riverside promenades, and heritage buildings that reflect the city’s historic role as a cultural capital.
Experience Ahmedabad's architecture and riverside promenades
Seek out landmark buildings, design museums, and evening walks along carefully planned urban waterfronts.
Experience India’s way of life
Getting around
India’s busiest gateways, such as Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Chennai, are linked by frequent domestic flights, helping you cover large distances quickly. In many regions, metro lines, app-based taxis, and intercity trains make it straightforward to move between city districts or neighbouring towns.
Local life & culture
Daily life moves at different rhythms from city to city, from fast-paced financial districts to relaxed coastal and riverside neighbourhoods. Festivals, music, theatre, and visual arts are woven into the urban calendar, and you will often find contemporary culture emerging alongside long-established craft and performance traditions.
Where to unwind
Parks, seafront promenades, and lakeside walkways in major cities offer space to slow down between sightseeing or meetings. From coastal stretches near Chennai and Kochi to hill stations and green belts reachable from Bengaluru, Hyderabad, or Mumbai, you can easily add a restorative pause to your itinerary.
A taste of India
National dishes & specialties
India’s food varies widely from region to region, with each city you visit adding its own flavours. You might seek rich dishes in Mumbai or Delhi, rice-based favourites in Chennai or Kochi, and distinctive sweets in Kolkata or Ahmedabad.
Casual & modern dining hubs
Across India’s cities, you will find everything from small neighbourhood eateries to stylish cafes and contemporary dining rooms. Areas in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and other large hubs are known for modern menus that sit alongside long-standing local favourites, giving you many options in a single district.
Signature & scenic dining
You can dine with views over skylines, waterfronts, or historic landmarks in many major cities. Rooftop terraces, riverside venues, and elegant hotel restaurants often pair regional cooking with memorable settings, creating evenings that feel special without having to travel far.
Retail therapy in India
Malls & lifestyle hubs
In cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chennai, large malls bring together international labels, home-grown designers, cinemas, and dining options. These centres are convenient places to escape the heat, pick up essentials, or spend a relaxed afternoon.
Markets & local crafts
Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Kochi, and other historic cities are known for markets that showcase textiles, handicrafts, and everyday goods. You can look for handwoven fabrics, decorative objects, and contemporary design pieces that reflect regional crafts in different parts of the country.
Evening retail scene
After dark, major shopping districts and mall areas in big cities often stay lively, with illuminated storefronts and late-opening restaurants. In some neighbourhoods, smaller markets and street-side stalls create a more informal atmosphere for browsing and people-watching.
Best time to visit India
Peak season: November to February, when many regions experience cooler, drier weather, with averages around 15–25°C (59–77°F) in northern cities and slightly warmer conditions in the south.
Shoulder season: March to May and October, when temperatures rise, especially inland, often ranging from 25–35°C (77–95°F), with some humidity building ahead of the monsoon in many areas.
Low season: June to September, when much of the country sees monsoon rains, higher humidity, and temperatures typically between 24–32°C (75–90°F), though some higher-altitude regions can feel more comfortable.