India offers grand cities, ancient monuments, and wild landscapes, blending history, design, and daily life into vivid, memorable journeys.
Discover India
Discover India
Why visit India?
What to expect
From the energy of Mumbai and Delhi to the tech-minded pace of Bengaluru, the backwaters near Kochi, and historic streets of Kolkata, every region reveals a different side of India.
Plan your trip
Use India as both a destination and a gateway, combining major hubs like Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai with side trips to coastal towns, hill stations, and wildlife reserves.
Top experiences in India
Explore Mumbai's waterfront and heritage districts
Stroll along Marine Drive, see the Gateway of India, and wander through historic neighbourhoods filled with cinemas, art spaces, and colonial-era architecture.
Discover Delhi's old and new cityscapes
Walk through the lanes of Old Delhi, then explore wide boulevards, museums, and monuments that tell the story of India’s capital through different eras.
Unwind in Kochi's coastal quarters
Visit the harbourfront, see traditional fishing nets, and explore historic Fort Kochi, where old streets meet art galleries and relaxed cafes.
Experience Bengaluru's parks and tech edge
Balance leafy gardens and lakes with creative districts, co-working hubs, and a growing arts and music scene across the city.
Walk through Kolkata's cultural heart
Admire stately buildings, tram-lined streets, and riverside ghats while exploring bookshops, theatres, and long-running cultural institutions.
Trace Hyderabad's royal and modern sides
Spend time around historic landmarks and old bazaars, then see how new business districts and contemporary museums reshape the city.
Step into Chennai's seaside city life
Begin your day on Marina Beach, then head into lively neighbourhoods, music halls, and long-standing cultural venues.
Soak in Ahmedabad's living design heritage
Explore textile museums, riverside promenades, stepwells, and old quarter lanes that blend craft traditions with bold modern architecture.
Experience India’s way of life
Getting around
India’s major cities are connected by frequent domestic flights, long-distance trains, and intercity buses, while within cities you can use app-based taxis, metro lines in places like Delhi and Bengaluru, and auto-rickshaws for shorter hops.
Local life & culture
Daily life spills onto streets and public spaces, from morning walks in parks to festivals, handicraft fairs, and performance venues that keep music, dance, and regional arts thriving.
Where to unwind
Retreat to tree-lined parks, lakeside promenades, coastal stretches around Chennai and Kochi, or hill stations and wildlife reserves reachable from hubs such as Bengaluru and Mumbai.
A taste of India
National dishes & specialties
Flavours vary widely, from the rich gravies of North India in Delhi and Hyderabad to coastal seafood around Kochi and Chennai, and snacks, sweets, and street-side favourites in Mumbai, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad.
Casual & modern dining hubs
Across India’s big cities you will find neighbourhood eateries, contemporary cafes, and modern dining rooms offering regional, pan-Indian, and international menus within easy reach of business districts and popular sights.
Signature & scenic dining
Look for rooftop venues in Mumbai and Delhi, heritage hotels in Kolkata and Hyderabad, and waterside or garden settings in Kochi, Bengaluru, and Chennai for atmospheric meals.
Retail therapy in India
Malls & lifestyle hubs
In cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad, large malls and lifestyle centres bring together international labels, cinemas, and local designer brands under one roof.
Markets & local crafts
Browse textiles in Ahmedabad and Kolkata, handicrafts and jewellery in Delhi and Hyderabad, and traditional arts and homewares in Kochi, Bengaluru, and Chennai’s long-established markets.
Evening retail scene
After dark, busy shopping streets and late-opening malls in cities like Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru stay lively, with many neighbourhood markets and promenades remaining active into the evening.
Best time to visit India
India has three broad travel seasons. The cool, dry peak season runs from November to February, with many regions enjoying daytime temperatures around 15–25°C (59–77°F), ideal for sightseeing in cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. The shoulder season covers March to May and September to October; expect warmer days between 25–35°C (77–95°F) in many cities, with rising humidity in coastal areas. The low season is generally the monsoon period from June to August, when temperatures average 25–30°C (77–86°F) and heavy showers are common, especially around Kochi, Chennai, and Kolkata.