Flights from Belgium to India

Discover India

Discover India

Why visit India?

India offers a vivid mix of ancient heritage, modern cities, and diverse landscapes, from desert forts and tropical beaches to Himalayan foothills. You can experience centuries of history alongside fast-paced contemporary life.

What to expect

Expect bustling cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, historic centres like Kolkata, and coastal hubs including Kochi and Chennai. Each region has its own languages, festivals, and architectural styles, creating a rich journey as you move across the country.

Plan your trip

You can combine major metros with side trips into quieter hill stations, backwaters, or heritage towns, using India as a base to explore South Asia further. With extensive domestic links, it is easy to build a multi-city itinerary tailored to your interests.

Top experiences in India

Explore historic Delhi

Wander between grand boulevards, old city lanes, and iconic landmarks as you explore Delhi’s forts, monuments, and leafy neighbourhoods.

Soak in Mumbai’s seaside energy

Walk along Marine Drive at sunset, admire colonial-era architecture, and discover creative districts that blend film, art, and fashion.

Cruise Kerala’s backwaters

Glide along the palm-fringed canals near Kochi and Alleppey on a houseboat, passing villages, rice paddies, and quiet lagoons.

Discover Hyderabad’s old and new

Visit palaces and ancient landmarks before exploring modern business districts and lakeside promenades around Hyderabad.

Experience Bengaluru’s green urban life

Enjoy Bengaluru’s parks, cafés, and tech districts, then visit nearby hill country for cooler air and scenic drives.

Walk the streets of Kolkata

See grand riverfront buildings, book-filled bazaars, and tram-lined streets that reflect Kolkata’s layered cultural history.

Uncover Chennai’s coastal culture

Stroll long city beaches, explore historic neighbourhoods, and discover classical music, dance, and arts along Chennai’s coast.

Experience India’s way of life

Getting around

For longer distances, domestic flights link Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kochi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad quickly. Within regions, you can combine rail journeys, private cars, and app-based taxis to move between cities and nearby sights.

Local life & culture

Daily life in India moves between lively markets, neighbourhood festivals, and calm residential streets, with each state expressing its own languages, clothing, music, and art. You will notice distinct rhythms as you move from coastal cities to inland plains and highland regions.

Where to unwind

You can slow down in hill stations near Bengaluru and Hyderabad, seaside promenades in Mumbai and Chennai, or the tranquil backwaters of Kerala near Kochi. Urban parks and leafy neighbourhoods in major cities offer pockets of calm after a day of exploration.

A taste of India

National dishes & specialties

Each region of India highlights its own specialties, from richly spiced dishes in Delhi and Hyderabad to coconut-based flavours in Kochi and Chennai, and street snacks in Mumbai and Kolkata. You will find both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options available across the country.

Casual & modern dining hubs

In cities such as Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi, you can move easily between cafés, casual eateries, and contemporary restaurants that offer both regional Indian flavours and international menus. Food courts and neighbourhood spots in Chennai, Kochi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad make eating out simple and relaxed.

Signature & scenic dining

You can enjoy high-rise city views in Mumbai and Delhi, waterfront settings in Kochi and Chennai, or charming heritage-style venues in Kolkata and Hyderabad. Many hotels and standalone restaurants in major cities create refined dining experiences with thoughtful service and atmospheric settings.

Retail therapy in India

Malls & lifestyle hubs

Large malls in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad offer international labels, Indian designers, cinemas, and family entertainment, often with convenient dining options under one roof.

Markets & local crafts

Historic markets in Delhi, Kolkata, and Mumbai are known for textiles, jewellery, and handicrafts, while Kochi, Chennai, and Ahmedabad offer regional fabrics, arts, and decorative pieces. Smaller city bazaars often reveal unique handmade items to take home.

Evening retail scene

After dark, shopping districts in Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru stay lively with illuminated storefronts and late-opening malls, while parts of Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata feature evening markets and buzzing high streets that combine shopping with cafés and entertainment.

Best time to visit India

Peak season (November to February) brings cooler, drier weather for much of India, with many cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Kochi seeing daytime temperatures around 15 to 28°C (59 to 82°F). Shoulder season (March to May, and October) is warmer, with many regions reaching 25 to 35°C (77 to 95°F), suiting travellers comfortable with heat who prefer fewer crowds. Low season (June to September) coincides with the southwest monsoon in most areas, with temperatures around 24 to 32°C (75 to 90°F) and higher humidity, ideal if you enjoy lush landscapes and do not mind occasional heavy rain.

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