Why visit India?
India blends ancient heritage with fast-changing modern life, from grand palaces and forts to dynamic tech cities. You will find spiritual towns, coastal retreats, mountain escapes, and vibrant neighbourhoods, each with its own stories and traditions.
What to expect
In the north, cities such as Delhi offer historic quarters and grand boulevards, while further west Mumbai and Ahmedabad bring a buzz of business and cinema. To the south, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, and Hyderabad mix technology, classical arts, and green escapes, and Kolkata presents a strong literary and artistic legacy.
Plan your trip
You can combine several regions in one journey, linking northern gateways with southern coastal cities and inland hubs. India also works well as a starting point to explore the wider subcontinent, with strong connections to neighbouring countries and onward flights across Asia and beyond.
Discover India
Discover India
Top experiences in India
Explore Old and New Delhi
Walk between historic monuments, leafy avenues, and lively bazaars as you explore both the older quarters and planned districts of India’s capital.
Feel the energy of Mumbai’s waterfront
Stroll along the city’s waterfront promenades to take in sweeping harbour views, colonial architecture, and the city’s famous skyline.
Discover Bengaluru’s gardens and tech districts
Balance time in tree-lined parks with visits to buzzing business districts, creative cafés, and cultural venues around the city.
Soak up coastal life in Kochi and Chennai
Enjoy breezy waterfront walks, historic quarters, and cultural performances in these relaxed yet cosmopolitan port cities.
Uncover Hyderabad’s old-city charm
Visit towering landmarks, explore narrow old-city lanes, and see how heritage districts sit alongside modern business hubs.
Follow literary and artistic trails in Kolkata
Spend time in book-filled streets, riverside promenades, and storied cultural institutions that reflect the city’s creative legacy.
Experience markets and textiles in Ahmedabad
Browse colourful textile shops and riverside areas, where traditional crafts sit alongside contemporary galleries and museums.
Take in temple towns across South India
Plan day trips from major cities to visit intricate temple towns, where carved gateways and busy streets create an atmospheric backdrop.
Experience India’s way of life
Getting around
Domestic flights connect major hubs such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad efficiently. In and around cities, you can use metro networks, app-based taxis, and private cars, with trains and coaches linking nearby regions.
Local life & culture
Daily life in India moves between neighbourhood markets, tea stalls, cafés, and cultural venues. Each city has its own character, from the business focus of Mumbai and Ahmedabad to the artistic feel of Kolkata and the technology-led pace of Bengaluru and Hyderabad.
Where to unwind
You will find green parks, lakeside promenades, and coastal stretches across the country, offering a quiet contrast to busy streets. Many visitors also seek out hill stations, backwater regions, or heritage estates as peaceful bases between time in the major cities.
A taste of India
National dishes & specialties
India’s cuisine ranges from rich northern curries and breads to lighter coastal dishes and rice-led southern meals. Cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kochi, Hyderabad, and Kolkata are known for distinctive regional flavours and long-standing culinary traditions.
Casual & modern dining hubs
Across major cities you can eat at casual cafés, family-run spots, and contemporary restaurants serving both Indian and international menus. Food streets and busy dining districts in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad offer an easy way to try regional favourites.
Signature & scenic dining
For a special night out, many hotels and standalone venues offer refined tasting menus, rooftop terraces, or river- and sea-facing dining. In larger cities, skyline views, heritage settings, or leafy courtyards add an atmospheric backdrop to your meal.
Retail therapy in India
Malls & lifestyle hubs
Major cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad feature large malls with international brands, cinemas, and dining. These centres are convenient for climate-controlled shopping and relaxed afternoons with family or friends.
Markets & local crafts
You can browse textiles, jewellery, and handicrafts in city markets and craft clusters across India. Delhi, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad are well known for fabrics and handwork, while southern cities such as Chennai, Kochi, and Hyderabad showcase regional weaves and design traditions.
Evening retail scene
After dark, shopping streets and districts in big cities stay lively with illuminated storefronts and late-opening malls. In some areas, evening markets and food-lined lanes create a festive atmosphere where you can combine browsing with relaxed strolls.
Best time to visit India
Peak season: November to February is generally cooler and drier across much of India, with average temperatures around 10–25°C (50–77°F) in many northern and central cities.
Shoulder season: March to May and September to October can be warm to hot, with averages around 20–35°C (68–95°F) depending on the region, and are popular for beach and hill trips.
Low season: June to August is the main monsoon period in many areas, with higher humidity, heavier rainfall, and temperatures roughly 25–32°C (77–90°F), though some hill and highland regions feel milder.