Insiders' Guide to India
Watch the sunrise in southern India, or find solitude in the far northern Himalayas.
Plan your trip through India's far north, tropical south, east, and west with our local insiders.
India isn’t all about clamor and spice. Find stillness in an ashram, experience culture on the ghats of Varanasi, go hiking through the high Himalayas, or hire a kayak in the Bay of Bengal.
As long as you choose your seasons wisely, you’ll fall in love with India’s chaos.
Featured in this guide:
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Climate and Weather
Best seasons to travel through the north, east, south and west.
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Travel Safety and Scams
Common scams, transport tips, and womens safety in India.
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Spiritual Travel
Where and how to start your spiritual journey in India.
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Hiking and Trekking
Gentle day hikes, challenging mountain adventures, and short treks.
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Indian Cuisine
The best main courses, quick eats, deserts and sweets for you to try.
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Festivals and Religion
Celebrate Holi, Diwali, Durga Puja, Pushkar Camel Fair, and Ganesh Chaturthi.
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You might see your bank teller in a suit and tie at work, but later, performing a time-honored puja on the banks of a sacred river, wearing an orange robe with tilak marks on his forehead.
Mariellen Ward
