Seven guides that answer the questions we hear most
These are not rewritten brochures. Each one comes from questions our travellers actually ask before they fly — about paperwork, money, safety and what the weather will really do.
Do you need a visa for India?
Almost every traveller needs a visa for India. Here is how the e-Visa works, the two routes to getting one, what to watch out for, and how Nepal and Sri Lanka compare.
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Is India safe to travel?
India is safe to travel if you go about it sensibly. What to really expect, food and health, ten rules for a calm trip, and why an organised trip makes a first visit far easier.
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When is the best time to visit India?
India has no single best season. Rajasthan and the Golden Triangle, Goa and the south, Kashmir and Ladakh each have their own window. Here is the month-by-month picture.
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How much does a trip to India cost?
A trip to India broken down into five separate items, with the actual prices from our programmes — from 700 to 2,250 EUR per person — and an honest list of what is not included.
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The Golden Triangle: what to see and how long to allow
Delhi, Agra and Jaipur in one loop of roughly 700 km. What to see in each city, how many days it really takes, and why five days is not enough if you are flying in from Europe.
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What to pack for India
Pack for five or six days even on a two-week trip. Clothing for February and for July, temple dress rules, shoes, plugs and the things people forget.
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Vaccinations and a travel medical kit for India
Which vaccinations are required, which are worth discussing with a doctor, how malaria risk varies by route and season, and a ready-made packing list for a travel medical kit.
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