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Best time to go
October to March is the comfortable season across most of the country. The summer is intensely hot before the monsoon arrives around June. The high Himalaya is best trekked in summer and early autumn.
Top places
Things to do
Monuments and history
- Sunrise at the Taj Mahal in Agra
- Forts and bazaars of Delhi and Jaipur
- Lake palaces of Udaipur
Culture and spirit
- Ganges rituals at the ghats of Varanasi
- Golden Temple in Amritsar
- Desert and camel fairs in Rajasthan
Nature and mountains
- Himalayan trekking and hill stations
- Backwater houseboats in Kerala
- Tiger safaris in the national parks
Food and markets
- Street chaat, dosas and thali feasts
- Regional curries that change every state
- Masala chai on every corner
Costs
| What it costs | Typical |
|---|---|
| Hostel dorm, per night | $6 to $12 |
| Budget hotel or guesthouse, per night | $15 to $30 |
| Mid-range hotel, per night | $40 to $75 |
| Meals, per day | $5 to $12 |
With a partner, rooms, taxis and boats are the easy things to share. Our guide to splitting travel costs with a travel partner has a simple way to keep track. Estimates in US dollars, for planning only.
Getting around
The vast rail network is the classic way to travel: book ahead. Flights save time over big distances; app-based taxis and rickshaws sort the cities.
How many people visit
International arrivals to India over the most recent years with data, roughly number 13 of 31 in its region by reported arrivals.
Source: UN Tourism (UNWTO) and the World Bank, updated 15 Jan 2026. * Latest estimate.
Key facts
- Largest city
- Mumbai
- Languages
- English, Hindi, Tamil
- Population
- 1.46 billion (2025)
- Area
- 3,287,590 km² (1,269,345 mi²)
- Calling code
- +91
- Region
- Southern Asia
Travelling solo in India
Arriving alone is fine: plenty of people start a India trip on their own, and a travel partner can be someone you share one day with or the whole route.
- Drink bottled or filtered water and ease into the street food.
- At night, use a licensed taxi or a ride-hailing app rather than an unmarked car.
- Carry a copy of your ID and leave the original in your accommodation safe.
Meeting someone new? Talk here first, meet somewhere public, and read our travel safety guide.
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Travelling to India with a travel buddy
How do I find a travel buddy for India?
Make a free profile and add your India trip with rough dates. You will see travelers going on your dates and open trips to India you can ask to join, or you can post your own trip and let partners find you. Asking to join a trip is always free.
When is the best time to visit India?
October to March is the comfortable season across most of the country. The summer is intensely hot before the monsoon arrives around June.
How much does a day in India cost?
Typical costs, in US dollars: hostel dorm, per night: $6 to $12; budget hotel or guesthouse, per night: $15 to $30; mid-range hotel, per night: $40 to $75; meals, per day: $5 to $12. These are estimates for planning only. With a travel partner, rooms and taxis are easy to share.
Is India good for solo travelers?
Arriving alone is fine: plenty of people start a India trip on their own, and a travel partner can be someone you share one day with or the whole route.
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