India Travel Guide — Visas, Climate & Attractions

India Travel GuideThe Taj Mahal, Varanasi's ghats, Rajasthan's forts, Kerala's backwaters — a continent's worth of wonder in a single country.Key Facts

Capital: New Delhi

Currency: INR (₹)

Language: Hindi / English

Time Zone: UTC+5:30

Top Places to Visit

Taj Mahal — The white marble mausoleum at dawn, before the crowds — one of humanity's greatest architectural achievements.

Varanasi Ghats — The oldest living city in the world — sunrise boat ride past 84 ghats, evening Ganga Aarti ceremony.

Amber Fort, Jaipur — Hilltop Rajput fort with mirrored interiors, elephant corridors, and panoramic views over Amer village.

Local Food

Biryani — Hyderabadi dum biryani (layered with saffron and sealed pot), Lucknowi awadhi biryani — two very different classics.

Dosa — Crispy fermented rice-lentil crepe with coconut chutney and sambar — eat fresh at a busy Udupi restaurant.

Chaat & street food — Pani puri, aloo chaat, papdi chaat — Delhi's street food culture is the most varied in the country.

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