Travel advisory · IndiaSome governments advise against travel to parts of India.The warnings cover only these areas: Jammu and Kashmir (Union Territory), Kashmir Valley, Manipur, Within 10 km of the India-Pakistan border, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha (Orissa), Rural West Bengal, Srinagar–Ladakh road.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice

Areas with warnings

Jammu and Kashmir (Union Territory) · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand, UK, US
Kashmir Valley · avoid all travel · Spain, France, Italy
Manipur · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, Spain, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, UK
Within 10 km of the India-Pakistan border · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, UK, US
Bihar · avoid non-essential travel · Spain, Italy
Chhattisgarh · avoid non-essential travel · Spain, Italy, New Zealand
Jharkhand · avoid non-essential travel · Spain, Italy
Odisha (Orissa) · avoid non-essential travel · Spain, Italy
Rural West Bengal · avoid non-essential travel · Spain, Italy
Srinagar–Ladakh road · avoid non-essential travel · France, Italy

Also named by one government: Jammu region (Spain), Tripura (Ireland), Assam border areas with Bangladesh (New Zealand), Border areas of Jammu and Kashmir (Italy), Gulmarg (Italy), Imphal (Ireland), India-Myanmar border (France), Ladakh (Spain), Ladakh border with China (immediate vicinity) (France), Nagaland border areas with Myanmar (New Zealand), Pahalgam (Italy), Rural Andhra Pradesh (Spain), Sonamarg (Italy), Srinagar (Italy)

Government	Advice	Updated	Read the advice
United Kingdom (FCDO)	No advice against the whole country (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice
United States (State Dept)	Exercise increased caution (regional advisories)	Jun 16, 2025	Read the advice
Canada (Global Affairs)	Exercise a high degree of caution (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice
Germany (Auswärtiges Amt)	No warning against the whole country; partial warnings for specific areas (regional advisories)	Oct 14, 2026	Read the advice
New Zealand (SafeTravel)	Exercise increased caution (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice
Ireland (Department of Foreign Affairs)	High Degree of Caution (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice
France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs)	Pays relativement sûr dans son ensemble, sous réserve de respecter certaines règles et de tenir compte du risque terroriste (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice

Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.

Asia

India

India rewards travelers who pick one or two regions, from the Taj Mahal and Rajasthan's forts to Kerala's backwaters and the Himalayan north.

Start with the essentials Where to stay Plan a trip to India

India is the seventh-largest country by area and the most populous, in South Asia, with Pakistan to the west and China, Nepal and Bhutan to the north. It is a federal union of 28 states and 8 union territories. Its landscape runs from the Himalayas in the north to the Thar Desert in the west, the Deccan Plateau in the south, and a coastline of about 7,517 km. Most visitors come for the Taj Mahal, Mughal forts, Indus Valley ruins, classical dance and music, and the mix of religions and languages.

Plan India as one region per trip. The country is large, and rail is the main way to cover distance, so a route through Rajasthan, the Ganges towns or Kerala works better than trying to see everything. The best season for most of the north is winter, from December to March, when average temperatures are about 10 to 15°C. October and November are typically clear and calm in the north after the monsoon, which falls mostly from June to September. Two to three weeks covers one or two regions at a steady pace.

Five things to know before India

Apply for the e-Visa on the official site
Most visitors need an e-Visa, applied for online before you fly. Use the Government of India portal only; agent sites charge more for the same form. India e-Visa guide
Book trains early on IRCTC
Popular routes sell out weeks ahead in winter. Register on the official IRCTC site with your foreign number and book as soon as your dates are fixed. Getting around
Go north between October and March
Rajasthan passes 40 °C in May and June, and the monsoon runs roughly June to September. Rajasthan
Use app cabs or prepaid taxis
Uber and Ola work in the big cities. At airports, use the prepaid taxi counter inside the terminal; for auto rickshaws, agree the fare first.
Carry small notes
Locals pay by UPI QR codes. As a visitor, carry small notes for rickshaws, tips and temples, and a card for hotels.

India travel guides

Practical guides from writers who live there.

India e-Visa guide

Which visa to pick, what it costs, how to apply

Read the guide Delhi

Gateway city: metro, Old Delhi and trains to Agra

Read the guide Agra

The Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri

Read the guide Rajasthan

Forts, palaces and overnight trains

Read the guide Kerala

Backwaters, tea hills and Fort Kochi

Read the guide Goa

Beaches north and south, and the season

Read the guide Mumbai

Colaba, Marine Drive and the Elephanta ferry

Read the guide Getting around India

Trains, flights and cabs between cities

Read the guide Phones and eSIM for India

Data for cabs, maps and train apps

Read the guide

Top places to visit in India

See all attractions in India

Mysore Palace illuminated with warm golden lights against a dark night sky

Museum · Mysuru (Mysore)Mysuru PalaceCameras are not allowed inside. Take your photos in the gardens and the grounds.

Landmark · AlappuzhaAlleppey BeachGo at sunrise for a quieter beach, or between 4 and 6 pm for the local evening mood with hot tea and bhajjis.

Sight · GujaratVijay Vilas Palace

Museum · JaipurAmrapali MuseumAllow several hours if you want to explore the collection at length.

Destinations in India

a view of a beach with a lighthouse in the distance

CityKovalamExplore

a large bridge spanning over a large body of water

CityKolkata (Calcutta)Explore

IslandAndaman IslandsExplore

The Golden Temple in Amritsar with a crowd on the walkway over water

CityAmritsarExplore

CityJodhpurExplore

CityChennai (Madras)Explore

a table and chairs on a balcony overlooking a city

CityJaisalmerExplore

CityPushkarExplore

Where to stay in India

Neighborhood first, hotel second.

All stay guides

a lush green field covered in lots of grass

MunnarWhere to stay in Munnar: four bases compared

HampiWhere to stay in Hampi: five bases, from the bazaar to Hosapete

Itineraries

white and blue tent on gray sand during daytime

ItineraryKochi in 2 days: Fort Kochi, Jew Town and the water routesA two-day Kochi itinerary: fishing nets, churches and Jew Town in Fort Kochi, an evening Kathakali show, then ferries, the Water Metro and a backwater village on day two.

red and white boat on body of water near beige concrete building during daytime

2 daysUdaipur in 2 days: City Palace, lake boat, ghats and a hilltop sunsetA two-day Udaipur plan: City Palace, Jagdish Temple and a lake boat on day one, then Saheliyon-ki-Bari, Fateh Sagar and a hilltop sunset, or Kumbhalgarh, on day two.

2 daysHampi in 2 days: temples at dawn, royal sites and a sunset hillA two-day Hampi plan: Virupaksha Temple, Hemakuta Hill and Vittala Temple on day one, the Royal Enclosure, Lotus Mahal and a sunset climb on day two, timed around the heat.

2 daysMunnar in 2 days: tea estates, Eravikulam and viewpointsTwo days in Munnar by taxi: tea estates and a museum on day one, Eravikulam and a high viewpoint on day two, with rain plans and tips on booking the park.

ItineraryJaipur in 2 or 3 days: Amer Fort, the Pink City and a day tripA practical Jaipur itinerary for two or three days: Amer Fort at opening, the Pink City on foot, a sunset hill fort, and what to add if you have a third day.

A body of water surrounded by mountains and trees

3 daysRishikesh in 3 days: aarti, rafting and a slow morningThree days in Rishikesh: the ghats and evening aarti, a rafting day on the Ganga, and a slow morning of yoga, cafes and a hill drive, with a plan for rain and heat.

2 daysVaranasi in 2 days: dawn boat, ghat walk, aarti and SarnathA two-day Varanasi plan: dawn boat and ghat walk, the old city lanes and the evening aarti on day one, then Sarnath and a calmer riverside evening on day two.

5 daysAndaman itinerary, 5 days: Port Blair, Havelock and Neil IslandA five-day Andaman plan built around ferries: Cellular Jail in Port Blair, Radhanagar Beach and a reef day on Havelock, a slow day on Neil, and a buffer before your flight.

What a day costs in India

Per person, in INR

Work out your trip

Budget₹1,510a day≈ $16 · per person

Hostel beds, cheap eats, buses and free sights.

Bed a night: ₹900
Food: ₹500
Transport: ₹60
Sights: ₹50

Mid-range₹5,750a day≈ $60 · per person

A 3-star room, casual restaurants, public transport and one paid sight a day.

Bed a night: ₹3,500
Food: ₹1,400
Transport: ₹300
Sights: ₹550

Comfort₹14,500a day≈ $152 · per person

A 4-star room, good restaurants, taxis and a guided tour.

Bed a night: ₹8,000
Food: ₹3,000
Transport: ₹1,000
Sights: ₹2,500

Checked Oct 3, 2026 by Priya RamanA source for every line on the trip cost page. Flights not included. Rates By Exchange Rate APIWork out your trip

When to go

Rainy days

Best

JanuaryClear2 rainy daysHigh22°Low10°Cool, sunny
FebruaryClear1 rainy dayHigh27°Low13°Warm, clear
MarchClear3 rainy daysHigh33°Low19°Holi, warming
AprilClear1 rainy dayHigh38°Low24°Hot
MayClear3 rainy daysHigh41°Low28°Very hot
JuneClear8 rainy daysHigh39°Low29°Heat, then monsoon
JulyRain21 rainy daysHigh34°Low27°Monsoon
AugustRain20 rainy daysHigh32°Low26°Monsoon
SeptemberPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh33°Low25°Rains ease
OctoberClear2 rainy daysHigh33°Low22°Dry, warm
NovemberClear1 rainy dayHigh29°Low16°Diwali, clear
DecemberClear1 rainy dayHigh24°Low12°Cool, sunny

Average daily high and low in Jaipur, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

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Right now in India

Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.

Feels like: 23°
Humidity: 73%
Wind: 5 km/h
Chance of rain: 0%

India

01:35 AM

Tuesday, November 3

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Today28°18°0%Tuesday: Clear. High 28°, Low 18°. Chance of rain 0%.
Wed28°17°0%Wednesday: Clear. High 28°, Low 17°. Chance of rain 0%.
Thu29°18°0%Thursday: Clear. High 29°, Low 18°. Chance of rain 0%.
Fri29°18°0%Friday: Clear. High 29°, Low 18°. Chance of rain 0%.
Sat28°18°0%Saturday: Clear. High 28°, Low 18°. Chance of rain 0%.
Sun29°18°0%Sunday: Clear. High 29°, Low 18°. Chance of rain 0%.

Updated 11:46 PM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

Money

Mid-market rate1 USD = 95.08 INR

Amount

Converted to

INR · Indian Rupee

Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API

What's on in India

Big events, festivals and concert tours

Events calendar

a group of small candles sitting on top of a table

NovemberDiwaliNov 6 – 10, 2026

people walking on bridge over river during daytime

NovemberPushkar Camel FairNov 17 – 25, 2026

A crowd of people throwing colorful powder into the air during a festival

MarchHoli in BrajMar 16 – 23, 2027

Festivals by month

JanVasant PanchamiAcross IndiaMakaravilakkuKerala
Feb
MarHoliVrindavanMahavir Janma KalyanakAcross India
Apr
May
JunRatha YatraPuri
JulInternational Mango FestivalDelhi
AugOnamKeralaKrishna JanmashtamiAcross India
SepVijayadashamiAcross IndiaNavratriAcross India
Oct
NovDiwaliAcross IndiaPushkar Camel FairPushkar
DecUrs festival, AjmerPushkar

Before you go to India

Rajasthan and Kerala toursGuided days where driving is slowCompare tours

Heritage stays in RajasthanHavelis and palaces book up in winterCheck availability

eSIM for IndiaData for cabs, maps and train appsRead the guide Travel insurance for IndiaMedical cover for long overland daysRead the guide

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Rules for India, checked

Most foreign visitors need a visa. Check on the official Indian e-Visa portal whether your nationality qualifies before you apply.Read more

Remove your shoes before entering temples, mosques and gurdwaras, and cover your head inside a gurdwara.

Buying or carrying tiger, leopard or ivory products is illegal under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.

Insurgency in the Northeast and conflict in Kashmir are long-running issues. Check current travel advice before going to these areas.Read more

India FAQ

Do I need a visa for India?

Most visitors do. Many nationalities apply for an e-Visa online before flying; use only the Government of India portal, and read the e-Visa guide for the types and timing before you book flights.

What is the best time to visit India?

October to March for most of the north, when it is cool, dry and clear. Kerala and Goa suit about November to March. The monsoon runs roughly June to September, and inland India is very hot from April to June.

How many days do you need in India for a first trip?

Ten to fourteen days is enough for one region, such as Delhi, Agra and Rajasthan, or Kerala with a beach stop. Trying three regions in two weeks means long train days and little time in each place.

Is Rajasthan or Kerala better for a first trip to India?

Rajasthan if you want forts, palaces and the classic train route from Delhi, best in winter. Kerala if you want a slower trip of backwaters, tea hills and food, best in the dry months from about December to March.

How far ahead should I book trains in India?

As soon as your dates are fixed on popular winter routes, since overnight AC berths between Rajasthan cities go first. Register on the official IRCTC site or app before you need a seat, then book directly there.