India
India’s scale and cultural variety reward focused regional trips. Our guides move from Old and New Delhi photo spots to Mumbai hotels and a wedding in the Himalayan foothills of Dehradun.
About IndiaBest Time to Visit
Oct - Mar is cooler and drier across much of India. Jun - Sep is monsoon season; Himalayan trekking is best Apr - Jun and Sep - Oct.
Time Zone
India Standard Time
UTC+5:30
Currency
Indian rupee (INR)
Languages
English, Hindi, Tamil
English is widely spoken nationwide.
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Travel Guides
The Delhi Photo Guide: 16 Best Photo Spots in New & Old Delhi
The most photogenic major sites and hidden gems across Delhi, India - plus what to watch out for.
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Wedding And Honeymoon
Inside an Indian Wedding in the Himalayan Foothills of Dehradun
This wedding in India was filled with so much light and vibrance, music and dancing, drinks and rich, amazing Indian food - and we tried our best to participate in every moment of it.
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Waking Up In India - Shangri-La Dreams in New Delhi
After staying at the Shangri-La in Paris, we knew that we were in for something special here.
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Features
First Trip to Europe From India: The Complete Travel Planning Guide
Planning a first trip to Europe from India involves much more than choosing which countries you want to visit. Understand Schengen visas, flights from India, budgets in rupees, European trains, hotels, sightseeing, food, weather, and mobile data before you leave. A realistic route can help you experience more without rushing through too many destinations.
Travel Guides
The Delhi Photo Guide: 16 Best Photo Spots in New & Old Delhi
The most photogenic major sites and hidden gems across Delhi, India - plus what to watch out for.
Hotels
Best Hotels in Mumbai for Every Budget: Affordable to Luxury Stays Explained
Finding the right place to stay in Mumbai comes down to location, budget, and how you plan to move through the city. From affordable rooms near transit hubs to luxury hotels along the Arabian Sea, these options cover what actually matters when booking.
Hotels
Waking Up In India - Shangri-La Dreams in New Delhi
After staying at the Shangri-La in Paris, we knew that we were in for something special here.
Wedding And Honeymoon
Inside an Indian Wedding in the Himalayan Foothills of Dehradun
This wedding in India was filled with so much light and vibrance, music and dancing, drinks and rich, amazing Indian food - and we tried our best to participate in every moment of it.
Photography
Film: 401 Moments in Delhi: Culture, Color, and Life Across the City
A film collaboration with Andaz Delhi, showing the art, beauty, and wonder of Delhi, India
Features
Our First Year of Full-Time Travel - 2017 in Review
A look back at our first year of living, shooting, and working on the road. 15 Countries, 9 months abroad, countless flights, and hundreds of thousands of images later - our favorite moments.