Check the weather city by city, starting with New Delhi.
India is a subcontinent of infinite richness: the Taj Mahal in Agra, the sacred ghats of Varanasi, the palaces of Rajasthan, the beaches of Goa, the backwaters of Kerala, and cuisine spiced a thousand ways. A journey that changes a life.
The Great Golden Triangle Delhi–Agra–Jaipur covers the must-sees: the Taj Mahal, Mughal forts and the pink palaces of Rajasthan with its turbans and spices.
Highlights : Taj Mahal — Agra, Agra Fort, Hawa Mahal — Jaipur, Amber Fort.
The holiest city of Hinduism, on the banks of the Ganges. The Ganga Aarti ceremonies at dusk, the bustling ghats and the philosophy of the life-death cycle make for a unique spiritual experience.
Highlights : Ganges ghats — Aarti ceremony, Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Sarnath — the Buddha's first sermon, Sunrise boat ride.
A former Portuguese colony, Goa blends tropical beaches, baroque architecture, seafood cuisine and a laid-back atmosphere. The best of coastal India.
Highlights : Old Goa — Basilica of Bom Jesus, Palolem Beach, Anjuna Beach.
A network of canals, lakes and lagoons along the Malabar Coast. A sunset houseboat cruise through the backwaters is the ultimate Kerala experience.
Highlights : Houseboat cruise (Alleppey), Munnar — tea plantations, Fort Kochi & maritime museum, Varkala Beach.
The Blue City of Jodhpur with the impregnable Mehrangarh Fort, and Jaisalmer, the Golden City deep in the Thar Desert with its dunes and starlit nights.
Highlights : Mehrangarh Fort — Jodhpur, Jaisalmer Fort in golden sandstone, A night under the stars in the Thar Desert, Gadisar Lake — Jaisalmer.
Perched above 3,000 metres, Ladakh is a high-altitude Buddhist desert with monasteries clinging to the rock and turquoise lakes. Treks through Himalayan valleys and passes are legendary here. Further west, Kashmir offers ski resorts and grand panoramas.
Highlights : Leh & Thiksey Monastery, Markha Valley trek, Pangong Lake, Nubra Valley, Gulmarg — skiing & cable car.
India is very affordable, especially for food and accommodation. Major tourist sites (Taj Mahal, etc.) charge higher foreigner rates but remain reasonable.