India Travel Guide
India suits couples, families and friend groups. An ideal trip is 5–15 nights, best planned for January to March, October to December. Budget roughly ₹25,000–₹1.5 lakh per person from Mumbai, including return flights and mid-range hotels (land packages from ₹9,999).
Best time to visit India
The best months are January to March, October to December: Cool and dry across most states — peak sightseeing and wedding season. April, September are also good: Monsoon greenery in the Western Ghats; post-monsoon clear views in the Himalayas. Avoid May to August if you can: Peak summer heat above 40°C in the plains. Prices and crowds peak in the best months, so book 6–10 weeks ahead for those dates.
| Month | Rating | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | Best | Cool and dry across most states — peak sightseeing and wedding season |
| Feb | Best | Cool and dry across most states — peak sightseeing and wedding season |
| Mar | Best | Cool and dry across most states — peak sightseeing and wedding season |
| Apr | Good | Monsoon greenery in the Western Ghats; post-monsoon clear views in the Himalayas |
| May | Avoid | Peak summer heat above 40°C in the plains |
| Jun | Avoid | Peak summer heat above 40°C in the plains |
| Jul | Avoid | Peak summer heat above 40°C in the plains |
| Aug | Avoid | Peak summer heat above 40°C in the plains |
| Sep | Good | Monsoon greenery in the Western Ghats; post-monsoon clear views in the Himalayas |
| Oct | Best | Cool and dry across most states — peak sightseeing and wedding season |
| Nov | Best | Cool and dry across most states — peak sightseeing and wedding season |
| Dec | Best | Cool and dry across most states — peak sightseeing and wedding season |
Visa, permits and flights from Mumbai
Visa and permits: No permits needed for Indian citizens. A few regions require an Inner Line Permit — Ladakh for Pangong and Nubra, Arunachal, Nagaland, parts of Sikkim and the Andaman tribal reserves.
Flight time from Mumbai: Domestic connections from Mumbai across India — 1 to 3.5 hours by air to any state capital. Adventourist books flights, transfers and connections as part of your plan, or works around tickets you already hold.
Top experiences in India
- Rajasthan forts and desert camps
- Ladakh and Himachal's Himalayan treks
- Kerala backwaters and Goa beaches
- Northeast India — Kaziranga, Meghalaya and Tawang
India trips and itineraries
- Kedarnath Yatra – 3 Nights & 4 Days — 3 nights / 4 days, from ₹9,999 per person
- Scenic Sikkim & Darjeeling – 5 Nights & 6 Days — 5 nights / 6 days, from ₹29,999 per person
- Kashmir Paradise – 9 Nights & 10 Days — 8 nights / 9 days, from ₹44,999 per person
- Maharashtra Hill Station Tour – 6 Days of Matheran, Lonavala & Mahabaleshwar — 5 nights / 6 days, from ₹19,999 per person
- Colors of Rajasthan in 9 Nights & 10 Days — 9 nights / 10 days, from ₹44,999 per person
- Leh Backpacking Trip 5 Nights & 6 Days — 5 nights / 6 days, from ₹15,999 per person
- Magical Meghalaya Trip 6 Nights & 7 Days — 6 nights / 7 days, from ₹34,999 per person
- Spiti Valley Trip 8 Nights & 9 Days — 8 nights / 9 days, from ₹29,999 per person
- Experience Kerala in 5 Nights & 6 Days — 5 nights / 6 days, from ₹21,999 per person
- Glimpse of Gujarat in 5 Nights & 6 Days — 5 nights / 6 days, from ₹21,999 per person
- Wayanad - Ooty - Mysore Getaway: 6 Nights & 7 Days — 6 nights / 7 days, from ₹24,999 per person
- Leh Backpacking Trip with Turtuk, Hanle & Tsomoriri 8 Nights & 9 Days — 8 nights / 9 days, from ₹29,999 per person
- Explore Ladakh via Srinagar in 7 Nights & 8 Days — 7 nights / 8 days, from ₹28,999 per person
- Jaisalmer Desert Camping 2 Nights and 3 Days — 2 nights / 3 days, from ₹19,999 per person
- Pondicherry Trip in 3 Nights & 4 Days — 3 nights / 4 days, from ₹14,999 per person
- Royal Retreat of Karnataka in 3 Nights & 4 Days — 3 nights / 4 days, from ₹14,999 per person
- Leh Backpacking Trip with Hanle & Tsomoriri 7 Nights & 8 Days — 7 nights / 8 days, from ₹28,999 per person
- Explore Ladakh via Manali in 7 Nights & 8 Days — 7 nights / 8 days, from ₹28,999 per person
- Explore the Wildlife of Tadoba in 3 Nights & 4 Days — 3 nights / 4 days, from ₹24,999 per person
- Golden Triangle of India in 5 Nights & 6 Days — 5 nights / 6 days, from ₹24,999 per person
- Leh Backpacking Trip with Turtuk 6 Nights & 7 Days — 3 nights / 4 days, from ₹21,999 per person
- Majestic Maharashtra Trip 7 Nights & 8 Days — 7 nights / 8 days, from ₹34,999 per person
- Offbeat Himachal: Kasol & Jibhi in 4 Nights & 5 Days — 4 nights / 5 days, from ₹14,999 per person
- Port Blair & Havelock in 4 Nights & 5 Days — 4 nights / 5 days, from ₹21,999 per person
- Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra 2 Nights & 3 Days — 2 nights / 3 days, from ₹9,999 per person
- Enchanting Himachal 5 Nights & 6 Days — 5 nights / 6 days, from ₹24,999 per person
- Royal Rajasthan Trip 6 Nights & 7 Days — 6 nights / 7 days, from ₹29,999 per person
- Offbeat Odisha Trip 6 Nights & 7 Days — 6 nights / 7 days, from ₹24,999 per person
- Graceful Goa Trip 4 Nights & 5 Days — 4 nights / 5 days, from ₹15,999 per person
- Unwind Arunachal Pradesh in 7 Nights & 8 Days — 7 nights / 8 days, from ₹39,999 per person
- Char Dham Yatra 11 Nights & 12 Days — 11 nights / 12 days, from ₹44,999 per person
- Explore Gujarat in 10 Nights & 11 Days — 10 nights / 11 days, from ₹39,999 per person
- North East Vacation in 8 Nights & 9 Days — 8 nights / 9 days, from ₹39,999 per person
- Wildlife of Rajasthan in 5 Nights & 6 Days — 5 nights / 6 days, from ₹24,999 per person
- Andaman & Nicobar Islands 5 Nights & 6 Days — 5 nights / 6 days, from ₹24,999 per person
- Unmatched Uttarakhand Trip 6 Nights & 7 Days — 5 nights / 6 days, from ₹34,999 per person
- Paradise on Earth: Kashmir Trip 5 Nights & 6 Days — 5 nights / 6 days, from ₹24,999 per person
- Getaway to Dharamshala & Dalhousie in 6 Nights & 7 Days — 6 nights / 7 days, from ₹27,999 per person
- Best of West Bengal in 4 Nights & 5 Days — 4 nights / 5 days, from ₹19,999 per person
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India FAQs
What is the best time to visit India?
The best months are January to March, October to December: Cool and dry across most states — peak sightseeing and wedding season. April, September are also good: Monsoon greenery in the Western Ghats; post-monsoon clear views in the Himalayas. Avoid May to August if you can: Peak summer heat above 40°C in the plains.
How many days are enough for India?
Most travellers spend 5–15 nights in India. That covers the main highlights at a relaxed pace; add 2–3 nights to include offbeat places or slower days.
How much does a India trip cost from Mumbai?
Expect roughly ₹25,000–₹1.5 lakh per person including return flights from Mumbai, mid-range hotels, transfers and sightseeing. Luxury stays, peak dates and private tours cost more. Our land packages start from ₹9,999 per person.
Do Indians need a visa or permit for India?
No permits needed for Indian citizens. A few regions require an Inner Line Permit — Ladakh for Pangong and Nubra, Arunachal, Nagaland, parts of Sikkim and the Andaman tribal reserves.
How long is the flight from Mumbai to India?
Domestic connections from Mumbai across India — 1 to 3.5 hours by air to any state capital. We plan connections and transfers so you don't lose a day.