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India · Planning · 8 min

Best time to visit India: a month-by-month guide

Where to go in winter, summer and the monsoon.

India · Visas · 6 min

Indian e-Visa: how to apply, step by step

Documents, timing and common mistakes to avoid.

India · Pilgrimage · 10 min

The Buddhist circuit: Bodhgaya to Lumbini

How the great sites connect, and how long you need.

India · Food · 7 min

Old Delhi street food: dishes to try

From parathas to jalebi — and how to eat safely.

India · Destinations · 8 min

Golden Triangle in 6 days: a sample plan

Delhi, Agra and Jaipur without the rush.

India · Destinations · 6 min

Kerala backwaters: houseboat or homestay?

Two ways to see the backwaters, compared honestly.

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