Travel guide
India
Every guide we have written for India: the places worth the trip, when to go and what to know before you land.
- 9 guides
- 90 places worth the trip
Before you go
India at a glance
Best time to go
Nov–Mar
Language
Hindi, English and many regional languages
Currency
Indian rupee (INR)
Plugs and voltage
Type C, D and M · 230 V
Time zone
UTC+5:30
Drives on the
Left
Pocket phrases
HelloNamaste
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The guides
Places worth the trip.
Month by month
When to go to India
Typical daytime highs and rainfall in New Delhi — long-term averages, rounded, to plan around.
- Jan Dry Best
- Feb Dry Best
- Mar Dry Best
- Apr Dry Good
- May Dry
- Jun Some rain
- Jul Very wet
- Aug Very wet
- Sep Some rain
- Oct Dry Good
- Nov Dry Best
- Dec Dry Best
Best months Shoulder season More drops, more rain This month
On the chart
Where our India guides go
Good to know
Questions about India
When is the best time to visit India?
We suggest Nov–Mar. The months either side (Apr, Oct) are good shoulder-season alternatives, often with fewer crowds.
What currency is used in India?
Indian rupee (INR).
What language is spoken in India?
Hindi, English and many regional languages.
What plugs and voltage does India use?
Type C, D and M · 230 V. Pack a universal adapter if your plugs differ.
What time zone is India in?
UTC+5:30.
Which side of the road do they drive on in India?
On the left.
