Where to go 🏔️

Honest, practical guides to India's cities and states.

Hawa Mahal, the pink palace of winds in JaipurRajasthan

Jaipur

The Pink City's palaces, bazaars and rooftop thalis.

Palm trees leaning over a sandy beach in GoaGoa

Goa

Beaches, Portuguese quarters and beach-shack seafood.

Boats moored along the ghats of Varanasi on the GangesUttar Pradesh

Varanasi

Dawn boat rides, ancient ghats and legendary street food.

The City Palace of Udaipur overlooking Lake PicholaRajasthan

Udaipur

Lake palaces, sunset cafés and the Venice of the East.

Busy street scene in MumbaiMaharashtra

Mumbai

The maximum city — colonial landmarks to midnight vada pav.

India Gate war memorial in New DelhiDelhi

Delhi

Two cities in one: Mughal monuments and modern markets.