Dec 15, 2023 • 16 min read
From mighty Himalayan peaks to the steamy Western Ghats, India takes in a remarkable variety of landscapes. Here's our guide to the best hikes in India.
Dec 12, 2023 • 11 min read
The incredible sights, sounds and smells in India mean your little ones will never be bored for long. Here's how best to visit India with tots in tow.
Dec 1, 2023 • 4 min read
Visitors to India can expect to use a combination of cash, credit cards and digital payments. Here’s what you need to know.
Oct 20, 2023 • 4 min read
Are you a woman considering a solo trip to fabulous India? Read on for some essential tips and guidelines for traveling in comfort and safety.
Sep 18, 2023 • 7 min read
Curious about lesser-visited destinations on the subcontinent? Read on to lean where four Indian writers holiday within their homeland.
Jul 31, 2023 • 8 min read
Trains pass through jade-green forests, misty mountains and gorgeous coastal stretches in lush South India. Here are eight of the best routes to consider.
Mar 25, 2022 • 11 min read
India has more than 100 national parks so we'll help you decide which to visit. Want to see Asian elephants or a snow leopard in the wild? Read on.
Mar 21, 2022 • 7 min read
From soulful surfing hubs to sunny relax-away sands and party-loving strands, these are the best beaches in India.
Mar 11, 2022 • 8 min read
No trip to India would be complete without a railway journey. Trains are a fast-track to India's soul, so start out with these thrilling train journeys.
Dec 3, 2021 • 6 min read
Led by India-based Planet Abled, people with various disabilities and those without disabilities travel side by side.
Nov 3, 2021 • 3 min read
If there’s one place that knows how to celebrate a festival, it’s India. From grand city events to simple village melas (fairs), India’s jam-packed…
Apr 19, 2021 • 2 min read
Rama Navami is a spring festival that celebrates the birth of the Prince of Ayodhya of the epic Ramayana. Lord Rama is the seventh avatar of the Hindu…
Jan 28, 2021 • 5 min read
With suggested itineraries and ideas for alternative destinations, here's everything you need to plan your dream trip to the Himalayan region.
Dec 2, 2020 • 4 min read
To celebrate Lonely Planet’s new book The Perfect Shot, we caught up with photographer Philip Lee Harvey to find out what his most memorable images are.
Sep 30, 2020 • 6 min read
Companies committed to the conservation of wildlife are utilizing AI to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of a growing number of sustainable programs…
Jun 30, 2020 • 5 min read
As people increasingly opt for holistic approaches to health, Ayurvedic wellness programs have become popular throughout India
May 21, 2020 • 5 min read
Being in social isolation doesn't stop us dreaming of all the places we'd like to visit; in fact now we've got even more time to daydream. Escape on a…
Mar 11, 2020 • 6 min read
From Srinagar’s gardens to Agra’s mausoleums, Mughal architecture is distinctive and divine. Here's where to see it.
Jan 29, 2020 • 7 min read
From your first temple blessing to learning how to book train tickets, here’s our pick of the best firsts you can look forward to ahead of a trip to India.
Jan 21, 2020 • 4 min read
Lonely Planet's new book Travel Goals: Inspiring Experiences to Transform Your Life outlines diverse activities all over the world that are sure to change how…
Dec 11, 2019 • 5 min read
Despite never finding fame in her home country, Irish actress Norah Richards is revered in the small Indian village of Andretta. Here’s why.
Nov 22, 2019 • 7 min read
India’s ancient stepwells are geometric marvels that astound and confound. Here are seven of the most beautiful with info on how to visit them yourself.