Thinking about travelling to India during monsoon? This honest guide explains what to expect, where the season can work well, and when it may make your trip more difficult.

Train travel is one of the classic India experiences, but it is not always the best choice. This guide explains when taking the train makes sense, when flying is more realistic, and how to choose the right transport for your India itinerary.

Holi can be one of India’s most memorable festivals, but it is not for every traveller. This guide helps you decide whether to plan your trip around it.

India can be challenging to travel in, but how difficult it feels depends a lot on your route, pace, season and expectations.

A practical guide to choosing between the efficient night train from Agra to Varanasi and a slower Central India route through Orchha, Khajuraho and Panna.

A practical and respectful guide to experiencing Theyyam in Kannur, with honest notes on context, timing, local guidance and etiquette.

A realistic Eastern India route from Kolkata to the Sundarbans and Darjeeling, with city life, mangroves, tea hills and flexible options for Sikkim or trekking.

A practical South India route from Bangalore to Kochi through Mysore, Wayanad and Kannur, with North Malabar, Theyyam and a different way into Kerala.

A practical guide to choosing between North India and South India, including travel style, season, route ideas and honest trade-offs.

Seven India route ideas beyond Rajasthan and Goa, including Northern Kerala, Gujarat, Central India, Tamil Nadu, Sikkim and Northeast India.

A practical guide to choosing the India route that actually fits your time, season and travel style.