● India by region
Where in India will you go?
From Himalayan valleys and royal desert cities to tropical backwaters, beaches, and spiritual river towns — pick the region that fits your dates, your pace, and the kind of trip you want.
6
Featured regions
28
States covered
12yr
On-the-ground
Six regions, six very different India trips
Every region has its own season, pace, and personality. Start with the one that fits your dates and travel style — each card includes the best months to visit, how long to plan for, and what kind of traveller it suits.
North IndiaRajasthan — Royal forts, palaces, lakes and desert safaris
HeritageCultureDesertFamily
HimalayasHimachal Pradesh — Himalayan valleys, hill stations and adventure escapes
MountainsAdventureHoneymoon
South IndiaKerala — Backwaters, tea gardens, beaches and wellness retreats
BackwatersWellnessHoneymoonNature
West CoastGoa — Beaches, cafes, nightlife and relaxed coastal breaks
BeachesNightlifeCouplesShort break
HimalayasUttarakhand — Spiritual towns, trekking trails and peaceful hill escapes
SpiritualTrekkingWildlifeNature
HimalayasKashmir — Valleys, houseboats, meadows and snow-covered escapes
HouseboatsSnowHoneymoonFamily
Central IndiaMadhya Pradesh — Temples, tigers and the heart of India
WildlifeTemplesTigersHistory
South IndiaKarnataka — Palaces, coffee hills, ancient ruins and a laid-back coast
PalacesCoffee hillsRuinsBeaches
South IndiaTamil Nadu — Temple towers, Chola bronze and coffee-scented hills
TemplesHill stationsCoastCulture
West IndiaGujarat — White desert, wild lions and the temple coast
White desertLionsTemplesCrafts
Northeast India
West IndiaMaharashtra — Caves, hill forts and the Konkan coast
CavesHillsBeachesMonsoon
North IndiaUttar Pradesh — The Taj, the Ganga and spiritual India
Taj MahalHeritageGangaTemples
East IndiaWest Bengal — Himalayan hills, mangrove tigers and the City of Joy
CultureWildlifeHillsFood
North IndiaPunjab — Golden temples, warm hearts and India’s best food
Golden TempleFoodHeritageWagah
South IndiaAndhra Pradesh — Temples, a long coastline and canyon country
TirupatiBeachesArakuCanyon
Not sure where to start?
Tell me your dates, trip length, starting city, and travel style — even rough answers are fine. I’ll suggest the region (or two) that fits and how to structure your days. Free planning advice, 48-hour reply.
Written by Ashvinee Nagle
I travel India slowly and write it down honestly - practical guides and real itineraries from someone who lives here.
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