India for beginners: what you need to know
A few expert tips will help you enjoy this challenging but magical country, writes Nina Karnikowski.
New Delhi, India
Mostly Sunny
Tue
Mostly Sunny
28°
11°
Wed
Hazy
28°
15°
Thu
Hazy
27°
13°
Fri
Thunderstorms
26°
14°
Sat
Drizzle
23°
12°
India's must-see city is a riot of colour and history
Rajasthan's capital is a pink, populous, mesmerising metropolis, steeped in a rich history.
The secret way to see the Taj Mahal without the crowds
Through the smoky haze I can see the world's most famous monument. And there are no tourists around.
Indian street food is a feast for the senses
A tour of India’s culinary hotspots is a feast for the senses.
Off the map and down the Ganges
A new Ganges River cruise offers a chance to step off the tourist map and back in time.
The home of Lion is India at its most extreme
Kolkata offers endless can't-believe-your-eyes moments. It's India at its extreme.
Kolkata, India: The three minute guide
This is one of the friendliest, most cultured cities in India and much less touristy than Mumbai or Delhi.
Search pagination
A visit leaves an impenetrable mark, for this is a country of brilliant colour and culture; from the blue city of Jodhpur, the golden temple of Amritsar to the saris left to dry in the breeze. From the magnificent Taj Mahal, the ghats of Varanasi, its southern tea plantations and backwaters, to its singular festivals and the far mountains of Ladakh, this is a country that has much to offer intrepid travellers.
