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Due to the size of the country, India's climate varies greatly from north to south. Generally, October to March is the most pleasant time to go, when it's dry and not too hot. For the Himalayan areas, April to September is the optimum time to travel. The monsoon starts at the beginning of June in the south, rapidly travelling north to cover the entire country by about July. Around October, the monsoon is over.
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MAR-JUN |
JUL-SEP |
OCT-FEB |
| Delhi |
24-36 |
26-34 |
11-26 |
| Mumbai |
25-32 |
25-30 |
21-30 |
| Kolkata |
23-35 |
26-32 |
18-29 |
| Jaisalmer |
24-38 |
26-37 |
12-29 |
| Kochi |
25-32 |
23-31 |
23-30 |
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Travel Tips |
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VISAS
Most foreign nationals travelling to India require a visa. Please check with the Indian consulate.
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Currency |
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Indian Rupee (Rs)
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Distances |
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By Air |
By Train |
| Delhi - Agra |
50 mins |
2.5 hrs |
| Delhi - Jaipur |
50 mins |
4.5 hrs |
| Delhi - Varansai |
1.25 hrs |
18 hrs |
| Delhi - Mumbai |
2 hrs |
17 hrs |
| Mumbai - Cochin |
1.75 hrs |
21 hrs |
| Mumbai - Goa |
1 hr |
12 hrs |
| Mumbai - Aurangabad |
.75 hrs |
8 hrs |
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A land of contrasts and colour...
From buzzing cities with millions of people coursing through their veins, to sleepy beach side resorts, India has it all.
It's a land of contrasts - from the aridity and striking beauty of the desert state of Rajasthan where you can view the sunset on camelback, to the relaxed and verdant states of Kerala where you can glide through the backwaters watching locals go about their daily routines.
Ornate temples, golden palaces, hundreds of gods, peaceful beaches, majestic mountains and bountiful markets - you'll never be bored in this land of diversity and rich culture.
India will stamp its passion, vibrancy and energy in your memory for a long time after you've left. This is one destination that will reward you for your sense of adventure and will have you coming back for more.
Go with an open mind and return with a full heart.
DELHI
Comprising of 2 distinct parts, New and Old Delhi, the nations capital straddles the Yamuna River. A vibrant and lively city with some of the finest museums in the country.
MUMBAI
India's most modern city, Mumbai has a cosmopolitan feel and energy. Located on an island and connected to the mainland by bridges, you'll never be bored in Mumbai.
KOLKATA
The gateway to Eastern India, Kolkata is rich with heritage and home to 4 Nobel laureates. Created by the British some 300 years ago, it rests alongside the Hooghly River.
CHENNAI
Chennai, India's 4th largest metropolis, is a pleasant city with sandy beaches and historic landmarks. This "Gateway to the South" cherishes music, dance and all other art forms.
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