India
India's diverse combination of cultures, spiritual beliefs, festivals, architecture, and landscapes will linger long after you return home. India's landscapes are as varied as its cultures. From the Himalayas' snow-capped peaks to the tropical south's palm-lined beaches, there's much to do outside.
Destination in a Nutshell
3.2 million km2
Area
1.38 billion
Populations
New Delhi
Capital
Quick Facts
Cows are protected by their own set of rules in the Constitution, making killing a cow a crime.
At over 19,300 feet, the Ladakh road is the highest motorable road in the world.
India is the world’s second-largest population of English speakers after USA
Currency: Indian Rupee
Language: Hindi
Time zone: GMT +5.30
Best Time to Visit
High Season: December to March
Perfect traveling weather – rainfall is sparse, air humidity falls and the dry, sunny days
Though this is also the time for peak prices
Shoulder Season: June to November
Lowland areas get drenched by monsoon rain, prime time for treks on its mountain trails.
Rates remain below the peak until December
Low Season: April to June
Temperatures soaring to almost unbearable levels
Visiting popular sights is a less hectic experience.