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About India
A subcontinent of wonders — the Taj Mahal, Mughal heritage, Kerala backwaters, Goa beaches, Bollywood glamour, and some of the world's best food with extensive halal options across the country.
India is overwhelming in the best way — a civilisation spanning 5,000 years with astounding diversity in landscape, culture, cuisine, and religion. For Gulf travellers, India holds special appeal: Mughal architecture (Taj Mahal, Red Fort, Jama Masjid) reflects shared Islamic heritage, halal food is widely available thanks to 200 million Muslims, and direct flights from the Gulf are frequent and affordable. From the chaos of Delhi to the beaches of Goa, the backwaters of Kerala to the Bollywood glamour of Mumbai, India delivers sensory overload and unforgettable memories.
Highlights
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Mughal Heritage
Taj Mahal, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Fatehpur Sikri — the Islamic architectural leg…
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Food Paradise
Biryani, kebabs, dosa, butter chicken — one of the world's greatest and most div…
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Kerala Backwaters
Houseboat cruises through palm-fringed canals — God's Own Country lives up to it…
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Goa Beaches
Golden sand, Portuguese heritage, seafood, and laid-back beach culture.
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Bollywood
Mumbai — the heart of the world's largest film industry. Tours, studios, and sta…
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Halal Everywhere
200 million Muslims — halal food widely available. Mosques in every city. Arabic…
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Key Facts
- Capital
- New Delhi
- Population
- 1,400,000,000
- Area
- 3,287,263 km²
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Currency
- INR (Indian Rupee)
- Phone Code
- +91
- Country Code
- IN
📅 Best Time to Visit
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Best months to visit: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
✈️ Travel Information — India
Everything you need to know before you go
Visa Requirements
1
Safe
💰
INR
Indian Rupee
🏷️
₹
Symbol
⚡
230
Voltage
〰️
50
Frequency
Widely Spoken
English, Urdu, Tamil, Bengali
ℹ️ Practical Information — India
Modest dress recommended everywhere. Cover shoulders and knees at temples and mosques. Remove shoes at all religious sites.: Hindu majority with large Muslim population (200 million). Mosques in every city. Halal food widely marked. Jama Masjid in Delhi is one of the world's largest mosques.
English
Local
Pronunciation
Namaste / Salaam
Na-mas-tay / Sa-laam
Dhanyavaad / Shukriya
Dhan-ya-vaad / Shuk-ree-ya
Kitna hai?
Kit-na hai?
Halal hai?
Ha-lal hai?
📅 When to Visit India
Peak Season
Shoulder Season
Off-Peak
🏆 Best Months:
🥇 Sep
🥈 May
🥉 Apr
Jan
🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 25° / 14°
🌧️ 2d
$$$$$
🎆 New Year
Feb
🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 25° / 14°
🌧️ 2d
$$$$$
🛍️ Dubai Shopping Festival
Mar
🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 30° / 20°
🌧️ 5d
$$$$$
🌙 Ramadan (approx.)
Apr
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🟡 Shoulder Season
🌡️ 30° / 20°
🌧️ 5d
$$$
🎉 Eid al-Fitr (approx.)
📚 Spring Break
May
⭐
🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 30° / 20°
🌧️ 5d
$
Jun
🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 45° / 32°
🌧️ 0d
$
🐑 Eid al-Adha (approx.)
☀️ Summer Holiday Starts
Jul
🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 45° / 32°
🌧️ 0d
$
🎪 Dubai Summer Surprises
Aug
🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 45° / 32°
🌧️ 0d
$
Sep
⭐
🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 30° / 20°
🌧️ 5d
$
📚 School Year Starts
Oct
🟡 Shoulder Season
🌡️ 30° / 20°
🌧️ 5d
$$$
Nov
🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 30° / 20°
🌧️ 5d
$$$$$
🇦🇪 UAE National Day (Dec 2)
Dec
🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 25° / 14°
🌧️ 2d
$$$$$
🎄 Christmas & NYE
❄️ Winter Break
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