Asia
India
Palaces, spices, holy rivers and endless colours. Say namaste, eat with your right hand, and enjoy!
- Local time
- 02:19
- Currency
- INR
- Calling code
- +91
- Capital
- New Delhi
- Languages spoken
- English, HI, TA
Eco-friendly travel
- Bring a refillable bottle. and use filtered water refills where possible.
- Take the train: Indian Railways covers the whole country (book early).
- Refuse plastic bags: many states ban them.
- Choose ethical wildlife tours: no elephant rides, no photos with captive animals.
- Respect sacred rivers and sites: no rubbish, no soap in holy water.
- Buy crafts directly from artisans and cooperatives.
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