India

Incredible diversity of cultures, cuisines, and landscapes. From the Taj Mahal to Kerala backwaters, Rajasthan forts to Himalayan peaks.

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💸Estimated cost for India

Real-time surcharge applied (flight +15% / lodging +5%)

Elevated jet fuel + weak JPY: real prices running ~+15% vs baseline

Updated: 2026-05-16

3N4D Budget

$774.19〜

Hostel + self-catering

3N4D Mid

$844.54〜

Mid hotel + dining out

3N4D Comfort

$1,013.38〜

Upscale hotel + tours

* Rough estimate: round-trip from Tokyo ¥109,250 + local costs. Actual prices vary widely by season

Local time · New Delhi

20:13

Mon · 2026-07-06

vs your local +5.5h

Your time: 14:43 (Mon)

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Nov–Mar best. Monsoon Jun–Sep

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🎉Events & Holidays

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Diwali(movable) · 5d

Oct–Nov. India's biggest festival. Beautiful but loud/crowded

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HoliMarch

Day after March full moon. Color-throwing festival

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MonsoonJune · 120d

Jun–Sep. Heavy rain, flood risk

Plan your trip to India

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Quick Facts

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Capital

New Delhi

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Languages

Hindi, English

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Currency

INR

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Region

Southern Asia

Entry & Visa

* Information for Japanese passport holders. Other nationalities may differ.

eVisa available for most nationalities (30/90/180 days). Passport must have 6 months validity with 2 blank pages.

Visa

evisa

Max stay

90 days

Passport

6 months

💬 Language

Hindi and English are official. English widely spoken in business, tourism, and urban areas. India has 22 scheduled languages — linguistic diversity is enormous.

🚆 Transport

Extensive railway network — book trains via IRCTC. Domestic flights are affordable. Auto-rickshaws and Ola/Uber in cities. Chaotic traffic. Sleeper trains are an experience.

💳 Payment

Digital payments (UPI/Google Pay) are ubiquitous. Cash still important for small vendors. Credit cards at hotels and restaurants. ATMs widely available.

📋 Travel Basics

Diverse climate by region. Tap water not safe. Delhi belly is common — be cautious with street food initially. Dress modestly at religious sites. Bargain everywhere.