ASIA • INDIA

India

Incredible contrasts, unforgettable journeys.

Best time: Dec - Feb

Destination guide

Why India?

Marvel at the Taj Mahal, cruise Kerala backwaters and trek the Himalaya. India brims with color, cuisine and spiritual heritage.

In a snapshot

Heritage forts & palaces

Himalayan treks & wildlife

Beaches & backwaters

Things to do

Golden Triangle

Rajasthan palaces

Kerala houseboats

Goa & Andaman islands

In pictures

Good to know

Quick facts

Country India

Region Asia

Best time Nov–Mar for much of the country; hill stations and Himalaya vary by altitude.

Coordinates 20.593700, 78.962900

Weather at a glance

Dec - Feb Cool & Dry (north)

Mar - May Warm (pre-monsoon)

Jun - Aug Monsoon (many regions)

Sep - Nov Post-Monsoon Pleasant

Map & surroundings

Tap below to open India on Google Maps.

Stay in India

We’re curating a small collection of hotels and villas in India that match the SelectedStay vibe – intimate, characterful and worth the trip.