India

India gives us 152 places: 73 nature and walks, 26 zoos and aquariums, 19 historic sites and 16 museums.

7Destinations

9Family attractions

5Types of day out

Quick facts about India

Best time to visitNovember – February

CurrencyIndian rupee

LanguageHindi, English

Time zoneIST (UTC+5:30)

PaymentCards in cities, cash elsewhere

English spokenLow (EF EPI #74)

1Top family destinations in India

Hyderabad2 family attractions Delhi2 family attractions Joshimath1 family attraction Agra1 family attraction Amritsar1 family attraction

2Explore by region

Telangana2 family attractions West Bengal1 family attraction Delhi2 family attractions Uttarakhand1 family attraction

3Things to do in India

Zoos & Aquariums3 places Amusement Parks2 places Museums2 places Historic Sites1 place Nature & Hiking1 place

Tours & tickets in India

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Travel essentials for India

eSIM for IndiaAiralo: mobile data without roaming

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4Practical essentials

Dish to tryKhichdi

CapitalNew Delhi

Plug typesEuroplug, BS 546

DrivingDrive on the left

Emergency number112

Calling code+91

Daylight11–13 hours of daylight

Population1,326,093,247

Daylight is the range from the shortest to the longest day. English level: EF English Proficiency Index.

5Plan your trip to India

Getting thereFlights, trains & driving

Where to stayFamily-friendly hotels

Getting aroundDrive on the left

Travel budgetCards in cities, cash elsewhere

Packing listPlugs: Europlug, BS 546

Travel with kidsTips for a smooth trip

Safety & healthEmergency: 112

Useful infoCalling code +91

6India with kids – highlights

Why families love India

Hyderabad and Mumbai carry 8 of the places we cover each, then Kolkata with 6 and Delhi with 5. The comfortable months are narrow, running nov through feb, which puts a family trip firmly in winter and makes timing the first decision rather than the last.

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Easy to travelCards in cities, cash elsewhere · English: low

Food to tryKhichdi

So much to see9 family attractions in 7 destinations

Memories that lastExperiences your kids will never forget

7Popular searches about India

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