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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

2Explore by region

3Things to do in India

Tours & tickets in India

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Travel essentials for India

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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

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