India travel guides
Answers to the questions that come up while planning, each checked against official or first-hand sources and dated. Each one links to the travel plans it goes with.
Ladakh Inner Line Permit: What You Need for Nubra, Pangong and Hanle
Indian citizens no longer need an Inner Line Permit for Nubra, Pangong or Tso Moriri. They pay a ₹400 environmental fee online instead. Here's how.
Port Blair to Havelock Ferry: Boats, Timings and How to Book
Fast ferries from Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram) to Havelock take about 90 minutes and leave between 6 am and early afternoon. How to book, and what to carry.
Places to Visit in India in December: Where the Weather Is Best
December is peak season in Kerala, Rajasthan, Goa and the Andamans, and dry and cool in Meghalaya. Ladakh is deep winter. Where to go and what to book early.