Updated for 2026 · Independent India Travel Guides

Plan a trip to India that feels effortless, authentic, and unhurried.

IndiaStarter: Independent 2026 travel guide and 15 interactive calculators for India — Vande Bharat Express, Gatimaan Express & IRCTC Foreign Tourist Quota (FTQ) Calculator, UPI One World & Official E-Visa Guide, and 950+ Indian cities & heritage towns.

Where to Go in India

Iconic Destinations & Regional Gateways

Delhi (Old & New Delhi)
Delhi, Agra (Taj Mahal) & Jaipur (Golden Triangle) · 2–3 days

Delhi (Old & New Delhi) — 2–3 days · ₹5,500–₹15,000 ($65–$179) / day

A city of seven historic imperial capitals layered over 1,000 years, Delhi contrasts the spice-scented Mughal lanes and red-sandstone Jama Masjid of 17th-century Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad) with the leafy boulevards, Lutyens bungalows, and UNESCO garden tombs of New Delhi—linked by one of the world's cleanest, most modern metro systems.

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Interactive Planning Suite

15 Free Interactive India Travel Calculators & Planners

India Trip Budget Calculator (INR & USD)

Calculate realistic daily and total trip costs in INR (₹) (₹) and USD.

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India Travel Phrasebook & Allergy Show-Cards

Interactive phrasebook with phonetic pronunciation and full-screen kitchen allergy show-cards.

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India Custom Day-by-Day Itinerary Generator

Generate a custom route across India matched to your trip duration and arrival airport.

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Interactive India Packing Checklist

Customizable seasonal packing checklist with plug adapter and document reminders.

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INR (₹) (₹) Converter & Tipping Guide

Instant INR to USD converter plus regional tipping and payment etiquette.

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Day-by-Day Routes

Proven India Itineraries With Realistic Transit Timing

7 Days · Balanced · High-Speed Transit

7 Days in India: The Essential First-Timer Route (Delhi (Old & New Delhi) & Agra (Taj Mahal & Fatehpur Sikri))

A streamlined 1-week itinerary pairing Delhi (Old & New Delhi) (Humayun's Tomb (1570 CE — UNESCO) & Sunder Nursery — The red-sandstone-and-marble garden tomb that inspired the Taj Mahal (₹600 foreign admission / ₹550 online at `asi.payumoney.com`), right next to 90 acres of restored Mughal gardens and cafés at Sunder Nursery.) and Agra (Taj Mahal & Fatehpur Sikri) (The Taj Mahal at Sunrise (UNESCO — Closed Every Friday!) — Arrive at the East Gate (Shilpgram) 30 minutes before sunrise with a pre-booked online ASI QR ticket (`asi.payumoney.com`, ₹1,100 foreign entry + ₹200 main mausoleum inner chamber = ₹1,300 / $15.50; includes shoe covers & water bottle).), linked via Indian Railways Vande Bharat Express (AC Chair & Executive Class), Gatimaan Express (Delhi–Agra in 1h 40m at 160 km/h) & IRCTC Foreign Tourist Quota (FTQ — Code 'FT') with a day trip to Kerala (Kochi, Munnar & Alleppey Backwaters).

Budget: ₹96600–₹163800 ($1,150–$1,950 USD per person excl. long-haul flights)

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10 Days · Comprehensive · 3 Base Cities

10 Days in India: Delhi (Old & New Delhi), Agra (Taj Mahal & Fatehpur Sikri), Jaipur & Udaipur (Rajasthan) & Kerala (Kochi, Munnar & Alleppey Backwaters)

Our most popular 10-day route combining Delhi (Old & New Delhi), Agra (Taj Mahal & Fatehpur Sikri), and Jaipur & Udaipur (Rajasthan), optimized for Indian Railways Vande Bharat Express (AC Chair & Executive Class), Gatimaan Express (Delhi–Agra in 1h 40m at 160 km/h) & IRCTC Foreign Tourist Quota (FTQ — Code 'FT') schedules and open-jaw flights.

Budget: ₹138600–₹239400 ($1,650–$2,850 USD per person)

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14 Days · In-Depth · 5 Regional Bases

14 Days in India: The Grand Panorama (Delhi (Old & New Delhi) to Varanasi (Kashi / Benares) & Mumbai & Goa Coast)

A two-week grand tour spanning Delhi (Old & New Delhi), Kerala (Kochi, Munnar & Alleppey Backwaters), Agra (Taj Mahal & Fatehpur Sikri), Mumbai & Goa Coast, Jaipur & Udaipur (Rajasthan), and Varanasi (Kashi / Benares).

Budget: ₹193200–₹327600 ($2,300–$3,900 USD per person)

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