Where to go 🏔️

Honest, practical guides to India's cities and states.

The tiered pink sandstone facade and latticed windows of Hawa Mahal in JaipurRajasthan

Jaipur

The Pink City's palaces, bazaars and rooftop thalis.

A palm-backed Goan beach with shacks and moored boats above turquoise waterGoa

Goa

Beaches, Portuguese quarters and beach-shack seafood.

Boats moored along the ghats of Varanasi on the GangesUttar Pradesh

Varanasi

Dawn boat rides, ancient ghats and legendary street food.

The City Palace of Udaipur rising above Lake Pichola, seen from the waterRajasthan

Udaipur

Lake palaces, sunset cafés and the Venice of the East.

The Gateway of India in Mumbai mirrored in rainwater on the plaza in front of itMaharashtra

Mumbai

The maximum city — colonial landmarks to midnight vada pav.

India Gate war memorial in New Delhi at duskDelhi

Delhi

Two cities in one: Mughal monuments and modern markets.