Travel guides
Plan smarter with our guides
Practical, honest travel advice written by the people who actually lead these tours.
First-timer
India for first-time travellers: the honest guide
What to expect, what to pack and how to travel comfortably on your first trip.
Agra
Best time to visit the Taj Mahal
Season by season, plus the exact times to beat the crowds and the heat.
Safety
Solo women travel in India: a practical guide
Real advice on staying safe, comfortable and confident on the road.
Planning
Golden Triangle: 3, 5 or 7 days?
How many days you really need for Delhi, Agra and Jaipur — with sample routes.
Food
What (and where) to eat in Agra
Mughlai classics, petha and the street stalls our guides actually eat at.
Wildlife
Ranthambore safari: when to go for tigers
Zone-by-zone odds, best months and how to combine it with the Golden Triangle.