India travel guides

India is the cheapest big country to travel well in, provided you plan around the monsoon and the heat. October to March suits the north, Rajasthan and the Himalayan foothills; the Western Ghats and Kerala are best from December through February. Sleeper trains cost a fraction of flights and remove a hotel night from the budget.

Daily budgets: Backpackers about $20 a day, mid-range $70, luxury $300 and up. Run your own numbers →