Traveling to India
India cannot be treated as a single homogeneous destination. Between Deccan tech cities, historic Tamil Nadu ports, royal Rajasthan cities, Gujarat metropolises, Chandigarh's modernist urbanism and Odisha's sacred architecture, languages, cuisines, climates and distances keep changing. Here's what to know before you go.
India in numbers
Capital
New Delhi
Population
~1.476 Bn
Currency
Indian rupee (INR)
Languages
Hindi, English + 21 official languages
UNESCO sites
45
Continent
Asia
Time zone
UTC+5:30
Airports covered
8
Why visit India
A subcontinent, not a single country
Royal Rajasthan
Jaipur, its forts and the Jantar Mantar are UNESCO-listed; Amber belongs to the serial site of the Hill Forts of Rajasthan.
The tech Deccan
Bangalore and Hyderabad, India's tech capitals, blend modern skyscrapers with the heritage of Golconda Fort.
Sacred Odisha
Bhubaneswar and its temples, including the Lingaraj, whose inner sanctum remains reserved for Hindus per Incredible India.
Modernism and Gujarat
Chandigarh's Capitol Complex, a UNESCO-listed work by Le Corbusier, contrasts with Ahmedabad's living historic centre.
Traveling to India
8 airports covered by SniperAir
Indira Gandhi International (New Delhi)
The country's main international airport.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (Ahmedabad)
The gateway to Gujarat and its UNESCO-listed historic centre.
Kempegowda (Bangalore)
India's tech capital, tempered by altitude.
Biju Patnaik (Bhubaneswar)
Access to the sacred architecture of Odisha.
Chandigarh
Le Corbusier's UNESCO-listed modernist urbanism.
Chennai International
The historic Tamil Nadu port on the Bay of Bengal coast.
Rajiv Gandhi International (Hyderabad)
The city of biryani and Golconda Fort.
Jaipur International
Rajasthan's UNESCO-listed Pink City.
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SniperAir destinations in India
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Jaipur
Rajasthan's Pink City and its UNESCO forts.
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Bangalore
India's tech capital.
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Hyderabad
Golconda Fort and renowned biryani.
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Chennai
The historic Tamil Nadu port.
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Ahmedabad
A living UNESCO-listed historic centre.
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Chandigarh
Le Corbusier's modernist urbanism.
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Bhubaneswar
The sacred architecture of Odisha.
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New Delhi
The capital and gateway to the Golden Triangle.
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Mumbai
Bollywood, the Gateway of India and Marine Drive.
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Kolkata
The Howrah Bridge and India's cultural capital.
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Varanasi
The ghats of the Ganges and the evening Ganga Aarti.
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Udaipur
The City of Lakes and its palaces on Lake Pichola.
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Goa
Beaches, Portuguese churches and Goan cuisine.
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Leh
Buddhist monasteries and Himalayan passes in Ladakh.
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Srinagar
Dal Lake, houseboats and Mughal gardens.
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Kochi
Chinese fishing nets and the gateway to the backwaters.
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Lucknow
The City of Nawabs, its imambaras and kebabs.
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Port Blair
The air gateway to the Andaman Islands.
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Pune
The Peshwas' former capital, Shaniwar Wada and nearby Maratha forts.
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Guwahati
City of Temples on the Brahmaputra and gateway to Kaziranga's rhinos
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Indore
Indore: Rajwada Palace, Lal Bagh Palace and street food, with SniperAir price alerts on flights to IDR airport.
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Nagpur
Nagpur: Deekshabhoomi, the Zero Mile Stone and the lakes, with SniperAir price alerts on flights to NAG airport.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about India
What's the best airport to arrive in India?
New Delhi (DEL) is the country's main international airport. SniperAir also covers Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Jaipur and Bhubaneswar.
What's the best time to visit India?
There's no single best national season: the south-west monsoon affects most of the country, while the north-east monsoon strongly influences Chennai. The best time is best determined city by city.
Do you need a visa to visit India?
Entry requirements depend on nationality and purpose of travel. Check e-visa rules with Indian authorities or your consulate on the exact date of your trip.
Is India a single trip?
No — royal Rajasthan, the tech Deccan, sacred Odisha or historic Gujarat all offer radically different trips within the same country.
How do I get alerted when a flight to India drops below my budget?
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