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Everything you need to know before you land, from the Golden Triangle to the rest of India, in plain language.
Choose a topic. Details change, so please confirm visa and health rules with official sources before you travel.
Most visitors need a visa to enter India. Many nationalities can apply online for an e-Visa through the official Government of India portal before travelling. Rules, fees and eligibility change, so always check the official website and your own government’s travel advice. Your passport should be valid for at least six months and have blank pages.
October to March is the most comfortable for the Golden Triangle, with clear skies and pleasant days. December and January can be cool with morning fog. April to June is very hot, and July to September is the monsoon, which is greener and quieter. Tell us your dates and we will plan the day around the season.
Most international guests fly into Delhi (DEL). Agra is roughly 200 km from Delhi and Jaipur about 280 km, each a comfortable day’s drive. We arrange a private air-conditioned vehicle with a driver for your whole journey, so you never need to navigate transport yourself.
India’s currency is the rupee. Cards are widely accepted in hotels and larger restaurants, and ATMs are common in cities. Tipping is appreciated. Drink bottled or filtered water, ask your doctor about vaccinations and medication, and take travel insurance that covers medical care. Your Travelage host is reachable day and night throughout your trip.
Light cotton and linen, a shawl or light jacket for early mornings, comfortable walking shoes that are easy to remove, sun protection and a hat. Cover shoulders and knees at temples and mosques. India uses plug types C, D and M at 230V, so bring an adapter.
Remove your shoes before entering temples and many mosques. Dress modestly at religious sites, and ask before photographing people. Use your right hand to give and receive. A greeting of namaste with palms together is always welcome. The Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays, so we plan Agra on another day.
Festive season, comfortable days. A favourite time for the Golden Triangle.
Crisp days. Mornings can be misty, so we plan sunrise visits flexibly.
Spring light, mild days, flowers in bloom.
Early starts, quiet afternoons and air-conditioned comfort.
Green, quiet and atmospheric, with fewer visitors.
Check passport validity, pick your season, and tell us your interests.
Apply for your visa, arrange insurance and ask your doctor about health.
Confirm flights with your host, pack light layers and an adapter.
Your host and driver meet you at the airport. Everything else is taken care of.
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Most visitors do. Many nationalities can apply for an e-Visa online through the official Government of India portal. Check the official website for current rules and fees.
Millions of visitors travel safely every year. Travelling privately with a driver and guide, as our guests do, removes most everyday concerns. Follow your government’s travel advice and your host’s guidance.
Light, breathable clothes, with shoulders and knees covered at religious sites. Bring comfortable shoes that are easy to remove.
We recommend bottled or filtered water. Your vehicle will carry bottled water throughout your journey.
Requirements vary. Please ask your doctor or a travel clinic well before you travel.
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