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New to the site? Read our India travel guide for the big picture. Then pick a city, like Jaipur, and time your trip to a festival. Every page links its facts to sources you can check.

Travel content is often thin and unsourced. We do the opposite. We write short, clear guides, and we cite every claim.

Our focus is India, one of the world's great trips. We also map the world by region and rank the most-visited countries. Use the sections below, or the full sitemap, to find your next journey.

On this page

  1. Travel by the numbers
  2. Most-visited countries
  3. Explore the world 🌍
  4. Featured Indian cities
  5. Explore India by region
  6. Travel by theme
  7. Festivals to plan around
  8. How we build guides
  9. FAQs
📊 By the numbers
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Travel, in four figures

The scale of world travel, and India's place in it. Each figure links to its source.

1.5 bn✈️ International trips taken worldwide each year UN Tourism
100🌍 Countries we map, rank and source UN Tourism ranking
~10 m🇮🇳 Foreign tourists visit India each year PIB, Ministry of Tourism
42🏛️ UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India UNESCO
🏆 Countries
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The most-visited countries

Ranked by international arrivals, in millions. France leads the world; India sits inside the top thirty.

#CountryArrivals (millions)Source
1🇫🇷 France102.0UN Tourism
2🇪🇸 Spain93.8UN Tourism
3🇺🇸 United States72.4UN Tourism
4🇨🇳 China64.9UN Tourism
5🇹🇷 Turkey60.6UN Tourism
6🇮🇹 Italy57.9UN Tourism
7🇲🇽 Mexico45.0UN Tourism
8🇬🇧 United Kingdom41.8UN Tourism
27🇮🇳 India9.95PIB

See the full index of all 100 countries, or browse them by continent in the world section below.

🌍 The world
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Explore the world by region

Beyond India, we cover every major destination. Pick a continent and start dreaming. Country links open trusted tourism references.

🇪🇺 Europe

The world's busiest region for travel. Cities, coasts and culture.

Top: France, Spain, Italy, UK

🌏 Asia-Pacific

Temples, beaches, megacities and mountains. Huge variety, great value.

Top: China, Japan, Thailand, Singapore

🌎 Americas

From New York to Rio. Cities, national parks and coastlines.

Top: USA, Mexico, Brazil, Canada

🕌 Middle East

Gleaming cities, desert and deep history. Easy stopovers.

Top: UAE, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Jordan

🦁 Africa

Ancient wonders, safaris and coastlines. Bucket-list travel.

Top: Egypt, Morocco, South Africa, Tunisia

🏙️ Popular city breaks

Short trips that never disappoint.

Paris, London, Dubai, Singapore

🇮🇳 India · Cities
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Featured Indian cities

Eight cities to build a first India trip around. Tap Jaipur for our fullest guide.

Hawa Mahal pink facade in Jaipur, Rajasthan

Jaipur

Pink City forts and royal palaces.

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 Taj Mahal marble mausoleum in Agra, India

Agra

Home of the iconic Taj Mahal.

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 India Gate memorial in New Delhi at night

Delhi

Capital of forts, tombs and food.

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 Ghats on the Ganges at Varanasi, India

Varanasi

Ancient holy city on the Ganges.

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 Gateway of India arch on the Mumbai waterfront

Mumbai

Coastal metropolis and Bollywood.

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 Golden Temple Harmandir Sahib in Amritsar, Punjab

Amritsar

Home of the Golden Temple.

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 Palm-fringed Palolem beach in South Goa

Goa

Beaches, churches and easy nights.

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 Houseboats on the Kerala backwaters near Alappuzha

Kerala backwaters

Slow houseboats through green lagoons.

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🗺️ India · Regions
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Explore India by region

India is huge and varied. Six regions, six very different trips.

Pink-walled Jaipur, a highlight of North India

🏜️ North India

Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Rajasthan and the Himalayas.

See North India →
Kerala backwaters, a highlight of South India

🌴 South India

Kerala, Tamil temples and Karnataka.

See South India →
Varanasi ghats, a highlight of East India

🛕 East India

Kolkata, Varanasi, Odisha temples and coast.

See East India →
Mumbai's Gateway of India, gateway to West India

🏖️ West India

Mumbai, Goa's beaches and Gujarat.

See West India →
Kandariya Mahadev temple at Khajuraho, Central India

🐯 Central India

Khajuraho temples, tiger parks and Madhya Pradesh.

See Central India →
One-horned rhino at Kaziranga, Northeast India

⛰️ Northeast India

Assam, Sikkim, Meghalaya and living hill cultures.

See Northeast India →
🧭 Ways to travel
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Travel by theme

Not sure where to start? Pick the kind of trip you want.

ThemeWhere to goWhy
🏰 Heritage & fortsJaipur, Agra, RajasthanPalaces, forts and UNESCO sites
🏖️ BeachesGoa, Kerala coastSand, seafood and slow days
⛰️ MountainsHimachal, Uttarakhand, LadakhHimalayan air, treks and views
🛕 SpiritualVaranasi, Rishikesh, AmritsarRivers, temples and calm
🐯 WildlifeRanthambore, KazirangaTigers, rhinos and safaris
🍛 FoodDelhi, Lucknow, the SouthStreet food and regional feasts
🎉 When to go
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Festivals to plan around

A festival can make a trip. Read our kite festival guide for a great example.

FestivalSeasonBest seen inLearn more
🪁 Makar Sankranti (kites)Mid-JanuaryJaipur, AhmedabadOur guide
🎨 HoliSpringNorth IndiaWikipedia
🪔 DiwaliAutumnNationwideWikipedia
🛕 Goddess Durga PujaAutumnKolkataWikipedia
🐪 Pushkar Camel FairAutumnRajasthanWikipedia
✅ Why trust us
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How we build our guides

Good travel advice is honest and checkable. Here is how we work.

We write for real travellers, not search engines. Every guide is drafted by a travel specialist, then reviewed for accuracy. We check facts against official sources, like UN Tourism, UNESCO, national tourism boards and Wikipedia.

✨ Our promises

We never invent a place, a price or a source. We link claims to evidence. We keep guides current, and we fix errors fast. If a fact cannot be sourced, we leave it out.

❓ FAQ
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About Travel Site India

Which countries do you cover?

We cover the world's hundred most-visited countries. India has our deepest, most detailed guides.

How is your travel data sourced?

Every fact links to a source. We use government sites, tourism boards, UNESCO and Wikipedia.

Is the site free to use?

Yes, every guide is free. No login and no paywall are needed.

Where should first-time visitors to India start?

Start with the Golden Triangle. See Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. It is easy and rewarding.

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