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Lonely PlanetAug 17, 2026

9 incredible road trips that showcase the beauty of India

Rumbling across India

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  • Taj MahalAttractionGlorious monument in Agra
  • Elsewhere
  • Dal LakeSightSrinagar, IndiaAppears through morning mist in Kashmir
  • RajasthanNeighborhoodJaipur, IndiaDesert loop links Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Jaisalmer
  • Humayun’s TombAttractionDelhi, IndiaHumayun's tomb is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun located in Delhi, India.
  • Jama MasjidPlace of worshipDelhi, IndiaDelhi a Thriving, Cosmopolitan Metro, the City has much to Celebrate as it has already Reached the Milestone of…
  • Red FortSightDelhi, IndiaServing as the main residence of the Mughal emperors, it was commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan on the 12th of May…
  • Chandni ChowkNeighborhoodDelhi, IndiaBazaars of Delhi, unchanged since Mughal emperor Shah Jahan's time
  • Golden TriangleSightDelhi, IndiaRoad trip for Mughal monuments, starts and ends in Delhi
  • Manali to LehTrailManali, IndiaMotorbike trip through high-altitude Himalayan deserts
  • Mumbai–GoaSightMumbai, IndiaRoad trip delivering beaches
  • Ranthambhore National ParkSightRanthambhore, IndiaSpot tigers stalking ruined battlements
  • Rohtang LaTrailLeh, IndiaMountain pass at 3978m on the way to Leh
  • Mt AbuSightMount Abu, IndiaTemple-strewn hill station
  • Mehrangarh FortSightJodhpur, IndiaFort in Jodhpur
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Lonely PlanetAug 12

What to know before traveling to India

India overwhelms your senses in the best possible way. Get ready with our tips on what you need to know before you visit.

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  • Agra FortSightspectacular fort in Agra
  • Taj MahalAttractionIt was commissioned in 1631 by the fifth Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, to house the tomb of his late wife, Mumtaz Mahal;…
  • Elsewhere
  • South GoaNeighborhoodGoa, Indiabeaches and serene landscapes
  • North GoaNeighborhoodGoa, Indiadynamic party scene
  • Himalayan foothillsNeighborhoodIndiamilder temperatures and good hiking conditions in spring
  • Indian HimalayaSightIndiarisk of acute mountain sickness above 2500m
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Lonely PlanetAug 7

13 of the best places to visit in India in 2026

Start planning a trip to incredible India with this guide to our favorite places.

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  • Humayun’s TombAttractionDelhi, IndiaHumayun's tomb is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun located in Delhi, India.
  • Qutb MinarSightDelhi, Indiabuilding in south Delhi
  • Jama MasjidPlace of worshipDelhi, Indiamosque in Old Delhi
  • Red FortSightDelhi, Indiabuilding in Old Delhi
  • Jantar MantarAttractionDelhi, Indiaobservatory in New Delhi
  • Bahai House of WorshipSightDelhi, India1980s building, also known as Lotus Temple
  • India GateSightDelhi, Indiaelegant, British Raj-era landmark
  • Hauz Khas VillageNeighborhoodDelhi, Indiaknown for its bars and cafes
  • Karol BaghMarketDelhi, IndiaIt is a mixed residential and commercial neighborhood known for shopping streets, such as the Ghaffar Market and Ajmal…
  • JanpathMarketDelhi, IndiaIt starts out as Radial Road 1 in Connaught Place, adjacent to Palika Bazaar, and runs north–south perpendicular to…
  • PaharganjSuburbDelhi, IndiaKnown as Shahganj or King's ganj or market place during Mughal era, it is one of the three administrative subdivisions…
  • Khan MarketMarketDelhi, IndiaIt was established in 1951 by the newly constituted Republic of India's Rehabilitation Ministry to give economic…
  • Chandni ChowkNeighborhoodDelhi, IndiaOne of the oldest and busiest markets in Delhi, the Mughal-era Red Fort straddles the eastern fringes of Chandni Chowk.
  • Singalila National ParkNature reserveDarjeeling, Indialocation for a camping trek
  • Himalayan Mountaineering InstituteMuseumDarjeeling, IndiaTenzing Norgay was once director
  • Tenzing RockViewpointDarjeeling, Indiaa place to climb
  • Japanese Peace PagodaSightDarjeeling, Indiaa place to seek peace
  • Mahakal TempleSightDarjeeling, Indiatemple on Observatory Hill
  • Sarojini NagarTrain stationDelhi, India
  • GhumTrain stationDarjeeling, India
  • DaliSightDarjeeling, India
  • Bhutia Busty Buddhist monasteriesSightDarjeeling, India
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