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India's Independence Day, 15 August: What It Means and What It Means for Travellers

India's Independence Day, 15 August: What It Means and What It Means for Travellers

On 15 August India marks its independence from British rule in 1947. Here is what the day looks like on the ground, what it means if you happen to be travelling in India that week, and why the other national day may suit your trip better.

How Much Time India Actually Needs

How Much Time India Actually Needs

India is not one trip, and the most common planning mistake is treating it as though it were. Here is how to think about the country in regions, how long each one really takes, and why coming back beats cramming.

The Golden Triangle, Four Ways: How to Choose the Right Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur Itinerary

The Golden Triangle, Four Ways: How to Choose the Right Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur Itinerary

India's Golden Triangle is not one trip but a family of them. How to choose between the classic seven-day route and its extensions to Ranthambore's tigers, Udaipur's lakes, or the sacred ghats of Varanasi.