About
India is the largest country in South Asia, a vast and varied destination that sits across the subcontinent in Asia. It is home to more than 1.4 billion people, and the country is also known by the names Republic of India, Bharat and Hindustan.
What a visit offers
Visitors come to India for its diverse culture and its long, ancient history. The country is famous for landmarks such as the Taj Mahal, which many travellers plan their journey around. Beyond the best-known sights, the sheer range of regions, languages and traditions means that a trip can feel very different from one part of the country to the next.
India also has a rapidly growing economy, which shapes the modern cities travellers pass through alongside the older towns and monuments.
Planning your trip
- Choose a region: the country is large, so focusing on one or two areas helps keep a journey manageable.
- Combine old and new: historic monuments sit alongside busy contemporary cities.
- Allow time: with a population this large and a land area this big, travel between places can take longer than expected.
Whether you are drawn by its landmarks, its history or its culture, India rewards visitors who are ready to explore its many contrasts at an unhurried pace.
