Germans, Austrians, and Swiss need a visa for India. The good news: Since 2014, there is the e-Tourist Visa (eTV), which has significantly simplified the process. e-Tourist Visa (recommended) Application: Online at indianvisaonline.gov.in, at least 4 days before travel (better 1–2 weeks) Validity:

The currency of India is the Indian Rupee (INR / ₹). Current rate (as of 2026): approx. 1 € ≈ 88–92 ₹. ATMs ATMs are everywhere — in cities on every corner, in rural areas in most small towns. The most reliable: SBI (State Bank of India), HDFC, ICICI, and Axis Bank. Withdrawal limit: Usually 10,00

Health & Vaccinations

India's biggest health challenge for travelers is the stomach — the infamous "Delhi Belly" hits the majority of visitors at least once. Preparation and hygiene significantly reduce the risk. Vaccinations (recommended) Hepatitis A & B: Strongly recommended Typhoid: Recommended, especially for longe

India is generally safe for tourists — violent crime against foreigners is rare. The main risks are fraud, pickpocketing, and sexual harassment for solo female travelers. The most common scams “The Taj/Temple is closed today": The classic. Touts stand in front of every attraction claiming it's clo

A local SIM card is indispensable in India — for Uber/Ola, navigation, train bookings, and communication. The mobile network is well-developed and extremely affordable. The best providers Jio: Largest 4G network, best coverage, cheapest rates. Prepaid plan: 299 ₹ (~3.40 €) for 28 days with 2 GB/da

Electricity, Clothing & Bargaining

Electricity India uses 230V/50Hz (like Europe). The sockets are mostly three-pin (Type D/M — three round pins), but many also accept European two-pin plugs. To be safe, bring a universal adapter. Power outages are common in rural and small towns — a headlamp or power bank is worth its weight in gold

Hindi is written in the Devanagari script, which you don't need to learn — but a few pronunciation rules are helpful: Greetings & Politeness GermanHindiPronunciation Hello / Goodbyeनमस्तेNamaste (na-ma-STE, with folded hands) YesहाँHaan NoनहींNahin PleaseकृपयाKripya Thank youधन्यवादDhanyavaad (or

Numbers & Regional Languages

Numbers NumberHindiPronunciation 1एकEk 2दोDo 3तीनTeen 4चारChaar 5पाँचPaanch 10दसDas 20बीसBees 50पचासPachaas 100सौSau 1,000हज़ारHazaar Important: India uses its own numbering system for large numbers: Lakh (100,000) and Crore (10,000,000). When an Indian says "two Lakh," they mean 200,000. On pr

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Your complete travel guide for the subcontinent of contrasts

Capital:New Delhi

Language:Hindi, English + 20 more

Currency:Indian Rupee (INR/₹)

Entry:e-Tourist Visa (online)

Best Travel Time:October – March

Flight Time:7.5 – 9 hours

Last updated: 11 March 2026 · 14 Chapters · 59 Sections

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Planning· 2 Chapters

Chapter 1

Welcome to India

5 Sections

Chapter 2

Arrival & Transportation

3 Sections

Regions· 5 Chapters

Chapter 3

Delhi

5 Sections · 1 Walking Tour

Chapter 4

Rajasthan

6 Sections

Chapter 5

Goa

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Chapter 6

Kerala

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Chapter 7

South India

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Understanding· 5 Chapters

Chapter 8

History of India

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Chapter 9

Society & Culture

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Chapter 10

Nature & Landscape

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Chapter 11

Indian Cuisine

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Chapter 12

Art & Architecture

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Practical· 2 Chapters

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Delhi

India's bustling capital — 1,000 years of history, from Mughal forts to colonial architecture and the Taj Mahal as a day trip.

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Delhi

Rajasthan

The "Land of Kings" — color-coded cities, majestic forts, opulent palaces, and the endless Thar Desert.

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Goa

India's beach paradise with Portuguese colonial heritage — dream beaches, trance parties, UNESCO churches, and unique cuisine.

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Goa

Kerala

"God's Own Country" — houseboat trips through the backwaters, tea plantations, Ayurveda, and the cosmopolitan port city of Kochi.

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South India

Temples, ruins, and colonial charm — the surreal rock landscapes of Hampi, Mysore's palaces, and Pondicherry's French Quarter.

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Schlüsseldaten

Daten: Wikidata

Einwohner: 1.477.519.529(2025)
Fläche: 3.287.263 km²
Hauptstadt: Neu-Delhi
Währung: Indische Rupie
Amtssprache: Hindi, Englisch
Vorwahl: +91
Zeitzone: Indian Standard Time
Gegründet: 1947-08-15

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Beste Reisezeit: Jan–Dez — basierend auf Tagestemperaturen 20–30 °C und trockenen Monaten (aus den 10-Jahres-Mittelwerten unten abgeleitet).

Monat	Jan	Feb	Mär	Apr	Mai	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Okt	Nov	Dez
Ø °C	18	21	25	30	31	29	26	25	25	24	21	18
Tag (max)	24°	28°	32°	37°	37°	34°	29°	29°	29°	29°	27°	24°
Nacht (min)	12°	15°	19°	24°	25°	25°	23°	23°	23°	20°	16°	13°
Regen mm	14	16	26	12	23	214	413	437	257	78	3	16