India

Best time to go

Oct–Mar (cooler, dry).

Currency

Rupee (INR). Carry small notes.

Taste this

Curry, biryani, dosa, samosas & chai.

Stay safe

Drink bottled water; use Uber/Ola; dress modestly.

Where to stay

Golden Triangle: Delhi, Agra, Jaipur. Also Kerala, Goa, Udaipur.