India travel, with context
Start with a place.
Understand the journey.
Practical India guides for readers in the UK, United States, Canada, Australia and beyond: first-trip itineraries, rail bookings and place names across the country.
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How to read an Indian train ticket: stations, dates and PNR
A practical way to separate your station, boarding date, reservation status and onward journey before travelling by train in India.
Read the guide →First trip to India: build an itinerary that fits your days
Choose a regional starting point, count usable days and connect cities without turning your first India trip into a transfer checklist.
Read the guide →Indian place names: match signs, scripts and your map
Use Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur and Chennai to practise recognising a destination and checking the exact arrival address.
Read the guide →Official information for your journey
Choose the government information relevant to you. Reading English does not determine your citizenship or entry requirements. Use the current advice and the Indian authorities for decisions about your own trip.
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