200 questions · checked 11 November 2026
Travel from India,
every question answered.
What people across India ask Google, YouTube and their AI assistants before a journey abroad, answered plainly by the designers who plan them.
How you travel
Luxury, honeymoons, families and the journeys built around one rare thing.
Luxury honeymoons
- Which are the best luxury honeymoon destinations abroad for Indian couples?
- How long should a honeymoon be, and how far in advance should we book it?
- What does a ₹10 lakh honeymoon look like, and what do ₹15 lakh to ₹25 lakh buy?
- Can we apply for a Schengen or Japan visa before the wedding, and do we need a marriage certificate?
Celebrations abroad
- Where should we celebrate a 40th or 50th birthday abroad?
- Where should we go for a 10th or 25th wedding anniversary abroad from India?
- Can we book a whole villa or a private island for a family celebration abroad, and what does it cost?
- Where should we go for a babymoon abroad from India, and until which week can you fly?
Family holidays
- How much does a luxury holiday abroad cost for a family of four from India?
- Which are the best international family destinations from India in each season?
- Which countries are best to visit with toddlers and young children from India?
- How soon can a baby travel abroad, and where should a first international trip with an infant be?
Where you go
The questions asked about each part of the world, answered for an Indian passport.
Nordics and polar
- How many days does Iceland's Ring Road need, and what does the trip cost for two?
- When is the best time for Norway's fjords and Lofoten, and how many days do we need?
- What is there to do in Finnish Lapland beyond the northern lights, and what does a week cost?
- Where and when can you see the midnight sun?
Before you fly
Visas, money, flights and planning, with the dull parts made simple.
Visas
- Which countries are visa free or visa on arrival for Indian passport holders in 2026-27?
- Which countries can Indians visit with a valid US, UK or Schengen visa?
- How long is the US B1/B2 visa wait in India, and how do I plan around it?
- Do Indians need a UK ETA or a visa, and how long does a UK visitor visa take?
Money abroad
- Forex card, credit card or cash: what is the best way to carry money abroad from India?
- How much foreign currency can I carry abroad from India, and what is the LRS limit?
- Is TCS charged on forex, cards and overseas tour packages in 2026-27?
- Should I pay a travel company in India by card or bank transfer, and what paperwork should I expect?
The full list
All 200 questions, by topic.
Luxury travel
- What counts as a luxury trip abroad, and what does it cost from India?
- How do affluent Indians plan their travel abroad, and where do they go?
- How much do Aman resorts cost per night in rupees?
- Why is Aman so expensive, and is it worth it?
- What does ++ mean on a resort rate, and how much does it add?
- Where do Bollywood celebrities stay in the Maldives, and what does it cost?
- Can you rent a private villa abroad with a chef and staff, and what does it cost?
- What does a private jet charter cost from India, per hour and for a trip?
- What does it cost to charter a yacht abroad, and what is included?
- Luxury travel agency, card concierge or travel membership: which should we use?
Luxury honeymoons
- Which are the best luxury honeymoon destinations abroad for Indian couples?
- How long should a honeymoon be, and how far in advance should we book it?
- What does a ₹10 lakh honeymoon look like, and what do ₹15 lakh to ₹25 lakh buy?
- Can we apply for a Schengen or Japan visa before the wedding, and do we need a marriage certificate?
- Can I travel on a passport in my maiden name after marriage, or should I change it before the honeymoon?
- Should we take a mini-moon now and the long honeymoon later?
- Bali or the Maldives: which is better for a honeymoon?
- What is the best Europe honeymoon route for two weeks from India?
- How much does a Bora Bora honeymoon cost from India, and how do we get there?
- Bora Bora, the Maldives or Fiji: which is better for a honeymoon from India?
- Where can we stay in an overwater villa outside the Maldives?
Celebrations abroad
- Where should we celebrate a 40th or 50th birthday abroad?
- Where should we go for a 10th or 25th wedding anniversary abroad from India?
- Can we book a whole villa or a private island for a family celebration abroad, and what does it cost?
- Where should we go for a babymoon abroad from India, and until which week can you fly?
- Where are the best places to propose abroad, and what does a planned proposal cost?
- Which are the best bachelorette or bachelor trip destinations abroad from India?
- Where should we go for a pre-wedding shoot abroad, and what does it cost?
Experiential travel
- What is experiential travel?
- Which are the best experiential travel companies in India, and how do you choose one?
- What does an experiential or bespoke trip abroad cost from India?
- What is slow travel, and which destinations suit it?
- Is a private guide abroad worth it over a group tour, and what does one cost?
- How do you plan a food and wine journey in Italy or France from India, including for vegetarians?
- Which are the best wellness retreats abroad, and what does a week cost?
- Chiva-Som or Kamalaya: which Thai wellness retreat is better, and what do they cost?
- Which are the best offbeat international destinations from India?
Niche tours and expeditions
- What are niche tours, and which are worth planning from India?
- Will the total solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 be visible in India?
- Where is the best place to watch the 2027 total solar eclipse: Spain or Luxor in Egypt?
- Gorilla trekking in Rwanda or Uganda: which is better, and what does a permit cost?
- How do you plan an Arctic expedition from India: Svalbard or Greenland?
- How much do a Lapland Santa trip and a glass igloo night cost from India?
- Where should Indian beginners go for a first ski holiday abroad, and what does it cost?
- How do you get an International Driving Permit in India, and do you need one to drive abroad?
- Which self-drive holidays abroad suit Indian drivers best?
- Where should Indians learn to scuba dive abroad, and what does a liveaboard cost?
Sports and event travel
- When and where is the 2027 Cricket World Cup, and how should Indian fans plan the trip?
- How do Indian fans get Cricket World Cup 2027 tickets?
- How do you get Wimbledon tickets from India, and what do they cost in rupees?
- How do you buy F1 tickets from India, and which Grand Prix is best to attend?
- What does it cost to watch the Monaco Grand Prix in 2027 from India?
- When is the Singapore Grand Prix in 2027, and how do we plan it from India?
- How do Indians buy LA 2028 Olympics tickets, and when should we apply for the US visa?
- Which festivals and concerts abroad are worth travelling for in 2027, and how do you get tickets from India?
Cruises and luxury trains
- How much does the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express cost in Indian rupees?
- What does Glacier Express Excellence Class cost, and is it worth it?
- How much does Rovos Rail cost per person in Indian rupees?
- What does the Eastern & Oriental Express cost, and does it still run from Singapore to Bangkok?
- How much does a Europe river cruise cost from India?
- What does the Disney cruise from Singapore cost, and how do we book it from India?
- How much does an expedition cruise to Antarctica or the Arctic cost from India?
- Do Indians need a visa for every port on a cruise?
- Which cruises and luxury trains serve good Indian vegetarian and Jain food?
Family holidays
- How much does a luxury holiday abroad cost for a family of four from India?
- Which are the best international family destinations from India in each season?
- Which countries are best to visit with toddlers and young children from India?
- How soon can a baby travel abroad, and where should a first international trip with an infant be?
- Europe with kids or a toddler: where should we go, and how should we pace it?
- How many days are enough for Singapore with kids, with or without Malaysia?
- Where should we go abroad with teenagers from India?
- Which countries are best to visit with grandparents or elderly parents from India?
- Where can we rent a villa with staff and a nanny for a family holiday abroad?
Japan
- What does a 10-day Japan trip cost from India for a couple and for a family of four?
- How many days are enough for a first trip to Japan from India?
- Is Japan visa free for Indians, and how does the Japan eVisa work?
- What is the best time to visit Japan from India: spring or autumn?
- Is Japan worth visiting in December and January, and where do we go for snow?
- Which ryokans in Japan have a private onsen, and how are they priced?
- Tokyo or Osaka: which is the better base for a first trip to Japan?
- Is Hokkaido or Okinawa worth adding to a Japan trip?
- What should we know before a first trip to Japan in 2026 and 2027?
- Is vegetarian and Jain food easy to find in Japan?
South-East Asia
- When is the best time to visit Thailand, Bali, Vietnam, Singapore and Malaysia?
- Is Thailand visa free for Indians now, and for how many days?
- Do Indians need a visa for Malaysia and Singapore?
- How does the Vietnam e-visa work for Indians, and what is a good 10-day route?
- What does a private pool villa in Bali cost, and which area should we stay in?
- Phuket, Krabi or Koh Samui: which is better?
- Where should we go for a luxury Thailand trip beyond Phuket?
- Is Vietnam easy for vegetarians and Jains?
- Is the Philippines visa free for Indians?
- Do Indians need a visa or a K-ETA for South Korea?
Maldives and Indian Ocean
- What does a Maldives water villa cost per night in rupees, and what do the taxes add?
- When is the best time to visit the Maldives, and which months are cheapest?
- How many days are enough for the Maldives?
- Seaplane, speedboat or domestic flight: which Maldives transfer should we choose?
- Which atoll is best in the Maldives for a honeymoon, snorkelling or a short trip?
- Is all inclusive worth it in the Maldives, or is half board enough?
- Which Maldives resorts give every villa a private pool and a butler?
- Mauritius or the Seychelles: which should we choose, and where should we stay?
- Is Sri Lanka a good luxury trip from India, and what does a week cost?
Switzerland
- How many days are enough for Switzerland, and where should we base ourselves?
- Jungfraujoch, Titlis or Gornergrat: which mountain should we choose?
- Is the Swiss Travel Pass worth it, and what does it cost?
- Glacier Express or Bernina Express: which is better?
- When is the best time to visit Switzerland from India, and is December a good month?
- Switzerland, Austria or New Zealand: which is better for a first mountain trip from India?
- Is vegetarian and Jain food easy to find in Switzerland?
Europe
- How much does a two-week Europe trip cost from India for a couple?
- When is the best time to visit Europe from India, and how do we avoid the crowds?
- How many countries should we combine on a first Europe trip from India?
- What is the best 10-day Italy itinerary from India?
- Lake Como or the Amalfi Coast: which is better for a honeymoon?
- Santorini or Mykonos: which is better, and when is the best time to visit Greece?
- Can we do Spain and Portugal together, and how many days do we need?
- How do we combine Paris with the French Riviera or Provence?
- How do we plan London and Scotland, and what visa do Indians need for the UK?
- Is Europe worth visiting in December, and which Christmas markets are best?
Nordics and polar
- How many days does Iceland's Ring Road need, and what does the trip cost for two?
- When is the best time for Norway's fjords and Lofoten, and how many days do we need?
- What is there to do in Finnish Lapland beyond the northern lights, and what does a week cost?
- Where and when can you see the midnight sun?
- Do Indians need a visa for Svalbard or Greenland?
- How cold does it get in Iceland, Norway and Lapland in winter, and what should we wear?
- Do the Nordic countries work for vegetarians and Jains?
African safari
- Which African country is best for a first safari from India?
- What does a luxury South Africa safari with Cape Town cost for two?
- Do Indians need a visa for South Africa in 2026, or is there an ETA?
- What do Kenya and Tanzania now require at entry: an eTA, an e-visa or insurance?
- Which vaccines do we need for a safari from India, and what about malaria?
- Is a safari safe and suitable for children and for grandparents?
- Can we get vegetarian and Jain food on safari?
- Botswana or Namibia: which is better for a second safari?
- Zanzibar or Mauritius after a safari: which beach is better?
Australia and New Zealand
- How many days do we need for Australia and for New Zealand?
- When is the best time to visit Australia and New Zealand from India?
- What does a two-week Australia or New Zealand trip cost for two from India?
- How do Indians get Australia and New Zealand visitor visas, and what do they cost?
- New Zealand North Island or South Island: which should we choose?
- Can Indians self-drive in New Zealand on an Indian driving licence?
- Where are the best luxury stays on the Great Barrier Reef and in Queenstown?
- Can we combine Australia and New Zealand in one trip from India?
The Americas
- How early should we start planning a US trip from India?
- What is a good two-week USA route for a first visit from India?
- Which US national parks should we visit, and what is the new fee for foreign visitors?
- Alaska or Hawaii: which suits a trip from India?
- When should we visit Banff and the Canadian Rockies, and how long does the Canada visa take?
- Which Latin American countries let Indians in on a valid US visa?
- How do Machu Picchu tickets work, and how far ahead should we book?
- Patagonia or the Galapagos from India: how long does it take, and when should we go?
Turkey, Egypt and the Caucasus
- Can Indians get a Turkey e-visa, and what is a good 9-day route with Cappadocia?
- When is the best time for hot-air balloons in Cappadocia?
- How many days do we need in Egypt, and should we take a Nile cruise or a dahabiya?
- Is Egypt safe for Indian tourists?
- What are Georgia's entry rules for Indians, and why are some turned back?
- Almaty or Baku: which is worth it for a premium short trip?
- How many days do we need for Uzbekistan's Silk Road cities, and do Indians still need a visa?
- How many days do we need for Jordan and Petra, and what is the entry rule for Indians?
- Do Indians need a visa for Morocco, and how many days should we plan?
Visas
- Which countries are visa free or visa on arrival for Indian passport holders in 2026-27?
- Which countries can Indians visit with a valid US, UK or Schengen visa?
- How long is the US B1/B2 visa wait in India, and how do I plan around it?
- Do Indians need a UK ETA or a visa, and how long does a UK visitor visa take?
- Which Schengen country is easiest for Indians to get a visa from, and what does multiple entry mean?
- What do Australia, Canada and New Zealand visitor visas cost for Indians, and how long do they take?
- Do Indians need an airport transit visa to change planes in Frankfurt, Munich or Paris?
- Do Indians need a transit visa to change planes in London or in the United States?
- How much passport validity and how many blank pages do I need to travel abroad?
- Can I travel abroad on a passport in my maiden name after marriage?
- What documents does a child need to travel abroad with only one parent?
- What should I do if my visa is refused?
Flights
- Which new nonstop international flights from India started in 2026 or start in 2027?
- How much does a business class ticket cost from India?
- Is business class worth it on long flights from India, and for whom?
- Is premium economy worth it on international flights from India?
- How far ahead should I book international flights from India, and is the cheapest time the best time?
- What is the best way to fly from India to Europe and beyond: nonstop or one stop?
- How do I make a long-haul flight from India easier for elderly parents and children?
- How do airport lounge access and meet-and-greet services work on international flights from India?
- How do I use the e-gates for faster immigration at Indian airports (FTI-TTP)?
Money abroad
- Forex card, credit card or cash: what is the best way to carry money abroad from India?
- How much foreign currency can I carry abroad from India, and what is the LRS limit?
- Is TCS charged on forex, cards and overseas tour packages in 2026-27?
- Should I pay a travel company in India by card or bank transfer, and what paperwork should I expect?
- In which countries does UPI work for Indian travellers abroad?
- How much should we tip abroad: the USA, Europe, Japan, safaris and the Maldives?
- What does international travel insurance cost from India, and what must it cover?
- Can senior citizens with pre-existing conditions get travel insurance from India?
- What is the customs duty-free allowance when returning to India, including gold and alcohol?
Planning
- How far in advance should we book an international trip from India?
- Which is the best month to travel abroad from India?
- What are the long weekends and school holidays in 2027 for a trip abroad from India?
- Private tour, group tour or do it yourself: which is right for a trip abroad from India?
- Are travel agents worth it, and how do I verify one in India?
- Can ChatGPT or another AI assistant plan my international trip, and where does it go wrong?
- Where is vegetarian and Jain food easy abroad, and how do we arrange it?
- eSIM, international roaming or a local SIM: what should Indians use abroad?
- Should Indian travellers register with the Indian embassy abroad, and what are the safety basics?
- What should I do if I lose my Indian passport or something goes wrong abroad?