A pocket guide to India

    India GO — your essential guide to India, helping you travel with ease and confidence.

    A knowledge base covering 35 cities and regions (from the Himalayas to Kerala).

    India GO home screen with the city of the day and search
    Rishikesh in India GO: the city page with its key facts
    From the Himalayas to the South
    • Spots tourists pass by
    • Moments that stay with you
    • Varanasi
    • Goa
    • Delhi
    • Rishikesh
    • Mumbai
    • Jaipur
    • Agra
    • Hampi
    • Kochi
    • Munnar
    • Bengaluru
    • Mysore
    • Udupi
    • Gokarna
    • Murudeshwar
    • Auroville
    • Ooty & Coonoor
    • Mathura
    • Vrindavan
    • Govardhan
    • Hyderabad
    • Pushkar
    • Ajmer
    • Pune
    • Ujjain
    • Gangotri
    • Haridwar
    • Mussoorie
    • Dehradun
    • Chandigarh
    • Kolkata
    • Mayapur
    • Isha Yoga Center
    • Tirumala
    • Naggar

    Everyone finds their own India

    • spirituality

    • heritage

    • nature

    • mountains

    • beaches

    • megacities

    Find the most interesting

    • An all‑in‑one interactive map: landmarks, ashrams, hotels, and hidden spots on a single map.
    • Culture and etiquette explained in simple terms: rituals, temple layout, traditions, and behavioural norms to avoid offending locals.
    • Author’s notes, life hacks, and photos.
    Bengaluru neighbourhoods in India GO, each with its own character
    City map in India GO with its districts, stays, food and sights
    A neighborhood that matches your vibeA stay that fits your budget
    • Places worth your time
    • Food that's right for your diet

    Be in the right place at the right time

    • Visit in the right season
    • Experience Holi and Diwali
    • Make it in time for the aarti
    • Be in the right city when it matters
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      Navratri

      Kolkata

      Nine nights India dances until dawn

    2. Dussehra

      Delhi

      The night they burn Ravana

    3. Kartik Month

      Mayapur

      A month of evening lamps for Damodara

    4. Nashik Kumbh (Simhastha)

      Nashik

      The first great Kumbh after the 2025 Maha

    5. Diwali

      Varanasi

      The night darkness surrenders

    6. Rann Utsav

      Bhuj

      A tent city on a sea of white salt under the full moon

    7. Chhath Puja

      Patna

      Standing in the river to greet the rising sun

    8. Pushkar Camel Fair

      Pushkar

      Where camels and pilgrims share the same sacred dust

    9. Kartik Purnima

      Varanasi

      The night the gods come down to bathe in the Ganga

    10. Guru Nanak Jayanti

      Amritsar

      Light, service, and the song of the Guru

    11. Hornbill Festival

      Kohima

      Sixteen tribes, ten days, one extraordinary gathering

    12. Hanukkah

      Kochi

      One more light every evening

    13. Christmas

      Goa

      India celebrates Christmas its own way, and it's extraordinary

    14. Makar Sankranti

      Varanasi

      Kites, sesame sweets, and the sun's turn northward

    15. Pongal

      Auroville

      Thank you, sun. Thank you, earth. Thank you, cow.

    16. Republic Day

      Delhi

      The day a billion people celebrate one constitution

    17. Goa Carnival

      Goa

      King Momo rules: eat, drink and be merry

    18. Losar

      Dehradun

      Fresh prayer flags for a new year

    19. Maha Shivaratri

      Varanasi

      The night the world stays awake for Shiva

    20. Eid al-Fitr

      Hyderabad

      Eid Mubarak: sweetness after a month of fasting

    21. Holi

      Mathura

      The day India drowns in color

    22. Gaura Purnima

      Mayapur

      The full moon Chaitanya was born under

    23. Easter

      Goa

      From the silence of Good Friday to Easter morning

    24. Ugadi

      Bengaluru

      The New Year that arrives with neem and jaggery

    25. Vaisakhi

      Amritsar

      Harvest gold and the birthday of the Khalsa

    26. Ram Navami

      Haridwar

      Celebrating the ideal king, the ideal man

    27. Mahavir Jayanti

      Delhi

      A birthday kept in the spirit of nonviolence

    28. Hanuman Jayanti

      Haridwar

      Where devotion meets supernatural strength

    29. Eid al-Adha

      Hyderabad

      A festival of devotion, charity and community

    30. Buddha Purnima

      Delhi

      The triple miracle of a single full moon

    31. International Day of Yoga

      Rishikesh

      One breath, many millions, on the longest day

    32. Rath Yatra

      Mayapur

      When God comes out to meet the people

    33. Independence Day

      Delhi

      At the stroke of midnight, India awoke to freedom

    34. Onam

      Kochi

      The soul of Kerala, celebrated by everyone

    35. Parsi New Year

      Mumbai

      Fire, flowers and sweet vermicelli for the new year

    36. Raksha Bandhan

      Delhi

      A thread of love, a vow of protection

    37. Janmashtami

      Mathura

      The midnight the world waited 5,000 years for

    38. Ganesh Chaturthi

      Mumbai

      Ten days when Mumbai belongs to Ganesha

    Festival calendar

    • Guide to festivals.
    • Rare celebrations and secret events.
    • Lunar‑solar calendar explained in simple terms.
    • Planning with consideration for weather and local atmosphere.
    Festivals in India GO: the coming festivals with their dates
    Visa calculator in India GO with the date you must leave India
    Money in India: the currency converter in India GO
    Know when you need to leaveSee what things actually cost
    • Essential apps for India

    Everything for your trip

    Smart visa calculator “90/180”

    The calculator will determine your departure date according to Indian time and help you avoid overstaying.

    • A selection of local services: taxi, food delivery, payments, logistics.
    • Currency converter, app recommendations, personalised suggestions, and offline mode.

    Every place leaves a mark

    • “Traveler’s Passport”: mark places, collect digital stamps, and share your “My India” map.
    • “Your Memories” tool: mark visited places, save favourite locations, and share your routes.
    Traveler’s Passport in India GO with collected stamps
    Restaurants in India GO filtered by diet and preferences
    “Nothing spicy”“Vegetarian”Every place is handpicked
    • “I need Wi‑Fi”
    • “What’s the best thing to eat here?”

    Hungry?

    Tell us what you’re looking for — we’ll figure out the rest

    • Gastronomy with filters: choose places based on your preferences.

    Experience India from within

    Who is it for?

    India GO suits both beginners and experienced travellers. The app will help you adapt and answer key questions — from transport and budget to everyday nuances.

    India GO — your reliable pocket companion for exploring India.

    About the author

    Alex Pervov, the author of India GO

    Created by someone who made India home.

    Hi! I’m Alex, I live in Bangalore. I’ve explored over 40 cities in India and created this app to show the country as vibrant and multifaceted. I share insights on culture, daily life, and traditions in an honest and accessible way.

    India GO gives confidence at every step.

    Download the app and discover India with love!