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South Asia travel guide

Visas, money, safety and the best time to go — plus every South Asia city guide.

All 10 South Asia cities covered by Wander360°.

Know before you go: South Asia

Visas & entry

e-visas are widely available — apply online before travel.

Money

Rupees and local currencies; carry cash for markets and small towns.

Tipping

Rounding up or ~10% is appreciated.

Safety

Take normal precautions; dress modestly and respect religious customs.

Best time to go

October–March is generally the most comfortable window.

Explore South Asia

Mumbai

Bollywood & the city of dreamsRead the guide →India

Delhi

Seven cities of historyRead the guide →India

Bangalore

India's Silicon ValleyRead the guide →Sri Lanka

Colombo

Island city of spice & cultureRead the guide →India

Jaipur

The Pink City — Rajasthan's royal capital of palaces & bazaars.Read the guide →India

Udaipur

The City of Lakes — Rajasthan's most romantic palace city.Read the guide →India

Varanasi

India's holiest city — Ganges ghats, ancient temples & raw spi...Read the guide →India

Mysore

City of palaces — sandalwood, silk & southern Indian royal her...Read the guide →India

Pondicherry

India's French Riviera — colonial streets, cafés & seaside calm.Read the guide →India

Shillong

Scotland of the East — pine forests, waterfalls & India's rock...Read the guide →