India — time, weather and useful information
Country page for India: local time and weather in its cities, key facts, norms and traditions, tips for tourists and important warnings for travellers.
Country at a glance
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Cities of the country on the map
About this country
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Norms and traditions
Tips for tourists
What a traveller should keep in mind
Public holidays 2026
| 26.01 | Republic Day · every year |
| 15.08 | Independence Day · every year |
| 02.10 | Gandhi Jayanti · every year |
Traveler safety
🦟 Mosquitoes: malaria/dengue
🐕 Stray dogs, rabies
🚱 Don’t drink tap water
☀️ Strong sun, burn risk
🥵 Extreme heat
🐒 Bold monkeys (steal items)
🧕 Dress modestly at temples/mosques
🥿 Remove shoes indoors/at temples
🛵 Chaotic traffic, cross carefully
⚠️ Tourist scams / taxis
💬 Bargaining is common at markets
General guidance for tourists. Before travelling, check your government’s official travel advisories.
The country profile is general reference information describing customs and everyday details for travellers. Before your trip, check the current entry rules and the official travel advice of your government.