India

A journey through articles to explore India in depth

Events
Holi, the Indian festival of colours
A crowd of Indians caked in colourful powders - does that ring a bell? Welcome to Holi, the spring festival of colours. Time to enjoy the trance!
Transport
Travelling by train in India: a practical guide
India's train network is simply immense. With so many options to choose from, how should you go about organising your train trip through India? Here's what an experienced female traveller has to say.
News and history
India today, between development and tradition
The biggest democracy in the world has evolved a lot over the last years in contact with the rest of the world, as you can see in the big cities... However it remains different, as if pulled by its plans of Western development into a contradictory position against its ancestral culture. A happy mix to discover there
Safety
The security in India
India, a country with a thousand facets, fascinating. Here's what you need to know about the security of this country before you consider a trip.
Kitchen
The treasures of Indian cuisine
When you travel in India, discovering the country is accompanied by a culinary adventure. Strongly influenced by region, climate and the transition of colonialism, here are a few recommendations for enjoying the treasures of Indian cuisine.
Personalities
Celebrities and personalities of India
Are you interested in Indian personalities? Here is a selection.
Geography
India from North to South, from East to West
India and its weather, both capricious and particularly pleasing, its variable climate from region to region... The geography, climate, fauna and flora in India must be discovered to better organise your trip in the subcontinent.
Books and movies
To see and read before leaving for India
India is a country that is culturally very rich. Here is a selection of films and books to help you learn about it in all its complexity.
Disability
Mission possible: travelling in India with a handicap
There's no need to bury your head in the sand, although its certainly more difficult to discover India than France with a handicap, the mission is not impossible.
Politeness
The attitude to adopt for a successful holiday in India
Here is a list of the main attitudes to adopt in India to ensure you a peaceful holiday.
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