City Travel Guides
In-depth, locally-researched guides to India's cities — attractions, food, neighbourhoods, day trips and the practical things visitors actually need.
Every guide is independently researched, checked against reliable sources and structured to help you plan a realistic trip.
Cities We Cover
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Bangalore
Karnataka
Mumbai
Maharashtra
Goa
Goa
Delhi
National Capital Territory of Delhi
Jaipur
Rajasthan
Agra
Uttar Pradesh
Varanasi
Uttar Pradesh
Hyderabad
Telangana
Chennai
Tamil Nadu
Kolkata
West Bengal
Pune
Maharashtra
Ahmedabad
Gujarat
Kochi
Kerala
Chandigarh
Chandigarh
Mysuru
Karnataka
Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh
Amritsar
Punjab
Udaipur
Rajasthan
Bhubaneswar
Odisha
Coimbatore
Tamil Nadu
What's Inside Every Guide
Six dedicated chapters per city, independently researched and updated as each place changes.
Places to Explore
At least eight top attractions per city, with practical details and an honest sense of what to expect at each.
Food & Cafes
At least six must-try local dishes per city, from street food to regional specialities, with suggestions for where to begin.
Budget Estimates
Daily spend breakdowns across backpacker, mid-range and premium trips — accommodation, food, transport and entry fees.
Best Time to Visit
Season-by-season notes on what each month actually feels like, plus the festivals worth timing your visit around.
Travel Tips
Getting around, safe areas to stay, monsoon pitfalls, etiquette, and what locals wish first-time visitors knew.
Hidden Gems
The lesser-known corners, day-trip spots and offbeat places locals quietly love, beyond the obvious tourist trail.
Frequently Asked Questions
About the guides and how we write them.
Which cities does Explore The City cover?
We currently have 20 full guides, including Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Lucknow, Amritsar, Udaipur, Bhubaneswar and Coimbatore. Each one covers the places, food, timing, neighbourhood choices and costs that shape an actual visit. The separate directory lists more cities without pretending they all have finished guides.
How detailed is each city guide?
Every city guide is built from six dedicated chapters: places to explore, food and cafes, hidden gems, best time to visit, budget estimates, and travel tips. Each one profiles at least eight attractions and six local dishes, with practical details for planning a visit.
How are the guides researched?
Each guide is independently researched and reviewed against reliable sources rather than assembled from recycled directory listings. We update practical details as places and transport change.
How many days do I need for each city?
Three to four days covers the highlights of most cities comfortably, including the main attractions, food, and one or two day trips. Two days is enough for just the essentials. Each city guide includes its own suggested itineraries and pacing.