India GO

A guide to India from someone who actually lives here. India GO has 30+ cities, hundreds of places I've been to myself, a festival calendar, and a visa tracker. Everything I wish I had when I first came to India. — What's inside — - 30+ cities – from the Himalayas to Kerala - The most interesting and unusual places, in collections - Hundreds of my own photos and notes - Where to stay – ashrams, hostels, boutique hotels - Where to eat, drink chai, work from a laptop, hang out - Food, drinks, markets, street food, shopping - What to bring back – souvenirs, amulets, impressions - Rituals, temples, and spiritual practices in plain words - Religions, traditions, what's okay and what's not, art - Useful apps, life hacks, small things that matter - Seasons and weather – when to go where - Collections by mood and theme - Getting around – trains, taxis, autos, flights - Mark the places you've been — Festival calendar — In India, almost every day is some kind of celebration. But to feel the magic you have to be in the right place at the right time. - Where to go and what to do for every big festival - The Indian lunar-solar calendar, explained simply - Festivals you've probably never heard of - Which month and which city – based on weather and vibe — Visa tracker — Stop guessing how many days you have left. - Works with your passport and visa type - Save your trips and see your 90/180 days at a glance — Who it's for — First time in India. Or the tenth. Looking for ashrams or pilgrimage routes. Slow-living in Goa or Kerala. Working remotely from Bangalore. Chasing festivals across the country. India GO is for all of you. — About me — I'm Alex Pervov. I live in Bangalore and I've been to 40+ cities across India. I practice Sanatana Dharma, eat vegetarian, and try to talk about Indian culture honestly – without making it feel mystical or complicated.