A practical guide based on travelers’ shared experiences
SIM cards, internet and staying connected in India
Travelers helping travelers
The traveler community in India
Choose a suitable group by your destination or region in the official community directory.
What to check and what to do
- Before buying, check whether your phone supports eSIM or needs a physical SIM, and whether it has room for two SIM cards.
- Ask the seller for details on data allowance, plan validity, calls, total price and activation time. Ask in advance which documents are required.
- Before leaving the shop, test mobile data, calls and incoming SMS. Save your phone number and plan details.
- Ask your guesthouse about the carrier's coverage at your next destination; guesthouse Wi-Fi and mobile coverage are different things.
Preparing for your arrival in India
Updated September 2026- Travelers’ top recommendations
- Prices and costs
- Travel times and distances
- Treks and outdoor activities
- Food and restaurants
Dharamshala
Updated September 2026- Travelers’ top recommendations
- Things to do
- Prices and costs
- Food and restaurants
Delhi
Updated September 2026- Travelers’ top recommendations
- Things to do
- Getting there
- Food and restaurants
Leh
Updated September 2026- Travelers’ top recommendations
- Things to do
- Treks and outdoor activities
Pushkar, Rajasthan
Updated August 2026- Prices and costs
- Weather and seasons
- Things to do
Palolem, Goa
Updated August 2026- Travelers’ top recommendations
- Food and restaurants
- Things to do
- Treks and outdoor activities
Manali
Updated September 2026- Travelers’ top recommendations
- Food and restaurants
Rishikesh
Updated August 2026- Weather and seasons
- Things to do
Hampi
Updated August 2026- Travelers’ top recommendations
Goa overview
Updated August 2026- Travelers’ top recommendations
- Prices and costs
- Treks and outdoor activities
Kasol
Updated August 2026- Travelers’ top recommendations
Arambol, Goa
Updated August 2026- Weather and seasons
Kashmir
Updated May 2026- Travelers’ top recommendations
Parties in India
Updated April 2026- Travelers’ top recommendations
- Prices and costs
South India – General
Updated February 2026General information on South India, based on community travelers’ experiences from the past year.
- Things to do
Motorcycles and Vans in India
Updated August 2026Motorcycles and vans in India, based on experiences shared by community travelers over the past few months.
- Things to do
- Treks and outdoor activities
- Prices and costs
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Updated March 2026In Jaipur, Rajasthan, based on community travelers’ experiences from the past year.
Kasar Devi
Updated April 2026In Kasar Devi, based on community travelers’ experiences from the past year.
Emergencies in India
Updated June 2026For emergencies in India, based on community travelers’ experiences from the past year.
Kochi
Updated February 2026In Kochi, based on community travelers’ experiences from the past year.
- Things to do
Kerala – General
Updated February 2026General information on Kerala, based on community travelers’ experiences from the past year.
Munnar
Updated February 2026In Munnar, based on community travelers’ experiences from the past year.
Finding travel partners in India
Updated July 2026For finding travel partners in India, based on community travelers’ experiences from recent months.
Om Beach
Updated April 2026At Om Beach, based on community travelers’ experiences from the past year.
Mumbai
Updated January 2026In Mumbai, based on community travelers’ experiences from the past year.
Anjuna, Goa
Updated August 2026In Anjuna, Goa, based on community travelers’ experiences from recent months.
- Things to do
Udaipur, Rajasthan
Updated August 2026In Udaipur, Rajasthan, based on community travelers’ experiences from recent months.
Villages in the Parvati Valley
Updated August 2026In the villages of the Parvati Valley, based on experiences shared by travelers in the community over the past few months.
- Things to do
Spiti and Kinnaur
Updated October 2025In Spiti and Kinnaur, based on community travelers’ experiences from the past two years — details can change, so check again.
Andaman Islands
Updated January 2026In the Andaman Islands, based on experiences shared by travelers in the community over the past year.
Bengaluru
Updated February 2026In Bangalore, based on community travelers’ experiences from the past year.
Rajasthan – General
Updated February 2026Across Rajasthan, based on experiences shared by travelers in the community over the past year.
Varanasi
Updated March 2026In Varanasi, based on community travelers’ experiences from the past year.
Agra
Updated June 2026In Agra, based on community travelers’ experiences from the past year.
Vattakanal
Updated December 2025In Vattakanal, based on community travelers’ experiences from the past year.
India - Seven Sisters / Northeast India
Updated June 2026In India - Seven Sisters / Northeast India, based on community travelers’ experiences from the past year.
Bir (Dharamshala)
Updated June 2026בביר (דרמסאלה) מתוך חוויות של מטיילים בקהילה, לפי חוויות מהשנה האחרונה.
Central India – General
Updated August 2026General information on Central India, based on community travelers’ experiences from recent months.
Mysore
Updated February 2026In Mysore, based on community travelers’ experiences from the past year.
India off the Israeli backpacker trail
Updated March 2026Off the Israeli backpacker trail in India, based on community travelers’ experiences from the past year.
Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
Updated October 2025בגאיסלמר רגסטאן מתוך חוויות של מטיילים בקהילה, לפי חוויות מהשנתיים האחרונות — פרטים משתנים כדאי לבדוק מחדש.
Auroville
Updated January 2026In Auroville, based on community travelers’ experiences from the past year.
Alleppey
Updated January 2025In Alleppey, based on older community travelers’ experiences — check what has changed.
North India: General
Updated August 2026General information about North India, based on experiences shared by community travelers over the past few months.
Tamil Nadu — General
Updated November 2025For Tamil Nadu in general, based on community travelers’ experiences from the past year.
Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Updated November 2025In Jodhpur, Rajasthan, based on community travelers’ experiences from the past year.
Bundi, Rajasthan
Updated March 2025In Bundi, Rajasthan, based on older community travelers’ experiences — check what has changed.
Yoga retreat in India
Updated September 2025Yoga retreats in India, based on community travelers’ experiences from the past two years — details can change, so check again.
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Recommendations and tips are based on traveler groups. Contact details shown are from database locations. Prices and times vary on the ground, so they are shown as ranges only when there are enough comparable observations.