India from Australia
Planning a trip to India as a Australian traveller
Flights, visa route, the months that suit Australian holiday patterns, and budgets quoted in AUD alongside rupees.
Flights
Non-stops from Sydney, Melbourne and Perth to Delhi and Bengaluru, around 11–13 hours.
Visa
Australian passport holders are generally e-Visa eligible; verify on the official portal before booking.
Best months
October to March; Ladakh and Spiti from June to September.
What Australian travellers should know
- Time difference is small (4.5–5.5 hours) — one of the easiest long-haul trips from Australia.
- Perth departures make South India and Kerala unusually convenient.
- Mid-range ground costs typically A$110–200 per person per day.
- Australian winter (June–August) lines up with Himalayan season rather than the plains.
Entry rules and safety guidance change. Check the official Indian e-Visa portal and Australian Government — Smartraveller India before booking.
Suggested routes
Itineraries that suit trips from Australia
7 days
Golden Triangle in 7 days
Delhi, Agra and Jaipur at a pace that leaves room for bazaars and workshops rather than a monument conveyor belt.
10 days
India in 10 days: north plus a Himalayan finish
The classic monuments first, then a change of altitude and air in the Himalayan foothills before flying home.
10 days
Kerala in 10 days: hills, backwaters and coast
Fort Kochi, the cardamom hills, a night on the backwaters and time by the sea — the gentlest introduction to India there is.
Where to go
Choose a region first
India FAQs for Australian travellers
Best India trip during the Australian summer holidays?
December–January is peak season in Rajasthan, Kerala and Goa — excellent weather, highest prices, book far ahead.
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