India from Canada
Planning a trip to India as a Canadian traveller
Flights, visa route, the months that suit Canadian holiday patterns, and budgets quoted in CAD alongside rupees.
Flights
Non-stops from Toronto and Vancouver to Delhi, roughly 13–15 hours.
Visa
Canadian passport holders are generally e-Visa eligible; check the official portal for current categories.
Best months
October to March for most of the country.
What Canadian travellers should know
- Vancouver–Delhi is the shortest routing from the west coast.
- Mid-range ground costs typically C$95–175 per person per day.
- Winter escapes from Canada align perfectly with peak Indian season.
Entry rules and safety guidance change. Check the official Indian e-Visa portal and Government of Canada — India travel advice before booking.
Suggested routes
Itineraries that suit trips from Canada
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 Canadian travellers
Do I need travel insurance?
Not legally, but strongly recommended — medical evacuation from remote Himalayan areas is expensive without it.
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