India GO

A real guide to India from someone who actually lives here. 30+ cities, festivals, visa tracker – everything I wish I had when I first came.

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.