> India.

India is sensory overload in the best possible way. The colors, the noise, the food, the chaos of traffic, the sudden calm of a temple courtyard. It resists easy description because every state feels like a different country. Having reliable data here isn't about comfort; it's about making the most of every overwhelming, wonderful moment.

Essential apps

Ola and Uber for rides. Google Translate for Hindi and regional languages. Google Maps because street addresses in India follow their own logic. WhatsApp for communicating with hotels and tour operators, since many prefer it over email.

Coverage

Jio and Airtel have made Indian mobile coverage remarkably good, even in smaller cities. Major tourist routes from Delhi to Agra to Jaipur are fully covered. Remote mountain areas in the northeast or deep Rajasthan desert have gaps, but anywhere a tourist bus goes, you'll have signal.