India

The HPCA Stadium, with the snow-capped Dhauladhar range of the Himalayas behind it: perhaps the most scenic ground in world cricket.

A hill town in Himachal Pradesh and a Test venue, the home of the Dalai Lama in McLeod Ganj just above it. Cooler than the plains, with walks in the foothills of the Himalayas.

The PCA Stadium in Mohali and the new stadium at Mullanpur, home of Punjab Kings, beside Le Corbusier’s planned city.

Chandigarh was designed by Le Corbusier in the 1950s: see the Capitol Complex, the Rock Garden and Sukhna Lake. Mohali’s PCA Stadium has hosted Test cricket, and Punjab Kings now play at Mullanpur in New Chandigarh.

The Arun Jaitley Stadium, Old Delhi, New Delhi and Chandni Chowk: the gateway to the Golden Triangle.

The capital: the Red Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi’s legendary street food market, best explored with a local guide. Famous for street food and Mughlai cooking.

The Taj Mahal: arrive at sunrise for the best light on the world’s most famous building.

The second point of the Golden Triangle, between Delhi and Jaipur. Most visitors come for the Taj Mahal at dawn, and the Mughal history around it.

Palace hotels, Jaipur’s Pink City, Udaipur’s lakes and Jodhpur’s blue city: India’s most romantic state.

The Amber Fort, with its mirror-work halls, and the honeycomb front of the Hawa Mahal in Jaipur; the Lake Palace on Lake Pichola in Udaipur; Mehrangarh Fort over the Blue City of Jodhpur; and a night in the Thar Desert at Jaisalmer. The Sawai Mansingh Stadium is home to Rajasthan Royals, and Ranthambore tiger reserve is within reach.

The Ekana Cricket Stadium, home of Lucknow Super Giants, in the city of nawabs and kebabs.

Mughal and nawabi heritage: the Bara Imambara and its maze, the Rumi Darwaza, and some of the finest food in India, from galouti kebabs to biryani.

Green Park, one of India’s oldest Test grounds, on the Ganges in Uttar Pradesh.

A traditional Test venue with a passionate local crowd, and an easy add to a trip to Lucknow.

The Barsapara Cricket Stadium on the Brahmaputra: the 3rd Test in February 2027, and the gateway to the Northeast.

A second home for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, and a long way from the usual cricket map. Kaziranga National Park, home of the one-horned rhino, and the tea gardens of Assam are within reach.

Eden Gardens, the cathedral of Indian cricket, the Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge and Bengali food.

India’s oldest cricket ground, about 68,000 seats, and an unforgettable night under the floodlights. Park Street is the place for street food.

The JSCA International Stadium, MS Dhoni’s home city: the 4th Test in February 2027.

The capital of Jharkhand, in hill country with waterfalls close to the city.

The Narendra Modi Stadium: about 132,000 seats, the largest cricket ground in the world.

Host of the 2023 World Cup final and home of Gujarat Titans. The 5th and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is played here in February and March 2027.

The Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, a Test venue in Gujarat.

A Test ground in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat, a short hop from Ahmedabad, with Gandhi’s childhood home in the city.

The Holkar Stadium, a compact ground with a fast-scoring reputation, in the food capital of Madhya Pradesh.

Indore is famous for its street food, above all the night market at Sarafa Bazaar. The Holkar Stadium hosts Tests and one-day internationals.

The VCA Stadium at Jamtha: the 1st Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in January 2027, at the centre of India.

Nagpur is close to the geographical centre of India, and the tiger reserves of Tadoba and Pench are within a few hours by road.

The international stadium at Nava Raipur, bringing big cricket to central India.

The capital of Chhattisgarh, with one of the larger stadiums in the country. Royal Challengers Bengaluru played home IPL matches here in 2026.

The Wankhede, Bollywood, street food and the Gateway of India: India’s cricket and entertainment capital.

The Wankhede sits by Marine Drive, where India won the 2011 World Cup. Stay at the Taj Mahal Palace by the Gateway of India, eat chaat and seafood, and try the street food at Chowpatty Beach.

The MCA Stadium, a Test and IPL venue, in the cultural capital of Maharashtra.

A lively university city with old forts and palaces, and a good base for the hills of the Western Ghats.

The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, home of Sunrisers Hyderabad, in the City of Pearls.

The Charminar, Golconda Fort and the bazaars of the old city, and Hyderabadi biryani, one of the great dishes of India.

The ACA-VDCA Stadium, a Test and IPL venue on the Bay of Bengal coast.

Vizag is a port city with long beaches and hills behind it, in Andhra Pradesh.

Beaches for every mood, Portuguese churches and spice plantations.

From the lively north coast to the quiet south. The Basilica of Bom Jesus and Se Cathedral in Old Goa, the four-tiered Dudhsagar Falls on the Goa-Karnataka border, and spice plantation tours with lunch cooked from the spices you have just picked.

The Chinnaswamy, the craft beer capital of India, and a pleasant climate.

India’s tech hub, with a laid-back feel, and the home of Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Evening cricket is particularly pleasant here.

Chepauk, the fortress of Chennai Super Kings, in the cultural heart of Tamil Nadu.

A passionate crowd and a ground that helps the spinners. Chennai hosts the 2nd Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in January and February 2027.

The backwaters by houseboat, spice and tea estates, and the home of Ayurveda.

Drift through the lagoons and canals on a traditional kettuvallam, walk in the Periyar Tiger Reserve, tour the cardamom, pepper and tea estates of Munnar and Thekkady, and see the Chinese fishing nets of Fort Kochi.

The Greenfield International Stadium, in the capital of Kerala, near the beaches of Kovalam.

A green, low-rise city at the southern tip of India. The beaches of Kovalam and Varkala are close, and the backwaters are a few hours north.