Your pocket guide to
    incredible India

    Alex Pervov
    byAlex Pervov

    India GO is an author-created mobile app, built from the trail of 30+ cities, unique places, and many years of living in the country.

    KochiMunnarBangaloreUdupiGokarnaUttarkashiDevprayagMurudeshwarHampiAurovilleIsha YogaOotyCoonoorVaranasiMathuraVrindavanHyderabadJaipurPushkarAjmerGoaMumbaiPuneUjjainDelhiRishikeshGangotriHaridwarMussoorieDehradunKolkataKochiMunnarBangaloreUdupiGokarnaUttarkashiDevprayagMurudeshwarHampiAurovilleIsha YogaOotyCoonoorVaranasiMathuraVrindavanHyderabadJaipurPushkarAjmerGoaMumbaiPuneUjjainDelhiRishikeshGangotriHaridwarMussoorieDehradunKolkata
    Alex Pervov
    Author
    Alex Pervov
    About the Author

    Who's Behind This

    I'm Alex Pervov — a blogger, entrepreneur, and India explorer.

    I live here, study Hindi, and explore the daily life, philosophy, and rhythm of this remarkable country.

    My Projects

    Shamtam.com
    online store for mindful living
    LikeSpace
    Indian goods online store
    30,000+ customers · 2017–2021
    Psyome
    art community on Eastern philosophy & spiritual practices
    25,000+ followers · 2016–2019

    About Me

    • Visited more than 40 cities — from the Himalayas to the shores of Kerala
    • Interested in personal transformation and philosophy that works in real life
    • Practice Sanatana Dharma, follow a vegetarian lifestyle
    • Study culture, religion, and rituals — sharing them simply, without mystification
    What's Inside

    Everything India offers — curated.

    • 01A curated collection of the most interesting and rare places
    • 02Where to stay — from ashrams and hostels to boutique hotels
    • 03What to bring back — souvenirs, amulets, experiences
    • 04Rituals, temples, and spiritual practices in plain language
    • 05Useful apps, life hacks, and cultural tips
    • 06Hundreds of original photos
    • 07Food, drinks, markets, street food, shopping
    • 08Where to eat, drink chai, work with a laptop, and hang out
    App Features

    Everything a traveler needs — in one place.

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    01

    Visa Calculator

    Find out in a minute which visa you need, how much it costs, and how to apply. Selection by citizenship, purpose of travel, and length of stay. Step-by-step application instructions and a checklist of required documents.

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    02

    Interactive Map

    All locations from the guide on a single map. Filters by category: temples, cafes, hotels, markets, sacred sites. Offline mode — the map works without internet. Routes, distances, and travel time between points.

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    Festival Reminders

    Never miss the major events of the Indian calendar. Push notifications for Holi, Diwali, Shivaratri, and dozens of other festivals. Personal reminders one week and one day before each event. Recommendations on the best city to experience each festival.

    India's Festival Calendar

    Plan a trip into the heart of Indian culture.

    Planning a trip?

    In India, nearly every day is a festival. But it's important to be in the right place at the right time to feel the magic.

    This calendar will help you build a route that takes you straight into the heart of Indian culture and spirituality.

    What's Inside the Calendar

    1. 1An author's guide to the country's most vibrant events
    2. 2A selection of places and recommendations for every major festival
    3. 3Tips on choosing the month and location — with climate and atmosphere in mind
    4. 4An explanation of the lunisolar calendar (panchang) in simple terms
    5. 5Unique festivals you've never heard of

    With India GO, you can

    01 · Mathura

    Holi

    Get caught in the colors of Holi in Mathura

    02 · Gokarna

    Shivaratri

    Hear the mantras of Shivaratri in Gokarna

    03 · Varanasi

    Diwali

    Light the lamps of Diwali in Varanasi

    3 Faces of India

    Three Indias, one journey.

    01

    Sacred Places

    Hinduism, yoga, pilgrimage — spaces of personal transformation. The energy of these places can't be photographed; it can only be felt.

    02

    Modern Cities

    The world's 3rd largest economy, IT hubs, style, rhythm, coffee, and buzz. India as it is today.

    03

    Nature

    India is one of the few countries that holds every natural zone: snowy Himalayas, tropics, savannas, deserts, humid jungles, and the ocean. Here, the landscape changes faster than the language on a road sign.

    How to Get the App

    This is a living digital guide that travels with me.

    You get

    • Access to all routes and recommendations — in a convenient format on your phone
    • Visa calculator, interactive map, and festival reminders
    • Festival calendar — where to go for Holi, Diwali, Shivaratri, and other holidays
    • Trust and experience — a path built on real life and deep immersion in India
    • Lifetime updates — get everything new for free
    • Hundreds of original photos, locations, and stories
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    Why India GO

    I built this app the way you'd build something for a close friend.

    So you don't get lost or Google blindly — but feel confident and at ease in the country I love so deeply.

    India isn't for everyone. But if it calls you — India GO will help you not get lost and truly hear its voice.

    The app will help you

    • 01Feel India, not just look at it
    • 02Avoid tourist traps
    • 03Get to know the world's oldest living culture
    • 04Find inspiration, depth, and beauty in the small things
    • 05Walk your own path — whether it's your first time in India or your fifth