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North America
A continent's worth of variety — Manhattan canyons, Utah's red rock, Pacific surf and the greatest national parks system on the planet.
Best time
April – June, September – October
Daily budget
₹10,000 – ₹30,000/day
Visa
Visa required
Safety
3.5 / 5
Practical information
Currency
US Dollar ($, USD)
Languages
English, Spanish widely spoken
Time zone
6 zones (UTC−5 to −10)
Emergency
911
Internet
Excellent in cities; weak in remote parks.
SIM cards
T-Mobile/AT&T prepaid or a travel eSIM.
Getting around
Domestic flights and rental cars; public transport is strong only in a few cities.
Visa details
B1/B2 visitor visa required for Indian passport holders; interview waits can be long.
Know before you go
Popular foods
- Burgers
- BBQ
- New York pizza
- Tex-Mex
- Southern fried chicken
Famous festivals
- Thanksgiving
- Independence Day
- Mardi Gras
- Coachella
Etiquette
- Tipping 15–20% is expected
- Sales tax is added at checkout
- Personal space matters
Packing suggestions
- Layers by region
- Comfortable shoes
- Type A/B adapter
- Travel insurance (healthcare is costly)
Travel tips
- Distances are enormous — plan flights
- Book national park lodging months ahead
- Always budget for tips and tax
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