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TimetableYou can go to a pub or club from 5pm until 1.30am. Hotel bars in major cities also offer trendy atmospheres with DJs in the evening. Many offer happy hours from 6pm to 8pm.
Budget & TipsNothing is expensive in India except diamonds! A ticket to a show or a night out at a disco is generally affordable, and for much less than in Europe.
To be bookedThe most famous clubs sell out fast. Make sure you book in Goa, Delhi, Jaipur, Kolkata, Mumbai or Bangalore.
Night transportDon't worry, there's always a rickshaw to take you home after your evening out. Uber is also available for 2 or 3 euros.
Age restrictionsThe legal age for buying and drinking alcohol outside the private sphere varies from state to state, being 18 or 21 for beer and wine, and 21 or 25 for hard liquor.
What's very localThe local bars, often very dark, are frequented exclusively by men. You'll never meet an Indian woman. But they're not off-limits to women, and you're welcome to go. Expect to be heavily stared at and judged.
SmokersSmoking is prohibited in theaters, cinemas, nightclubs and bars, and you must leave closed areas to smoke.
Tourist trapsAs a general rule, beware of touts in tourist areas, after shows or discos, who offer you change or illegal substances, or point you in the direction of a hotel, restaurant or cab...