India: alcohol is legal but restricted.
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Alcohol in India is legal but restricted. Laws vary dramatically by state — most states allow sales through licensed shops, but a few (including Gujarat and Bihar) are fully dry and require a permit for visitors.
Laws vary dramatically by state — most states allow sales through licensed shops, but a few (including Gujarat and Bihar) are fully dry and require a permit for visitors.
Yes — check the specific age noted above, and carry ID, since many venues check regardless of how relaxed local drinking culture seems.
Possibly — some countries ban retail alcohol sales on election days or during specific religious periods like Ramadan, even where alcohol is otherwise freely available. Check close to your travel dates if this could affect you.