The legal drinking age in India is age 21.
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The legal drinking age in India is 21. Varies significantly by state, ranging from 18 to 25 — 21 is a common threshold, but always check the specific state you're visiting.
Yes, especially if you're close to the minimum age of 21 — carry a valid passport, since a foreign driver's license isn't always accepted as proof of age.
Rules can vary between regions/states within a country — this reflects the national or most common standard for India, so check locally if you're near the threshold.
Yes — this is specifically about the minimum legal age, not general alcohol availability or dry regions, which is a separate consideration.