Best travel adapter for India

India primarily uses the Type D socket — three large round pins in a triangular arrangement — plus the larger Type M socket for high-power appliances such as air conditioners. Modern hotels in Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore increasingly fit universal sockets that also accept Type C Europlugs and sometimes Type G, but you should never rely on that: a Type D travel adapter fits every standard Indian wall socket.

UK plugs do not physically fit Indian Type D sockets, so you need an adapter. Voltage, however, is not a problem: India runs at 230V / 50Hz — identical to the UK and Europe — and virtually all phone, laptop and camera chargers are rated 100–240V. Only high-heat appliances like some hair dryers and straighteners need checking on the label.

No. An India-to-UK or India-to-Europe adapter is a different product: it takes an Indian Type D plug and presents a Type G (UK) or Type C/E/F (EU) socket. Indian travellers flying to Europe need a reverse adapter, or better, a universal travel adapter that covers both Type D output and European sockets — the TESSAN Universal 28W and EPICKA models in our picks below handle both directions.

On Amazon.in, a basic Type D adapter costs roughly ₹150–₹400, while multi-port USB and USB-C models from TESSAN, MX or MyTravelPal typically cost ₹800–₹2,500. Premium universal GaN adapters with fast charging run ₹2,500–₹5,000. The euro and pound prices in our picks below are for UK and EU Amazon listings; Indian buyers on Amazon.in pay the rupee equivalents above.

Choose a grounded (3-pin) Type D adapter rather than a flimsy ungrounded one, look for USB-C Power Delivery if you carry a laptop or modern phone, and check for BS 8546 or equivalent safety certification and a fire-retardant shell. A fused adapter protects your devices from Indian power surges, and a 2-pack means a spare for the hotel room or a travel companion.