Google Maps offers several lesser-known features for Indian users, including ‘Ask Maps’ for AI trip planning, immersive 3D navigation, auto-updating offline maps, and AR-based walking directions. It also includes tools like collaborative lists, accessible place filters, and Incognito mode, helping users navigate smarter, plan better and maintain privacy.

Google Maps' is used by most Indians to navigate, find a location, or even find a petrol station nearby. It is installed on every smartphone in India, and has become a staple go-to when going somewhere. While we know all of the basic features that Google Maps offers, there are a few features that are extremely useful, but not many people know about.

Here's a list of lesser known features on Google Maps that Indians must know about:

1. Ask Maps: Chat like you would with a normal person

The headline feature. Tap the 'Ask Maps' button below the search bar and type a question in plain language, "I'm driving from Mumbai to Pune on Saturday, where should I stop for lunch, avoiding highways, and reach before 3pm?"