Before you plan a holiday in India, you must go through India travel guide. Know all about essential information on Travel to India. We have included all information regarding Visa policy in India, Currency, Health requirements, Safety etc. Our travel guide to India (below) covers a lot of common questions, that almost all travelers to India seek answers for.
Visa
To visit India, it is compulsory to avail visa issued by authorities of Government of India. The visa is issued for business, tourist, medical and conference categories, and has a validity of 60 days with few exceptions. The visa can be applied for at the Indian Embassy, Indian Mission, Indian Post or even online.
eVisa (electronic visa) under the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) facility is an easy option to avail visa for India. The e-Visa has three subcategories: e-Tourist Visa, e-Business Visa and e-Medical Visa.
You need to apply eVisa, minimum four calendar days prior to the date of arrival and maximum 120 days in advance. The visa issued will valid for one calendar year from the date of arrival.
On e-tourist visa any continuous stay must not exceed 90 days. Exception are for citizens of Canada, Japan, United Kingdom and United States as well as all nationalities visiting on an e- business visa, which is allowed maximum for a stay of 180 days.
Points to remember to apply for tourist visa on arrival
The validity of your passport shall be at least six months.
You must have confirmed tickets for return or onward journey.
Insurance: We strongly recommend that you purchase a comprehensive Travel Insurance policy prior to your India trip. Insurance should include coverage for personal accident, medical expenses, baggage loss, and cancellation or curtailment of your holiday. You must have adequate insurance, to cover you in the event you suffer a medical problem while travelling.
Money/Currency: The currency in India is known as the Indian Rupee (INR).
You are advised to carry a mix of cash and Travellers Cheques (US$ are preferable outside of the main cities). Traveller cheques can be exchanged at most major hotels. It is a good idea to keep the exchange receipts, as you may need these if you want to change the Indian currency back to your local currency at the end of your trip. Credit cards can be used at almost all the hotels and in most shops and restaurants in major cities; however they are not widely accepted in more rural areas.
Visa and MasterCard are the most commonly accepted amongst Credit / Charge cards. Cash advances can be obtained using these cards at most Bank branches, using your passport. ATM access is available in almost all cities.
Baggage Allowance: Baggage allowance on domestic flights in India is 15 kg for Economy class passengers and 30 kg for Business Class. Excess baggage is charged at around USD 8 per kg on all Domestic flight sectors.
Water: Drinking tap water is NOT recommended. Bottled water is cheap and readily available throughout India and in fact we recommend you use that for brushing as well.
Other Information: Should you require any other information regarding travel to India, feel free to email us at sanjay@journeyindiaonline.com
