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- VISA
All non-Indian-citizens are required to have an Indian
visa to enter the country. Please allow yourself sufficient time
(say 2-3 weeks) to procure an appropriate visa from your nearest
Indian consulate. There are several
Indian consulates worldwide. Indian
consulates in the continental US are located in Washington
D.C., New York,
Chicago,
Houston, and San
Francisco. An online copy of the application
form for Indian visa is available..
- Flight Reservations
Flights to India tend to fill up well ahead of the December holiday
season. We recommend that you make your flight reservations about
3-4 months in advance, to be on the safe side. We strongly
recommend that you avoid arriving in New Delhi or taking flights
that stop in New Delhi en-route to Mumbai (Bombay) or Chennai
(Madras) -- winter fog often throws air-traffic off-gear in New
Delhi. For more information, including about domestic flights
within India, check here.
- Vaccinations (shots)
Many first-time travelers to India prefer to get preventive vaccinations
(shots). The Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India has some more
health tips for tourists.
- Foreign Exchange
While international credit cards are widely accepted in commercial
establishments in India, several places rely on cash transactions
in the local currency (Indian Rupee). We suggest that you either
carry some Indian currency when entering India or buy Indian currency
at the currency exchange agencies in the Indian airports, upon
arrival. The current exchange
rate is about Rs. 46/- per US dollar. Once in
India, you can buy additional Indian currency from local branches
of Citibank, Thomas Cook, etc. However, it is typically difficult
to convert Indian currency back into foreign currency because
of exchange regulations.
- Hotel Reservations
Please make your hotel reservations
ahead of time so that you get your choice of accommodation.
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