Tourist
Visa Info All Foreign visitors are required to obtain Indian
visas and same can be obtained from Indian Consular Offices around the
world. Maximum period for Tourist visas is 180 days. Recent passport size
photographs are required. We suggest you to obtain multiple entry visa if
visiting neighbouring countries of Nepal and Sri Lanka.
Health Regulations Yellow fever vaccination is
required for tourists coming from infected areas. Guests are requested to
drink mineral water during their journies. Good hospitals & dispensaries
are available in most part of the country.
Customs
Formalities All visitors are required to make pre baggage
declaration. There are Red and Green channels existing at all Indian
International airports. Though the rules and regulations may vary from time
to time, generally the free allowances include all personal belongings.
Currency Regulations
There are no restrictions on the import of foreign currency in Travellers
Cheques. However, visitors in possession of more than US $10,000 (presently)
or equivalent thereof in currency notes are required to obtain a Currency
Declaration Form before leaving customs. This will help them on departure to
take out of India the amount so declared. All money should be changed at
banks or at official Money Changers. The tourists receive a currency
exchange memo for each transaction. These memos should be retained as these
are required for re-exchange of any Indian currency while leaving India, and
for certain official purchases such as airline, rail tickets etc.
Clothing
India has three major seasons: Summer, Winter and Monsoon. The summer months
(April - June) are hot in most parts of India. The winter (November - March)
are pleasant throughout India with bright sunny days. The monsoons break at
the beginning of June on the south west coast of India, gradually breaking
in all parts of the country. During the winter months, light woolens and for
rest of the year tropical and cottons are recommended.
Foreign Travel Tax Government of India Airport
Tax is INR 500 on departure. For departure to neighbouring countries like
Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Maldives and Pakistan the
Airport Tax is INR 250. If a tourist is visiting neighbouring countries, and
does not return to India for final departure the airport tax levied at the
time of departure to neighbouring countries would be INR 500.
Transport and Guides
For transfers, sightseeing and excursions, all types of luxury transports
are availble on demand. Transfers include transport with assistance by
company representative and porterages at airport and hotels . Sightseeing
and excursion include transport without entrance fees at places of visit and
English speaking local guide charges. Also guides are provided for day
excursions by cars. French, Chinese, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese,
Russian & other language speaking guides can be arranged at an
additional cost, provided advance notice is given. However, the terms &
conditions are negotiable in advance.
Hotels
Booking in India In packaging the tour costs hotel tariff is
inclusive of presently applicable luxury tax , sales tax on food and the
Hotel Expenditure Tax including service charges, wherever applicable.
