Frequently Asked Questions
| Q. | How Do I get my travel visa? |
| A. | You must have a valid passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your return date. India: You should apply for a Tourist Visa at the Indian High Commission in your area/country. All foreign nationals require visa to enter India. Details and types of visa and the fee may be obtained from the Embassy of India. Four passport size photographs are needed for obtaining a visa. |
| Q. | How can I extend my visa in India? |
| A. | Tourist visas can be extended by three months at the foreigner's registration office in New Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta and Chennai or, with the Superintendent of Police at any District Headquarters. |
| Q. | What Medicines / Inoculations do I need for travel to this area? |
| A. | You do not need any inoculations, but it is advisable to take precaution against Malaria. Do consult your doctor before starting the dose. No certificate required. In case you are planning a high altitude tour make sure you carry altitude sickness tablets. It is also advisable to carry some basic headache and diarrhoea medication. |
| Q. | What if I fall sick on the tour? |
| A. | You are responsible for ensuring that you are in a fit and healthy enough condition to travel. Your Travel Insurance MUST cover you for Medical emergencies. We will ensure you are referred to the nearest Hospital/Doctor should you fall sick while travelling with us. If you suffer any allergies to food or any other things please inform us in advance. You must also carry the required medication in case you suffer from any allergies. There are state-operated facilities in all towns and cities and private consultants and specialists in urban areas. We also hope you will take the right precaution against food (especially hot spicy food) and drinks in a foreign country. For people with delicate digestive systems it is advisable to drink bottled mineral water, this is widely available. |
| Q. | What are the customs and Immigration regulations? |
| A. | All personal objects, which are required in India, are free from duty. Under this heading fall personal jewellery, presents up to a value of Rs. 600, 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars and 0.95 l alcoholic beverages. Professional material and articles which have a high value can only be imported duty free if the traveler gives a written undertaking that these articles will be re-exported. We do not take the responsibility for customs and Immigration Clearance, and can only receive our guests outside of the Immigration area once they have completed all formalities. It is the guest's responsibility to declare any custom dutiable goods on arrival. It is also your responsibility to fulfill all applicable health and medical regulations. If you need more information on this ask us or contact the Indian Embassy in your country. |
| Q. | What are the Currency Regulations? |
| A. | Foreign Currency. It is advisable to carry a mix of cash and travelers cheques to guard against any situation. US Dollars are the easiest currency to change with Pound Sterling coming a close second. Other hard currencies such as Yen, French Francs, Deutsche Mark can also be changed in tourist areas and big cities. There are no restrictions on the amount of foreign currency or travellers' cheques a tourist may import, provided a Declaration Form is completed on arrival by the tourists if they enter the country with US$10,000 or its equivalent in any other currency. This will facilitate the exchange of imported currency as well as the export of unspent currency on departure or for tax clearance certificates. Cash, bank notes and travelers' cheques up to US$2,500 or equivalent need not be declared at the time of entry. Any money in the form of travellers' cheques, drafts, bills, cheques, etc. which tourists wish to convert into Indian currency should be exchanged only through authorised money changers. |
| Q. | Are the Telephone/Communication facilities easily accessible? |
| A. | Fax / Telex / Telegram: International 24-hours service from large hotels and telegraph offices in major cities. Telephone: Telephone calls to most countries are now direct. There are telephone facilities between most of the cities and towns. The international direct dialling code for India is +91 . There are Public Telephone booths in all big cities and towns and even in most small ones. However In remote areas these may be few and far between. Internet access is also available in most big cities and towns. |
| Q. | Is it improper to wear T-shirts, we hear its considered underwear? |
| A. | Wearing T Shirts is quite acceptable for both men and women. But Ladies should avoid tight T Shirts, strapless dresses or very short skirts, and avoid going Bra less if wearing a sheer dress or shirt. A lot of tourists do, but it just makes you more open to stares and that is horrible. Ideal clothes are loose cotton tops/T Shirts and pants, for both men and women. It will keep you cool and protect you from the hot sun. And don't forget to take a few caps/hats along because the sun can be very strong during the day. |
| Q. | We hear it is unacceptable to wear leather clothes and accessories in India. |
| A. | Not at all! India does revere cows as Holy, but that does not mean leather is not worn. In fact most young Indians now wear leather jackets, trousers and gloves. |