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Required Travel Documents
: On arrival in India you must produce a valid
passport or other document satisfactory establishing
your identity and nationality Indian visa from the
Indian consulates in your country.
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International Certificate Of Vaccination :
Yes, yellow fever vaccination would be required if
you’re infected or endemic areas.
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Medical / Travel Insurance : It is advisable
to take both to cover theft, loss or illness.
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Foreign Travel Tax : Rs. 500 has to be paid
at the airport as foreign travel tax.
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Tax Clearance Certificate : If you stay in
India more then 120 days you would be required to
furnish a tax clearance certificate to leave the
country. This is to prove that you did not earn
money while in India.
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How much Money One can bring : One may bring
as much money as you wish. There is no restriction
on the amount of travelers cheques changed.
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The Indian Money System : Though the rates
keep fluctuating, one dollar is roughly equitant to
Rs. 45.50 Indian rupees. Indian rupees are available
in denomination of 1,2,5,10,20,50,100,500,1000. (
the exchange rates are published everyday in
national news papers).
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Working Hours Of Banks and Post Offices :
Opening hours for all banks are 10 am to 2 pm on
weekdays. Till noon Saturday. All banks are closed
on Sundays & public holidays.
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Should One Tip : It is generally advisable to
pay 10% to 15% of the billed amount.
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The Voltage / Electricity : The standard
voltage throughout the country is 220 volts. It is
advised that one should carry a three pin plug to
suit the same.
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The Road Regulations : Unlike other
countries, in India we drive on the left of the road
and overtake on the right.
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What To Wear ? : Light cottons if you’re here
from august to November. Light to heavy woolens in
December and January. For women it is advisable to
be a little conservatively dressed. Long Skirts,
Shirts & Jeans or dresses are practical and
comfortable.
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Must Carry : Sun-screen lotion, Camera,
Binoculars, Hats, Trainers (Shoes).
