An Indian visa must be obtained before arriving in India and these are easily
available at Indian embassies worldwide. The standard tourist visa is more than
adequate for most needs. Student visas and business visas have strict conditions
and also restrict your access to certain tourist services such as tourist quotas
on trains. An onward travel ticket is a requirement for most visas, except for the
72-hour transit visa...more
Pack medications in their original, clearly labelled containers. A signed and dated
letter from your physician describing your medical conditions and medications, including
generic names, is very useful. If carrying syringes or needles, be sure to have
a physician's letter documenting their medical necessity. If you have a heart condition,
bring a copy of your ECG taken just prior to travelling....more
India caters to all budgets, though costs do vary nationwide and you might have
to pay more in larger cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore as well as at
popular tourist destinations. Also, foreigners are often charged more than Indian
citizens at tourist sites (admission prices for foreigners are sometimes given in
US dollars, payable in the rupee equivalent). There are also additional charges
at most locations for cameras....more
The climate of India comprises a wide range of weather conditions across a large
geographic scale and varied topography. India hosts six major climatic subtypes,
ranging from desert in the west, to alpine tundra and glaciers in the north, to
humid tropical regions supporting rainforests in the southwest and the island territories...more