All foreign visitors to India need a visa except for nationals of the neighboring nations of Bhutan, Maldives and Nepal unless they are entering from mainland China. Citizens of Japan and South Korea can obtain visa on arrival while everyone else has to apply for a visa before arriving in India. There is also a facility for citizens of more than 150 countries to apply for a 60-day stress-free e-Visa. This e-Visa is also sometimes known as ‘visa on arrival’ though you need to apply for it before you actually arrive in India. The e-Visa allows arrival through the 28 designated airports and 5 seaports while it allows exit from India from any lawful immigration checkpoints.
Citizens from more than 150 countries are eligible to apply for an e-Visa. You should check if you are eligible for the same as not all country citizens can apply for an online e-Visa. For more details check the following:
Of course there are. In fact, there are plenteously scattered ATMs of the numerous banks of India in every street, every section, highways, shopping malls, and everywhere. Currently, India has an approximated number of about 238,000 ATMs in the entire country.
The short answer to this question is, no! In India, tap water is not considered fit for drinking purposes as they can be full of all kinds of pollutions that are extremely unsafe. Restaurants will provide treated drinking water, but we recommend drinking the best brands bottled water. Branded companies have the highest standards maintained during filtration and bottling of the water. Branded mineral water bottles may not be available everywhere, so make sure to check the seal because some manipulative shopkeepers may refill the bottle with tap water and seal it unprofessionally indicating adulteration.
India offers many family-oriented activities including visits to forts and palaces, tiger and leopard safaris, beaches, and museums. We can create a custom itinerary based on your family’s interests.
The majority of the country is safe for LGBTQ travelers and families. The country does hold somewhat conservative values, so public displays of affection between gay or straight couples is not common.
India has many festivals and events, but two of the biggest celebrations are Diwali and Holi. Diwali is the Hindu Festival of Lights celebrated annually for five days in either October or November. Holi is the Hindu Festival of Colours, celebrated annually in March after the full moon.
Tipping is not mandatory, but if you receive excellent service from your guide, driver, and hotel staff, a gratuity is appreciated.
