India Travel Tips - Travel Advice

TRAVEL ADVICE

Visa Requirements

To enter India all travelers require a passport valid for at least 180 days and at least..

Travel Health

Recommended vaccinations for travel to India are Diphtheria, Hepatitis A, Malaria..

Local Currency

The official currency for India is the Rupee. Notes are in denominations of Rs1,000, 500..

Weather

The weather is hot throughout the year in India with variations in each region. The..

Local Customs

The people of India are friendly and helpful and are generally happy to assist tourists..

Languages

The main language in India is Hindi with about 40% of the population speaking it. English..

Transport Options

The International Airports for India are: Chjatrapati Shivaji International Airport in..

Travel Tips

Major airports, train stations, popular restaurants and tourist sites are common areas..

Local Food

India offers a wonderful range of culinary diversity. There are varying degrees of spices..

Local Timezones

India Standard Time is 5.5 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+5.5). India does not..

Dutyfree Limits

The following goods may be imported into India without incurring customs duty: 200..

Travel Tips

Major airports, train stations, popular restaurants and tourist sites are common areas where scam artists prey. Be wary of people offering cheap transport deals as these may lead to robbery or even kidnappings. Use only official travel agents to organize trips and never accept food or drink from a stranger. Only ever deal with reputable businesses when purchasing jewelry or other expensive items and if a deal sounds too good to be true, it is!

Travelers should ignore beggars and never give them money as this will only attract a stampede of beggars. Getting angry with them will only make them follow you for longer. Wearing local clothes and following local customs will decrease the amount of attention you receive. Be particularly careful at tourist attractions of strangers offering assistance. Always enquire how much the service will cost first and never be afraid to just walk away.