FAQs

The topography of India is diverse with combination of mountains, beaches, and deserts& varied cultures. The Destination India also blesses it with different climatic conditions, which means that, while some places in India may have the mercury rising in the summers, there are some, where the weather is cool and pleasant. Hence, the best time to travel to India depends on the places a tourist would like to visit in the country. However, it is also safe to say that the winter season (October - March) is mainly preferred by the tourists while visiting India.

For wildlife lovers, both summer (March-mid June) and winter seasons are favourable. During the winter season is best for sighting animals roaming in the sun during the day time, summer is the time when they can be seen frequently paying a visit to the water body areas.

Most important keep two things to keep in mind while packing for India are:
a) Season
b) Destination& Interest Tour
a)Season :AsIndia experiences hot summers (in most of the parts) and chilly winters, travellers should pack according to the month they are planning a visit in. If the trip is planned in the months between March and September, carrying light woollens (in the hills) and cotton clothes (in other areas) will be enough. On the other hand, if the trip is scheduled between October and February, carrying heavy woollens for North India and light woollens for South India is ideal.

b) Destination & Interest Tour :If you have booked your tour for trekking in India or wildlife safari or any other specific activity, then the clothing has to be carried accordingly. For wildlife safari, camouflage clothing, or clothes of green and brown shades are recommended. For trekking, clothing varies according to the place, altitude, season and difficulty grade. Though carrying clothes for layering; a down jacket; a good pair or trekking shoes; a sun hat; a woollen cap, muffler; socks; and a pair of gloves are required.

Yes, it is comfortable and safe to travel to India with Children.You can travel with kids almost anywhere in the country, there are some places that make for better family travel destinations, with their good hotels, many activities for kids, clean air and safer environment.

Can we make the payment through credit card in India?
Yes, in all major cities and towns in India, credit card payments are accepted in hotels, restaurants, and shops. Visa and Master Cards are widely accepted around the country, while some places also accept American Express, besides other types of cards.
If you are planning for trekking or village tour then get currency converted to Indian rupees because cards and ATM are hard to rely and exchange.

What currency should I carry while traveling in India?
India's currency is Indian Rupees (INR); it is advisable to exchange your currency at the airport or any foreign currency exchange before travelling to India or you can exchange at the airport also
I speak little or no English, how to deal with it while traveling to India?
As English is spoken and understood by a large number of people in India, it isn’t an absolute necessity. Rather, focus on learning some Hindi words that come in use in daily lives. You can also book a tour with NTP that offers tour guides who are proficient in different languages and can be mediators between you and other person you communicate in the country.

How is the access to the Internet available in India?
Yes, the internet is easily available in Indian cities and villages. All the major cities and towns, hotels, restaurants, and cafes in the popular destinations in India offer free Wi-Fi to their guests.

All nationals, except nationals from Bhutan, Nepal and Maldives need a valid visa to enter in India. Maldives National need an Indian visa only when stay in India is longer than 90 days and Nepali nationals only require it, if they are entering India from China.

The Visa on Arrival facility is only AVAILABLE for the nationals of Japan, South Korea and UAE (only for such UAE nationals who had earlier obtained e-Visa or regular/paper visa for India).

One can either apply for E-visa or you need to apply for it through the nearest Indian consulate/embassy in your country.

For details regarding procedure for applying, please visit our website: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/

Yes, all the children need E-visa and a separate application must be filled for each passport. Please ensure that your child is passport is valid at-least for next 06 (six) months from the date of arrival in India.

No, you can enter in India through below airports and sea ports:

28 designated Airports i.e. Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Bagdogra, Bengaluru, Bhubaneshwar, Calicut, Chennai, Chandigarh, Cochin, Coimbatore, Delhi, Gaya, Goa, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur,Kolkata, Lucknow, Madurai, Mangalore, Mumbai, Nagpur, Port Blair, Pune, Tiruchirapalli, Trivandrum, Varanasi & Visakhapatnam, 05 designated seaports (i.e. Cochin, Goa, Mangalore, Chennai and Mumbai seaports). You may depart from any of the Indian Immigration Check Posts (ICPs).

For updated list please visit https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/