Top 6 travel tips for visiting India
If you are planning to visit India, it is important that the trip is planned well in advance and certain precautions are taken, the below travel tips would help a traveler for a memorable, hassle free India trip.
#1 – When to Come
The best time to visit Sanchi and the nearby Buddhist sites — Sonari, Satdhara, Andher and Murelkhurd — is from October to March. The days will be pleasant and sunny, and during peak winter (December to February) visitors will need woolens or a jacket. While Sanchi itself will be beautiful during the rains (July to September) the Buddhist sites around Sanchi might become inaccessible.
#2 – What To Wear
India does not have a fixed dress code. Sari is the main attire for Indian women, though the easy-to-wear salwar-kameez with dupatta is a popular option. Kurta and pyjama, with sandals or leather chappals is the common attire worn by Indian men. However men attired in trousers and shirts, and women in western dresses are a common sight in most Indian cities. For the foreign traveller, the thumb rule would be to wear sensible, comfortable clothes that do not attract unnecessary attention. In case you are travelling during the hot Indian summer, loose cotton clothes that will protect you from the heat and keep you cool are ideal. It is advisable to wear a scarf or a hat to protect one’s head from the blazing heat of the summer sun.
#3 – Before Coming To India
There are a few things you need to take care of before travelling to India
#4 – Passport
Foreign travelers to India must always carry their valid passport with them. If the passport is lost or stolen, you should immediately contact the embassy or consulate of your country.
#5 – Visa
A tourist visa is normally given for six months. The 15-day single/double entry visa is issued only to bonafide transit passengers. Tourist groups of not less than four people travelling under the auspices of a recognised travel agency may be considered for a collective tourist visa. The tourist visa is valid for 180 days from the date of its issue and not from the date of entry into India, unless specified otherwise.
#6 – Visa Extension
The 180-day tourist visa is technically non-extendable but can be extended for a maximum of 15 days in case of emergencies. A valid, departure ticket must, however, be produced as proof of the intention to depart India’s shores. The 15-day extension on the 6-months stay is issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, New Delhi, the local State Government and the Foreigner’s Regional Registration Office (FRRO). The FRRO is open on weekdays, 9.30 am to 1.30 pm and 2 pm to 4 pm.
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