Tourist Info Guide

Money Exchange
Money exchange services are available at all the Indian airports. Travellers are, however, advised to compare the rates with two to three vendors. Comparing rates will enable you to choose one that offers you the best rate.

Foreign Travel Tax at Airports
Travellers will need to pay foreign travel tax on their arrival at Indian airports. Rs 150 is charged as the travel tax for departures to countries like Bhutan, Myanmar, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Maldives. For other countries, the travel tax to be paid is Rs 500.

Indian Embassies
You will find Indian embassies located in almost every country of the world. For any kind of travel enquiry or information about India, you can get in touch with the Indian embassy located in your respective countries. Contact the Indian embassy situated in your country for completing the Indian visa requirements.

Health Safety
If you are traveling to India, it is recommended to get a medical check up done in advance. Consult your physician for specific health conditions. It is advisable for travellers to get vaccinated for sicknesses like Typhoid, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Yellow Fever, Polio, Rabies, Mumps, Tetanus Diptheria, Rabies, Polio and Japanese Encephalitis.

Travel Guides & Journals
Travellers who are planning their Indian holidays are recommended to carry a reputed travel guide or journal with them. The guide book will increase their knowledge about various Indian travel destinations, tourist attractions, customs and traditions. Best suggestions include Lonely Planet India, Frommer's India, Outlook Traveler Getaways and Exciting India.

Travel Insurance
For best travel benefit plans, you can get in touch with reputed travel insurance companies in India including ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd, TATA AIG Insurance and Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Co. Ltd.