Frequently Asked Questions
India has a vast range of climatic conditions from tropical in the south to alpine in the north. Most of the country outside the Himalaya region is at its best for travel between August to March. At this time, days are mild to warm and nights are comfortable and pleasant. From April onwards the humidity level rises with the temperatures and with the onset of the monsoon in June travel can be difficult in places. The advantages of travel outside the peak season are reduced tariffs, and fewer tourists. At virtually any time of the year, some part of India or other will be suitable to visit.
- Safety and security.
- Clear Communication & All Inclusive Price
- Numerous Activities Suggested to Do
- Clean hotels with electricity/hot water.
- Safe and experienced driver.
- Informative professional tour guides.
- Unique India experience.
- We deliver you what we commit
What about photography in India - can I take pictures of people, monuments, wildlife, airports, etc?
- Quality of the product
- The product if too heavy should be delivered at your doorstep without any extra cost even if the extra cost needs to be added to the price of the product.
- The product is insured before sending to you so in case of damages while on transit you are reimbursed appropriately.
As for price, some are fixed price & some are bargain shops. So go ahead and have FUN!!! For lists of authorized shops do let us know.
Passport
You must be in possession of a valid passport, which will not expire for at least six months after your journey is due to end. It should have to clear pages for entry and exit stamps as well as your visa. A wise precaution is to carry a photocopy of your passport kept separately, extremely useful in the event of loss or theft.
Visa
All visitors to India require a visa that must be obtained from an Indian High Commission or Consulate. You would need to use two addresses in India and do let us know for the same as it is normal to give our company’s and our director’s address on the same.
Insurance
While traveling in India it is important that you obtain good personal travel insurance from an insurance agent in your country. A suitable policy will include an unlimited amount for medical, hospital and additional health associated costs. Most policies cover loss of baggage, personal money (usually limited) delay and curtailment. Do make sure your policy covers you for unexpected cancellation of your trip in this unlikely event you will then be covered for financial cost. You should carry your insurance policy with you at all time, preferably in your relevant details in a separate place, with your passport photocopy.
Exchange Money
Tourists are warned that changing money through unauthorized persons is not only illegal but also involves the risk of receiving counterfeit currency. For exchanging money our company representative will advise you registered foreign exchange center where you can exchange your money in Indian rupees with finest available exchange rates.
Tipping
Tipping is an inherent part of life in India. It is one of the most effective ways to communicate how you felt about the service provided. It is common practice to tip porters, drivers, wait staff, toilet attendants and guides. It is not necessary to tip rickshaw drivers. Please note that you are not obliged to tip and it is entirely to your discretion.
A general idea would be as follows:
- Some hotels include service charges on their bills. In such cases tipping is not necessary. Where this is not done, at tip of 10% is customary. If you are in a big group and the food bill is high, the tip on the total can come down to 5%. The porter who takes your baggage to your room is usually tipped INR.50 per bag or INR.100 to INR.200 per trolley. (These estimates are for 5 and 4-star hotels and are proportionately less in 1, 2 or 3 star hotels.)
- Don’t tip unreasonably and unnecessarily in a hotel. The NEWS soon spreads in the hotel and by the time you checkout there will be a group of them saluting you to expect something.
- Tipping of your private driver depends on his services and courtesy, which is generally paid at the end of your itinerary from INR 500 – INR 1000 @ per day.
- Tipping of your Guides depends on his services, knowledge about the places, and courtesy which is generally paid at the end of your each destination sightseeing from INR 700 – INR 2000 @ per sightseeing (depends on his services provided to you).
We Care
In India roads could appear to be pot-holed and traffic chaotic and hence our guests very frequently get very worried. We suggest that you catch up on some sleep or read a book or even better put on your in-flight eye shades and doze off. The drivers are well trained and they are used to these roads. The cars that we use are safe, insured for and routinely checked. Trains however are much more comfortable ride-wise. Do carry your dry hand wash and tissue always while taking train journeys. The flights are pleasant and service good.
Climate
With such a large landmass, India has a wide range of climates with effects of the altitude and the sea being very string in certain areas.
North India
April – June : Hot, dry and dusty with temperature 35-42 DEG C
July – August : Hot, Humid and rainy
Sep – Mar : Pleasant days and could get cooler in the night
South India
April/May & Aug/Sep : Hot and Humid with average temperature 38 DEG C
June/July/Oct/Nov : Hot and Heavy rains
Dec – Mar : Hot but less humid
Language
India is an area of great linguistic diversity with over 1500 languages and dialect. People associated with tourism speak English throughout the country. The official language is however Hindi.
Time
India is 5.5 hours ahead of GMT, 6.5 hours behind New Zealand Standard Time, 4.5 hours behind Australian Eastern Standard Time and 11.5 hours ahead of Canadian Eastern Standard Time.
Clothing
For the most of areas, cotton casual clothing that is light and loose fitting is recommended for daywear. For trips during Nov-Jan do carry warm clothes as it is cold during early mornings and evenings. (Only in Northern India) Carry a hat during sightseeing to keep off the mid-day sun and for the evenings a couple of elegant dresses would be nice to be worn for dinner at the lovely hotels. You could also wear trousers and jeans during the day. There is no problem. Carry a stole or a scarf to cover your head or feet while at the religious places.
Credit Card
In major cities Visa, Master and American Express cards can be used. Please do not rely on your credit card as a source of finance in small cities though most of the touristic cities have a large number of ATMs.
Cash
US dollars, Euro, British Sterling Pounds, Australian Dollars, Canadian Dollars are the best currencies to take. The notes need to be clean, undamaged and if possible the latest issue.
We the people
India‘s Population : 1.27 billion (2014)
Capital : New Delhi
THE ABOVE HAS BEEN COMPILED TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE. FOR ANY LATEST DEVELOPMENTS OR DETAILED CLARIFICATIONS, DO FEEL FREE TO GET IN TOUCH WITH US. YOU CAN ALSO GIVE YOUR SUGGESTIONS AS TO HOW WE CAN IMPROVE THIS.
Ask us
There could be a lot of other questions that you might have, once you are already in the process of booking the tour. For instance; payment methods, cancellation conditions, meet and assist at the airport, company bank details, previous reference, etc. and you are welcome to ask them. It would be our pleasure.