During my trips to India…..I am absolutely against using ATMs to withdraw cash
Unless there is an absolute dire need, withdrawing cash using foreign debit cards at ATMs in India is like ‘penalty’ just because you need money.Consider this: I withdrew $325 using my Bank of...
View ArticleUS Citizens should register their foreign trip with US State Department
US citizens traveling abroad are recommended to register their trip with the US State Department.STEP (Smart Traveler Enrollment Program) is a free service provided by the U.S. Government to U.S....
View ArticleSafe Drinking Water
Drink and drink only bottled water. Go to any shop and ask for Bisleri, the first bottled water brand, it is now a generic term for bottled water. If you don't have access to bottled water, you can...
View ArticleIndia Travel Advisory
Before finalizing your plan for traveling to India, it is advisable to check any travel alerts or warnings that either the Government of India or your country of origin has issued. read more
View ArticleYou are a Vonage subscriber and traveling to India…??
Vonage World plan offers free unlimited calls to both landline and cell phone in India. One of the features that come with the World Plan is ‘call forwarding’ using which you can configure your...
View ArticleTake Precaution of Where You Eat Food in India
Virtually every fourth shop in India sells food. There is ample variety for both, vegetarians and non-vegetarians and the price range can match to anyone’s pocket. You can get a dish from $.35...
View ArticleHow to stay healthy on your trip to India in summer?
Indian belly can ruin your trip if you let your taste buds run amok.Indiahas one of the best foods for your drooling palette and some basic steps ensure you stay safe, whilst you engage in...
View ArticleI am US citizen traveling to India and I need a cellphone there. What are my...
You can take your current US cell phone to India and just use it if it is enabled for International calling (contact your service provider to make sure). However it is sure to be expensive to use (a...
View ArticleWhich Indian consulate in US shall I apply for visa to India?
The Indian consulate to which you shall apply for visa depends on the State you live in. Other than Indian Embassy there are 4 Indian consulates and they all have their own state jurisdictions. A)...
View ArticleExchanging currency at Delhi Airport
Having access to local currency (Indian Rupee) is the first and foremost important item a foreign traveler would need starting from the airport.In the arrival section (Terminal 3) of the Delhi airport,...
View ArticleBe aware of fraudulent ‘Government Tourism Centers’ in Delhi
Not one, not 2 but there are tens of fraudulent tourism centers in Delhi and all of them portray as if they are Government run. These fraudulenread more
View ArticleGet ‘Preventive’ Health Checkup during your Travel to India
One of the best uses you can make of your travel to India is to get a preventive health check-up done at a very meager cost.read more
View ArticleRegistration formalities for foreign nationals traveling to India
The following are the formalities by Government of India for the foreign nationals traveling to India:read more
View ArticleAs a foreign national, can I take my motorbike to India on a 5 month trip there?
India is a signatory to the International Custom Convention and the ATA Carnet Convention and allows import of motor vehicles into India without payment of customs duties.‘Triptique / Carnet De Passage...
View ArticleAuto-Rickshaw: an interesting mode of transportation on three wheels
Auto-Rickshaws are also called three-wheelers and are available in plentiful for traveling within Delhi NCR. These are very cheap to hire, almost 1/3rd the cost of taxi charges, but you must negotiate...
View ArticleHow do I keep my important documents safe when traveling to India?
Consider this…you are traveling to India and you lose or ruin your passport, credit cards or other travel essentials like medical prescription, emergency contact numbers, travel tickets, etc. Trust me...
View ArticleATMs in the arrival section of Delhi’s International Airport
Atleast 3 banks have their ATMs in the T3 Arrival section of Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport: Citibank, Kotak Mahindra and IndusInd Bank. There are 2 ATM kiosks before the customs and...
View ArticleMedical insurance for US based travelers to India
You will have to check with your insurance provider to see if they cover unforseen medical expenses during your travel. U.S. medical insurance is generally not accepted outside the United States, nor...
View ArticleTravel Medical Insurance for US Visitors from India
Are you planning to travel to America without buying travel insurance? Think again! You can’t deny the fact that mishaps can happen anywhere at any time, which is why it is important to be protected...
View ArticleNRI/PIO/OCI - Repatriation of funds from Bank account & after sale of property
Repatriation is very simple now which was difficult in the past, planning can probably make it very easier.NRIs are permitted repatriation of funds up to USD one million, per financial year, from NRO...
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