Travel Guide

How to plan a trip to India?

1. Choose your destination in India:
   • It will take you several trips to discover India: don't plan too much! See our trip suggestions.
   • Local transport might be slower than elsewhere: your average speed drive will be 50 km per hour.
   • Check local weather conditions at the time you plan to go, as well as health and safety recommendations.
     
     
2. Book your tour :
   • Your international flight ticket will be cheaper if bought in your country of departure.
   • India Peacock Travel offers tailor-made or package tours. We help you to build and conceive a itinerary.
     
     
3. Organize your travel documents:
   • Your passport must be valid at least 6 months after your visa application date.
   • Apply in advance for your visa in your country of residence.
   • We recommend you to foresee an cancellation insurance. (Your bank card allows you maybe to benefit from such an insurance if you use this method of payment).
   • While on tour, keep a copy of these documents with you (photocopy or scan), in case they are lost or stolen.
     
     
4. Plan your finances:
   • Cash or traveler cheques: Euros and Dollars can be easily changed against Rupees in India.
   • Credit cards are usually a safe payment tool. You can find many ATM opened 24 hours.
   • Keep separately big amounts from small banknotes for your daily expenses. Avoid transporting too much money.
     
     
5. Before departure:
   • Pack your luggage but don't overload it (see our packing list).
   • Foresee light clothes, (cotton, linen), and protection against the sun, (glasses, cap or hat, cream).
   • To note that women and men have to carry long dresses to visit Mosques. For the women, a veil scarf will be rigorous (even small).
   • Reconfirm your flight details and timing with your travel agent. ( Number, date and hours of the flight).
     
     
6. Keep in touch:
   • Tell your relatives about your travel dates and intended itinerary. Let them know how they can reach you (email or phone numbers in India with international code: +91).
   • Prepare a list of important phone numbers to be kept with you (of your relatives, embassy and travel agent).
     
     
7. Luggage:
   • Think of labelling your suitcases with your address of residence and the address of your travel agency in India.
   • Keep in cabin the important effects and the medicines if you take a treatment.

Have a nice trip!

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