ADVICE FOR THE TRAVELERS

ADVISES

1) E-TOURIST VISA (eTV) https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/

e-Tourist Visa Facility is available for nationals of following countries/territories: Andorra, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Cayman Island, Chile, China, China- SAR Hongkong, China- SAR Macau, Colombia, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Cuba, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kiribati, Laos, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nauru, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niue Island, Norway, Oman, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Republic of Macedonia, Russia, Saint Christopher and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent & the Grenadines, Samoa, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Spain, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Sweden, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tonga, Turks & Caicos Island, Tuvalu, UAE, Ukraine, United Kingdom, USA, Uruguay, Vanuatu, Vatican City-Holy See, Venezuela, Vietnam.

Eligibility

International Travelers whose sole objective of visiting India is recreation, sightseeing, casual visit to meet friends or relatives, short duration medical treatment or casual business visit.
Passport should have at least six months validity from the date of arrival in India. The passport should have at least two blank pages for stamping by the Immigration Officer.
International Travelers should have return ticket or onward journey ticket, with sufficient money to spend during his/her stay in India.
International Travelers having Pakistani Passport or Pakistani origin may please apply for regular Visa at Indian Mission.
Not available to Diplomatic/Official Passport Holders.
Not available to individuals endorsed on Parent’s/Spouse’s Passport i.e. each individual should have a separate passport.
Not available to International Travel Document Holders.
2) GROUP TOURS: When traveling in a group, you will get in touch with people of different countries, culture and ages. It is expected from all the group members to respect these differences. All the group members must be on time, so that the daily schedule is not hampered.

3) TRAIN: While traveling in trains, please keep the followings points in mind for a safe journey

Secure your luggage with a chain and padlock.
Keep a scan copy of all your documents in a pen drive and on emails.
Carry a waist bag to keep your passport, money etc.
Do not share food and water with the other unknown passengers even if they pose to be very friendly.
There are no restaurant or buffet cars on Indian Railways, but on long-distance trains you can order food from an attendant in your train car. Regular stops are made at stations where food is also available and on some trains many vendors board the train selling chai (tea), cold drinks, chips and cookies.
Generally, Indian Railways are efficient, but at times due to fog the Indian trains do run late- and at times hours late. Make sure you have something to occupy your time while waiting for your train. It is advised you bring snacks and water for the journey.
Always carry toilet papers and hand sanitize.