Please check with your local general physician (GP) four weeks prior to travel.

Staying connected is fairly easy in larger cities with good networks but the same is not true for smaller towns and villages in India. The trend of providing wifi in hotels and other forms of accomodations is gaining momentum in larger cities but the same is still in nascent stages in the rest of the [...]

There are ATMs in most towns; carry cash as backup. Mastercard and Visa are the most widely accepted credit cards.ATMs are widespread and Visa, MasterCard, Cirrus, and Maestro are the most commonly accepted cards. ATMs at Axis Bank, Citibank, HDFC, HSBC, ICICI and State Bank of India recognise foreign cards. Other banks may accept major [...]

What to Take Well-concealed money belt Sunscreen and sunglasses Earplugs – essential for nuisance noise Sheet sleeping bag if you're budgeteering What to Wear In bigger cities, especially in the bars, restaurants, malls, clubs and five-star hotels, people dress as they might in less conservative countries. However, elsewhere it's important to wear non-revealing clothes (both [...]

Travel with children in India is usually a delight, though you (and your kids) may have to get used to being the centre of attention. Locals will thrill at taking a photograph or two beside your bouncing baby. This may prove tiring and disconcerting, but you can always politely decline. As a parent on the [...]

To enter India you need a valid passport and an onward/return ticket, and a visa. Your passport needs to be valid for at least six months beyond your intended stay in India, with at least two blank pages. If your passport is lost or stolen, immediately contact your country’s representative. Keep photocopies of your airline [...]

Technically you’re supposed to declare Indian rupees in excess of ₹10,000, any amount of cash over US$5000, or a total amount of currency over US$10,000 on arrival. You're also prohibited from importing more than one laptop, two litres of alcohol, 100 cigarettes or equivalent, or gifts and souvenirs worth over ₹8000. These regulations change periodically [...]

If you have a physical disability or are vision impaired, the difficulties of travel in India can be exacerbated. If your mobility is considerably restricted, you may like to ease the stress by travelling with an able-bodied companion. We at Dreamazing Destinations, do everything we can to make it easier to travel with a disability. [...]

Although local transport in India is frequent and inexpensive, it is prone to overcrowding and delays. Domestic flights, long-distance buses and trains connect most of the country quite well and are available at all times of day and night, though working out the time you will actually arrive at your destination after all the [...]

Although India is a country that is becoming more familiar with western ways, it still is a melting pot of older, formal traditions and younger, adaptive ideas. Though forgiving of foreigners who don't understand the local customs, it could be immensely helpful for travellers to follow the points mentioned below. Dress modestly - Avoid offence [...]