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.

The tour itineraries can be customized to whatever requirements you wish; indeed this is where our knowledge and experience help us to stand apart. The pre-designed itineraries with fixed departure dates are also very good way of traveling in a small group just like traveling individually with your family and friends. The tour itineraries are all tried and tested over more than a decade of operations.

You may find however that with the vast array of travel options in India you would like to visit other centers, take a little more time in one place or less in another, or indulge in another area of interest altogether. In this case please contact us to discuss the ideas you have.

We have a panel of guides with ranks and only use them, and in most cases they would be satisfactory. Government licensed guides are always preferred by our company. There are training courses and exams for the same and chances are less that you will be unhappy if you go with one. Their daily rates and wages are Government fixed.

It is Rupee, being equal to Rs. 100 paise. The Paper money is in denominations of Rupees: Rs 2000, 500, 100, 50, 20, 10 & 5. Coins are available in Rs. 5, 2 and 1.

We are following WHO suggested guidelines such as mandatorily screening of drivers and office staff through thermal scanners, disinfecting vehicles before each ride to minimise the threat of the virus. All touchpoints such as door handles, gear shifters, touch screens, and seats of all cars/ coaches are sanitised.

Drivers have been instructed to wear a double mask all the time and maintain hand hygiene. They have been provided with their personal hand-sanitiser bottles and ensure that they disinfect their hands with alcohol-based hand sanitisers before all our guests boarding the vehicle. The safety of our guests is our priority.

It is mandatory to wear a mask and maintain proper social distancing when moving around in public places. We recommend that you ensure appropriate hand hygiene and wash your hands regularly. Keep a bottle of hand sanitisers with you at all times. It is mandatory to download the Aarogya Setu app on your mobile phone.

Besides this, you will be required to install specific quarantine apps in some states. These help the government agencies to ensure the authenticity of COVID-19 statistics. A negative PCR report taken 72 hours before boarding the flight from the country of origin, or a complete Covid19 vaccination certificate/report is required.

Taj Mahal, along with all the centrally protected monuments, sites and Museums (under ASI), is open. Still, safety guidelines such as proper social distancing, regular hand sanitising will have to be strictly followed. The number of visitors have been restricted to 5000 tourists each day at the Taj Mahal to avoid overcrowding. Entry tickets must be purchased online. Ticket counters will not be open.

Travellers arriving from or transiting through Europe, the Middle East and Africa with a negative COVID-19 test certificate issued 72 hours before travel will be subject to another paid test upon arrival; travellers who test negative will be advised to monitor the state of health for 14 days.

If they test positive or show symptoms, they will be directed to government-mandated facilities but some travellers may be allowed to quarantine at home depending on the other variant of COVID-19 on a case-by-case basis. However, the passenger seated near a person from the UK, Brazil, or South Africa who test positive for COVID will be placed for seven days institutional quarantine.

One must possess a passport which is valid for minimum 6 months from the date of entry into India. Many countries have been included in the list of countries whose citizens are provided E-Visa facility provided they apply 72 hours in advance. Other nationals need to obtain Indian visa in advance to enter India.

There is no need of any vaccination except for travellers coming from Africa, South America need yellow fever vaccinations.

It depends on which part of India if you wish to visit. In case you are interested in visiting Ladakh or other parts of Himalaya then summer season is the best time. If you want to visit Rajasthan, other parts of North India or South India then winter season (October till March) is ideal period. Even travelling during monsoon months (July – September) is also not a bad idea to visit Rajasthan and other places it presents a good tourism opportunity during this time as one can stay at Luxury or Palace hotels without spending a fortune during those months.

The best way to travel within India is to travel by road as this offers you an opportunity to have a glimpse of real INDIA as you can visit en-route villages and small forts at your own pace which is not possible by air or by train. But, if you are travelling to long distance, then taking a flight or trains can be more convenient and to save time.

Yes. It is advisable that you buy a comprehensive medical / travel insurance in advance from your country before travelling to India.

We are a one stop travel shop and provide every kind of travel related services for any occasion – business or pleasure or both. We organize all arrangements for conferences, trade fairs, exhibitions and events. We specialise in incentive tours, weddings and honeymoons, health tourism, pilgrimage tours, adventure tours or any special interest tours anywhere in India and also to neighbouring countries like Nepal, Bhutan , Sri Lanka etc…

We can design any tour package in Indian subcontinent (except Pakistan) on request

We provide minimum Standard category hotels which mean 3 star hotels, superior or First class of hotels are 4 star or equivalent and deluxe hotels which are 5 star or 5 star deluxe hotels. At few places, deluxe or first class hotels are not there and in such case, we shall provide best available hotels which may not confirm to deluxe or first class category. We also include heritage / palace and charming boutique hotels in our packages.

Yes, we will send you a detailed list of hotels at the time of confirmation of our services.

We have English speaking guides all over INDIA. At many places, we also have French,German,Spanish, Italian, Japanese and other language speaking guides. We can also provide accompanying foreign language speaking tourist guides for individuals and groups but the same is always on subject to availability.

You will be greeted by our representative at airport on your arrival. He shall be holding a placard of your name or Group name for identification. We shall also provide you list of emergency 24 hours contact numbers for any emergency.

We provide truly 24 X 7 assistance. We shall also give you our mobile number and you are most welcome to call us in case of any need.

The electricity supply is 230 – 240 volt, with three round pin plugs. Most western visitors will require an adaptor. If you plan to travel a lot in the future, it is better to get a combination voltage converter and a plug adapter.

Internet connections are available in the most part and places of India and are reasonably fast, except in some more remote rural areas. Wi-Fi access is accessible at most good hotels and growing number of cafés in the larger cities. At most of the hotels free Wi-Fi is available and the password will be shared with you at the time of check-in. At time of confirmation we will share complete data with you,whereall free Wi-Fi is provided and where all It is chargeable.

No. India is justly famous for some of the world’s best food and here you can enjoy it in all its glory. Food hygiene standards in hotels and resorts are world class and a few sensible precautions will minimize any chance of getting sick. Although meat consumption very common (except beef), India  is still a paradise for vegetarians. Tuck into Masala Dosa – pancake with onion and potato filling, accompanied by flavourful chutneys – thali, and a huge range of Dal (lentils). As you travel around you can safely eat at small local restaurants along the way. If you wish to eat oriental or western cuisine, this is available at mid range to deluxe hotels throughout the country.

Delhi belly is a form Travelers’ diarrhea (TD) which is a stomach and intestinal infection. It usually be accompanied by abdominal cramps, nausea, fever, headache and bloating.

Tap water should be rigorously avoided outside the luxury hotels, as should any fresh fruit and salad vegetables that many have been rinsed in it. Check with the establishment to ensure that the water that they provided has been purified. Ice made from unpurified tap water can also be dangerous, as the freezing process does not kill the microbes which caused the problems. Indians have developed the immunity to them and can drink most water without fear. Bottled mineral water is readily available in tourist area, but should be brought in advance if travelling elsewhere.

Travellers, prone to dust-related allergy, coughs, colds and sore throats, we advise you to take preventive medicines with you as larger cities suffer from smog pollution. You must keep your remedial medicines with you in case you are suffering from bronchitis.

Once on the trip please tell us any concerns you may have regarding health concerns, we can then ensure your specific needs are met.

India is country of continental size and home to varied cultural streams and religious value systems. Though the people of India are very tolerant and respectful to different lifestyles and behavioral patterns, we suggest the guests to dress modestly, to cover their heads while visiting religious places, to avoid expressing love and affection publicly and to remove shoes while entering temples, mosques, Gurudwara and places of religious worship or private homes. Many Hindu temples are not open to non-Hindus. Always ask permission before entering. Mosques may have limited visiting times for non-Muslims.

The hot season begins in April and ends in October. It is interrupted by the south-west monsoon which should arrive in mid-June. Apart from the years in which it fails, torrential rain can be expected for 3 months. In Rajasthan, rainfall is always much less than in Delhi and often peters out completely as the monsoon proceeds westward.

The climates of Delhi and Agra are virtually identical, but Rajasthan is significantly dryer, with greater extremes of the day and nights temperatures. In the cool season, November to March, a jacket or cardigan will often be needed from early evening to mid-morning.

North India

• April –June         : Hot, dry and dusty with temperature 35-45 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,
• July – August                      : June/July/Oct/Nov : Hot and Heavy rains
• Dec – Mar                            : Coolin the plains and very cold in the mountains

India can be described as a shopper’s paradise with products such as hand-woven rugs, inlaid marble, semi-precious stone jewelry, silk fabrics, brassware, etc. India’s diversity is expressed though the creation of master craftspeople. Each state has a unique handicraft to proudly reflect the inherited and improved skills to near perfection. Souvenir shops and art & craft emporiums are to be found everywhere.

Yes, the guides do take you to shops and showrooms, while you are on tour. You can say “no” when you don’t want to visit the shops or not interested in shopping with a guide. But when you do visit the store with the guide, you do not necessarily pay a higher price for a substandard product. What we have done is, selected a few stores both privately owned & government owned but in both cases Government recognized) at important destinations.

Most leading credit cards are accepted in hotels, restaurant, shops and tourist agencies but check in advance if unsure. American Express usually has lower acceptability than Visa or Mastercard. It is always safer to carry sufficient cash for small purchases, but practically all shops accept cards for major items.

The basic rule: you are not allowed to take rupees in or out of India. That means that you will need to obtain some currency upon arrival, rather than sorting it out in advance. The easy option is to take your debit card and use that at the ubiquitous ATMs in urban areas (and at airports).You can exchange foreign currency at Banks, credit unions, online bureausand currency converters, who provide convenient and often inexpensive currency exchange services.

Yes, you can purchase a local sim card by providing all documents required by the company as per the Government rules and regulations. Mostly, it will require photocopy of your passport and 3 photographs.

India is 5 ½ hours ahead of GMT and 9 ½ hours ahead of USEST.

No tips and gratuity is not included in the tour cost.

Tipping is not mandatory but in last 20-30 years it has become more common. Only small amounts are usually expected, so carry few low -denominations notes (20- 50– 100 rupees) for minor services.

It is usual for the service change to be including in restaurant bills, if not, tip the waiter 10 per cent.

A general idea would be as followsfor different services but feel free to adjust upwards or downwards depending on the level of service you receive:

• Bellboys at hotel              : Rs. 20-30 for a small bag, 50 for a big one on arrival and same on departure
• Drivers                                  : Rs. 200 –500 per day, depending on the number of people traveling and number of the days the driver has been with you. 
• Day Guides                         : Rs. 1000, if traveling in a group it can go down to Rs. 400 per person  
• Restaurants                        : 10 % of the bill amount could be left.