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Travelling to India for holidays or business, here you will find a comprehensive guide for visiting India.

Information on touring India, travelling on Indian trains, Indian airfares, hotels in India, tips on shopping in Indian markets, popular places in India to visit.

Complete information to make your visit to India safe and enjoyable.

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Touring India? Here you will find valuable  information on:

  • Planning to visit India checklist. Documents required, Indian visas Read More 

  • Useful tips on arrival at Indian Airports, Clearing customs in India

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  • Popular tourist attractions in India. Places to visit when touring India. Read More

  • How to travel on Indian trains. A step by step guide for foreign tourists. Check Now

  • Shopping tips in India, where to shop and for what. More Information

  • Hotels in India, How to rent a car in India, taxi fares in Delhi and more.

  • Short two minute 'Videos' on some popular cities with tips for tourists visiting India. See Now

  • Car and taxi rental information. Cars in India are usually rented with a driver...

  • The cheapest way to explore India is by train. Beginners guide to train travel in India.

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Planning your visit to India       

With a little bit of planning you can make your India visit an enjoyable experience. Here are some suggestions to consider to help plan your trip. More >>

Arriving in India

The majority of foreign tourists arrive in India by air. So what are Indian airports like? how does one go through Indian customs at the airport? What type of taxis are available and how to go about hiring a taxi the safe way? English is spoken by almost all government officials present at Indian airports.....   More > >>

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Popular Attractions in India

While monuments like The Taj Mahal are popular with all tourists. There are several other monuments, historical buildings, museums that are a must see for tourists visiting India..... More >> 

Videos of places of interest to tourists

Short videos of some popular attractions in India to help tourist familiarize themselves with places even before reaching there. As the saying goes, 'A picture is worth a thousand words' Checkout these videos and decide for yourself before hand what you want to see during your visit to India... View Videos Now

 
     Transportation Options in India
 

Once tourists arrive in India, what is the best way to travel within India? What are the options available and how much can one expect to pay? These are questions that most visitors have when traveling to a foreign country. India offers several modes of travel ......    More >>>  

Air Travel Pass for India - Special Airfares

Air travel passes for tourists are available in India for travel to different cities within India. How much does an unlimited air travel pass for India cost. They may or may not be for you  Save money on airfares in India 'VISIT INDIA FARES'

Travelling by Train in India - How to make online reservations from abroad

Train travel within India is the cheapest mode of travel. How to make online train reservations from abroad! Train reservations for Indian Railways can now be made online form anywhere in the world. Infact if you are visiting India you can now confirm your train travel and even print your own travel tickets at home. Step by step instructions...  More >>>
 

Renting a Car in India. Documentation Required, Car Rental Rates, Insurance and More...

Renting a car in India is not similar to what people in the west are accustomed to. Car rentals in India is are slightly different. Cars are usually rented with a driver included. Check nriinformation.com for information on Renting Cars in India. Here you will find complete information in FAQ format on Indian car rentals.

How to use your foreign cell phone in India without paying roaming charges

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Save money on telephone calls during your visit to India. Now you can easily get a local Indian telephone number, just buy an Indian Sim card for less than five dollars and keep in touch with your family and friends. No need to pay roaming charges for your foreign cell phones....   More >>>    

Shopping in India - Fashions - Shawls & More...Blue Indian SariWomen Shopping

India can be a shoppers paradise provided you know where to find the best deals, how to avoid being ripped of by unscrupulous salesmen who prey on foreign tourists. Fake items such as pashmina shawls, scarf's and jewelry items are bought by tourists who find out they were cheated after they return to their homelands.

For tips on shopping in India check out our shopping pages. This website is not in the selling business and has no connection with any commercial enterprise. Be a smart shopper and make your own choices..... More >>>

Is your Pashmina Shawl Genuine?

Tourists are often approached in India by people trying to get them to purchase 'Pashmina Shawls' This usually occurs as people walk in tourist areas and shopping markets. Salesmen and commission agents for shops try to entice tourists into buying pashmina shawls that turn out to be Fake Pashmina. Read More >>>

Taxi Fares in Delhi - Don't get ripped off by taxi drivers

Worried about being ripped off by taxi drivers during your holiday travels? Check out the Delhi  taxi and Rickshaw calculator here >>> 

Wildlife India ElephantsWildlife Sanctuaries & National Parks in India

Visitors to India can enjoy visits to some of the best wildlife & bird sanctuaries in India. Wildlife parks are in the States of Goa - Rajahasthan - Kerala &  Uttaranchal More >>>

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Ayurvedic Therapy

Almost 100,000 visitors visit Kerala for Ayurvedic & Shirodhara health treatments that are very popular with foreign tourists from all over the world.  Ayurvedic treatment is now available in many other parts of India also. It uses natural herbs and their oils to treat ailments and claims to ensure a healthy life.

Tips and information on what to expect when seeking Ayurvedic treatment in India, Many places offer various types of massages ....More >>>  

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Dental CheckupMedical Tourism - Health Holidays in India

Medical costs are soaring in countries like the United States. There are also considerable delays in getting treatment in some western countries due to financial and hospital backlogs of patients waiting for medical procedures.

Medical tourism is a concept that is becoming popular day by day and India is one of the destinations where medical and dental treatments are available at a fraction of the cost when compared to western countries...Read More >>>

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