Himalaya Reisen

Full name: Republic of India

Population: 1.1 billion (UN, 2005)

Capital: New Delhi

Area: 3.1 million sq km (1.2 million sq miles), excluding Indian-administered Kashmir (100,569 sq km/38,830 sq miles)

Major languages: Hindi, English and at least 16 other official languages major religions: Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism, Jainism

International dialling code +91

Time 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT.

Visas Overview
You must obtain an Indian visa prior to leaving home: it cannot be obtained on arrival. An Indian tourist visa is available for six months from the date of issue and you should apply for a multiple entry, as the cost is the same as for single/double entry. Himalaya reisen will assist you in the preparation of your visa application if required for further information

Visa
Kirchenfeldstrasse 28
CH-3005 Bern
Switzerland 031 351 11 10 /031 351 10 46
http://www.indembassybern.ch

TRANSIT
ENTRY WITHIN 3 MONTHS UPTO 15 DAYS (FOR TRANSIT THROUGH INDIA WITH CONFIRMED AIRTICKET SINGLE/DOUBLE CHF45.00 TOURIST UP TO 6MONTHS ALL TOURIST VISA APPLICATIONS TO BE ACCOMPANIED BY FLIGHT RESERVATION DETAILS MULTIPLE CHF80.00 UPTO 1 YEAR PLEASE CHECK WITH EMBASSY BEFORE APPLYING DO NOT PAY FEES AT TIME OF APPLICATION MULTIPLE CHF 120.00 MULTIPLE CHF 245.00 UPTO 5 YEARS,ALL OTHER TYPES OF VISA INCLUDING BUSINESS VISA UPTO 6 MONTHS , ALL VISA APPLICATIONS TO BE ACCOIMPANIED BY FLIGHT RESERVATION DETAILS- BUSINESS INVITATION LETTER FROM INDIA
MULTIPLE CHF150.00 UPTO 1 YEAR AS ABOVE MULTIPLE CHF 220.00 UPTO 5 YEAR AS ABOVE MULTIPLE CHF 360.00
STUDENT *
DEPENDING UPON PERIOD OF STUDIES FROM 1 YEAR TO 5 YEARS WHICHEVER IS LESS CONTACT EMBASSY REGARDING SUPORTING DOCUMENTS BEFORE APPLYING AND PAYING VISA FEES. DO NOT PAY VISA FEES AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION CHF140.00
Restricted/Protected Areas requires extr permit

Phone
It is best to make international phone calls from either your hotel or guesthouse or at one of the many specialist communication offices. Phone calls from hotels often incur a significant service charge.

Email
Internet Cafes are increasingly common in tourist hubs all over the world. If you have a yahoo, hotmail or similar account then you should be able to access your e-mail in most major cities.

Electricity
Voltage in is 220 volts (50 cycles). You will need an international adaptor. Electricity supplies are subject to occasional disruption.

Food
In we use our hotels and guesthouses primarily as a place to stay. Breakfast is included in the tour cost at your hotel. All towns and cities have a superb choice of restaurants for lunches and dinners and your tour guide will advise you as to the best places to go. Casual clothing is all that is required for a night on the town. We recommend you only drink bottled mineral water, bottled soft drinks and tea/coffee, etc. Do not drink water from the taps, and avoid ice in your drinks. We suggest you use the water provided in the hotel flasks only for cleaning your teeth.

Climate
The climate in varies from tropical monsoons in the south to more temperate climates in the north. October to March are the most pleasant months to visit and it can get very hot during the summer months. Rain in Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur is quite likely during the monsoon season June to September.