India Round the World Trip Guide

Laze on a houseboat in Kerala, plod into the sunset on a camel in Rajasthan, glide down the Ganges at dawn or crack open a cold beer on your perfect beach in Goa. One thing is for sure, no matter what your travel style or budget, there will never be a moment when you don’t know you are in India. This is an especially fascinating country for us Brits due to our historical connection. Just by growing up in the U.K, we all have hundreds of images of India forever planted in our minds. Don’t assume however that knowing your way around the menu in your local Indian restaurant will prepare you for your time here !

Climate in India

The climate in India varies from region to region (India is a vast country, almost as big as Western Europe) The north has a subtropical climate with high summer temperatures and cold winters, but it only has a brief rainy season. The south has a tropical climate, and although the temperature varies little throughout the year, the heavy monsoons can cause flooding. There are definitely parts of India that it is best to avoid at certain times of the year, but on the other hand, there is always somewhere in India where the weather is perfect.

Visa information for India

Holders of British passports must obtain an Indian visa before arriving in India. To obtain a visa, your passport must be valid at least 6 months after your planned return date. You require one free page in your passport for an Indian visa. An application form can be downloaded from the embassy website. You can fill out your application and pay on line, but you will still need to post your 2 passport photos, and signed application along with your passport to one of the Visa application centres or deliver it by hand.

Health advice for India

Travellers health in India. India is a tropical country and you therefore run greater risk of becoming ill than at home. There are more varieties of bacteria in a hot climate, that your body won’t be used to if you don’t live in that area of the world. The risk of getting ill shouldn’t put anyone off going. The worst that happens to most people is a couple of days of ‘Delhi Belly’.

Getting around India

There are many different forms of transport in India. Buses, rickshaws and trains all seem uniquely Indian. If you are a little better off, you might find yourself travelling by private car or on one India’s many low cost airlines, but however you travel, there is no danger that you will forget what country you are in ! Find out more information about getting around in India.

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