A: You can visit our travel website for our pre-designed packages for getting wide variety of options. If you're interested with our travel deals you can book with us straight away. Or, if you would like to opt for a customized tour package, please send us an enquiry or contact our customer care.

A: On your international flight, between any foreign country and India, you are allowed two pieces of checked baggage, neither bag exceeding 62 inches or 70 lbs. In addition to the above, one piece totaling not more than 45 inches may be carried on board, provided it fits beneath the seat. On domestic flights within India and Nepal you are allowed 44 lbs (20 kg). For checked luggage, and one carry-on bag. There are baggage restrictions on smaller aircrafts in the domestic sectors, so make note of it. Any excess baggage penalties will be charged directly by the airlines.

A: India is generally a safe place. Anyhow you are advised to take precautions to avoid theft. Keep sufficient amount of money in your money belt under your clothing, and just a handful amount within your hand bags or shoulder bags. Majority of hotels rooms have secure locks or keep your valuables in your suitcases locked in your room. Carry photocopies of yours documents like, visa, passport, tickets and travelers cheques' serial numbers. If you lose the same you can contact concerned department for replacement. Don't accept any food items and drinks offered by strangers. Avoid walking in deserted areas at night.

A: Passport, Visa, Travel Insurance (if Any), Foreign Currency* & Air Ticket. And, ensure that the passport & visa are valid. (For Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives do not require visa for entry up to 90 days). To travel to India, You will need a passport (with a minimum of six months before expiration) and appropriate visas to enter India. To obtain your own visa we will furnish you with the necessary forms, which you may process directly at the Consulate closest to you. Visa processing takes about 10 days time. *Not Mandatory

A: India - it's best for natural beauty & picturesque landscape. It's a landscape for nature lovers and photographers. There is no restriction for the photography except in some monuments & selected places. In some monuments they allow photography by paying extra charges. And in some places if they particularly restrict photography, it's better to co-operate.

A: Yes. You can ask for guide's help when you come to visit India; otherwise some language difficulty might be faced. Elatrip.com provides guides who speak English, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, German, Polish, Swedish etc., for both individuals and groups.

A: You can meet our representative at Airport / railway station on arrival with a placard for identification. In case if you face any problem you can contact our emergency numbers - 24hr contact number that will send you at the time of your arrival / booking.

A: It's Indian Rupee, one rupee being equal to 100 Paise. The denominations in which it is available are: Rs 1000, 500, 100, 50, 20, 10 & 5.Coins are available in Rs. 5, 2, 1 & Paise 50.

A: Yes. You can experience the exotic mixture of natural beauties like hills, beaches, rivers, lakes, waterfalls, etc. The vast stretch of beautiful landscapes offer unlimited holiday options.Moreover, India's collections of unique attractive destinations guarantee unforgettable trips for families.

A: India, a rewarding place for family journey and also a child-friendly destination, gives a combination of fun and educational activities for children. And in some hotels they give plenty of entertainment options for children too.

A: No compulsory inoculations are required if you are arriving from Western countries. If you are entering from Africa or parts of Latin America, certification of Yellow Fever inoculation is required. General recommendations for travelers to India are: • Anti-malarial medications • Tetanus • Gamma-Globulin, and • Viral Meningitis inoculations.

A: India's health services are good. Doctors and medication is available on need.

A: It is better to avoid drinking tap-water or using open-restaurant water. Use only bottled, filtered mineral water. When buying the bottled water make sure that the cap is not been hampered with. Along with that, please make sure you apply the following health precautions: Eat cooked meals, avoid green salads. Do not buy food at street stalls. Eat fruit that you can peel yourself. Avoid seafood except in coastal areas. Local beer, wine, and soda are safe. If any unexpected medical problems arise contact your hotel doctor.

A: Make sure some travel agency people assist you on your arrival at airport / railway station. Make sure your accommodation is booked in advance with appropriate vouchers. Avoid taking transportation late night. Respect the Indian Culture and dress properly while travelling in Indian streets. This will improve the attitude of the people towards you.

A: During summer, cotton is best to wear. When visiting temple, you are not allowed to enter with carrying or wearing leather articles. In most of the temples, you won't be allowed to enter with your modern dress rather than the traditional spiritual dress. In certain temples Non-Hindus are not allowed. Before entering a temple or a monument, be clear about the rules and timings with a concerned person. Smoking is not allowed in public places. While visiting wildlife sanctuaries don't wear dark colored clothes (wear white, khaki, or light colored dresses) While visiting beachside you can wear shorts, minis, etc. While visiting a street or rural areas, wear comfortable clothing like Salwar kameez, Long sleeved tops, etc., Keep Woolen clothes while you plan to travel in winter season. Women should remember that the Indian Subcontinent is conservative. Avoid short shorts, mini-skirts, and Lu-c backed sun dresses in public, particularly in the smaller towns. Pants and Bermuda length shorts are perfectly acceptable.

A: October to March is the best season to visit all over India, except the Himalayas and Southeast regions. From April, humidity starts and the temperature rise. From June, Monsoon starts and at this time it is very difficult to travel in some places. But some parts of India are suitable to visit at this time also. Monsoon season (June - Mid Sep) is best for taking Ayurveda treatments/ getting rejuvenated.

A: Mostly Cash, for backup keep your ATM cards or credit cards with you since most of the places are having ATMs.

A: It is not necessary to purchase local currency at the airport. You can change money at hotels in all major cities at the Government fixed rate of exchange. Major credit cards are accepted at city hotels and most shops. The Visa / MasterCard are more popular than American Express. Small places and bazaars will accept Rupees cash only. Purchase small denominations for tips etc. A general rule of thumb is to treat Rs 65.00 as €1.00, Rs 10.00 as 15 cents. Keep cash money in these denominations handy. The Indian notes are well thumbed and worn, and when getting cash you will often get a Pack of 100 bills. Do not accept torn bills when changing money; some shopkeepers might refuse it.

A: Ignore or avoid them completely if they are too persistent give them a strong look. If you want to give something, it shouldn't be more than 1 or 2 Rupees.

A: In India, you will get things cheaper compared to other countries. So if they quote high price initially, bargain with them and walk away, then it will come down. For too much purchase you should bargain with them.

A: In India you can choose wide varieties of accommodation. 2 to 7 star categories of accommodation, bungalows, villas etc. are available, and the rates will vary according to season. Western foods are available in 5 star hotels and leading restaurants. Most of the restaurants in India provide veg. and non-veg. food.

A: In India, there are 14 officially recognized languages. English & Hindi are being used widely everywhere except in rural areas where gestures and a nice big smile will serve to communicate all that you need to share.

A: In India, all major cities have internet cafes for email and general surfing. But in some towns and villages you have to wander around for phone calls and browsing because of little internet facilities. In hotel rooms (especially metro cities), not all, you can avail internet facility.

A: The voltage & current supply in India is different than the rest of the world. Electricity in India is 240 Volts, alternating at 50 cycles per second. In case the devices you are carrying do not accept 240 volts at 50 hertz, you will be required to carry a voltage converter. You can either buy one from here or get one from your home. Also, India uses different types of plugs unlike the ones used in western countries. The plugs are usually the round pin type instead of the flat pin plug that most countries in the West use. It advisable that you carry a combination plug adapter that is available very easily in most electrical shops.

A: India has a highly developed network of telephone lines. Almost every road in India has one phone booth, which offers Public calls, NSD calls and ISD calls. The ISD code of India is 91. In order to make an international call, dial 00 (international access code from India) followed by code of the country you are calling followed by the area code and then local number. Another option is to buy a cellular phone. You can buy a SIM card of the local area, get it activated and be in touch with your family and friends through calls and SMS.

A: Yes. Elatrip.com offers 24/7 support with branches / associate offices in all major cities in India. Besides, mobile number and the concerned executive's name will be provided at the time of your arrival - in case of emergency contact. If you have any travel related queries, you can get in touch with elatrip.com any time @ 1800 425 6426 or, email to: operation@elatrip.com or reservation@elatrip.com