Colorful India: Pre-trip Information
Colorful India: Textiles, Crafts and Beyond
Are you ready?
The below is just a few simple details about the trip to begin the preparations. Over the coming months, additional information will be sent out that will ensure you are fully prepared for this adventure!
PRE-TRIP PREPARATION…
Passport:
You need a passport to travel to India! Your passport should be valid until at least April 2022 and it needs to have 2 full empty pages. If you don’t have enough empty pages or your passport will expire before next April, please let me know and I’ll send you instructions for getting a new passport, or additional pages, in time for the tour.
Visas:
Every traveler to India needs a visa, however, most nationalities may now easily obtain an “E-Visa”. As a result, you don’t have to go through the process of obtaining a tourist visa from the Indian Embassy in your home country and you can simply take care of the procedures online.
Visa-on-arrival
For citizens of the USA, Canada, UK, Australia and New Zealand, please follow the below steps:
- Visit this website: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html
- Click on “Apply here for e-visa” and follow the instructions
**Important:
- While filling out the online application, you can choose to obtain a 1 month, 1 year or 5 year eVisa (for different prices). The 1 month visa starts the day you arrive in India.
- It’s a good idea to list your arrival date on the application as one day earlier than you actually plan to arrive.
** When completing the application, it might ask for the below information:
- Itinerary – Delhi, Ranthambore, Bundi, Udaipur, Ahmedabad, Bhuj
- Hotel in Delhi – Hotel Prime Balaji Deluxe, Arakashan Road, New Delhi, 110055, India / Tel: Phone: +91 11 2368 3491
- Reference in your home country – Simply put the name and details of a friend at home.
- Contact in India – Put the hotel details in this section as well.
Packing:
You’ll receive more information about what to pack soon!
Travel/Health Insurance:
In order to participate in this tour, you will have to provide proof of travel/health insurance. Travel insurance is not expensive at all and is absolutely worth it as you will be able to travel with the peace of mind that, in case something happens, you don’t have to worry about paying for any health care you may need or about being reimbursed for any travel expenses in the case of flight delays or trip cancelation due to unforeseen reasons. It will also cover your possessions in the event that they are misplaced during the trip.
My personal favorite travel insurance provider is SAFETY WING as they offer great deals, reliable coverage and high-quality customer service. The sign-up process is also very easy.
Arrival in Delhi
For this trip, you’ll have a couple of options for your arrival.
1. If you wish to participate in the pre-trip excursion to Agra/Taj Mahal, this will take place from September 30th – October 1st. As a result, you would need to arrive in Delhi on September 29th.
2. If you do not wish to participate in the pre-trip excursion, you should arrive in Delhi on October 1st or 2nd.
If you do arrive early, we’re able to book extra nights of accommodation for you in Delhi at the hotel we’ll be using for the trip itself.
*Please refer to the Travel Form for more details.
That’s it for now…I hope you are starting to get truly excited about the tour and I shall be in touch again soon with even more details.
Get ready for an amazing experience!
Derek
Wandering Earl Tours