India Travel Guide - Travel Insights and Tips

New Delhi, located in north-central India, is the country’s national capital. It is the world’s second most populous city and roughly 1.4 times the size of New York. Delhi Metro System provides a smooth connection all over the city.

Ranked as the world’s seventh-largest country, India has a total area of 3.28 million square kilometers. It covers around 2.4 percent of the globe. With a coastline of about 7,516 kilometers, India has nine coastal states and a clutch of island territories. From the northern to the southern tip, the country stretches up to 3,214 kilometers, and spans a width of 2,933 km from east to west.

The country calling code for India is +91. When making a phone call to India, dial the exit country code, India’s country code, and the area code you wish to connect to followed by the phone number. For calling on an Indian mobile phone (10 digits), just put the country code before the mobile number.

The official currency of India is Rupee, and the ISO code used is INR. You can find ATMs in cities and semi-rural regions, but it can be difficult to access one in rural areas. So it is wise to always carry some cash with you while you are traveling in rural parts of India.

Indira Gandhi International Airport (T3) IATA Code: DEL Closest City: New Delhi

Travelers can easily apply for an e-Visa to India. The validity may range anywhere between 30 days to five years with multiple entries and a continuous stay between 90 to 180 days, depending on your nationality.

The constitution of India recognizes 22 official languages. Hindi is the primary language, especially in the northern belt, but people in the urban areas can converse in English.

100 - Police 101 - Fire 102 – Ambulance +91-8750871111 - Helpline number of foreign national 1363 or 1800 11 1363 - Tourist Helpline

Cows, frequently spotted on city roads and villages, are considered sacred by Hindus. It is deemed rude to make sensitive comments about the animal. Though most Hindus do not consume beef as part of their dietary tradition, you can still find beef in some states like West Bengal, Kerala, Manipur and Mizoram.