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Visa Requirement
Visa for India
The first thing you require while traveling to India is the visa of course. Foreigners desirous of visiting India can do so after obtaining a visa from the Indian Mission in the country of their residence, or in a country nearest to them. People of all nationalities are welcome to visit India for tourism, business, education, family reunions etc. Employments visas are also granted if backed by employed in India are automatically granted. Nationals of Pakistan and Afghanistan are advised to apply for their visa well in advance of their intended travels because the procedure for processing their applications often takes longer than for other nationalities. All visa applicants must posses a valid passport of their country of citizen.
Tourist Visa
Usually a multi-entry visa is granted for the purpose of tourism.
Transit Visa
Indian Mission grants transit visa abroad for a maximum period of 15 Days.
Business Visa
A Foreigner can obtain one from an Indian embassy or Consulate Abroad.
Student visa
A student visa can be obtained from Indian embassy or consulate abroad on the production of proof of admission and means of sustenance while in India. The visa is valid for one year but can be extended in India for the duration of the course.
Conference Visa
Delegates coming to attend international conferences and /or exhibitions in India can be granted conference visas to cover the conference as well as for tourism in India. Delegates are advised to apply to the Indian Embassies well in advance.
Religious Missionary visa
Religious missionaries can obtain visa for single entry and duration as permitted by the Government of India.
Journalist Visa
Professional journalists and photographers are granted visa three months stay in India.
Employment visa

Employment visa are initially issued for one year stay the foreigners regional registration office in India can extend this, if the job contract continues, spouses and children will get coterminous visa.

Facts for Travellers
Do’s & Don’t’s
Despite the hassles and hardships of travel in India you will generally be accorded great respect. In return you should sensitive to local customs. While you are not expected to get everything right, you should al least exercise common sense and common courtesy. If in doubt about how you should behave, watch what the locals do, or ask; people are generally happy to explain and delighted that you taking an interest in their culture.
Religious Etiquette
Take particular care when attending a religious place or event. Dress and behave appropriately – don't wear shorts or sleeveless tops and do not smoke or hold hands. Behave in a respectful manner; loud and intrusive behavior isn't appreciated. Remove your shoes before entering a holy place and never touch a carving or statue of a deity. In some places, such as mosques, you will be required to cover your head.
Photographic Etiquette
You should be sensitive about taking photos of people, especially women, who may find it offensive – always ask first. Taking photos at a funeral, a religious ceremony or of people bathing may cause offence. Don't use flash photographyin prayer rooms in gompas or to take pictures of murals of any kind.
Bathing
Nudity is completely unacceptable and a swimsuit must be worn even when bathing in a remote location. Indian women invariably wear saris when bathing in a river or any place where they are in public view and women should consider wearing a sarong rather than a bathing suit.
What to bring
If you are only traveling to a single destination, eg Goa or Kerala, you can pretty much bring what you like. If you are undertaking a longer trip whatever you carry your gear in, the usual budget travellers rule applies – bring as little as possible. If you are spending the time in the hill stations, especially durig the cool season, you will need a reasonably warm top or jacket for chilly night.

Cultural considerations dictate the kind of clothing you should bring
A reasonable list would include:
  • Underwear with swimming wear.
  • One pair of cotton trousers.
  • One pair of shorts (Men only).
  • One long cotton skirt (Women).
  • A few T – shirts or lightweight shirts.
  • Sweater for cool nights in the hills.
  • One pair of sneakers or shoes.
  • Socks – Useful for visiting temples, especially fro traipsing over areas exposed to the sun.
  • Sandals
  • Flip – Flop (Thongs) – Handy to wear when showering.
  • Lightweight jacket or Raincoat.
  • A set of ‘dress up' cloths.
  • A hat – South Indian commonly use umbrellas instead of hats, which can be sweaty and uncomfortable. Umbrellas can be bought everywhere.
If you are going for camping or trekking you will need to take:
  • Walking boots – These must good ankle support and have a sole flexible enough to meet the anticipated walking conditions. Ensure your boots are well broken in beforehand.
  • Warm Jacket.
  • Wool shirt or pullover.
  • Breeches or shorts – Shorts are ideal but should not be worn in places where they may cause offence to locals.
  • Shirts – T-shirts are OK, but shirts with collars and sleeves will give added protection against the sun.
  • Socks – a sufficient supply of thick and thin pairs should be taken.
  • A sun hat.
  • A multi –fuel stove.
Bedding
A sleeping bag, although a hassle to carry, can come in handy. You can use it to spread over unsavory – looking hotel bedding, as a cushion on hard train seats, and a seat for long waits on railway platform. If you are planning on camping or spending time in hills (especially during the cool season) a sleeping bag is essential. A sheet sleeping bag will suffice if you are going to be spending all your time in hot, tropical places.
Toiletries

Soap, Toothpaste, shampoo and other toiletries are readily available. Conditioner can be hard to find; some brands combine shampoo and conditioner in one. If this doesn't appeal, bring your own supplies. A sink plug is worth having since few cheaper hotels have plugs. A nail brush or even something sturdier can be very useful for scrubbing the dirt and grit off your feet at the end of the day. For women, tampons are available in most of the metro cities; sanitary pads are more widely available.

Men can safely leave their shaving gear at home.

Miscellaneous Items
  • A padlock, especially for the budget travellers – most cheap hotels and quite a number of mid range places have doors locked by a flimsy latch and padlock. You will find having your own sturdy lock on the door does wonders for your peace of mind.
  • A knife – it has a whole range of uses, such as peeling fruits etc.
  • A mini electric element – to boil water in a cup.
  • A sarong – can be used as a bed sheet, an item of clothing, an emergency towel and pillow.
  • Insect repellent, a box of mosquito coils or an electric mosquito zapper – you can buy them in most places ; Mosquito net can be very useful – bring tape with you if it doesn't come with a portable frame.
  • A torch – Power cut are not uncommon and there's little street lighting at night.
  • Moisture – Impregnated disposable tissues – for your hands and face.
  • A spare set of glasses and your spectacle prescription. If your wear contact lenses, bring enough solution to last your trip.
  • Earplugs( to shut out the din in some hotels)and sleeping mask.
  • A Sun hat and sunglasses- if you hate sweaty hats, buy and umbrella in india( It provides shade plus air circulation).
  • A water bottle- It should always be by your side Use water purification tablets to avoid adding to India's growing plastic waste problem.
  • High-factor sunscreen –through becoming more widely available in India it's expensive.
  • Lip balm-handy if you are planning to spend a lot of time on beaches or in the mountains.
  • String-Useful as a makeshift clothes line (Double strand nylon is good to secure your clothes if you have no pegs) you can buy small, inexpensive sachets of washing powder everywhere.
  • A pair of binoculars-If you plan to be bird watching and wildlife spotting.
  • A high-pitched whistle-some women carry them as a possible deterrent to would be assailants.

 
 
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