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Travel Information
Trains
It is advisable to
book your tickets and seat reservations before you travel for any major journey in
India. Although you can book when you arrive,
it can often take several hours and you need to
be sure that you are dealing with the official
rail authorities, not touts.
Some routes
have tourist quotas which can sell out some days
in advance. If you want to travel in reasonable
comfort, AC2-tier class is recommended.
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Health
Matters
Inoculations & Malaria Prophylaxis
You should make an informed choice about inoculations and take malaria tablets
(depending on the time of year and where you are travelling).
The NHS advises that you consult your GP or other qualified
medical practitioner at least 6-8 weeks before you travel.
MASTA
(Medical Advisory Services for Travellers Abroad)
was set up in 1984 at the London School of Hygiene and
Tropical Medicine. Their website has definitive information
about antimalarials and immunisation.
If you decide to have inoculations and/or antimalarials,
your GP or practice nurse can often provide this service,
but allow several weeks notice. If you need
to get inoculations at short notice you can go to
MASTA
Travel Clinic (walk-in), quick but not cheap.
Herbal and Homeopathic Remedies
"The Health Protection Agency Advisory
Committee on Malaria Prevention does not recommend relying
on any herbal or homeopathic remedies for the prevention
of malaria. Herbal remedies have not been tested for
their ability to prevent or treat malaria and are not
licensed for these uses. There is no scientific proof
that homeopathic remedies are effective in either preventing
or treating malaria. In addition, the Faculty of Homeopathy
does not promote the use of homeopathic remedies for
disease prevention and note that their use in malaria
prevention is unlikely to be acceptable to insurance
providers".
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here to see the full article»
Get a dental checkup
A dental checkup before you travel is
advisable, along with any associated treatment.
Taking medication to India
If you are on prescribed drugs, it is
advisable to take these in their original packaging,
along with a separate note of the prescription.
Other Travel Information
Passports
& Visas
You must have a full passport with at
least 6 months unexpired as at your date of arrival
in India. All foreign nationals, including children,
require a visa to enter India.
You can apply for a visa by post or in
person. A printable application form is available
online from the High
Commission of India.
FCO Travel Advice
The
Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) offer travel
advice for all parts of the world, updated regularly
depending on the current political and security situation.
Accommodation in Delhi
There is plenty of cheap accommodation near New Delhi
train station on Main Bazaar (Paharganj), no need to
book in advance.
Sri
Aurobindo Ashram is a quieter and altogether more
restful place to stay, especially after a long flight.
The ashram is on Sri Aurobindo Marg, not far from the
international airport. You should book in advance by
email at aurobindo@vsnl.com
Other Links
Lonely Planet online ::
Delhi Weather Report (BBC)
xe.com
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