Insight Of India

Travel insurance is mandatory for all travelers and should be taken out at the time of booking. You must provide proof of your travel insurance on the first day of your trip; you will not be able to join the trip without it.

At a minimum, your travel insurance should be ‘comprehensive’, providing cover against personal accident, death, medical expenses, emergency repatriation and personal liability. We also strongly recommend it covers cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects.

Yes, India requires a visa. You can obtain an electronic visa. We always recommend passengers to check with their local embassy, as visa rules can change without notice. The websites of the embassies of your home country will always have information about the requirements, costs of visas and the necessary forms. To apply for an eVisa, check the following information from the Indian government website https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/ ###MX In addition to your passport, all Mexican travelers need to apply for a tourist eVisa in order to visit India, which you must apply for one month prior to your trip. You can do this from the comfort of your home on the Government of India website and it costs around 80 USD. ###CO In addition to your passport, all Colombian travelers need to apply for a tourist eVisa in order to visit India, which you must apply for one month prior to your trip. The procedure is done from the page of the Government of India and has a price of about 80 USD.

Medical and vaccination requirements differ between nations and as we are not medical practitioners, we unfortunately cannot advise on this issue. Please see your local GP or travel doctor for details and advice about current vaccination requirements.

Our leaders are trained to deal with these situations, and we will endeavor to get you help as quickly as possible. If you must leave the trip early due to illness, our local offices will help you find appropriate medical care and ensure someone at home is aware of the situation. We will do whatever we can to get you home or on your onward journey. Your travel insurance, which is compulsory on all our trips, should cover any costs incurred if illness occurs.

On most trips you will be required to carry your own luggage, sometimes up stairs and on and off transport. We therefore recommend you travel with a backpack.

Check-in times can vary from hotel to hotel and region to region. Generally, they are between midday and 2pm. If you do arrive earlier, you’ll be able to store your luggage with the hotel and head out to explore for a couple of hours.

Yes!, the beauty of travelling with us is that we encourage travellers to explore at their own pace. When you get to a destination, your leader will offer options on what you can do.

Along the way there are usually chances to do laundry, either through your hotel or using local services. Your leader will be able to let you know once you are on the trip.

We can never guarantee your phone will work as desired, as many of our destinations are out of the way and you may have limited coverage. Alternatively, you can usually pick up a local sim card on the cheap.

Some places have Wi-Fi hot spots everywhere and other places will have no coverage at all. If you stumble into the latter, take the rare chance to just sit back and get to know your fellow travellers the old-fashioned way.

In most places you’ll be able to recharge your appliances at the hotel. We recommend you bring a travel adapter with you. Be sure to bring an extra camera battery just in case.

Yes, in most places tipping is expected. At your welcome meeting, ask your leader about the local custom and advice on how much is recommended at restaurants or with local guides. At the end of your trip, if you’re happy with the service you received, providing a tip for the leader – though not compulsory – is appropriate.

The best season is from September to April when it is not that hot.

The suggested age is from 18 to 60, but minors of 12 years old are also allowed if accompanied by adults.

The groups may be of 4 to 18 people

You can choose to have yoga classes/ bollywood dance classes in Jaipur/ cooking classes in Delhi/Jaipur/Agra/Varanasi/ or watch a bollywood movie in the cinema. You can also spend a day with an elephant in jaipur or go for a food tour in different cities by a local tour guide. All you have to do is ask your tour leader and he can suggest different options.

Breakfast is continental ( eggs, coffee, tea, toast, juice etc.) and dinner or lunch is Indian ( vegetarian and non vegetarian options). It is also possible to have vegan meals, if you request it on booking. Continental or Italian food is also available at some hotels and restaurants where you travel.

The average price for the food not included costs around 5 to 10 USD per person.

The weather in November is mild with mornings around 8 to 10ºC and afternoons with temperatures from 20 to 22ªC. Macleodganj is a bit colder, but there are no extreme temperatures. September to March is the best season regarding the weather.

Yes, but they are usually not in the occidental style. We suggest women to travel with a silicone urinal.

Yes, on the 'extras' section.

If you are traveling after the Diwali Festival, we suggest asking the guide to get filtering masks for you to wear during the following days to the festival, since the air gets very polluted. We also suggest bargaining in some places, especially in touristic sites, where the souvenirs price might be even 5x higher than the original cost.

The official currency of India is the Indian rupee (₹, INR). We recommend that you change to the local currency before arriving in the country. It is also possible to bring US dollars and change them on arrival in the country. Some businesses accept international credit and debit cards. Smaller cities may not have ATMs, so it is recommended that you carry some cash on hand. ###MX In the following league you can find an estimate of the current exchange rate in Mexican Pesos: https://www.xe.com/es/currencyconverter/convert/?Amount=1&From=INR&To=MXN ###CO In the following league you can find an estimate of the current exchange rate in Colombian Pesos: https://www.xe.com/es/currencyconverter/convert/?Amount=1&From=INR&To=COP Note: The exchange rate may vary depending on the bank or exchange house where it is processed.

No, this experience does not include international and/or local flights. ###MX The approximate fare leaving Mexico is $17,450.00 MXN ###CO The approximate fare leaving Bogota is $1,030 USD NOTE: The rates presented above are merely indicative, the price may vary according to time.

The months of June, July and August are considered months of a lot of rain in India, those considered "monsoons", so it is not recommended to travel to India during that season. It is important to consider that during this season your itinerary may be affected, complicating transfers between destinations and having to make changes to it to be able to visit and learn as much as possible. Because these effects depend 100% on the weather, we cannot know what they will be until you are at your destination. Your guide will inform you if it is necessary to take anything into account.