Travelling to India — Essential Prep

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Essential pre-trip checklist for first-time India travellers.

• Apply for Indian e‑Visa online

  Use the official government site; apply several weeks ahead and follow photo/spec guidelines.

• Save and print e‑Visa confirmation and receipts

  Keep PDF, screenshot, and an emailed copy for arrival and airline checks.

• Check passport validity and make photocopies

  Ensure 6+ months validity and at least two blank pages; scan copies to cloud.

• Purchase travel insurance with medical & evacuation cover

  Confirm coverage for COVID, hospitalisation and emergency evacuation.

• Schedule recommended vaccinations

  Get typhoid, hepatitis A & B, and rabies where recommended; consult your clinic.

• Pack a traveller's diarrhoea prevention and treatment kit

  Include ORS, zinc, loperamide, probiotics; ask your doctor about antibiotics.

• Bring water‑safety supplies and plan to use bottled/filtered water only

  Use a certified filter bottle or only sealed bottled water; avoid ice from unknown sources.

• Plan heat acclimatisation into your itinerary

  Schedule easy activities for the first 48 hours; hydrate and avoid peak sun.

• Pack conservative clothing and temple‑appropriate items

  Include garments that cover shoulders and knees; bring a scarf or shawl for temples.

• Book major train journeys via IRCTC or authorised resellers

  Reserve long-distance trains early, especially during peak season and festivals.

• Create and verify an IRCTC account

  Register with a working mobile number and complete ID verification for e‑tickets.

• Save PNRs and e‑tickets offline and print important tickets

  Take screenshots and print key tickets for long journeys and transfers.

• Secure luggage and valuables before travel

  Use TSA‑style locks, luggage straps, and a money belt for passports/cash.

• Prepare digital and physical copies of important documents

  Include passport, e‑visa, insurance, emergency contacts, and medication list.

• Pack adapters, a portable charger, and arrange local SIM/eSIM

  Bring Type C/D/M adapters and a power bank; buy SIM or enable eSIM on arrival.

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