Tuesday, October 5, 2010

India Resources

Just a few websites that might be of help to those planning a trip to India:
·         www.airindia.com
Probably some of the cheapest flights available from Incheon to New Delhi, with departures four times a week.
·         www.cleartrip.com
The easiest way to book train tickets from outside the country. Pay by credit card and print out your e-ticket when you are done.
·         http://www.hostels.com/
Offers booking for hostels/cheap guesthouses in India and worldwide.
·         http://www.indiamike.com/
Fantastic website with travel articles and forums.
·         www.gingerhotels.com
Chain of basic business hotels across India, can be useful if you want to book somewhere relatively clean and comfortable for your first night.
·         http://www.ttservices.co.kr/
The company which is responsible for issuing Indian visas in Seoul.

A note on the visa process: Although the website states that applications are accepted up until 12.30pm,on our visit last winter the doors were locked around 12.00pm as it takes a while to get everything in order, so arrive in plenty of time. There is a photo store across the road which will do pictures for you.
Also note that visas cannot be paid for in cash-you need to wire the money to the company’s account. See the website for more details and to check for any changes to this procedure.