Rahim Tabet | Februari 12, 2016 |
Asia
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India
India (Hindi: भारत) is a country in Asia which borders Pakistan, Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar and Bangladesh. India has since 1947 independence from the United Kingdom. The capital of India is New Delhi. A number of major cities in India: Mumbai (Bombay), Calcutta (Kolkata), Delhi, Chennai (Madras), Bangalore and Ahmadabad. In India also includes two archipelagos. These are the Andaman and Nicobar (consisting of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands) in the Indian Ocean and Lakshadweep in the Arabian Sea.
India is known for a lot of different things. The population consists of many different ethnic groups, the main religions are Hinduism and Islam. In the area of nature you can find in all India. You have deserts, caves, beaches, mountain areas and forests. These are often found in national parks, where many wild animals occur. Some species found in India, lions, panthers, monkeys, tigers, elephants and whale sharks. In India, a number of sacred species, because they play a role in Hinduism. Sacred animal to the Hindus are, inter alia, cow, rat, monkey, snake and the bull. Especially the sacred cow is known. Sacred cows are allowed to walk around and not be slain for meat or used as a beast of burden. In India you get a lot of special structures such as, inter alia, against the Taj Mahal in Agra and the Meenakshitempel in Madurai. India has many seaside with long stretches of white beaches. Known Indian spas can be found in the state of Kerala (Kovalam and Varkala) and in the state of Goa.
Official Name: Republic of India
Continent: Asia
Area: 3,287,263 km²
Capital: New Delhi
Population: 1,210,193,422 inhabitants (2011)
Government: Federal republic
Highest point: 8586 m (Kangchenjunga)
Distance (Amsterdam - New Delhi): 6368 km
Flight Duration: about 9 hours
Travel advice
Availability: advises against all travel to certain areas in India.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
January, November and December are the best months to travel to North India.
January, February and December are the best months to travel to East and West India.
This avoids the dry heat, the monsoon season and the likelihood of tropical storms (tidal waves).
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and holidays to India. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (car rental, hotels and airline tickets) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
India has several climate zones including desert climate, tropical climate, alpine climate, land and climate savannah climate. In the higher elevations, temperatures in the winter months between 0 and 15 degrees in the summer months between 10 and 20 degrees. In the lower areas, the temperatures in the winter months, between 20 and 30 degrees and in the summer months, between 30 and 45 degrees.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for India, visit our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of India can be found on Climate Info.
Language
Hindi and English are both official languages in India. There are also 21 smaller official languages (among others Bengali, Assamese, Nepali, Sanskrit and Tamil).
Travel documents
You must have a passport valid for at least 6 months on departure from India.
A visa is required. You can apply online through the official website indianvisaonline.gov.in (credit card) or by Visa India (iDeal / transfer). It is also possible to apply for the visa in person at one of the three Indian consulates (Rotterdam, The Hague or Amsterdam). You must use the visa within 30 days of issue date. The visa allows you to stay up to 30 days in India.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
Dutch Embassy in India: india.nlambassade.org.
Dutch consulates in India india.nlambassade.org.
Embassy of India in the Netherlands indianembassy.nl.
Immunization (vaccination)
Vaccination against yellow fever is mandatory for India if you are in the seven days prior to visiting India visited a yellow fever country. In addition, it is advisable to one or to pick up multiple vaccinations.
For extensive vaccination advice and making a vaccination appointment with your area, please contact Meditel travel vaccinations. You can also see if your health insurance will cover the vaccination (s).
Malaria
In India, malaria.
For prevention and control of malaria, please visit our main malaria page.
Money
India is paid by the Indian rupee (Rupee) (INR).
The current status of this currency (currency, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
An overview of all ATMs in India can be found on our ATMs page.
Indian rupees ordering easy via Travelex without commission fees.
Time Difference
During our summer time it is in India for 3.5 hours later.
During our winter time it is in India 4.5 hours later.
Local time, date, and time zone of India, visit our difference page.
Traffic and route
In India, you have to drive on the left side of the road.
With the Google route planner allows you to, from or within India provide directions.
Electricity
In India, you need an adapter in some cases.
More information about current plugs and sockets in India can be found on our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 100
- Fire: 101
- Ambulance: 102
With a mobile phone, one can also use the international number 112.
Tap water
It is not recommended to drink water from the tap.
If you are not able to buy bottled water, boil than water for 5 minutes. After cooling the water to have, you can use the safe for drinking and things like brushing teeth, lens cleaning and washing of vegetables and / or fruit.
News and newspapers
The latest news related to India can be found on Google news.
A summary of the newspapers from India visit Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites in India end in .in.
Official websites of India: india.gov.in and indiatourismamsterdam.com.
Indian Tourist Board: indiatourismamsterdam.com.
Telephone
The country code (country code) to call someone in India is 0091 or +91.
Want to call from India to the Netherlands use 0031 or +31.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
Company information can be found in the Yellow Pages of India.
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of photos from India.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos of India.
Holidays
An overview of all holidays in India visit Beleven.org.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about India? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotels and rentals), restaurants and destinations in India, plus photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) on India?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who visited India earlier.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in India can be found on Protected Planet.
An overview of the World Heritage Sites in India can be found on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know when visiting India.
- Alcohol: Buying and / or drink is prohibited.
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum permitted alcohol level is 0.5.
- Tobacco: Buying and / or smoking over 21 years.
- No smoking In public places.
- Homosexuality: Allowed
- Photography: Aerial photos are forbidden without the permission of the government.
Did you know that…
... India for the most part is a peninsula?
... The world famous Taj Mahal in India is?
... The train is the most common means of transport in India?
... India is the largest tea producer in the world?
... The left hand is considered unclean in India?
... Bollywood movies have their origins in India?
Official Name: Republic of India
Continent: Asia
Area: 3,287,263 km²
Capital: New Delhi
Population: 1,210,193,422 inhabitants (2011)
Government: Federal republic
Highest point: 8586 m (Kangchenjunga)
Distance (Amsterdam - New Delhi): 6368 km
Flight Duration: about 9 hours
Travel advice
Availability: advises against all travel to certain areas in India.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
January, November and December are the best months to travel to North India.
January, February and December are the best months to travel to East and West India.
This avoids the dry heat, the monsoon season and the likelihood of tropical storms (tidal waves).
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and holidays to India. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (car rental, hotels and airline tickets) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
India has several climate zones including desert climate, tropical climate, alpine climate, land and climate savannah climate. In the higher elevations, temperatures in the winter months between 0 and 15 degrees in the summer months between 10 and 20 degrees. In the lower areas, the temperatures in the winter months, between 20 and 30 degrees and in the summer months, between 30 and 45 degrees.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for India, visit our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of India can be found on Climate Info.
Language
Hindi and English are both official languages in India. There are also 21 smaller official languages (among others Bengali, Assamese, Nepali, Sanskrit and Tamil).
Travel documents
You must have a passport valid for at least 6 months on departure from India.
A visa is required. You can apply online through the official website indianvisaonline.gov.in (credit card) or by Visa India (iDeal / transfer). It is also possible to apply for the visa in person at one of the three Indian consulates (Rotterdam, The Hague or Amsterdam). You must use the visa within 30 days of issue date. The visa allows you to stay up to 30 days in India.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
Dutch Embassy in India: india.nlambassade.org.
Dutch consulates in India india.nlambassade.org.
Embassy of India in the Netherlands indianembassy.nl.
Immunization (vaccination)
Vaccination against yellow fever is mandatory for India if you are in the seven days prior to visiting India visited a yellow fever country. In addition, it is advisable to one or to pick up multiple vaccinations.
For extensive vaccination advice and making a vaccination appointment with your area, please contact Meditel travel vaccinations. You can also see if your health insurance will cover the vaccination (s).
Malaria
In India, malaria.
For prevention and control of malaria, please visit our main malaria page.
Money
India is paid by the Indian rupee (Rupee) (INR).
The current status of this currency (currency, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
An overview of all ATMs in India can be found on our ATMs page.
Indian rupees ordering easy via Travelex without commission fees.
Time Difference
During our summer time it is in India for 3.5 hours later.
During our winter time it is in India 4.5 hours later.
Local time, date, and time zone of India, visit our difference page.
Traffic and route
In India, you have to drive on the left side of the road.
With the Google route planner allows you to, from or within India provide directions.
Electricity
In India, you need an adapter in some cases.
More information about current plugs and sockets in India can be found on our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 100
- Fire: 101
- Ambulance: 102
With a mobile phone, one can also use the international number 112.
Tap water
It is not recommended to drink water from the tap.
If you are not able to buy bottled water, boil than water for 5 minutes. After cooling the water to have, you can use the safe for drinking and things like brushing teeth, lens cleaning and washing of vegetables and / or fruit.
News and newspapers
The latest news related to India can be found on Google news.
A summary of the newspapers from India visit Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites in India end in .in.
Official websites of India: india.gov.in and indiatourismamsterdam.com.
Indian Tourist Board: indiatourismamsterdam.com.
Telephone
The country code (country code) to call someone in India is 0091 or +91.
Want to call from India to the Netherlands use 0031 or +31.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
Company information can be found in the Yellow Pages of India.
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of photos from India.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos of India.
Holidays
An overview of all holidays in India visit Beleven.org.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about India? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotels and rentals), restaurants and destinations in India, plus photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) on India?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who visited India earlier.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in India can be found on Protected Planet.
An overview of the World Heritage Sites in India can be found on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know when visiting India.
- Alcohol: Buying and / or drink is prohibited.
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum permitted alcohol level is 0.5.
- Tobacco: Buying and / or smoking over 21 years.
- No smoking In public places.
- Homosexuality: Allowed
- Photography: Aerial photos are forbidden without the permission of the government.
Did you know that…
... India for the most part is a peninsula?
... The world famous Taj Mahal in India is?
... The train is the most common means of transport in India?
... India is the largest tea producer in the world?
... The left hand is considered unclean in India?
... Bollywood movies have their origins in India?
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