Asia - Travel To India

 

Booking a flight to India can lead to a life changing experience for the first-time visitor. For tourists seeking peace and tranquility, India is a spiritual destination that provides insight and enlightenment. Others book flights to India to visit the Taj Mahal or walk the picturesque beaches in the resort town of Goa. Whatever the reason travelers book flights to India, you can be sure to leave with a lasting impression of this country. India is a country of contrasts. Visitors will find that in some areas India is rich in prosperity and poor in culture, but in others the reverse is true. India evokes a sensual and exotic experience for some, but it is also plagued by poverty. Your India flight could be filled with tourists, diplomats and ambassadors. On either side of a busy tourist street in Delhi, travelers will find themselves surrounded by turbaned shepherds and politicians of India’s parliament.Many of the major airlines offer cheap flights to India, and travelers can also find good flight deals to Delhi and Calcutta on local airlines specific to the Asian market.

 

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Best time to find the cheapest flights to India

Generally the best time to fly to India is January through September. Cheap flights to northeastern India can be found from March through August. The desert and northwestern areas of India are best visited during the July to September monsoon season. The best time to visit the mountain regions is summer, so flights to India are plentiful during this time. Flights to India from the U.S. average around 20 hours (depending on your departure city), including the time change, so plan your trip accordingly with time to travel

Peak Season:
Delhi’s peak tourist season is mid-September through March, during which October to February is considered the best time for flights to India. Mumbai is cooler and drier November through February. Goa’s best season is October to February, and Bangalore’s dry and clear season is December to February.

Off Season:
Indian summers are typically hot (Delhi summers can go above 110 F) and humid. Also keep in mind when booking India flights that a monsoon can disrupt plane schedules and shut down phone systems and electricity.

Navigating India

While your flight to India will take an entire day, once you’re there the country is best seen on foot. Driving in India is not recommended, particularly in the cities. In Old Delhi and Mumbai you can explore the top India attractions by simply walking through the city. Many visitors hire a car and driver by the day to get around a city, although taxis and rickshaws are an option. For taxis and rickshaws (both auto and bicycle), make sure to negotiate the fare before you set out. Motorbikes are very popular in Goa, and the state is small enough that a motorbike may be all the transportation you need.

Most cities in India have a bus system. Generally the buses are hot and crowded, particularly during rush hour, when the additional traffic also affects the bus service. The exception is Chennai where the city buses and suburban trains are fast and economical.

Traveling from one city to another is made easy by the number of international and regional airports and carriers in India.

Facts about India

• Delhi, India’s capital, has thousands of years of history, and Old Delhi is a step back in time with its historic buildings, bazaars, and narrow alleys. Throughout Delhi the old and new are side by side: modern skyscrapers, beautiful gardens, tree-lined avenues and plenty of Delhi hotels for any budget. Delhi is modern India, with its contradictions—old and new, affluent and poor—and a rich mix of India’s history, cultures, and religions. Most India flights will come directly to Delhi, but travelers can book additional flights to India’s cities through the Delhi airport.
• Goa’s warm weather and sandy beaches bring droves of vacationers from India and abroad. A hippie playground in the 60s, today’s Goa has five-star resorts and a party-all-night atmosphere, yet you can find remote and secluded beaches. The cuisine is a mix of Indian and Latin, and a must-do experience is shopping in the thousands of stalls at the Wednesday Market.
• Mumbai (Bombay) has a Victorian-townhouse, English-industrial, coastal-city setting and is India’s richest and most vibrant city. Mumbai has more millionaires than any other Indian city, a swinging nightlife and the Banganga Tank where pilgrims cleanse their souls. A visit to Mumbai also brings you to some of the best bazaars, sports activities, and performing arts. Travelers can find India flights to Mumbai through major airlines and Mumbai hotels fit for any traveler's needs.
• India’s fifth largest city, Bangalore, has a mild and healthy climate. Bangalore was the first Indian city to get electricity and is now India’s high-technology center. Cosmopolitan Bangalore has excellent pubs, restaurants, and cafes. It is also a shoppers’ paradise with Mysore silks, sandalwood and rosewood carvings, brass and ivory artifacts, lambani jewelry, and handicrafts from embroidery to pottery. Travelers should be aware that India flights to Bangalore will transfer through Mumbai or Dehli.
• Chennai (Madras) has one of the longest urban beaches in the world, but also a large city’s pollution problems. An important center before the British arrived, Chennai retains the best of southern Indian traditions and remains a gateway to South India. As one of India’s important trade centers, Chennai is a great place for shopping and your Chennai hotel will be a great starting and stopping point before heading off to other destinations.

 

India airports

(Mumbai) Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)

(New Delhi) Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)

Ahmedabad Airport (Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport) (AMD)

Bangalore International Airport (BLR)

Chennai Madras (Meenambakkam) International Airport (MAA)

Goa International Airport (GOI)

Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)

Trivandrum International Airport (TRV)

 

Visa/Passport requirements

United States citizens must have a valid passport and a visa. When preparing for your flight to India, don’t forget the proper identification. A valid passport and visa is required by all for entry to India, unless they hold a PIO (Person of Indian Origin) Card. Some parts of the country are restricted areas and require a special permit. Travelers planning to go to the far northwest of the country or to the islands should check with India Tourism for the latest information.

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