Cheap hotels, car rentals and cheap flights all ensure that you can fly away to your dream destination. Cheap flights often make the difference in whether a trip seems possible or impossible.
India has many major airports which you can reach from the United Kingdom fairly easily. Such airports include Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Mumbai, Aurangabad, Calicut, Kolkata, Cochin and Goa among other. Get any of the multiple cheap flights operating to this Asian country. Airlines flying to India with cheap flights are Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Turkish Airlines, KLM, Air France, Qatar Airways, Jet Airways, Air India, Sahara India Airlines, Kingfisher Airlines…

There are many different things do in India so many people spend months at a time travelling and exploring the country. Here are some ideas for how to spend your vacation in India. One thing's for certain, you'll never be bored!

India has many attractions that are truly breathtaking. Its premier attraction is the world-famous Taj Mahal in Agra. This extravagant mausoleum is the ultimate symbol of love. Other attractions in Agra include the red sandstone Agra Fort and Akbar’s Mausoleum. Goa, lined sandy beaches, Portuguese churches and a simple lifestyle, is a tourist hotspot. The backwaters of Kerala are known for their tranquillity.

The Gateway of India is the most popular landmark in Mumbai, India’s commercial capital. Home to the Hindi film industry or ‘Bollywood’, the city is known for its fast-paced lifestyle. The Ganges River is sacred to the Hindus. According to traditional belief, a dip in this majestic river can wipe away all sins. The holy town of Varanasi is a pilgrimage centre dotted with temples. Cheap flights are readily available regardless of the season you decide to travel. You would be pressed to find such a country rich in culture and beauty. Your flight is now boarding for India!

Some things to take care of when planning your trip

To have a holiday without setbacks, it helps a lot to take into consideration what simple measurements can be done that would save you many bad shots.
First of all, always check your documents that will be requested at the entrance of your destination country, consult the competent government agency, and even if you do not leave the country, keep in mind that it is obligatory to carry along your identification papers. Moreover, many accommodations request documents at registration. You may also want to rent a car, so you'll have to take your driver's license with you (get informed about the international driving license, too). Do not forget your travel insurance, your health insurance card (we strongly recommend you to take your health card). There are some countries where a visa is required to be allowed to enter the country at all. But do not worry, in most countries you can enter and stay without visas or special permits for some months (usually 90 days).
A good tactic is to photocopy important documents you might need, so in case they get lost or stolen, it will be really useful. Furthermore, it is also a good idea to carry along two extra passport photos.

Thanks to the Schengen agreement, one can freely cross the borders of ‘Schengen countries’, so EU travellers travelling within this area won’t be asked to identify themselves. Even so, you should always carry along identity documents, because police might ask for identity checks, any time. The following countries form part of the Schengen Agreement:
Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Spain, Slovakia, Slovenia, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Iceland (non-EU), Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway (non-EU), Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland (non-EU).
EU countries that do not belong to this agreement are: Bulgaria, Cyprus, Ireland, UK and Romania. Citizens outside the EU will need to apply for visas and documents to enter the Schengen area. The maximum length of stay for travellers is 3 months.
Bear in mind that some documents and visas are not that easy to get, one has to wait for them. Therefore it is recommended that you plan the travel and learn about these documents well in advance.

In addition to paperwork, when travelling within or outside the borders of the EU or the Schengen area, don’t forget to be informed of the required or recommended vaccinations in certain countries. If you know exactly the health care situation of the country which you plan to travel to, you can avoid many unpleasant surprises.
Again, please note that some vaccines require more than one dose, sometimes with large temporary spaces between them, so it is advisable to act well in advance. Be cautious with consuming food, especially fruits, and for your security, drink bottled water only.
Also, the maximum weight of your luggage is usually around 20 kilos –depending on the airline-, so it might be a good idea to make a list of most necessary things before packing your suitcase. Your passport (and anything fragile) is best to be guarded in your hand luggage that you bring along into the cabin.
Note that you can’t have scissors (or any kind of cutting or stabbing tools) with you, nor liquids of any kind (water, tee, juices and all types of cosmetics), or at least only a small amount.

Unfortunately, sometimes it happens that your luggage gets lost. In this case it might be helpful to have some clothes with you in your hand bag, until your luggage is found.

Further information:

Foreign and Commonwealth office

European Health Insurance card

Healthcare abroad

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