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The type of clothing you take on holiday will differ depending on your destinations. However, here are some guidelines aimed at the more active holiday:

• Neutral colours e.g. khaki, brown, green or beige. Avoid white/bright colours
• Light, natural materials such as cotton and linen are cooler and easily washed
• Long sleeved shirts and trousers for game drives and treks will protect you from the sun, mosquitoes and other jungle insects
• A hat, sunglasses and sun screen
• Comfortable walking shoes. Light, compact raincoat
• Quick drying swimwear
  Sturdy boots if climbing

We suggest that you only take enough cash for your immediate use, and rely upon a widely accepted credit card for shopping and settling any additional hotel bills. It is wise to also carry another card and/or travellers cheques which should be kept in a safe place in case of an emergency. In general, the best place to change money is at the airport where you will usually get the best rates and the shortest queues.

If any problems occur whilst on your holiday, please contact the manager of the hotel or our representative in the region. If this does not resolve the problem, please contact voldstravel by reverse charge call. We would much rather resolve any problems at the source and at the time of occurrence. Please note that it is one of our booking conditions that any complaints are drawn to the attention of our representatives or to our head office whilst on holiday so that we may have the opportunity to correct the matter, otherwise you may limit your legal rights. In an out-of-hours emergency, please call us on +91 96671 63111.

• Hello – Namaste
• Thank you – Danyavad/Shukriya
• OK – Acha
• 1,2,3,4,5 – ek, doe, teen, char, panch
• How are you? – Aap kaisey hai?
• I’m good, (and you?) – Main theek hun, (aur aap?)
• How much is this? – Ye kitna hai?
• Where is the bathroom? – Bathroom kahaan hai?
• I’m lost – Hum kho gaye hain
• Do you speak English? – Kya aap Angrezi bolte hain?

Indian Rupees are a protected currency; you can’t get them outside India. We recommend exchanging your money for rupees at your hotel. ATMs are available in all towns and cities,and your guide or driver can help you locate one. Do let your bank know you’re travelling to India to avoid them freezing your card. You can pay for meals out and extras at the hotels on your card. We recommend you carry cash for small souvenirs, refreshments and gratuities.

Lunch venues don’t typically require a reservation. We recommend booking ahead for dinners out (24 or 48 hrs should do it, but trendy restaurants such as Indian Accent in Delhi can sell out weeks in advance). We’re only a text away if you’d appreciate our suggestions, or if you’d like us to make a reservation for you. Similarly, your guides/driver can make recommendations. Food and drink prices on Indian menus exclude tax which can be as high as 18 – 28%. Some places add a service charge, so check the menu.

Yes. A tourist visa is required for entry into India and must be obtained prior to departure. There are currently two options available, an electronic visa (eVisa) and a traditional visa stamp.