Circuits and trips to India

Passport with a minimum validity of six months. Spanish citizens need a stay visa to enter India, it is necessary that the visa is valid and in force to be able to leave the country.

Hindi and English are the only two official languages at the national level in India.

The most widespread religion is Hinduism, with 80.45% of people professing it. In India there is freedom of religion. The most important religions are: Hinduism, Buddhism, Yainism, Sikhism, Christianity and Judaism and several religions that come from philosophical movements.

One of the best-known customs in India is the red dot on the forehead. It is called "bindi" and is placed between the eyes, at the level of the eyebrows. It is related to traditional Indian medicine, and is believed to strengthen the body and restore balance. When they move their head from side to side they don't mean no, but yes. The real complication comes when they make a head movement similar to the shape of the infinity symbol. Depending on the context, they can say yes or no. Paan, a red chewing tobacco, which men consume at all hours. This is the reason why there are so many with reddish spots on their teeth. In addition, they have a habit of spitting, so it is rare to find areas without red spots.

India has a diet full of flavors, intense and very characteristic smells. Very colorful and varied foods. They also use many spices that give the dishes unique flavors. The best-known spice in India is curry, which is a mixture of several spices. They love Dhal, which are different types of lentils. And they also eat a lot of chicken and lamb. The cow is considered sacred in India and it is prohibited to eat it. The most notable and well-known thing in said cuisine are its spicy flavors, vegetables, seasonings, all of these can vary depending on the region of the country.

In general terms, the country's climate can be said to be intertropical and subtropical due, mainly, to the monsoons that cause its temperatures to vary considerably. The months from December to March comprise winter in the Indian climate, this is when it is coldest (especially December and January). Therefore, although the temperature normally does not drop below 4/5 degrees at night, the cold is noticeable. During the day it rises to between 15 and 20 degrees. Between April and June is the hottest time of year in India. In the south and west April is the hottest month and in the north it is May. The average maximum temperatures usually range between 32 and 40 °C, with many days exceeding 45. Between July and September, the monsoons stand out. And the months of October, November and until mid-December enjoy a mild and moderate climate.

There is no mandatory vaccine for travelers from Spain. However, travelers coming from infected areas are required to be vaccinated against yellow fever.

The rupee is the official currency of the Republic of India. Its issuance is controlled by the Reserve Bank of India. 1 EUR is equivalent to 90.46 rupees.

Visa, MasterCard, Cirrus, and Maestro are the most used cards. ATMs at Axis Bank, Citibank, HDFC, HSBC, ICICI and State Bank of India accept foreign cards. Other banks accept the most important ones (Visa, MasterCard, etc.).

Type C, type D and type M plugs and sockets are used. The mains voltage is 230 V at a frequency of 50 Hz.

In addition to buses, tuk tuks and motorcycles, the best way to get around in regions like Delhi and Kolkata is by metro. Already in India more than 700 thousand people use the metro every day, be it the Calcutta metro or the Delhi metro.

India is 4 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Spain.