01. How can I reach India, if I am residing outside India?
02. What about the climate of India? When can I visit India?
03. What are the physical and/or health requirements?
04. How do I get medication in India in case of necessity?
05. I am visiting India for the first time how should I prepare myself?
06. Where can I find prices for online itineraries?
07. If I do not want the tour as mentioned in the website how do I make my own tour?
08. Can I buy an Air Ticket through you also?
09. Can I book the hotels only with you and not the complete tour?
10. How will I be picked up from the Airport?
11. What about traveling alone?
12. How to experience India at its best?
13. Do people understand English and other foreign languages?
14. How can I come in contact with local people during our travel in India?

01. How can I reach India, if I am residing outside India?

Entry to India by Air:
India is well connected to almost all the countries in the world through air network. Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata (Calcutta), Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi (Cochin), Hyderabad and Goa (for charter flights) are the International gateways for India from where most of the flight take off takes place. Out of these airports, Delhi and Mumbai are the most preferred gateways as they are near to famous tourist destinations like Agra, Rajasthan, and Goa. Major international airlines flying to India are Lufthansa, British Airways, Singapore Airlines, Swiss, Air France, Emirates, SAS, Austrian Airlines, Al Italia, Air India, Indian Airlines (for neighboring countries and Middle East), Virgin Atlantic, Continental, Delta, North West Airlines, Etihad, Qatar Airways, Sri Lankan, KLM, Aeroflot, Lot Polish, Thai Airways, Qantas, Oman Air, Turkish, Kuwait Airways, Druk Air etc.

Entry to India by Road:
India can be also entered through certain road entry points from Nepal, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. These entry points are beneficial especially when one is moving from India to Nepal and Nepal to India.

02. What about the climate of India? When can I visit India?
India has a tropical climate. Summers, April to July, are quite hot in the northern India. Monsoon, last week of June to August, brings with it a lot of rain mainly in most parts of the country. Winters, third week of September to end of February is quite cold in entire Northern India, but mild in the Southern Peninsula.

There are large climatic variations in India due to its size and difference in the altitude and nearness to sea of the places. While some parts of Himalayas are quite enjoyable during the summers, North India reels under the blazing sun. In fact, India is a destination for every season. Himalayan ranges in the summers, North India in the winter, and Southern Peninsula throughout the year.

03. What are the physical and/or health requirements?
International touring can involve a considerable amount of walking on uneven surfaces and stair climbing. To take full advantage of the tour it is important that all tour participants have a level of physical fitness that allows them to take part in all activities, without the need of assistance from others. In addition, we recommend that travelers seek advice from a medical practitioner regarding current health requirements, if any, for the countries to be visited.

04. How do I get medication in India in case of necessity?
It is advisable that you should bring your own medicines. Most of the medications in India are available but you may not find it under the same brand name as in your own country. Private hospitals with high standard and qualified doctors are available in India. We would like to assure with the assistance to get a doctor well in time for the consultation.

05. I am visiting India for the first time how should I prepare myself?
The general information you will get from our web site. You may also put up your questions to us regarding in any respect if you do not find the answers on our website. Apart from that we would suggest you to do some background reading before visiting India, so that your visit becomes a great experience, you may ask us to provide you a tourist guide in the language of your choice who will accompany you during your tour to India and take care of every Logistics of your tour.

06. Where can I find prices for online itineraries?
As prices are dependent on the time of year, number of travelers, standard of hotel accommodation and other variables, we can only send you a detailed costing once we have a clearer idea of your holiday requirements.

07. If I do not want the tour as mentioned in the website how do I make my own tour?
In this case you will have to inform us the places you want to visit and some other factors like duration, number of people traveling together and choice of hotels you prefer. After having these details from your end we will plan a tour for you and contact you very next day with all the details.

08. Can I buy an Air Ticket through you also?
Yes, you can but to be fair we advice you to book your air ticket in your country as air tickets are normally expensive if booked in India to be sent to your country. However even it Air tickets are cheaper here and you happen to change you schedule in that case it is better to have to tickets issued at the port of departure After having booked your Air tickets you can inform us the arrival time and the flight Nr. to enable us to pick you up from the airport to start with the tour.

09. Can I book the hotels only with you and not the complete tour?
Yes, Sonata Travels is having special rates with many hotels all over the Indian Subcontinent. We are sure that we will be able to offer you the hotels for your budget in the destination wanted by you. As for as hotels are concerned we have hotels of every standard in India. You will find some of the world class hotels in India. Do let us know what kind of hotels you are looking for. We also make arrangements for big conferences and incentive Spa and Ayurveda.

10. How will I be picked up from the Airport?
You will be upon arrival by our representative at the arrival hall of the particular International Airport of India. You should not leave Air Port without our representative if you are to be picked up. Sonata Travels representative would be holding a welcome board with your name on it. If you are part of a group, the name of the group will be mentioned on the welcome board. We will also provide you the mobile number of the representative who will be there to meet you well in time of your arrival in India.

11. What about traveling alone?
Sonata Travels tailor made itineraries are perfect for people traveling alone, since you can share the fun with so many like-minded people. If you prefer a single room, you can have one on most journeys by paying the single room supplement (which reflects the additional costs charged by hotels). Note there may be limited availability of singles. If you would like to share a room, we will do our best to arrange that for you -- but if we're unable to do so, you'll need to pay the single supplement.

12. How to experience India at it's best?
We suggest you to consider rural India while planning your trip, ask us to combine your trip during an Indian Festival which will make your trip a great experience. On our website you find the dates of the Indian festivals taking place and which journey can be combined to them. For any further query on festivals do right us. You will explore all the places in your itinerary with our good knowledgeable guide.

13. Do people understand English and other foreign languages?
English is widely spoken and understood at almost all tourist centers. But we highly recommend you to take qualified and government recognized guides during your sightseeing in India. We are associated with Guides in India who also speak German, French, Spanish, Japanese, Italian or Russian. Tour guides will help you not only in your sightseeing, but also help you understand India better and give you useful tips for your Journey.

14. How can I come in contact with local people during our travel in India?
Indians are hospitable and friendly people do not consider starring at you as unfriendly. Most of the Indian have not been abroad and therefore foreigners are for them a subject of curiosity. Most of the people you talk to you will find friendly. Follow the golden rule in India (especially for Women, when traveling in India): Always speak to the people you feel like taking too. Avoid people who are too eager to help you or want you to buy something from them. If you want to enrich your visit to India by visiting an Indian Family or want to stay in an Indian Family, ask us. We will be happy to make these arrangements for you.