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India features luxury properties like the Taj Lake Palace Hotel in Udaipur (left) and icons such as the Taj Mahal (centre), while the quiet of Kerala’s backwaters offers relaxation away from the cities
from the “Indian” food we see in the UK. As particularly interested in the wildlife parks,
here, though, they vary from mild to very hot. where they can go on safari in search of
GETTING AN INDIA VISA
the Royal Bengal Tiger. Some of the larger
■ Applying for a visa is now more straightforward than
MYTH
.
I’ll struggle with the language international hotels such as Taj and Oberoi
it used to be. Visitors fill in a form on the India Visa
Balaji: Most business in India is conducted cater very well for small children. We just Application Centre website. Payment – £30 standard, plus
in English, and most people in the hospitality recommend that families avoid the summer
£9.04 service fee – can be made at this time online.
industry will speak English very well indeed. holidays, when the monsoon rains fall.
■ Applicants must then print off, date and sign the form,
and either post it with the required documents to one of
You will certainly not need to speak any
three centres, or make an appointment online to visit one
Hindi, although learning a few words such as MYTH
.
All the accommodation will be
of five IVAC centres around the UK in person.
please and thank you is always worthwhile. very simple – I’m looking for luxury ■ Two passport photographs, a valid passport, a com-
Balaji: India has a wealth of big luxury hotel
pleted form and acknowledgement of fees are required.
MYTH
.
It’s not suitable for families chains, including Taj and Oberoi, as well as
■ Standard visas for UK passport holders are processed
2-3 days after a personal visit, or up to 10 days by post.
Balaji: There is a real market for family exclusive one-off properties. I’d recommend
■ There are dedicated staff to handle applications from
travel in India. Tigers & the Taj and Tropical the Taj Lake Palace Hotel in Udaipur, Oberoi
registered travel agents.
Kerala are two of Cox & Kings’ most popular Wildflower Hall set in the Himalaya, or the ■ More information at
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family explorer holidays. Children tend to be luxurious all-suite Devi Garh in Delwara.
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