Train Travel to Katmandu...
[QUOTE=Shamas]Looking for information on train travel from Delhi to Katmandu Napal, any web sites ?
Thanks so much
Shamas O'Dognasty[/QUOTE]
No trains to Katmandu...but you can get close to Nepal by going to a station called Gorakhpur, which is close to the Nepal border.
Try [url]www.indianrail.gov.in[/url] and the link which says "train between important stations"...
Better to fly from Kolkatta or Delhi.
Enjoy !
Bowled Over
Applying for a Visa to India
Just a quick rundown for those of you who have not yet made arrangements for a visa.
All foreign nationals, require a visa to enter India. If you do not hold an Indian Passport, you will need a visa to enter the country.
You can make an application for a visa to your nearest Indian Mission (embassy or consular office). Applications can be made in person or by post. You cannot apply for a visa when you arrive in India: make sure you arrange your visa before you travel.
Whichever country you are based in, the embassy will require the following:
1. Correctly completed application form in BLACK INK AND BLOCK CAPITALS.
2. Original passport. It must be valid for AT LEAST SIX MONTHS and have AT LEAST 4 FREE PAGES.
3. Correct visa fee, payable only in CASH or by BANK DRAFT.
4. Minimum of two passport-size photographs.
5. If you do not hold a passport for the country you are resident in, you must supply proof of residency (e.g. National ID Card, Driver's Licence). You are likely to be charged extra for your visa, and processing time may be longer (allow 3 weeks minimum).
Pakistani and Bangladeshi nationals need to apply on special application forms, and provide 5 passport-size photographs.
Applications in person are often dealt with on the same day. You need to arrive at the embassy before a certain time in the morning. Cut off times vary from embassy to embassy. If you have a straightforward case (e.g. you are applying for a Tourist Visa in your home country, and your application has no errors), then generally your passport and visa will be ready to collect the same afternoon. Some Missions require collection the following day, so you may need to make more than one journey to the embassy.
Applications by post are suitable when you live a considerable distance from the nearest Indian Mission. Many US citizens will find this to be the case. With postal applications, you should allow a minimum of 3 weeks for processing. You should send all relevant documents via recorded delivery. Make sure you put your name and address on the outside of the envelope. You will also need to include a pre-paid self-addressed envelope, which can be used to return your documents to you.
Tourist Visas
The Tourist Visa is a multiple entry visa valid for a period of 180 days, granted for the purpose of tourism. Visits to family and friends are covered by this visa. The six month Tourist Visa is valid from the date of issue. Tourist Visas can also be given for 3 months, but are gradually being phased out.
The general requirements are:
1. A correctly completed application form in BLACK INK AND BLOCK CAPITALS.
2. The applicant's original passport. It must be valid for AT LEAST SIX MONTHS and have AT LEAST 4 FREE PAGES.
3. Correct visa fee, payable only in CASH or by BANK DRAFT.
4. Two passport-size photographs.
5. If you do not hold a passport for the country you are resident in, you must supply proof of residency (e.g. National ID Card, Driver's Licence). You are likely to be charged extra for your visa, and processing time may be longer (allow 3 weeks minimum).
By the way, can anybody tell me how to enable BBCode? This report would be a lot neater if I could format it.
Cheers. :)