Capital city
New Delhi
Languages
English enjoys associate status but is the most important language for national, political, and commercial communication; Hindi is the national language and primary tongue of 30% of the people; there are 14 other official languages
Currency
Rupee
Climate and average temperatures
The monsoon arrives in the south at the beginning of June; then travels north to cover all of India by early July
Airlines
Jet Airways, Virgin, British Airways, Emirates. Oman Air
Flight time from UK
Delhi: 8hrs 35 mins, Mumbai: 9hrs, Kolkata: 9hrs 45 mins
Visa requirements
Required for UK passport holders
Health requirements
Contact your GP for up to date info
For all Indian holidays booked, Bailey Robinson will donate £15 to the TOFT fund.
