India Travel Guide

General Information

• India Country Guide - All you need to know about India and it's people

• National Portal of India - Everything you need to know about India all in one site created and maintained by the Indian Government.

• Oanda - Currency Converter - This amazing site even has wallet size conversion chart that can be printed out so that you don't have to bumble about with a calculator during your trip.

• The U.S. Department of State's Guide to Getting a Passport - Instructions for U.S. citizens who need to apply for or renew their passport. Also contains information about travel advisories and updated regulations for traveling internationally.

Getting There & Around

• Indian Airlines - India's national domestic flight carrier with connections between over 70 cities.

• Indian Rail - The official website of India's state-run rail system with service commuter and luxury service throughout the country.

• Arriving in India - An overview of Air, Land and Sea options for arriving in India including links to all major national airlines.

Hotels & Restaurants

• Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India - A vast network of hotel and restaurant links, reviews, events and more!

• Youth Hostels - The official website of the Youth Hostels Association of India.

Language Related

• Language in India - An overview of India's national language and linguistic history.

• Languages of India - The awesome Ethnologue Database. Includes entries on India's various national languages, including Hindi.

• An Introduction to Hindi - Though not the official language, Hindi is most widely used throughout India. This site is a brief introduction to it's scripts and pronunciation as well as its relation to other languages of India.

News & Culture

• Indian Culture - A comprehensive guide to various elements of India's diverse culture. Includes links to religions, temples, popular artists and more.

• The Times of India - India's leading publication of breaking news, views, reviews and more.

Staff Picks

• Top 10 Inside Tips: India - Read our top insider tips for travel to India

Travel & Tourism

• Incredible India! - The official website of the Indian Government's Ministry of Tourism.

• Tour India - A beginner's guide to touring India and its various regions.

• India, Kenya & Brazil Medical Programs (AmeriSpan Staff Commentary) - Did you know AmeriSpan offers medical language and volunteer programs in India, Kenya and Brazil. You can even study Hindi and Portuguese.

• AmeriSpan Study Abroad Named LTM's 2011 Best Agency in North America (Press Releases) - AmeriSpan awarded LTM's Best Agency in North America for the third year in a row.

• Language Travel Magazine Star Awards (Press Releases) - For the 2nd year in a row, AmeriSpan Study Abroad was voted BEST AGENCY in NORTH AMERICA by language schools throughout the world.