Travel advice about what to bring with you and advice on clothing and weather conditions will be forwarded to people well before departure.

Flights to and from India:

You will need to make your own arrangements with a travel agent for travel to and from India on the dates you choose. You may wish to arrive a few days before the start of our journey or to stay on in India after the journey finishes.

Travel Insurance:

You must also arrange your own travel insurance for this program. Your travel agent can arrange this at the time of booking flights or you can arrange it over the internet. You may also check with the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs for travel advice and warnings.

Travel documents:

You will need a passport valid for at least 6 months and you must apply for a visa for India from the Indian consulate general or an Indian consulate in your state/country. Your travel agent can also assist you with this. Don’t leave your Visa until the last minute.

Baggage:

When travelling, you may need to carry your own luggage on some occasions, for instance into the airport and into accommodation. Be aware of the size of your bags and have wheeled luggage. Mostly people tend to overpack! There will be ample opportunity to wash clothes or buy articles should you forget to bring an item.

Medical:

You are advised to visit your GP for advice about travelling in India and what medications you may need to take with you. For more specialist travel advice you can visit travel medical advisors such as the Travellers Medical and Vaccination Centres or The Travel Doctor in your area.

The Centre for Social Response needs to be assured that you are fit and healthy for travel and that any pre-existing illness can be managed adequately and will not affect the journey.