Bryan Fetalvero: india

Traveling to Incredible India

Prepare yourself for an experience of a lifetime.

3-day trip to Amazing India!!!

Places to see within 3 days. Visa? Airfare? Hotel accommodation? Itinerary? All covered up, just go through the whole article.

First, you need to check whether you need a visa or not, depending on what passport you have, but for us expats (Philippine Passport Holder) we don’t need to apply. Visa on arrival is given, all you have to do is just pay 60$ upon arriving at the airport. Yep you read it right!!! Its either you apply for an e-visa or you can just pay for the visa once you arrive at the airport.

For Other Nationalities that is not included in Visa on Arrival please check the below link.

https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html

Tourist Visa on Arrival:

1. Who needs a visa?

Nationals of all countries (except from Nepal and Bhutan) require visa to travel to India. Visa processing time varies depending upon the nationality/origin of the visa applicant.

2. Tourist Visa on Arrival

Nationals of following nine countries are eligible for Tourist visa on arrival:

• Finland

• Japan

• Luxembourg

• New Zealand

• Singapore

• Cambodia

• Vietnam

• Philippines

• Laos

• Myanmar and Indonesia

Nationals of these countries can get a Tourist Visa on arrival up to a maximum validity of 30 days with single entry facility. Visa on arrival facility is available at Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata Airports and NOT in any other Immigration Check Posts (ICPs).

Note:

A citizen from the above-named countries who wants to come to India for a longer duration should obtain a visa of the appropriate category from the Indian Mission/Post concerned.

3. Fee for Tourist Visa-on-Arrival

A fee of US $60/- or an equivalent amount in Indian rupees per passenger (including children) will be charged from each foreigner for the grant of Tourist Visa-on-Arrival.

4. Repeat Visit:

Tourist Visa-on-Arrival shall be allowed for a maximum of two times in a calendar year to a foreigner with a minimum gap of two months between each visit.

5. Diplomatic / Official Passports

The Tourist Visa-on-Arrival facility shall not be applicable to holders of Diplomatic/ Official passports.

This facility shall not be available to the citizens of above-named countries if the person or either of his/ her parents or grandparents (paternal or maternal) was born in, and was permanently resident in Pakistan. Such persons can visit India after obtaining appropriate visa from the Indian Mission/ Post concerned

Second: Find a good deal, there are a lot of promos out there. Bundle promos with inclusions of the airfare and hotel accommodations plus guided tour and a private car all through out the trip. Mine was about approximately 2000-2500 AED.

Below are included on my package tour:

Airfare

Hotel Accommodations (Four Star Hotel)

Airport transfers

Car with driver all through out the Trip.

Hotel Atulya

Lastly, you need to get ready for an experience of a lifetime. J Don’t forget your Rupees, and check the weather. Pack your bags and get ready for INDIA. J

***NOTE: According to our tour guide, be careful with pick pockets and some conman trying to lure you into buying things. If possible don't bring too much when traveling.***

Here are some pictures from my trip.

Day 1 Faterpur Sikri

Fatehpur Sikri is a city board in Agra district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. The city was founded in 1569 by the Mughal emperor Akbar and served as the capital of the Mughal Empire from 1571 to 1585.

Day 2 Red Fort

The Red Fort was the residence of the Mughal emperor of India for nearly 200 years, until 1857. It is located in the center of Delhi and houses a number of museums. In addition to accommodating the emperors and their households, it was the ceremonial and political center of Mughal government and the setting for events critically impacting the region.

Constructed in 1648 by the fifth Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as the palace of his fortified capital Shahjahanabad,the Red Fort is named for its massive enclosing walls of red sandstone and is adjacent to the older Salimgarh Fort, built by Islam Shah Suri in 1546. The imperial apartments consist of a row of pavilions, connected by a water channel known as the Stream of Paradise (Nahr-i-Behisht). The fort complex is considered to represent the zenith of Mughal creativity under Shah Jahan and although the palace was planned according to Islamic prototypes, each pavilion contains architectural elements typical of Mughal buildings that reflect a fusion of Timurid and Persian traditions. The Red Fort’s innovative architectural style, including its garden design, influenced later buildings and gardens in Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab, Kashmir, Braj, Rohilkhand and elsewhere.With the Salimgarh Fort, it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007 as part of the Red Fort Complex.

Our back packs are in front because we were told to be careful of the pick pockets. We are wearing flip flops, tee and shorts because it was so hot. LOL

We also went to some local marble makers.

Day 3 Taj Mahal

I have been waiting for this day. It has always been my bucket list to go to the Taj Mahal.

And Finally... It is always what I have imagined it would be. Surreal. Amazing and Incredible.

This was the place where King Shah Jahan, King of the world, Ruler of the Mughal Empire was imprisoned. Over looking the Taj Mahal until his final breath....

One of the Princesses quarters..

Then, that moment when I first saw the Taj Mahal. Symbol of India, Architectural Jewel, The Monument of love for Queen Mumtaz Mahal. It took 20,000 artisans, hundreds of elephants, approximately $827 million US dollars, thousands of precious stones and white marbles.

A tomb fit for a queen....

It has been said that when it is full moon, and the light shines through the marbles...the Taj Mahal sparkles like diamonds...

It felt amazing to see and to touch the great Taj Mahal. It took 12 years to build. And here lies the chosen one of the palace,the final resting worthy of her name. A love story carved in one of the worlds most beautiful monument. Their happiness was mortal but their love was for eternity.

Before heading back home we went shopping and to see New Delhi.