1.Best Time To visit
North : Delhi, Agra, Khajurao, Varanasi, Lumbini, Rajasthan etc. -- Early October to mid April.
Hilly areas (Kangra, Dharamshala) - March to mid December
Ladhak, Zanskar, Lahul & Spiti Valley - Mid June to October.
South : Kerala - Mid November to March. Rejunivation Season -- Mid May to August
Karnataka - Early October to mid April
West : Goa / Bombay - November to March
East : Sikkim & Darjeeling -End February to early May; mid September - end November

2.Safely
India is as safe as any other foreign location you visit for the first time. If you adhere to the following suggestions you will have a safer and more enjoyable visit to India :
 -  On your point of entry to the country - have somebody meet you and escort you to your hotel/home.
 -  Ensure, at least for the first leg that you have your accommodation booked in advance.
 -  Since Indians have greater immunity than most Westerners - drink only Mineral water, avoid raw salads, eat cooked food and avoid road-side exposed food.
 -  Be sensitive to Indian culture and dress appropriately while travelling within the country. Avoid taking cabs off the road during late nights.

3.Are we contactable on a 24 hour basis?
Yes, we will be, during your entire trip to India. Upon your arrival you are met by our representative at the airport. A mobile number and name of an executive will be provided for after office hours. Unless otherwise indicated, there is a briefing session on the first day of your stay.

4.Domestic Air Travel
Popular sectors go full during peak season or when limited flights operate between two cities (example: Jaipur- Jodhpur or Jodhpur-Udaipur etc.) If travelling in a group, it is best to book 6-3 months in advance.

5. Domestic Rail Travel:
- Tickets have to be purchased while making a reservation. Reservations are possible only 30 days prior to the travel date.
- For superior trains such as 'Rajdhani' / 'Shatabdi' (super fast trains) the bookings open 60 days prior to the travel date.
- Three days prior to travel you can cancel and you forgo a small reservation fee. You pay 50% if you cancel 24hrs in advance and the full amount after that.


6 What If I do not like any of the tours listed on the site? Can Pigeon Travel & Tours (p) Ltd Make a Tailor made tour for me?

If you do not like the mentioned tour packages, we suggest you send us a mail giving your requirements like the date of travel, which category of hotels you are looking for to suit your budget, how many members are supposed to travel along with you, the name of cities or destinations like North India, South India etc. As soon as we have these details from your end, we will design a tour especially for you and get back immediately. These details serve as an outline for us to make a tailor-made tour for you.

7. Is the information I give on the net safe?
Any correspondence exchanged between you and Pigeon Travel & Tours (p) Ltdwill be kept confidential and not out-sourced to any third party under any circumstances. Your profile (name, Email ID, address, Telephone number) will be used only to communicate with you in regards to the services you are buying or availing. At no time will this profile be misused.

8. What Immunizations do I need before visiting India?
Check with your doctor - recommended vaccinations for travel to India include Hepatitis A/B, Typhoid & Yellow fever.

9. How to experience India at it's best?
While planning your trip, ask us to combine your trip during an Indian Festival which will make your trip a great experience. On our website you find the details of the Indian festivals taking place.

10. Are there any restrictions for the Photography in India?
Photography is a great fun in India, as you will have enough sunlight most of the time. We suggest you to bring enough films with you though most of the films of international brands are also available in India. In some of the monuments one has to pay fee for the photography. Our guide will suggest you where it is worth to photograph and where not. At some of the locations photography is not allowed. Do not photograph these objects otherwise your film can be confiscated.

11. What are the major tourist destinations of India?
It is difficult to say, which tourist destination is the most popular in India. Every important tourist destination in India gives the tourists something different to look for. Still there are some destinations in India that are undoubtedly more popular than the others. We are providing you with the TEN most popular tourist destinations in India, but there are many more that may be equally popular among certain segments of tourists...

1. Agra
2. Kashmir
3. Delhi
4. Mumbai - Goa
5. Kerala
6. Rajasthan (Jaipur- Jodhpur –Udaipur Etc)
7. Khajuraho
8. Varanasi
9. Leh – Ladakh
10. Hill stations (Himachal Pradesh / Uttranchal / Sikkim/Darjeeling

12 What about the climate of India? When can I visit India?
India has a tropical climate.
Summers, April to July, are quite hot in the northern India.
Monsoon, last week of June to August, brings with it a lot of rain mainly in most parts of the country.
Winters, third week of September to end of February is quite cold in entire Northern India, but mild in the Southern Peninsula.

13. What major cultural considerations should I take care of while traveling to India?
India has a very traditional and religious society. Its cultures and customs are very different from the western cultural ideas. We ask you as a guest in this incredible country, request you to respond to these customs with sensitivity and Respect.
When entering temples, mosques and places of religious worship, please remove your shoes. Many Hindu temples are not open to non-Hindus, always ask permission before entering.