As soon as you like! We're booking our own flights soon! Expect flights to cost between $600-$1,000 (economy) depending on the route/exact dates. March is a more budget-friendly time to fly to India.
India has reopened for tourists as of November 2021. Citizens of USA and many other countries can apply for a tourist E-Visa online. Bring the approval paperwork with you, and once you land in India, they will provide the visa on arrival. See this website for more information. https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html
See this website to see what is recommended: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/ clinician/none/india
You're welcome to wear traditional Indian clothing (Ladies: Sari or Lehenga; Guys: Kurta) or Western wedding wear - whatever you feel comfortable in.
Temperatures in Bhubaneswar in March: Average High 93 F Low 71 F.
We plan to arrange transportation to/from wedding events- more details to come once venue and hotel reservations are made. We do not recommend renting a car and driving yourself- the driving style and road conditions are intense! We recommend hiring a car with driver to take you around- more details to come on that!