FAQs

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Do I need any vaccinations?

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Please consult with your PCP for guidance. According to Emirates, the following was recommended: Malaria prophylaxis: malaria risk (P. vivax and P. falciparum) exists throughout the year in the entire country below 2000 meters. The majority of malaria in India is reported from the eastern and central parts of the country and from states which have large forest, hilly and tribal areas. These states include Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and some north-eastern states such as Tripura, Meghalaya and Mizoram. There is no transmission in parts of the states of Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Sikkim. Recommended prevention in risk areas: C. The WHO recommended type of prevention is referred to as: - Type A (very limited risk of malaria transmission) - Mosquito bite prevention only. - Type B (risk of non-falciparum malaria) - Mosquito-bite prevention plus chloroquine or doxycycline or atovaquone-proguanil or mefloquine chemoprophylaxis. - Type C (risk of P. falciparum malaria) - Mosquito-bite prevention plus atovaquone-proguanil or doxycycline or mefloquine chemoprophylaxis. Chemoprophylaxis should be started preferably one week before departure and no later than the first day of exposure; it must be taken with unfailing regularity and continued for 4 weeks after the last exposure. No prophylactic regimen is 100% protective against infection, but even if it fails to prevent the disease it may, nevertheless, render the infection milder and less life threatening.

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What's the current exchange rate? (Rupee vs. Dollar)

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1 US Dollar is worth about 83 Indian Rupees

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Any recommendations on finding flights to India?

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Highly recommend using Google Flights

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Safety Travel Tips

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1. Buy a local SIM card so that you can make local calls and stay in touch. 2. Research carefully where you want to go, ensuring it is an area frequented by other travelers, with good infrastructure and hotels. 3. Plan your travel so you don’t arrive late at night; travel during daylight hours only. 4. Be careful when posting to social media, so that you are not revealing your current location. 5. Stay alert to your surroundings, and keep a close eye on your handbag and luggage. Keep the Tourist Helpline number handy and call if you need any assistance: 1-800-111363.

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Will I have accommodation at Samode Palace?

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We will be in touch with you and provide you with the room you will be residing in during the wedding festivities.