PLANNING YOUR TRAVEL TO INDIA

• Most major Indian cities are now linked to international aviation hubs in Europe, Middle East and Far East and have daily connecting flights.
• You need a valid Passport and Indian visa to enter India. If you do not have a passport, please apply for one immediately. If you already have a Passport, please check that it has more than 6 months of validity still left on it. Or else please get the passport revalidated before applying for Indian Visa.
• You can find out the local Indian consulate or Indian Embassy from the “Mission & Posts” section of Indian Government’s website http://india.gov.in/overseas/indian_missions.php
• The website of the Indian Embassy or Consulate in your home country has all the information about applying for Indian Visa.
• Please ask the hospital to email you a formal invitation letter for coming to India for medical treatment and attach a copy of this letter with your visa application.
• For planning your air travel you can check out the costs and air connections to the Indian city where you would be going on various airlines or travel websites. Or you also contact travel agents in your home country who specialise in inbound travel to India. You can find these travel agents on the
• Its better to book an aisle seats or bulk head sets with better leg room and instruct your agent or airline in advance in case you need a wheel chair or help during the transit. For more information on India ,Visit www.incredibleindia.org/newsite/travelagentslist.asp
• In case you wish to stay for some more time for a holiday in India after your hospital stay, please carry your mobile phone handset. You can buy an Indian sim card and save money on local calling as well as be accessible to your Indian hospital or hotel staff.

Hyderabad International Airport (HYD) in Shamshabad is 22kms from Hyderabad. Hyderabad, ideally situated in the centre of India, has seen huge growth in the IT, bio-technology and pharmaceutical industries and its airport is becoming one of the most important hubs on the sub continent. It is India's largest airport, catering to more than 12 million passengers annually.

Parking spaces are plentiful, and several car hire companies operate within the airport. There are plenty of cabs, and an Airport Shuttle, which has services running almost every 30 minutes.

Hyderabad International Airport has a medical centre, 24 hour Pharmacy, shower and nap suites, a wide choice of food outlets, and retail outlets. There are currency exchange facilities and ATMs located throughout the terminal. Passengers can avail themselves of the business centre, shower and napping rooms, massage centre, baggage hold and gymnasium.

For further information visit www.hyderabad.aero

Exchange offices are located throughout the airport.

ATMs are located at the domestic departures (on the left side after the entrance), International departures (on the right side after the entrance), and Domestic Arrivals and International Arrivals

Air-conditioned Aero Express Buses run from the airport on 4 different routes: At the airport the Aero Express service is adjacent to the arrival area and located to the left of the international arrival area. The airport helpdesk and signs can help in locating the bus counters. The buses coming to the airport will drop off passengers at the departure area.

To Secundrabad: Route: Runs close to Keyes High School in Secundrabad. Buses run every 30 minutes or so. Fare is INR 150 one way.

To Greenlands: Route: Runs close to Ground floor, Paryatak Bhavan. Buses run every 30 minutes or so. Fare is INR 150 one way.

To Charminar: Route: Runs close to Quli Qutub Shah Stadium, opposite City College. Buses run every 30 minutes or so. Fare is INR 150 one way.

To Mehdipatnam: Route: Runs close to entrance of Sarojini Devi Hospital. Buses run every 30 minutes or so. Fare is INR 150 one way.

At Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, car rental services are provided by Avis, Hertz and Budget. They would provide the best service for the passengers arriving at the Airport.

Radio Taxi service at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is provided by the leading service providers like Meru and Easy cabs for the convenience of the passengers.

• Only those who are licensed by GoAP can operate for airport
• Fare: Rs 15 per km

Easy Cabs +91-40-43434343    Meru  +91-40-44224422