India Guide

How to read e-tickets

• Train number
• Train name
• Boarding station
• Disembarking station
• Boarding date
• Departure time
• Arrival time
• Class
• Vehicle number and seat number (vehicle A1, C5, etc.) (seat number 45, 46, etc.)
• PNR number (reservation number)

How to read paper tickets

• Train number
• Boarding date
• Class
• Boarding station
• Getting off station
• Vehicle number
• Seat number
• Window side, aisle side, etc.
• Departure time
• Arrival time
• PNR number (reservation number)

Unlike in Japan, New Delhi Station does not have any sort of ticket gate where you present your ticket before going to the platform. There is a large electronic bulletin board at the station entrance that displays the train number, train name, departure time, platform number, etc., so check the platform number there and go to the platform. A piece of paper is posted at the entrance of each vehicle with the passenger's name, gender, age, and seat number written on it. If you are not sure about the platform or which car to board, it is best to ask the station staff. Alternatively, you can contact us using the LINE QR code address and we will provide support in Japanese.

The conductor will come to check your ticket while you are boarding, so it is best to have a printed version of your e-ticket with you. (You can also show your ticket on your mobile phone screen.) When checking your ticket, you must also show your ID (passport). There is no need to go through the process of exchanging your e-ticket for a paper ticket at the station counter.

Electric bulletin board

This will be an electric bulletin board. The train number, train name, departure time and platform number are displayed. After checking the platform number, go to the platform and board the train. In the unlikely event that the train starts moving before you find the train, just get on the train, wherever you are.

Indian trains are very long, so it can take a long time to find your seat.

Vehicle numbers are a combination of letters and numbers, such as A1 and C1. Depending on the station, the vehicle number may be displayed on the platform, but if not, please check the number on the train vehicle. Trains in India are likely to be delayed, but we recommend that you arrive at the station at least an hour in advance to ensure you have time to check the platform and find your vehicle. Trains in India are very long, so it takes a long time to find your own vehicle.

Announcement upon arrival at the station

Indian trains do not have on-board announcements at arrival stations like in Japan. The arrival time is a guideline, but please check the name of the station you are arriving at before getting off. I think it would be a good idea to ask the people around you when your scheduled arrival time approaches. We also recommend using GPS, if available.

When you enter the New Delhi station, you will be greeted by many Indian voices. (When you show your train ticket) they will tell you various lies, such as telling you that the train has been cancelled, so just ignore them and take the train. Please take a ride. After the train departs, the conductor will come to check your ticket, so please show your train ticket at that time. It is not necessary to show your ticket to anyone before departure. Please do not show your train ticket to strangers or strangers.

Chai

Chai, a milk tea commonly drunk in India, is made by boiling tea leaves with ginger and spices. In India, many people drink chai in the morning. You can easily make it at home, and you can also drink it at restaurants, street stalls, and on trains. Indians drink chai even on hot days.

tandoori chicken

Tandoori chicken, also known as chicken tandoori, is a dish from the Punjab region, but it is also commonly eaten throughout northern India. It is also popular as a snack with alcohol. Please try it when traveling in India. It comes with lime, so we recommend eating it with lime.

Thali

A thali is a large tray-like plate called a thali, on which the staple food chapatti, rice, soup, several types of curry, yogurt, etc. are placed, allowing you to enjoy a variety of curries at once. It may also have a sweet dessert on top. When elections were held, a special election thali weighing 10.5 kilograms was created, which featured dishes from 28 states on a large plate in the shape of India, and became a hot topic of conversation.

dosa

Dosa is a South Indian dish, but it is very popular as a snack all over India. It is made by fermenting rice flour and bean flour and is rolled out into a thin crepe and baked. Depending on what is put inside, there are various types such as masala dosa and onion dosa. There are also large cylinder shapes and conical shapes like a pointed hat. There is also a famous shop in Delhi called (Saravana Bhavan), so be sure to visit it. Saravana Bhawan has branches all over India.

Biryani

Biryani is one of India's famous dishes and is a type of Indian cooked rice. There are various types of biryani such as mutton biryani, chicken biryani, egg biryani and vegetable biryani. Many Indians like the biryani called Hyderabadi Biryani, but it is very spicy, so we recommend the milder Muladabadi Biryani for Japanese people.

Lassie

It is a drink made with yogurt that is well known to Japanese people. In India, in addition to sweet lassi with sugar, there are also lassi with salt and spiced lassi with spices. Lassi is made using water, so when drinking lassi in India, it is safe to have it made using your own mineral water. There are lassi made with various fruits, such as banana lassi and mango lassi, so it might be a good idea to find your favorite lassi.

chicken curry

Chicken curry is a food loved by people all over the world, and it is best eaten with naan. It uses a lot of spices and is often spicy, so we recommend the mild butter chicken for Japanese people.

Chapati

Chapati is the most commonly eaten staple food in North Indian households. It is made from whole grain flour and has a thin, round shape. Naan, which is famous among Japanese people, is made using refined wheat flour. Naan cannot be made at home because it is made in an oven called a tandoor.

kingfisher

Kingfisher is a famous beer brand in India that was started in 1978. Besides India, it is also sold in 52 countries around the world. A variety of beers are available with alcohol content ranging from 5% to 10%, and canned beer can be purchased for around 100 rupees. This beer is also popular among Japanese people.

Example of entry card entry

Please save it on your smartphone and bring it with you. They are given out on flights to India, but there are rare occasions when they are not available. In that case, it's at immigration.

The accommodation information must be the same as when applying for the visa. In order to avoid panic at immigration , it will be less stressful if you write down your information on your smartphone or other device in advance and just copy it down automatically on the spot. After passing through immigration, you are finally in India. In order to enjoy your stay in 100% condition, please take advantage of convenient arrangements such as airport transfers and currency exchange services.

The location of immigration has changed

• The location of arrival immigration at New Delhi International Airport has changed.
• Up until now, it was on the "wall of hand objects" side, but it seems that all foreigners go into a separate room on the right side.
• They are divided into "sticker" (visa affixed to the passport=already obtained) and "E-visa/On ARRIVAL (obtained at the airport=nothing affixed to the passport yet)".
• Please note that if you line up in the wrong place, you will have to re-queue.
• Visa on arrival used to take about 3 hours, but now it seems to be a little smoother.

Why you should buy a SIM card as soon as you arrive

• Bringing a ``smartphone that can make calls'' is now an essential item when traveling to India. At Shigeta Travel, we have repeatedly advised you, but please consider this as "insurance in case something goes wrong."
• SIM cards can be purchased at the airport. In the case of Delhi International Airport, there is a booth of the major carrier ``Airtel'' between Gates No. 5 and 6, where you can purchase prepaid SIM cards. You can easily purchase it at the main market (commonly known as Paharganj) where Shigeta Travel is located.
• Please visit our tour desk and we will assist you with your purchase.
• It is definitely recommended to buy at a place that is used to foreign tourists.
• If you are local, there are many cases where you are not used to it, and you may be turned down.
• Please be especially careful if you are staying in a regular room that you have decided to use on airbnb, which is popular these days.
• For customers who think, ``It's okay because the hotel has Wi-Fi,'' problems often occur outside the hotel.
• The difference between being able to make calls and not being able to make calls is huge.