PLAN YOUR INDIAN EXPEDITION
Intelligent custom itinerary generator, All-India Grand Odysseys, verified 24x7 local authority emergency support, medical accessibility, and zero-commission travel logistics.
Create Your Custom India Itinerary
Whether you wish to experience all parts of India in one grand circuit or focus deeply on a specific region, customize your route below to generate a bespoke day-by-day blueprint.
TOURIST SAFETY & LOCAL AUTHORITY DIRECTORY
India maintains a nationwide multi-lingual safety infrastructure for international visitors. Instant phone helplines, tourist police kiosks, and emergency protocols are at your fingertips.
Toll-free inside India. Operated in English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Italian, Korean, Mandarin & Hindi.
Unified single-number access for Police, Fire, and Ambulance across all 28 States & 8 Union Territories.
Dedicated 24/7 round-the-clock emergency support and swift rapid-response for solo female travelers.
Instant on-train security, medical response, and assistance while traveling on any train or platform in India.
24x7 roadside breakdown, ambulance, and police patrol assistance on all National Highways and Expressways.
Immediate reporting helpline for digital payment fraud, unauthorized transactions, or cyber extortion.
State-by-State Tourist Police & Authority Directory
Select a state to view verified Tourist Police assistance kiosks, phone numbers, FRRO immigration offices, and major emergency hospital desks.
Essential Crisis Protocols & Scam Defense
🛂 Lost Passport & Visa Protocol
File Police Loss Report / e-FIR
Visit the nearest Tourist Police station or file an online Lost Article Report on the state police portal to obtain an official stamp and case number.
Contact Your National Embassy
Visit your country's Embassy in Chanakyapuri (New Delhi) or Consulate in Mumbai/Kolkata/Chennai to issue an Emergency Travel Document.
Get Exit Visa via FRRO Portal
Log in to indianfrro.gov.in/eservices/ to upload your new passport and police report to receive an official electronic Exit Permit.
🛡️ Anti-Scam & Touting Defense
"Closed Monument / Fake Fire" Scam
If an auto-rickshaw driver claims a temple or monument is closed, ignore them. Walk directly to the official gate ticket counters.
Fake "Govt Approved" Tourist Shops
Private shops often put fake "Govt Approved" signs. True official portals are incredibleindia.gov.in and state corporations (RTDC, KTDC).
Airport Taxi Overcharging
Always walk directly to the official Police Pre-Paid Taxi Booth inside the terminal arrivals or book app-cabs (Uber, BluSmart, Ola).
👩 Solo & Women Traveler Safety
Install '112 India' Emergency App
Download the official Government of India 112 app with a single-tap SOS panic trigger sending GPS coordinates directly to police control.
Live Cab Ride Sharing
Use Uber or Ola with 4-digit PIN verification and share your live ride status with friends or hotel reception.
Women-Only Coach in Metros
Delhi Metro and major rapid transit systems have designated first coaches reserved exclusively for women passengers.
MEDICAL & PHARMACY ACCESSIBILITY HUB
India is home to world-class JCI-accredited super-specialty hospitals with English-speaking medical teams, international patient desks, and 24/7 medicine delivery apps.
🚨 Immediate Emergency Medical Assistance
Dial 108 (National Ambulance Service) or 112 for immediate dispatch of emergency paramedics and hospital transport.
Accredited Super-Specialty Hospital Networks
Apollo Hospitals Network
Major Hubs: Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad.
International Desk: Dedicated lounge with multi-lingual interpreters, priority admissions, and direct global cashless insurance claim clearance.
Fortis Healthcare
Major Hubs: Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Jaipur, Mohali.
International Desk: World-class cardiac, orthopedic, and trauma super-specialties with foreign patient liaison desks.
Max Super Speciality Healthcare
Major Hubs: Delhi (Saket, Patparganj), Gurgaon, Dehradun, Mohali.
International Desk: JCI-accredited tertiary care, emergency air evacuation coordination, and high-altitude emergency trauma teams.
Manipal Hospitals
Major Hubs: Bengaluru, Goa (Dona Paula), Mangalore, Jaipur, Delhi.
International Desk: Complete international patient services with express hospital registration and medical repatriation support.
Medanta — The Medicity
Major Hubs: Gurugram (Delhi-NCR), Lucknow, Patna, Ranchi.
International Desk: One of Asia’s premier multi-super specialty institutes with dedicated helipads for air ambulance transfers.
AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences)
Major Hubs: New Delhi (011-26588500), Rishikesh, Jodhpur, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar.
International Desk: India's premier apex medical research hospital with 24-hour round-the-clock trauma services.
24/7 Pharmacies & Digital Medicine Delivery
Tata 1mg
Instant app delivery of genuine medicines, thermometer, and ORS directly to your hotel room across 1,800+ Indian cities.
Apollo 24/7
Largest retail pharmacy chain across India with 5,000+ 24-hour open physical stores in all key tourist destinations and airports.
PharmEasy & Netmeds
Verified digital pharmacy platforms providing equivalent generic formulations for international prescriptions.
Jan Aushadhi Kendras
Government-verified dispensaries offering WHO-GMP quality generic medicines at heavily subsidized official rates.
Essential Traveler Health Protocols
💧 Potable Water Protocol
Drink only sealed packaged drinking water with intact ISI tamper-evident seals (Kinley, Aquafina, Bisleri, Himalayan) or RO-filtered water provided at reputable hotels.
🏔️ Altitude Sickness (AMS) Protocol
Upon flying into Leh (3,500m) or high passes, complete rest for the first 48 hours is mandatory. Drink 4-5 liters of water daily, avoid alcohol, and carry Acetazolamide (Diamox) under physician advice.
💊 Personal Prescription Medications
Keep medications in their original labeled pharmacy packaging alongside a doctor's letter detailing the generic chemical names, as international brand names differ.
🍲 Culinary Hygiene & ORS
Savor freshly cooked, piping hot food. When trying street food, pick busy stalls with high local turnover. Keep Oral Rehydration Salt (ORS) packets in your daypack.
🦟 Insect & Sun Protection
Apply DEET or Picaridin-based insect repellents (Odomos is available in every local store). Stay hydrated with fresh coconut water (Nariyal Paani).
🛡️ Comprehensive Travel Insurance
Ensure your travel health insurance covers cashless hospital admissions, high-altitude trekking evacuation (if visiting Ladakh/Spiti), and emergency repatriation.
ZERO-COMMISSION TRAVELER LOGISTICS
How to book official direct train berths, buy direct heritage monument tickets, activate digital payments, and get airport SIM cards with zero third-party markups.
Direct IRCTC Trains & Foreign Tourist Quota (FTQ)
Foreign passport holders can book train berths up to 365 days in advance under the official Foreign Tourist Quota (FTQ) on the official government website (irctc.co.in) or in person at the International Tourist Bureau at New Delhi Railway Station (1st Floor) and Mumbai CST with zero agent markups.
Official ASI Monument Passes (Direct Govt Portal)
Avoid buying inflated tickets from unauthorized touts. Purchase entry tickets for the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Qutub Minar, Red Fort, and Khajuraho directly through the official Archaeological Survey of India portal (monuments.in or asi.payumoney.com) for instant QR code entry.
UPI One World for Foreign Travelers
International tourists can activate a digital Rupee wallet (UPI One World) upon arrival at Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, or Chennai airports. Make seamless instant QR-code payments across millions of merchant stalls, taxi drivers, and shops with zero foreign transaction fees.
Official Airport Pre-Paid Taxi Counters
Upon exiting customs at international arrival terminals, avoid private solicitors. Follow airport signage to the official Delhi/Mumbai Police Pre-Paid Taxi Booth located inside the terminal building, where fares are regulated strictly by distance.
Official Tourist eSIM & SIM Cards at Arrivals
Purchase high-speed 5G cellular eSIMs or physical SIM cards directly at arrival airport counters (Airtel / Jio). Present your passport and Indian e-Visa for immediate regulated biometric activation.
Tipping & Cultural Norms
A 7–10% gratuity at restaurants is customary if a service charge is not included. Nominal tips for hotel bellhops (₹50–₹100) and private drivers (₹400–₹700/day) are warmly appreciated for dedicated service.