Ensure you're current with standard UK immunizations, including measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), polio, and tetanus.

Most foreign passport holders need a tourist visa to enter India. India has introduced an ‘e-visas’ system through which applications can be submitted and approved online in advance of travel.

You will need an e-Visa, which allows a maximum stay of 30 days with optional multiple entries. Processing takes up to 72 hours, and you must provide a valid passport and a recent personal photo.

India’s currency is the Indian Rupee (INR), widely accepted nationwide.

Foreign currency can be exchanged at banks, Forex dealers, and exchange bureaus in major cities.

While GBP pounds and Euros are accepted in some upscale establishments, it’s best to carry INR, especially for smaller purchases. Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted.

To ensure smooth transactions, carry a mix of local currency and some foreign cash, and notify your bank before traveling.

Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your visa application date. Additionally, you need at least two blank pages for visa stamps.

When traveling in India in November, pack layered clothing to accommodate both warm days and cooler mornings and evenings, especially in northern regions.

Include lightweight, breathable tops and long pants, a light sweater or jacket for cooler temperatures, and comfortable walking shoes.

Also, bring modest attire, if you plan to visit religious sites.

For India there are three associated plug types, types C, D and M. Plug type C is the plug which has two round pins, plug type D is the plug which has three round pins in a triangular pattern and plug type M is the plug which also has three round pins.

SUNSCREEN!! SUNSCREEN!! SUNSCREEN!!!

But also bring your coolest sunnies and scarf.