Frequently asked questions

Yes! Most hotels, restaurants, and shops accept cards, but smaller places still prefer cash. Keep some rupees handy — cash points from major banks like ICICI, HDFC, Kotak, and Axis are everywhere, and most international cards work fine. Top hotels like the ITC even have cash points in-house.

International roaming can be pricey. We highly recommend downloading an eSIM, which is cheap, reliable, and can be activated in minutes from home. Saily (https://saily.com/esim-india/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=21470096304&utm_content=170869114510&utm_term=saily%20esim%20india&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21470096304&gbraid=0AAAAA9ThE5JxfHe3Psji46rER8rCu-QNm&gclid=CjwKCAiAkbbMBhB2EiwANbxtbU1zNe3TrlgYCHkIh8zmL_0a0T1cAuL7iwh-YW2caFwV_Tsxn1UOaRoCCyUQAvD_BwE)is the best, and the one we use ourselves. Use the referral code HELENY4891 for a discount. Instructions: 1. Download the Saily app 2. Sign up and purchase a plan (referral code HELENY4891) 3. Install eSIM from the app (Once you're in India) 1. Go to your network settings and select your new eSIM for data usage 2. Turn on data roaming 3. Under Network Operators, select "Jio" as the network for your eSIM 4. Under Access Point Names, select "Sailey" for your eSIM

Yes, though UK numbers sometimes don’t receive the login code, so simply ask the help desk for a free Wi-Fi voucher code. But for the sake of convenience, we would still strongly recommend an eSIM and printing your flight ticket in advance.

Yes, India uses different plug points to the UK and other countries (round pins). Carry an international adaptor if you plan to charge phones or laptops. Many large hotels like the ITC have universal sockets, but smaller ones may not.