All foreign delegates should posses a valid passport and a visa for India. Indian Consulates will be requested to ensure prompt issue of visa for the delegates. Delegates who opt to visit Kathmandu, Nepal will require a double entry visa for India and Nepal

Customs Regulation

On arrival to India/Nepal customs formalities need to be completed. Airports operate the conventional green and red channels. Valuable articles such as videos and cameras may be brought in subject re-export and should be declared to the customs authorities. Duty free shopping for tobacco, cigarettes, perfumes, liquor and many other products is available on arrival and departure at all international airports.

Currency Regulations

There are no restrictions on the amount of foreign currency (or traveler cheques) a person may bring into India, However, the participants are advised to check whether on arrival whether currency declaration is required. Facilities for change of foreign currencies are available at the international airport, banks and most of the hotels. The participants are advised to bring their money in convertible currencies and to exchange money only through authorized dealers.

Following is a list of places around Kharagpur which attract tourists: -

Sunderban Tiger Reserve (~300 km)
Darjeeling, Gangtok Hill Stations (~700 km)
Puri, Konark Sea Beach & Temple (~475 km)
Digha Sea Beach (~85 km)
ISKCON Temple, Mayapur (~140 km)
Hazarduari Palace, Murshidabad (~350 km)
Shantiniketan, Bolpur (~350 km)
Terrakota Temples, Vishnupur (~30 km)

For more information please feel free to contact the official travel agents of the conference