Rajasthan

Maharajas & Sadhus | Rajasthan to Varanasi


Flights

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Starting From

USD 1000 Per Person


Availability

Round The Year


12

Days


Hotel Category

3-4-5 stars

Travel Duration

12 Days / 11 Nights

Included in the trip
Entrance Tickets
Individual departures

Round The Year

Visit India and explore the highlights of the north on this adventure tour from Delhi to Varanasi through Agra, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Ranakpur and Udaipur and Varanasi. Start your tour from the capital city of New Delhi and visit its favoulous Buildings from the times of Mughal and Britishers. Get Awstruck by the beauty of Amazing Tajmahal - The Monument of Love. Discover the magic of ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur and visit its faboulous Palaces and Forts. Take a walk in the roamantic city of Udaipur, finish your tour with the historic and ancient city of Varanasi and soak up in the ambience of this mystical City. This wonderful introduction to the magic of India includes lavish palaces, vibrant bazaars, and the incomparable Tajmahal. Packed with highlights and hidden gems, take time to discover these marvels of India.

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Stages Of Tour

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The Travel Program

12 DAYS

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Day 1

Arrival In Delhi & Sight Seeing

The Tour Starts at 10 AM in the Morning. If You happen to be arriving in the Morning on Tour Statrting Date Our Representative will come and pick you up at the airport. Else we could pick you From Your Hotel in Delhi too.

Arrival in Delhi, After the customs formalities, Meet with MTA Representative. Our Representative will be waiting for You Outside The Gate Number 5 with your Name Placard.

Start Your Day with the Visit of Old Delhi also called as Shahjahanabad. Visit the World Famous Jama Masijd, the biggest Friday Mosque of India, which can host upto 20,000 Worshippers. After the Visit take a Ride on Pedal Rickshw through the narrow alleys of Famous Chandni Chowk Market. Proceed Towards Rajghat – The Tomb Of Mahatma Gandhi called as The Father of the Nation. In the afternoon Visit Colonial Delhi Monuments, Drive Through Rajpath to view the Parliament House, the President’s House and India Gate. End your Day with the Visit of Qutub Minar, A Unesco World Heritage Site. Proceed Towards Hotel. Checkin and Overnight in Delhi.

Inclusions : Accommodation, Transport, Tourist Guide, Entrance fees

Sightseeing : Jama Masjid, Rickshaw Ride in Chandani Chowk, Raj Ghat, President House, Parliament, India Gate. Qutub Minar.

Tour Highlights : Rickshaw Ride, Colonial Delhi, Qutub Minar

Please Note : Hotel Checkin would be After the sightseeing.

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Day 2

Delhi – Agra ( 200 Km – 4 Hrs Approx)

Drive to Agra, Arrival and Visit of the Magnificent Taj Mahal, An Incredible Legacy of Moghul architecture in India. It was built by Emperor Moghul Shah Jahan in white marble and semi-precious stones in The memory of her Beloved Wife Mumtaj Mahal. Proceed towards Agra Fort. A Kilometer Away from Taj Mahal on the banks of the river rises the complex of palaces and royal gardens that housed the Moghul rulers for many years. Agra Fort was built by Akbar from 1565 on the foundations of the old fort of the Lodi dynasty and was enlarged and modified by its successors. Checkin &Overnight.

Inclusions : Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tourist Guide, Entrance fees

Sightseeing : Taj Mahal, Agra Fort

Tour Highlights : Tajmahal And Agra Fort.

Please Note : Tajmahal Remains Closed on Fridays.

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Day 3

Agra – Fatehpur Sikri – Abhaneri - Jaipur ( 260 Km – 5 Hrs Approx)

Drive to Jaipur, Along the way take a stop to visit the Ghost City of Fatehpur Sikri, a city built in red sandstone by Emperor Akbar and abandoned after only twelve years of use. The citadel retains the charm of the medieval atmosphere that characterized it. Take a second stop at Abhaneri for the visit of the famous monumental stepwell "baoli" built in sandstone in the ninth century, Proceed Towards Jaipur. Arrival and checkin. Overnight.

Inclusions : Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tourist Guide, Entrance fees

Tour Highlights : Fatehpur Sikri , Abhaneri.

Sightseeing : Fatehpur Sikri, Abhaneri

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Day 4

Jaipur Sightseeing

Morning excursion to Amber to visit the Fort of Man Singh, a splendid example of rajput architecture. The fort, built at a dominant position on the top of a hill, was once the residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur. Enroute take a photostop at HAWAMAHAL. Later visit of the City Palace, a complex of princely buildings that include the private apartments of the Maharaja. Its Museum, full of carpets and miniatures is unique in the world. Adjacent to the palace is the Astronomical Observatory of Jai Singh, the seventeenth-century Astronomical Marvel, The Observatory, includes sophisticated tools for the calculation of eclipses and for the detection of the position of stars, The calculation of ascendants. The Principal Attraction of the building is 27 meter high sundial which is located in the center of the observatory and is able to calculate the time up to 2 seconds of precision. Time to Explore the local handicraft items. Jaipur is famous for Textiles and Gemstones. Return Back to the Hotel Overnight.

Inclusions : Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tourist Guide, Entrance fees. Elephant Ride.

Tour Highlights : Amer Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar.

Sightseeing : Amber Fort, City Palace, Astronomical Obeservatory, Photostop at Hawamahal.

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Day 5

JAIPUR – JODHPUR ( 330 KM – 6 Hrs Approx

Transfer to Jodhpur. The ancient capital of Rathors, also known as the blue city. Arrive at Jodhpur and visit the Mehrangarh fort built in the fifteenth century, an impressive fort built on the gateway of That Desert and shows the rich and healthy culture of the Blu City. Inside the fort there are courtyards and palaces that hold extraordinary collections of objects connected with Indian royalty, including a series of howdahs, elephant back seats, miniatures from various schools of painting, furniture, clothes and armor. From the Fort, you can enjoy a splendid glance at the old city, with its palaces and houses with its characteristic light blue color. Continuation with the visit of the Jaswant Thada mausoleum, built in white marble.

Take a walk in the old city and in the bizarre of blu houses. Jodhpur is famous for its textile and spice industry in all over the world. Checkin to the Hotel and overnight.

Inclusions : Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tourist Guide, Entrance fees

Tour Highlights : Blu City, Mehrangarh Fort

Sightseeing : Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada

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Day 6

JODHPUR - RANAKPUR - UDAIPUR ( 270 KM – 5 Hrs Approx)

Drive to Ranakpur (100 km - about 2 hours), Take a stop in the Aravalli Mountains to visit the extraordinary Jain shrine - Chaumukha, One of the largest and most important Jainism centres in the country. The sanctuary, built in 1439 in dazzling white marble, is decorated with intricately carved pillars, all different from each other. Continue to Udaipur (90 km - 2 hrs approx), the city of Lakes. Arrival and Check in to the hotel. overnight. Afternoon at Leisure, Optional Excursion to Boat Ride in Lake Pichola or an Excursion to Monsoon palace. For more options Please check the list of optional Activities.

Inclusions : Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tourist Guide, Entrance fees

Tour Highlights : Ranakpur Jain Temples

Sightseeing : Ranakpur Jain Temple

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Day 7

UDAIPUR SIGHTSEEING

Situated on the shores of Lake Pichola, Udaipur was founded in 1568 by Maharaja Udai Singh II Udaipur is a perfect example of typical rajput Style Architecture in all its elegance. In the old part of the city You Find. Palaces, temples and haveli of all kinds, from the simplest to the most complex and extravagant nature. Udaipur boasts a rich cultural heritage, It Boast Itself as a center of expressive arts, painting, miniatures and crafts. Morning Excursion to EKLINGJI to visit the Holy Temple of Udaipur Royal Family, Dedicated to Lord SHIVA. Later Visit the Eighth Century Nagda Temples, a Fine Example of Indo Aryan style of Architecture. Return to the city and Visit The Famous City Palace with its numerous buildings, the museum of the local Maharana (the most powerful Maharaja of Rajasthan) and the majestic Jagdish temple seventeenth century Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Overnight.

Inclusions : Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tourist Guide, Entrance fees

Tour Highlights : City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Ekling Ji Temples, Nagda Temples.

Sightseeing : Eklingji, Nagda, City Palace Museum, Jagdish Temple

 

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Day 8

UDAIPUR - VARANASI (Domestic Flight)

Transfer to the airport and flight to Varanasi with a stopover at Delhi. Arrival at Varanasi, meet our representative and transfer to the hotel. Varanasi, one of the oldest cities on the planet and one of the seven holy cities of Hinduism. Varanasi is the sacred place from which everything originates and to which everything returns. For the Hindu devotees, Varanasi is the place where one rejoins the divine, where it is possible to atone for one's sins, where one can free oneself from the endless cycle of reincarnations. Afternoon dedicated for the excursion on the ghats to attend the Aarti Puja, a ceremony of light on the banks of the Ganges, during which the brahmins celebrate the river and thank the gods with sacred songs and music. Return to the hotel and overnight stay.

Inclusions : Domestic Flight, Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tourist Guide, Entrances

Highlights : Walk in the Ghats, Evening Maha-Arti at Ganga

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Day 9

Varanasi

Wake up before dawn and boat ride on the river Ganges, admiring the devotees who plunge into the river to free themselves from their sins. Afternoon dedicated to the Buddhist site of Sarnath, one of the most revered places in world Buddhism, where, in the Gazelle Park, Buddha Sakyamuni (the Enlightened) revealed for the first time the teachings of Buddhist knowledge. Visit the Silk weaving centre to see the work of famous Silk Brocades from Varanasi. You may do some shopping also. Return to the hotel and overnight stay.

Inclusions : Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Tourist Guide, Entrances

Highlights : Boat Ride and morning rituals at Ganga, Sarnath

Please Note : In the month of July, August and September. Because of the high water level in river ganga, sometimes the boat ride is not possible to do.

Please Note : Sarnath Museum is closed on Friday

 

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Day 10

VARANASI - DELHI ( Domestic Flight - 1.15 Hr Approx)

Morning free for relax or for optional activities. Later, transfer to the airport and flight to Delhi. No Overnight.

Inclusions : Domestic Flight, Breakfast, Transport

Please Note :Please Note That you will be Dropped at the Airport or any other location of your choice. Please Plan Accordingly your Onward Journey. 

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PASSPORT


A valid passport is required for at least six months before Boarding the Flight. We encourage you to check the validity of the passport and we advise you to bring a photocopy of your passport and the page of the visa obtained, or carry multiple copies of ETA, useful in case of loss.


 


INDIAN CONSULAR VISA


To enter India, an entry visa issued by the Indian Embassy is required. It is categorically necessary that all travellers, whose itinerary includes leaving and returning to the country, have obtained a double or multiple visas. During the flight to India you will be given a disembarkation form to be filled in with your data and to be delivered to passport control. The detachable part completed with the customs declaration will be returned to you, and must then be handed over to the customs upon leaving the airport.


 


INTERNAL FLIGHTS


Air tickets for flights within India or between India and Nepal, if not included in the intercontinental flight, will be collected by your companion or our representative and will be delivered to you upon arrival. Flights within India and between Nepal are the trickiest part of the journey. We recommend a lot of patience, because it is not uncommon for flights to suffer delays, cancellations or make intermediate stops not foreseen at the time of booking. It is therefore essential to always go to the airport on time (about 2 hours before the flight). In the event of cancellations, however, the companies, according to the new regulations, will refund the cost of the ticket but have no obligation to re-route. The rebooking will then be done by our local office by purchasing a new ticket. Purchasing it on the same day, the same fare as the canceled flight is not always available. In case this exceeds that of the cancelled flight, the difference must be paid directly on the spot. If there are no other flights on the scheduled route, a land transfer by car/bus will be provided in lieu of the ticket.


 


DOMESTIC FLIGHTS BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE


Since recently (August 2013) both on intercontinental flights and on internal flights, the companies are very strict in calculating the weight of the baggage and each additional kilogram is subjected to an extra payment according to the rules of the company itself. In this regard, we report the scheme concerning the baggage allowance for the economy class granted by each airline for flights within India and between India and Nepal:


 


Airline


Hand Baggage Weight


Checkin Luggage Weight


Air India


7 kg + Laptop


15 kg


Jet Airways


7 kg + Laptop


15 kg


Indigo & Spice Jet


7 kg + Laptop


15 kg


Go Air


7 kg + Laptop


15 kg


Jet Lite


7 kg + Laptop


15 kg


 


The company has the right to apply an extra cost for each kilogram exceeding the above, (indicatively from 4 to 8-euro per kg).


 


LOCAL GUIDES AND ESCORT TOURS


For the entire duration of the group tour, starting from your arrival in India, you will be assisted by a Tour Escort or local Guide (for individual tourists) in each city who will take care of every technical-organizational detail. The tour escort will also act as a local guide in the cities for which he is licensed. In the others he will be accompanied by a local foreign speaking guide or English-speaking guide as per the provisions of the Indian government. In the latter case, he will provide for the translation.


In many cities of India, in fact, there are no local guides speaking foreign languages (especially in southern India, central India and some parts of Rajasthan), or there are few.


 


THEFT


We remind you that passport, telephone and valuable accessories in general must always be kept by the passenger and never left unattended, as no service facility takes charge of any loss/theft during the tour. It is also good to have all the emergency bank numbers with you in case of need.


 


TIPS


In India, tipping is a custom rooted in local custom. The amount of tips is at the discretion of the passengers, but as a rule they are in the local custom. In restaurants it is customary to leave 10% of the bill as a tip.


 


A basic tip:


For half day drive with driver Rs. 300/ full day Rs. 500.


For porters Rs. 70 per bag


For Half Day Local Guide Rs. 500/ Full Day Rs. 800


Per Day Escorts Rs. 1000


 


(The amount is in total and refers to a group of 2/3 people, it can be increased if you are traveling in a group with more people)


For groups, even small in number but with tour escorts, it is advisable to give the guide a sum at the beginning of the tour (approximately 40/45 euros for 7/9 day tours) and he will distribute them appropriately, thus avoiding boring and continuous collections.


N.B. (This figure does not include a possible tip for the companion)


 


ROOM AVAILABILITY


The rooms are available until 12.00 on the day of departure. In India there is no day use system, therefore if the rooms want to be kept until departure they will have to be paid for the entire following night.


 


CHECK-IN ONLINE


We inform you that the check-in procedure can take place via online check-in, which can be implemented from the airlines' websites or via the automatic check-in devices specifically installed at the airport.


 


CLIMATE


The most pleasant season runs from mid-November to March, with moderate heat and low rainfall. The maximum temperatures vary from 27° to 30°, the minimums from 16° to 22°. In March the temperatures begin to rise with highs reaching 38°. The month of August records the peak of the monsoon season (from June to October) which invests the south-western regions with rainfall that varies in intensity according to the areas, limited in some to severe thunderstorms. In October and in the first half of November the south-eastern part of India is affected by a north-east monsoon.


 


CLOTHING


Clothing must take into account the period and the regions where you go. In southern India, light clothing can be worn all year round, without forgetting long trousers and long-sleeved shirts to protect against insects. During visits to the temples, excessively small clothing should be avoided. For those traveling to the northern regions, warmer clothing is needed, as the temperature can approach freezing in winter. In the desert region of Rajasthan the temperature varies a lot between day and night.


 


SHOPPING


In India the variety of handicraft production is practically infinite. Indian muslins, canvases, silks and brocades have enjoyed worldwide fame since ancient times and have been appreciated for the quality of the fabric, the beauty and resistance of the colors, the originality of the designs. Even today the brightly colored silk saris, embroidered or woven with gold or silver threads, the brocades of Varanasi as well as the cottons of Rajasthan, the wool or wool and silk carpets of Kashmir and Uttar Pradesh are renowned. The manufacture of fabrics is just one aspect of the varied and rich Indian craftsmanship which ranges from wood carving (teak, sandalwood, rosewood, ebony) spread almost everywhere, especially in Karnataka, to Agra marble inlays or the stone sculptures of Orissa, from ceramics to hand-painted lacquers, from brass and copper pottery to bamboo and leather objects. The skill of the Indians in the cutting and processing of semi-precious and precious stones has been known since ancient times. Haggling in the bazaars is common practice.


Do not buy souvenirs that cost animals their lives or harm nature.


 


FOOD AND DRINK


It is recommended to drink only bottled or boiled water (found in almost all restaurants and hotels). Carefully avoid tap water and ice in drinks. It is advisable to consume only well-cooked foods and packaged foods, avoiding raw vegetables and fruit that cannot be peeled.


 


MEDICAL ASSISTANCE


In India there is a great variety of doctors practicing the most diverse forms of therapy and the only hospital in Europe is located in Delhi. It is advisable to bring from Italy tablets against any gastrointestinal disorders and medicines that are difficult to find locally.


 


BEHAVIOUR


Before entering the temples, mosques and or gurdwaras it is essential to take off your shoes, generally it is allowed to keep your socks on. To avoid discomfort, do not bring leather articles of any kind with you, because they could arouse some opposition. Inside places of worship, tourists can move as they please and sometimes attend religious rites, for which it is preferable to wear modest clothes, avoiding tops, skirts and shorts. A small donation will be welcome.


The folded hands namaste is the typical Indian greeting and its use will be greatly appreciated. Especially in cities, men will gladly shake hands with tourists; in fact, this gesture is considered particularly cordial. The majority of Indian women, on the other hand, are reluctant to shake hands with a man, both Indian and foreign (a possible refusal should not be considered an offense) and are generally surprised by the informality of relations between the two sexes used in western countries. In private homes you will be welcomed as guests of honor and your lack of familiarity with local customs and traditions will be understood and accepted. If you should be tempted to eat with your fingers, remember to use onlyyour right hand.


 


GASTRONOMY


Indian cuisine varies according to the regions, with notable differences between the southern and northern regions, but has as a common feature the wise use of spices which are used not only to flavor foods but also to aid digestion. In the north it looks remarkably like that of Middle Eastern or Central Asian countries; there is great use of chili (hot pepper), the staple food is wheat, and various types of unleavened bread are consumed, such as pooris or chappatis. The meats are quite common, naturally not beef. In the south, where the Muslim influence has been less strong, vegetarian diets prevail, and the cuisine revolves around rice, consumed in an infinite variety of ways. The highly savory taste of Indian foods is related to the blend of spices frequently used in food preparation. These mixtures (kari) can accompany various vegetables, chicken or lamb meat, fish or rice. Rogan josh (lamb curry), gishtaba (spiced meatballs with yoghurt), korna (vegetable meat-based stews) are very common in the north. In the south, various vegetable dishes are widespread, including bhujia (a vegetable curry) and along the coasts, fish dishes, the Cochin prawns are delicious. Perhaps the most common dishes throughout India are, however, the simple dhal, essentially a lentil soup, and the thali, the typical vegetarian dish, usually served on a tray with small bowls full of vegetables accompanied by large -of quantity of rice. Among the desserts, kulfi, the typical pistachio ice cream, is very common, while tropical fruit is very abundant. It is a frequent habit to conclude the meal by chewing pal, a mixture of spices, betel nuts and other powders, all wrapped up in an edible leaf. Tea is the most popular drink and some varieties of Indian tea are famous all over the world. Try the rice beer.


 


LANGUAGE


In India a large number of local languages are spoken, very different from region to region, among which Hindi is the official one. English represents a strong instrument of national cohesion and is very widespread, especially in hotels or in places frequented by Westerners.


 


RELIGION


Religion forms an integral part of India's complex tradition. Four of the most important faiths in the world meet on this territory: Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity and Islam and among these the first two were born in India. furthermore, this country which welcomed the Jews and the Parsees (followers of Zoroaster), who then integrated into Indian life, gave rise to Jainism, Sikhism and other innumerable cults and regional sects of lesser importance and which for centuries have acted and interacted with each other.


 


AIRPORT FEES


They usually already include exit taxes from the country. However, we recommend checking at the airport, as these are subject to change regulations.


 


PHONE


The cellular network is active in the country, however Italian cell phones are only active in the main cities and it is therefore advisable to purchase a card locally. To call from India the area code is 0039. To call India dial 0091.


 


VACCINATIONS


No mandatory vaccination is required for travelers from Italy. Before travelling, it is advisable to consult the competent ASL on the need to carry out vaccinations or appropriate prophylaxis. In general, subject to medical opinion, vaccinations against: diphtheria, hepatitis A and B, typhoid, tuberculosis, polio and tetanus booster are recommended. However, we recommend checking the Viaggiare Sicuri website at the link http://www.viaggiaresicuri.it/index.php?india


 


CURRENCY


The legal tender in India is the Indian Rupee. It is advisable to have currency in US dollars especially for entrances, Euros are also welcome. No Indian currency can be brought into the country or exported, while any amount of foreign currency can be imported. It is very complicated to exchange the Rupee in another currency, so it is advisable to buy in such quantities as to no longer have liquids in local currency at the time of departure. Credit cards, preferably from the VISA circuit, are accepted both in authorized shops and in hotels in large cities, where automated bank branches can also be used.


 












 

Our Staff


Our guides and professional escorts have experience in the area and in-depth cultural preparation. We can provide Guides in differenr languages also in most of the sectors but in some areas there shall be only english speaking Guides available, Such as Ladakh and the Himalayan areas, Kindly do check it with our travel experts regarding the availabiluty.


 


Means of transport


Our organization boasts a large fleet of new generation air-conditioned means of transport: from standard or deluxe cars (2/3 pax) to Overland vehicles (2/3 pax); from minibuses (4/8 pax) to grand tour buses (10/40 pax), with professional English speaking drivers, always attentive to the needs of travelers. The roads that connect the main cities of India are generally good. Indian Traffic conditions limit the transfer times to an average of 50 km per hour.


 


Hotels and tented camps


In Indian Subcontinent, the official category of hotels does not guarantee international standards and does not always correspond to the expectations of the traveler. The structures that MTA chooses, from luxury hotels, to Heritage Hotels (former residences of the Maharajas), to lower category hotels, are periodically supervised by our staff. In the Himalayan areas of Ladakh, hotels are provided among the best existing and standard tented camps with limited comfort, where a good spirit of adaptation is required.


 


Flights


The Major airports where International flights Land are Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Almost all of the major International Airliens have theor scheduled flights from these cities. including Swiss, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, BrusselsAirlines and Etihad.


 


Personalized trips


Our Product Managers are available to travelers to develop personalized itineraries (for individuals or groups) and offer ad hoc programming, designed with maximum flexibility and with smallest details, for those who want to immerse themselves in the magic and spirituality of " Land of the Gods” outside the classic Itineraries or with programs already present in the catalog. MTA is also available to develop personalized travels in cinema, nature, sports, honeymoons, incentive travel, business tourism and medical tourism in India.


 


India Visa


To obtain an entry visa to India it is essential to have a passport valid for 6 months from the date of travel (with at least three consecutive free pages), and two passport photos. you can apply for ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) The Link of the website is https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa Kindly check for permission Granted on ETA before boarding your flight.