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The main language in India is Hindi but many people speak at least basic English. In Punjab, people speak Punjabi and Hindi. Urdu is also a common language spoken across the country.

No, please only drink bottled water. Remember in the Sex and the City movie when Charlotte opened her mouth in the shower during their trip to Mexico and then got sick? Don't do that! But make sure you do eat and enjoy the local food, unlike Charlotte!

The general rule of thumb is to only eat hot food. Fruit is usually fine. In the end, it's up to you.

Yes, and when you get this email, go to  https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html, then “Check your Visa Status. After entering your information you should be able to print/save an ETA document that looks similar to the sample we sent via whatsapp.

Yes, it's cheaper to do this when you're not at the airport, so we recommend doing it before you leave. We recommend having around 5000 rupees with you when you arrive.

Cash is king in India. Our bank cards did not always work when purchasing things from stores however, they worked well in restaurants. ATMs are usually easy enough to come by, however, our bank cards did not always work in them, so sometimes you need to hunt around. Generally, we didn't have too much of a problem with our bank cards, but please note they can't always be used consistently.

India operates on a 230V supply voltage. Check the voltage of your appliance before you come, simply having a plug adapter will not prevent the voltage from being an issue. If your appliance can’t run on 230V you might break it or blow a fuse. https://world-power-plugs.com/india/can-i-use-my-hair-dryer-in-india

Three prongs in a triangle, with the one at the top thicker than the others. See here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gadgets-Hut-UK-Adapters-Australia-White/dp/B07ZCR7R1G/ref=asc_df_B07ZCR7R1G/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=394317030617&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13789711746060963638&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045889&hvtargid=pla-860088015108&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=80755971054&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=394317030617&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13789711746060963638&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045889&hvtargid=pla-860088015108

Most places will have Western toilets, there are also usually squat toilets - give them a go, you may be surprised at how easy it is!

We aren't doctors, so please ask your GP. That said, we have never gotten any specific vaccinations before travelling to India before.

It's not so common to have dietary requirements in India. Vegetarian food is abundant. It would be easy to find vegan food, however, ghee and/or butter are used very commonly in most dishes, so even though it may look vegan, there may be some dairy products used. If you're dairy free please take note of this. We will do our best to accommodate everyone, however, this may be somewhat out of our control. Please do ask about ingredients if you are unsure. If you have a restrictive diet please do some research on potential dishes you can eat.

We have both been out and about by ourselves in India. Whilst we have never had a bad experience, foreigners can be a target for thieves and people who are up to no good. Women’s and gay rights are not on par with what they are in Western countries. To avoid any problems we recommend travelling in pairs, not ever being drunk and alone and using your common sense – if it doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t, so remove yourself from the situation.

Yes.

We appreciate that you probably have a lot of questions, to better help us manage them we've appointed some regional leaders. Please get in contact with them if you have questions. This is particularly important during the wedding week as we want to ensure we enjoy the moment! Reena +15627747549, Francisco +17143718638, Tully +61408712250, Millie +61428311830, Judy +610428134596, Elena +447365135849, Lotta +447869743876, Diego +17605183519, Katie +15626446089, Oskar+310642820141, Sara +447874197840

The weather will be warm. During the day, you can expect anything from 77° to 86°F (25 to 30°C), in the evening it can potentially dip to 60° to 70°F (15 to 21°C).

Monday 17th - Jalandhar: Shopping day and traditional Punjabi dinner Dress code: casual Tuesday 18th - Amritsar: Golden Temple and Wagah Border Dress code: casual and modest no shorts or sleeveless tops (t-shirts are fine) everyone will need a head covering as we will be visiting the most significant Sikh place of worship (you can buy a head covering in Amritsar - this will be very cheap!) - this will be needed twice more during the week. Wednesday 19th - Muddowal: First wedding ceremonies and Jaggo/Sangeet After the ceremonies end in the mid-afternoon we will travel back to the hotel so that people may change and get ready for the Jaggo/Sangeet Ceremonies dress code: casual and modest everyone needs a head covering no shorts or sleeveless tops (t-shirts are fine) Jaggo/Sangeet dress code: Party attire no shorts/short dresses wear some colour! Thursday 20th - Jalandhar: Long lunch and Mehndi Today you'll have the opportunity to get your mendhi done on your hands and feet (traditionally a female custom, but everyone's welcome) Dress code: Smart casual Friday 21st - Jalandhar: Wedding and Reception Wedding dress code: formal and modest, everyone will need a head covering Reception dress code: formal

Yes, the hotel have quoted a speed of about 50 Mbps. However, fast internet is not guaranteed.

Yes - laundry services are available, however, for a fee. Please speak to the hotel staff directly if you are interested. If you are joining for the 2nd week, it might be worth doing some washing nearer to the day of the wedding.

No, this is up to you. Here are the options we'd recommend: 1. Indo Canadian Bus  Costs £25 and takes 8h. The bus leaves directly from Delhi airport every few hours and takes you to the centre of Jalandhar, after which you can get a tuktuk for the 5 min drive from the bus station to the hotel. The bus stops for lunch and regularly lets people get out and stretch their legs (hence the lengthier travel time). The bus is modern and comfortable and considered a "premium" service with AC and reclining seats. It's Romie's parents' choice of travel after a 21+ hour flight from LA, so hopefully that's a good indication of the level of comfort and ease this option offers.  2. Internal flight from Delhi to Amritsar Costs (depends on when you book it), takes just over 1h, then it's a 1-2h drive to Amritsar depending on traffic. We can help to organise transfers, so do let us know when you've booked this flight. We will aim to coordinate transfers in groups, so try and align your plans with others!) 3. Shabatdi Express Train  Costs c. £17 and takes c. 4h 45m. There are only two services a day departing New Delhi Railway Station 07.20am and 4:30pm. New Delhi Railway Stations is approx. 1h from the airport - FYI traffic can get very bad if you're driving, but the metro in Delhi is very straightforward, safe and clean - nicer than the Tube in our experience!  Romie's cousin told us the Shabatdi Express is a modern and comfortable service, it's considered a "premium" service with AC and you get a meal included in your fare.  We haven't been recommended any other train services, so best to stick with the Shabatdi. Many of the train booking websites don't seem to work in Europe due to GDPR restrictions so let us know if you find a good site that works to book on - but we'll leave this up to you guys!

During the wedding week, almost everything is paid for except for a few meals. On average, you shouldn't need more than £10 a day. However, if you intend to buy an Indian outfit this is between £50-£100 for something nice, however, there are cheaper options. Also, if you're buying alcohol while you're out this will be similar to US/UK/AUs prices.

Your presence is the best present we could ask for. However, if you want to give a gift please go to the "Registry" page www.romieandsophie.com/copy-of-registry

We will aim to leave Jaipur at 8am and arrive back in New Delhi at 1:30pm.

This is an individual choice, but note that all accommodation, breakfasts and transport between major destinations is paid for.

This is not guaranteed, unfortunately. We stayed at the Best Western Darbar in Delhi and the internet was terrible, we're not sure what it will be like at other hotels as even though they say they have internet, it doesn't always work.

We will be travelling by bus from Jaipur to Delhi on the morning of the 26th, arriving at the airport at 1.30pm.

Best Western Darbar & Bloomrooms @ New Delhi Railway Station.  We will let you know which hotel you're staying in at a later date.