Accommodation ranges from international standard to youth hostels. The universal national language is English. There are 14 official languages in India. The Muslim population generally speak Urdu. Really hot weather occurs between April and June.
Monsoon rains occur in most regions during the summer.
Plugs are of the round 2 and 3 pin type. POST Airmail to Western Europe takes up to 1 week. Stamps are sold in hotels. Usual precautions should be taken and it is inadvisable to walk alone at night. Indian women prefer not to shake hands.