Important India links

Here are a few links that you should investigate:

First, the US Department of State travel information for India. This will give up to date information on US - India relations, major travel warnings, areas of instability, emergency medical information, and entry/exit requirements. This will probably need to be shared with your parents, as well, so take note.

Second, the Embassy of India in Washington DC. This site has all the information you will need on visa information, Indian tourism, information on Indian culture and government, and numerous links.

Third, the United States Consulate in Chennai, India. It has information for US Travelers in Chennai, including emergency contact numbers (which we will collect before we go), public announcements, and travel cautions.

Fourth, if you do not have health insurance that covers international travel, you will probably want a International Student Identity Card (ISIC). This will cover you for "basic sickness and accident travel insurance." (If you have your student insurance through Cornell University, you have international travel coverage.)

Finally, the Indian rupee is generally worth about $0.02 (two cents). In other terms, one US dollar is worth 48 rupees. Check current rates here: US Dollar - Indian Rupee exchange rates.