OUTPOST EXPATRIATE INFORMATION CENTRE



INDIA



Books:
 
"No Full Stops in India"
An unsentimental tribute to India by Mark Tully, a highly respected BBC broadcaster.
 
"Slowly down the Ganges" and "A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush"
Flavoursome journey descriptions by do-it-yourself traveller, Eric Newby.
 
"The Great Railway Bazaar", and "Riding the Iron Rooster"
Talented storyteller, Paul Theroux's account of travels by train through Asia and through China.
 
 
Websites :
 
     
India - A Commonwealth Perspective   For a good overview of the complexity of India, visit this newly launched Commonwealth website including guidance for travellers.
http://www.tcol.co.uk/india/india.htm
     
India Introductions   A short list of useful links for those heading to India including websites concerning languages of India.
http://www.clas.ufl.edu/users/gthursby/ind/intros.htm
     
Relojournal articles on India:   Informative individual articles on life as an expatriate in India:
- An Eye on India   http://www.relojournal.com/india.htm
- Doing Business   http://www.relojournal.com/karani.htm
- Fast Facts About India   http://www.relojournal.com/indfacts.htm
- Expatriate Taxes   http://www.relojournal.com/indtax.htm
- Moving Household Goods to India   http://www.relojournal.com/indmove.htm
     
The Indian Express   English language news published by the Indian Express Group.
http://www.expressindia.com/
     
Hotwired Rough Guide   This Rough Guide site has useful information about India.
http://www.hotwired.com/rough/india/
     
Gateway to India   A compilation of many sites with information on Indian history, politics, culture, cooking, a list of colleges, wildlife parks and more!
http://www.uni-giessen.de/~gk1415/india.htm
     
Timetravel India   A comprehensive site for travelling to India, customs and baggage rules, daily rupee exchange rate, embassy information, detailed country information.
http://www.indiatime.com/travel/travel.htm#customs
     
WWWVL:
Links to India information
  Part of the WWW Virtual Library , this site contains numerous links to sites pertaining to India. There are official , cultural and fun sites here. Information is categorised by subject - if you are after information you will surely find it here - but be prepared to spend time exploring.
http://webhead.com/WWWVL/India/
     
India Travelog   Rafting, trekking, or sightseeing - this collection of individual essays about travelling in India will whet your appetite for the wonderful experiences awaiting you. Also contains brief description of worthy tourist destinations.
http://www.indiatravelog.com/factfile/index.html