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Country info
A concise guide to the history, culture and traditions including other relevant
information.
For a breakdown of information on this country select:
Country Guide
Get a feel for City life in:
City Guide
Contact information with no frills at:
Tourism Offices Worldwide Directory
The place for maps online:
Maps.com
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 Embassy/Visa Details |
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A comprehensive Embassy register including border-crossing requirements.
Where are they, how can they help and when can you contact them ?
U.S. Embassies and Consulates Worldwide
U.K. Overseas Missions
U.K. Consular Services Abroad
Foreign Consular Offices in U.S
London Diplomatic List (U.K)
Take the official line with:
U.S. Visa Services
U.K. Visa Information
Visit the Passport and Visa Professionals at:
U.S. Travel Documents
U.K. Visaservice
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| United Kingdom |
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| City: |
BOMBAY |
| Mission: |
Office of the
British Deputy High Commissioner |
| Address: |
Maker Chambers IV
222 Jamnalal Bajaj Road
(PO Box 11714) Nariman Point Bombay
400 021 |
| Tel: |
(91) (22) 2830517
(91) (22) 2832330
(91) (22) 2833602 |
| Fax: |
(91) (22) 2027940 |
| E-mail: |
bdhcnet@vsnl.com |
| Hours: |
02:30-07:30 / 08:30-10:30 (GMT) |
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| City: |
CALCUTTA |
| Mission: |
Office of the
British Deputy High Commissioner |
| Address: |
1 Ho Chi Minh Sarani
Calcutta - 700 071 |
| Tel: |
(91) (33) 288 5172-75
(91) (33) 288 5172 (After hours) |
| Fax: |
(91) (33) 288 3435 General
(91) (33) 288 3996 (Visa section) |
| E-mail: |
bdhccalc@giascl01.vsnl.net.in |
| Hours: |
03:30-07:30
08:30-11:30 |
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| City: |
CHENNAI |
| Mission: |
Office of the
British Deputy High Commissioner |
| Address: |
24 Anderson Road
Chennai (Madras)
600 006 |
| Tel: |
(91) (44) 827 3136
(91) (44) 827 3137
(91) (44) 825 7422
(91) (44) 825 7433
(91) (44) 822 7243
(91) (44) 825 5468 |
| Fax: |
(91) (44) 826 9004
(91) (44) 827 5130 |
| E-mail: |
bdhcchen@vsnl.com |
| Hours: |
03:00-08:30 / 09:00-12:00 |
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| City: |
CHENNAI |
| Mission: |
Office of the British Deputy High Commissioner |
| Address: |
24 Anderson Road
Chennai (Madras)
600 006 |
| Tel: |
(91) (44) 827 3136
(91) (44) 827 3137
(91) (44) 825 7422
(91) (44) 825 7433
(91) (44) 822 7243
(91) (44) 825 5468 |
| Fax: |
(91) (44) 826 9004
(91) (44) 827 5130 |
| E-mail: |
bdhcchen@vsnl.com |
| Hours: |
03:00-08:30 / 09:00-12:00 |
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NEW DELHI |
| Mission: |
British High Commission |
| Address: |
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi 110021 |
| Tel: |
(91) (11) 687 2161 |
| Fax: |
(91) (11) 687 2882
(91) (11) 687 0065 |
| E-mail: |
bhcndvis@ndf.vsnl.net.in |
| Hours: |
03:30-07:30 / 08:30-11:30 |
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| United
States |
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| City: |
CALCUTTA |
| Mission: |
U.S. Consulate General |
| Address: |
5/1, Ho Chi Minh Sarani,
Calcutta 700071 |
| Tel: |
(33) 242-3611
(33) 242-3615
(33) 242-2336
(33) 242-2337 |
| Fax: |
(33) 242-2335 |
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Mon-Fri - 08:00-17:00 (US Citizens)
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri -
08:00-11:30 (Non-immigrant) |
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| City: |
CHENNAI |
| Mission: |
U.S. Consulate General |
| Address: |
Mount Road,
Chennai 600006 |
| Tel: |
(44) 827-7835
(44) 827-3040 |
| Fax: |
(44) 825-0240 |
| Hours: |
08:15-17:00
08:30 - 10:00 (Non-immigrant) |
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| City: |
DELHI |
| Mission: |
U.S. Embassy |
| Address: |
Shantipath, Chanakyapuri,
New Delhi 110021 |
| Tel: |
(11) 419-8000 |
| Fax: |
(11) 419-0017 |
| Hours: |
08:00 - 17:30 |
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| City: |
DENPASAR BALI |
| Mission: |
Consulate of the United States |
| Address: |
Jl. Hayam Wuruk 188,
Denpasar 80235,
Bali, Indonesia |
| Tel: |
233-605 |
| Fax: |
222-426 |
| E-mail: |
tabuh@denpasar.wasantara.net.id
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Ambulance, Fire and Police numbers are listed. Marine, Mountain and Consulate (24Hr) Emergency numbers to follow, where applicable.
(New Delhi)
Police:
Ambulance:
Fire:
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102
101
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| Health & Safety |
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| Accessibility |
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bakpaka is in the process of researching accessibility for ALL travellers worldwide.
The information being collated reflects the standards and facilities available concerning transport, accommodation, places of interest, leisure pursuits and communication.
Airport facilities and much more at:
World Airport Guide
Students!!! Save now with the ISIC or ISE Card. Discounts on hotels, transportation, museums and more all over the world:
ISE Cards and
ISIC Cards
It's good to talk, with over 2,500 languages worldwide:
Just say hello
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| Travel Tips/What's on |
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General and country specific tips for backpackers, including things to do and see. We are looking for your input, so email tips & anecdotes letting your fellow backpackers and us know what's happening out there!!!
If you would like to become an author, please email us:
info [AT] bakpaka dot- com
Well-versed in the pursuit of travel:
Lonely Planet online
ECOTOURISM
Responsible travel to natural areas, which conserves the enviroment and sustains the livelihood of local people.
Visit the CI Ecotourism Section of The Ecotravel Centre at:
Ecotourism
Small scale, locally produced, low-impact ecotours:
EarthFoot
For tailor-made experiences take the Travel Link to:
Wildland Adventures
Dragoman
What to see and where to find it:
Tourist Attractions
Select the Country, Resort and Skill Level amongst other preferences at:
Ski Guide
News and comment from around the world:
World News Asia
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| Climate Report/When to go |
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This section will develop into a comprehensive guide to current weather and seasonal trends experienced in this country, and advise on weather related issues affecting places of interest.
Current regional conditions and forecasts:
Weather Asia
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| Accommodation/Cyber Cafes |
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bakpaka is compiling a hostel and budget accommodation guide to suit your needs. In the meantime why not check out the worldwide accommodation options below and through our travel link…
The booking system operated by The International Youth Hostel Federation:
IBN
The 4anything guide to hostels:
Worldwide Accommodations
A comprehensive Cyber Café register is currently under construction.
The most comprehensive guide on the net:
Cyber Cafes
Here's a selection operating in this country:
D@t.trot
11 Suryarath, First lane, Panchwati,
Ambawadi, Ahmedabad, 380081 6,
India.
Tel: 91 79 6465201/2
Fax: 91 79 6467901
Email: vinaysharma@jindalinline.com
Cost/Hour: Rs. 30
Hours: 24/7
Netfreakin
5 Mosque Road,
Fraser Town,
Bangalore,
560005, India.
Tel: 91 80 5381 3045
Email: netfreakin@hotmail.com
Cost/Hour: Rs. 60 (US$1.5), Rs. 50 (members)
Hours: 0900-14:00, 14:30-01:00
Netfreaks
2/1, Sudder Street,
Calcutta, 700016,
India.
Tel: 91 33 2469586
Email: netfreaks@vsnl.com
Hours: 09:15-22:00 (Mon-Sat)
10:00-21:00 (Sun)
Cyber NOOK
19/B, Satyam, First floor,
M.G.Road, Ghatkopar (East),
Bombay, Maharastra 400077,
India.
Tel: 91 22 5133250
Email: cyber_nook@usa.net
Cost/Hour: Rs.80 (US$2)
Hours: 09:00-21:00 (Mon-Sat)
10:00-15:00 (Sun)
NaturoGráfica's Internet Café
C-38, Madhu Vihar, Patparganj New Delhi,
110092, India.
Tel: 91 11 2044938
Fax: 91 11 2044938
Email: naturografica@theoffice.net
Cost/Hour: Rs. 120 (US$3)
Members: Rs. 75 (US$2.00)
Hours: 10:00-21:00 (Tues-Sun)
16:00-21:00
(Mon)
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| Travel Advice |
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bakpaka is in the process of building a Travel Information Centre. In the meantime updated travel advice can be found at the following addresses:
Although this information can sometimes be specific, the majority will be of use to all nationalities travelling abroad.
U.S. Citizens
U.K. Citizens
U.S. Customs
U.K. Customs
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