Yellow fever: Any person
(including infants) arriving by air or sea without a certificate is detained
in isolation for a period up to 6 days if arriving within 6 days of
departing from an infected area.
Malaria risk exists
throughout the year in the whole country excluding parts of the States of
Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Sikkim. No certificate required,
but a course of anti-malaria pills is recommended.
Drinking
water: Bottled water is available and usually provided in flasks in
hotel rooms. For people with delicate digestive systems. It is advisable to
use bottled mineral water, this is widely available.
Facilities:
It is advisable to bring specific medicines. There are state operated
facilities in all towns and cities and private consultants and specialists
in urban areas.
Foreign
Missions/ Consulates in India..........Indian Embassy/ High Commissions
