Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
CLIMATE CHANGE & TRAVEL
Every form of transport that relies on carbon-based fuel generates CO2, the main cause of human-induced climate
change. Modern travel is dependent on aeroplanes, which might use less fuel per kilometre per person than most
cars but travel much greater distances. The altitude at which aircraft emit gases (including CO2) and particles also
contributes to their climate change impact. Many websites offer 'carbon calculators' that allow people to estimate
the carbon emissions generated by their journey and, for those who wish to do so, to off set the impact of the
greenhouse gases emitted with contributions to portfolios of climate-friendly initiatives throughout the world.
Lonely Planet off sets the carbon footprint of all staff and author travel.
Land
Border Crossings
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Although most visitors fly into India, it is possible to travel overland between India and Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal
and Pakistan. The overland route from Nepal is the most popular. For more on these routes, consult Lonely Planet's
Istanbul to Kathmandu,
or see the 'Europe to India overland' section on
www.seat61.com/India.html
.
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If you enter India by bus or train, you'll be required to disembark at the border for standard immigration and customs
checks.
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You
must
have a valid Indian visa in advance, as no visas are available at the border.
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Drivers of cars and motorbikes will need the vehicle's registration papers, liability insurance and an international
drivers' permit in addition to their domestic licence. You'll also need a
Carnet de passage en douane,
which acts as a
temporary waiver of import duty on the vehicle.
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To find out the latest requirements for the paperwork and other important driving information, contact your local auto-
mobile association.
Sea
There are several sea routes between India and surrounding islands but none leave Indian sovereign territory. After a
28-year hiatus, a ferry service between southern India and Sri Lanka began again in 2011, linking Thoothikudi (Tuticor-
in) in Tamil Nadu with Colombo. However, it was suspended after five months. A new service between the same ports,
or on the old route between Rameswaram and Talaimannar, may start; check the internet to see if there has been any
progress.
