Plan your visit

Visa

Participants should ask for a Conference Visa. Participants are advised to contact the consular authorities of India well in advance for processing the visa applications. Please refer to the FAQs for a Conference Visa and the Authorized Portal for Visa Application to India.

Travel Access

You need to reach Ahmedabad or Vadodara which are the two airports near Anand.

Local Currency

The official currency in India is Rupee, represented by INR (₹). The currency can be exchanged at money exchanges at the airport or in Anand.

Payments

Cash, credit cards, debit cards & UPI payments are accepted at most hotels, restaurants and shopping malls. UPI like GooglePay and Paytm are very common at smaller shops for making payments. Please ensure that your card is enabled for international transactions.

Weather & time zone

The average temperature in Anand in March for a typical day ranges from a high of 100°F (38°C) to a low of 72°F (22°C). India follows Indian Standard Time (IST), which is Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) +5.30 hours.