Europeans, especially Swiss people, enjoy the delicious seafood of India and feel as if in their own country in the mountainous areas of India in the winter season. And, most Swiss citizens find India as the best business place because the country is making progress miraculously. That’s why the need for an Indian visa is always at the peak in Switzerland.

Designated seaports and airports:

The citizens of Switzerland having an India visa electronic form can enter the country from the following designated entry points:

Airports:Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Bag Dogra, Bengaluru, Bhubaneshwar, Calicut, Chennai, Chandigarh, Cochin, Coimbatore, Delhi, Gaya, Goa, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Madurai, Mangalore, Mumbai, Nagpur, Port Blair, Pune, Tiruchirappalli, Trivandrum, Varanasi and Visakhapatnam.

Seaports:Cochin, Goa, Mangalore, Chennai and Mumbai.

Famous places to visit in India:

Some of the best tourist destinations in India for Swiss citizens are:

• Kashmir
• Kerala
• Delhi
• Kutch, Gujarat
• Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu
• Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
• Gir Sanctuary, Gujarat
• Varanasi
• Goa
• Andaman and Nicobar

Switzerland-India relations

Switzerland is the first choice of many honeymooning couples in India, and they visit the country for this purpose. on the other hand, the vast size of India accompanied with a wide variety of culture, flora and fauna compel the nationals of Switzerland to explore India. All this results in a healthy and bolstered relationship between these two countries.

Famous cuisines of India:Kahwah, Palak Paneer, Pua, Dal Makhni, Parathas, Prawns, Bedmi Puri, Hyderabadi Biryani, Kachori Sabzi, Meen Curry, Kahwah, Tawa Chicken, Shahi Paneer, Idli, Chicken Changezi, Mughlai food, Crab Xacuti, Rasmalai, Shimla Khatti Dal, Pyaaz ki Kachori, Bengali Rasgulla and the like.

Temperament of Indians:

Religious, honest, warm-hearted, welcoming, soft-spoken and cheerful.

Things to remember when visiting India on an Indian visa:

• Don’t talk to the people from suspicious and unknown organizations or agencies
• Never spend time in unlit or dark areas alone.
• Don’t give money to monks or beggars coming to you for it; you should ignore and stay from them, as they can be thieves or snatchers. 
• Never eat oily and fried food during your visit, as it may lead to digestive issues.
• Don’t go to India in the summer if you can’t bear its hot season. 
• Always keep your valid Indian visa in your pocket or purse to show it when asked by any official. 
• Keep some cash available every time when out because most small shopkeepers and rural-people accept only cash. 
• Considering the emotions of Indians, don’t kiss or hug your better half publicly or in family restaurants and wear modest clothes when visiting religious places, shrines, etc.
• Remove shoes or sleepers before entering religious places.
• Stay in only reputed and registered places with reliable records and security.