Tavex adds Indian Rupee to its list of currencies

What currency should I take to India?

Are you just back from vacation and long after another one? You can start planning your next vacation and India could be a beautiful destination for the same…

If you dream of experiencing something completely new, then a trip to India is just for you! The breathtaking landscape of Himalayan peaks, wrapped in a layer of snow glistening in the sun would encourage everyone to take a hike in the mountains and enjoy the peace and quiet and the benefits of nature. The Badrinath valley dotted with flowers, beautiful mountain streams and the extraordinary Ladakh region will be the perfect complement for adventure travelers. In addition, the temples that hide the secrets of the past will not only captivate history lovers. Majestic and high show the gigantic level of architecture development in the old days. Such buildings include the nine-story Virupaksha Temple in Hampi makes a great impression every time you look at it. Start saving money for your dream ticket now, what currency to take to India?

What currency to take to India? What currency in India?

The currency in India is the Indian Rupee, which is internationally denoted by the abbreviation INR. The word “rupee” comes from the Sanskrit word “rūpya”, meaning “forged silver, silver coin”. In the Indian language, the word “paisa” also has a special explanation meaning “part” or “quarter”.
The first coin issuers in the world are thought to be from Ancient India around the 10th-7th century BC,where the word “rupee” was first used to refer to a silver coin.
The beginnings of rupees date back to the 16th century. The first Indian rupee  was introduced in the years 1540-1545 during the reign of the ruler of Delhi, Sher Shan Suri, calculated: 40 copper paisa per 1 rupee (silver coin weighing 11 grams).
The coins currently in force in India were introduced in 1957.

How is Indian Rupee divided? Division of the currency of India

1 rupee is equivalent to 100 paisa. Today in circulation we distinguish:

• coins of 1, 2, 5 and 10 rupees;
• banknotes with denominations of 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 2000 rupees;
• a rarely used 50 paisa coin or 1, 2- or 5-rupee banknotes.

Pursuant to the decision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in November 2016 the Indian government decided to withdraw from use banknotes with denominations of 500 rupees and 1000 rupees. New banknotes worth 500 rupees and 2000 rupees were introduced at that time.

Indian Rupee – currency designation of India

The obverse of Indian banknotes is decorated with the image of Mahatma Gandhi, one of the creators of modern Indian statehood.

What does the Indian Rupee look like?

How to pay in India?

ATMs are located in major cities of India, such as Delhi or Kolkata. However, there may be problems finding them in smaller towns and provinces. In tourist resorts and major cities, it is possible to make payments by using a Visa or MasterCard payment or credit card. However, one should take into account the amount of commission charged by the bank related to currency conversion and making transactions outside the country. 

Indian Rupee – currency exchange office in Stockholm

In order to avoid any inconvenience, we should get the right currency before traveling so that we can fully enjoy the trip without worrying that we will not be able to make a purchase due to the lack of an ATM in the area or problems with paying by card during the transaction. The Stockholm currency exchange Tavex AB is one of the few places that offers Indian rupee.  You can always exchange Indian currency – Indian Rupee at our office. You can also book the appropriate amount of Indian Rupee and obtain information on the current exchange rate. For this purpose, please contact us by phone or via email and pick it up from one of our offices in Stockholm!

Indian rupee exchange rate – INR converter

100 SEK would buy you 707 Indian Rupees at above mentioned exchange rate.

What documents are required for India?

Swedish citizens traveling to India are required to have a visa. In order to apply for tourist visa you need a valid password, a copy of the passport and a confirmation for the flight booking. If you are applying for another kind of visa you might need additional documents. An application for a visa should be submitted at least one month before the planned trip If a minor is applying for a visa, they should additionally attach copies of their parents ‘or legal guardians’ passports.

Trip to India. How to get to India?

Many famous airlines offer flights to India, such as: Air India, Swiss, Air France, Lufthansa, British Airways, KLM, QATAR AIRWAYS, LOT and Emirates. The flight tickets to and back from India can have varying costs (cost around SEK 4 500). However, by booking tickets well in advance or in a promotional offer you can find a very attractive price oscillating around 3 500 – 4 000 SEK. It is worth systematically checking the current offers found on the websites of various carriers.

Another option is to travel to India from larger airports serving eastern directions, including London, Moscow, Istanbul or Berlin. You can get to them by air after buying tickets, often at very low prices. Particular attention should be paid above all to connections between London and India, because due to the large number of traveling Britons of Indian origin, a much larger number of flights are organized than from other countries.

Another less common option is to travel through the Middle East. There are low-cost Middle Eastern airlines that offer flights to India, including from Istanbul, such as: Air Arabia or Jezeera Airways on the routes Istanbul – Kuwait – Dubai – Bombay and Istanbul – Kuwait – Bombay. Tickets can be purchased for around SEK 3 500 for a round trip when booked in advance.

Interesting facts about India

The use of cutlery while eating a meal in India is not very common. Indians prefer to use their hand to eat a meal – and it is generally the right hand that is used to eat. Indians eat meals only with their right hand.

The ashes of one of the members of the world-recognized The Beatles band – George Harrison – after his death (according to the will of the deceased) were thrown scattered into the Indian river Ganges in the city of Varanasi. According to Hare Krishna to which George belonged, the act symbolizes the soul’s journey to eternal conscieousness

In India there is a custom of car drivers overusing the horn, which is why it is often quite loud in the country. A large number of trucks have a special label with the inscription: “Honk Please.” It is designed to inform you about your intention to overtake the vehicle.

India is the cradle of yoga and is the homeland of the lotus flower position. Rooted in the Hindu religion, yoga is an ideal way for finding pece between body , mind and soul. Yoga enthusiasts have the opportunity to go to the source during a trip to the world-famous Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Center in Pune or the Ashtangi Institute in Mysore.

What currency in India? Indian Rupee!

Varied in many respects, extremely colorful and vibrant India will attract everyone with its uniqueness. A Hollywood-style tour of the Indian Bollywood industry will be a great adventure not only for cinema lovers, but also for anyone interested in exploring new places and going on new adventures. On this unforgettable journey we should be accompanied Indian rupees from Tavex!