Flying From Abroad
 
Currently, there are direct flights to Pune from Dubai and Singapore. From all other ports of embarkation the closest international airport to IUCAA is at Mumbai (Bombay). From Mumbai, you can either fly to Pune domestic airport or take ground-based transport. Note that flights from Mumbai to Pune leave from Mumbai's domestic airport, not from the international airport. You will have to clear immigration and customs at Mumbai's international airport and then take your luggage to the domestic airport. A free transfer between airports is available. There are also shuttle services at frequent intervals from Mumbai airport that can bring you directly to IUCAA. If you inform us of your arrival details in advance, we can book a shuttle for you.  The charges of the shuttle plying between Mumbai-Pune-Mumbai is Rs. 650.00, with prior bookings through IUCAA. Any queries to be addressed to samuel@iucaa.ernet.in
 
For directions to IUCAA from points within Pune click here.
 
Visas
 
If you are not a citizen of India, you will almost certainly need a visitor visa. You can obtain this from the nearest Indian embassy or consulate. Some of the larger Indian embassies and consulates are at
  1. Beijing
  2. Berlin
  3. London
  4. Moscow
  5. New York
  6. Paris
  7. Sydney
  8. Tokyo
  9. Toronto
  10. Washington
 
For a complete list of Indian embassies and consulates, click here, then select "Missions & Posts Abroad" from the right-hand column.
 
Health
 
Visitors during the monsoon months of June through September are advised to start a course of malaria prophylactics well before arrival in India. International visitors are advised to drink only bottled water in India.