Questions tagged [south-asia]

The region of Asia sharing some similarities around Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

South Asia.

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What exactly is a "No Objection Certificate" (NOC)?

In researching a potential trip in Pakistan on Wikivoyage I came across this term which is not well explained: The visitor should be aware of the ever changing rules regarding sensitive areas and No Objection Certificates (NOCs), Note Verbals and…
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Most effective way to bring money to India and Nepal

What is the most effective way to bring money for a backpacking trip to India and Nepal? Are ATMs available and reliable outside of the main cities? Do they charge commission? Or is it better to have cash? What currency is best? Does the exchange…
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Overland route from Southeast Asia (Malaysia) to South Asia (India, Nepal, or Pakistan)

I'm contemplating an overland advernture trip starting in Southeast Asia (possibly Malaysia or Singapore) to South Asia, ideally to the Hunza Valley in Pakistan, but just getting as far as any entry point to India, Nepal, or Pakistan might…
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Changing travel to Australia dates after visa issuance

I will be graduating from a university in Australia in the next 6 months and intend on inviting my family over for the graduation ceremony. We are only eligible to apply for Visitor Visa (Subclass 600). The reason for applying the visa would be…
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Going to Bangladesh

My friend and I are considering going to Bangladesh in early January 2013. We were wondering if anyone here has been there and has some good or bad things they could tell us. The country is very overpopulated, so if you go to the country sides, will…