India travel insurance

What kind of policy you take out depends on your trip to India. If you’re only planning to visit once this year, then a single-trip travel insurance policy is probably best for you.

However, if you’ll be visiting multiple times in one year then an annual policy might work out to be better value for you. A multi-trip annual policy will also cover you for different destinations, so it’s ideal for travellers who intend to take multiple holidays over the course of the year.

If you are intending to travel in India for an extended period, ensure that your policy reflects this.

Some activities that are deemed to be potentially dangerous – for example, scuba diving, paragliding and motor biking – may not be included in a standard holiday insurance policy.

In some instances even trekking may not be covered, and some companies may only take customers who have emergency helicopter evacuation covered by their holiday insurance.

If you intend to undertake anything you think an insurer could deem to be “dangerous” then ensure that you take out a specialist policy that will cover you. Always read the small print of any travel insurance policy before purchasing.

The FCO advises against travel to some areas of India, like Kashmir and Jammu on the Pakistani border.

Although many of the areas listed by the FCO are not regularly frequented by tourists, travelling there may cause issues with your travel insurer. To make sure you are not in danger of voiding your India holiday insurance, always check the details of your itinerary with the insurer.