• For most travel outside your country, you will need to have a current passport.
• Make sure that you have updated your old passport while applying.
• Furnish a statement from your bank along with your income tax statement.
• Bring in a No Objection Certificate (NOC) if you are a Government employee.
• Produce company statement about the assets and annual income and growth rate of the firm for group tour/incentive tour.
• The company statement should cover all necessary documents regarding the employee/employees traveling.

It is a natural fact that climate across the world varies according to its fixture on the Earth. People all over the world experience different temperature during different seasons. Cold weather prevails throughout the year in the European and the American continent with slight variations accordingly. Visiting Europe and the American continent during winter (October-February) will be a superb experience for people from other continents. It is mind blowing during Fall/Autumn in the Western countries and opting for travel during spring, will also be an unforgettable experience.

Always remember to take woolens including blankets or thick jackets while traveling abroad. Most prominent among the precautions is to obey the local rules or etiquette of the nation you are traveling to. Beware of drug peddlers who may trap you while traveling. Carry a first aid kit with you.

It is not difficult shopping abroad. Language is not a major problem for international travelers as shopkeepers and salesmen talk English. Act according to your common sense and try to bargain while shopping. Seek help of a local guide for shopping.

Currency conversion is available at airports and almost all hotels. There are also a large number of money exchangers/banks across the state from where foreign exchange can be obtained. We recommend that you convert a minimal amount at the point of departure for incidental expenses and for immediate needs. Credit card facilities are available in most of the international cities.

If you indicate an interest, tickets can be booked and a seat reserved depending on the type of program available at that time of year. Just to ensure that you get a confirmed ticket, we recommend that you give us sufficient time to block the seat. It is also possible to get tickets over the counter for most of the programs. Cocohol can provide you with tickets to all major global sport events like the FIFA World Cup-2006 and the ICC Cricket World Cup-2007. Please let us know your interest in advance.

Photography is not always permissible, and at many places it is permitted only on paying a fee. There is usually a higher fee for using a video camera.

In some countries smoking is not a major issue but carefully understand the local rules of the country you are traveling to regarding smoking.

English is spoken at almost all tourist centers, but you can also request Government-trained and approved guides who also speak other foreign languages including German, French, Spanish, Japanese, Italian or Russian.

In most of the international cities including metros you can change most major foreign currencies and brands of travelers' cheques - but you'll widen your options and save yourself hassles if you stick to US dollars or pounds sterling, and either Thomas Cook or American Express travelers cheques. Most big cities have ATMs, which accept Visa, MasterCard, Maestro and American Express.