Getting Around
SIM Card & Currency Exchange
It is highly recommended to get an Indian SIM card during your stay in India. This will help you stay connected and easily access the internet by setting up a hotspot for your laptop or other devices.
SIM Card at Delhi Airport
Heading to Vrindavan? Choose Jio.
Otherwise, use whichever SIM counter is open. All providers require a passport and a valid Indian visa. SIM card stores are available in the arrivals hall after customs.
Where to Buy
Terminal 3, international arrivals: look for the counters in the arrivals hall near gates 04 and 05. Buy your SIM before leaving the building. Counter availability may be limited late at night.
| Feature | JIO | AIRTEL |
|---|---|---|
| Price (28 days) | ₹299 | ₹349 |
| Longer plans | ₹405 – 36 days ₹629 – 56 days | ₹899 – 84 days |
| What you get | 1.5 GB data per day, unlimited calls in India | 1.5 GB data per day, unlimited calls in India |
| Coverage | Works in all of Vrindavan | Doesn't work in some parts of Vrindavan |
| Store | Counter is not always open | Dependable store; faces the customs exit |
| Activation | 30 mins to 24 hrs | 15 mins to a few hours |
What to Carry
- Must have: Original passport; Indian visa (e-Visa printout or visa sticker) or OCI card; your hotel or host's address and phone number; and an unlocked phone.
- Useful backups: One passport-size photo, and photocopies of your passport and visa.
- Payment: Indian Rupees (INR) in cash, or a valid credit/debit card (Visa, Mastercard, etc.).
At the Counter
- Show your documents: Provide your passport, visa and address in India. Staff will take your photo.
- Ask for the standard 28-day plan: Confirm the price, pay and collect your receipt.
- Activate the SIM: Insert the SIM and complete the verification call or SMS as instructed by staff.
- Check before leaving: Make a test call and open a web page before walking away.
Devotees are kindly requested to keep their SIM card and not throw it away after use. SIM cards do not expire and can be reused next year or whenever you return to India.
Currency Exchange
You can exchange currency at the airport on arrival. Currency exchange counters are available in the arrivals hall. We recommend exchanging enough for your initial expenses before leaving the airport.
Currency Exchange in Mayapur
Currency exchange facilities are available within the Mayapur temple premises for the convenience of visitors.
- The temple's official currency exchange is located at Chakra Bhavan, Room No. 130.
- Timings (Monday to Saturday):
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Currency Exchange Coordinators
For currency exchange assistance in individual cities, please contact the coordinators below: