The local currency is the Indian Rupee. You can change your money upon arrival inside the Delhi International Airport. There are many banks inside the Delhi International Airport. We suggest you exchange only $200 in the beginning as you can change money in any bank (some banks are near to IFRE's office). To exchange Rupees back to US Dollars (during departure), you need to show receipts from authorized banks to document these exchanges.
Debit cards are the best way to spend money and there are ATMs available close to our Indian office. Visa, MasterCard and American Express are accepted in some of the large stores and hotels in larger cities but may not be widely accepted in smaller cities.
How much money you bring depends on your personal spending habits. IFRE covers most costs associated with your program, but do bring some spending money to help you to explore India in your free time and for your personal use.
Do ensure you notify your bank of your intent to travel and expected arrival/departure dates. This will save you the hassle of your account being flagged with fraudulent activity.
The mission of IFRE Volunteers is to offer the most affordable as well as the highest quality volunteer and humanitarian abroad experiences - enabling us to make a contribution for all of humanity in its quest to make the world a better place. Through our volunteer and humanitarian trips abroad, we aim to spread love and compassion worldwide while improving the lives of destitute children and less-fortunate communities. We at IFRE also seek sustainable solutions in the fields of education, healthcare, conservation efforts and development issues through international volunteering.
