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What language do they speak in India?
There are over four hundred different languages spoken in India, which places this country in the fourth position in the world (in the highest number of languages used within one country). The mother tongues can be divided into two main groups.
There are:
- Indo-Aryan languages (nearly 80% of India’s population uses these)
- Dravidian languages (almost 20% of Indians use these languages)
The few percent of the population left use languages that belong to different minor groups of mother tongues, e.g., the Tibetan group.
Which languages are the most commonly spoken in India?
We can distinguish four languages that are the most often used in India:
- Hindi
- Bengali
- Marathi
- English
English is used across the country, both in higher education and some parts of the Indian government.
Do Indian people know English well?
Most Indian people do know English; however, they did put their own twist to the language. As always, when used in different parts of the world, English adopts to the area it is used in; thus, Indian English is not similar to the one you can encounter in the USA or UK.
You will most definitely get by in India with knowing only English and will get used to the Indian accent!
There are 83 million speakers of English in India that consider it a second language and nearly 300 thousand native speakers. It is widely spoken, so tourists do not need to be afraid of not being able to communicate well with the locals.
What kind of entry permit do I need to visit India?
All travelers must have an e-Visa to cross the Indian border. Luckily, it is one of the easiest entry permits to obtain. Travelers need to prepare just a few required documents to complete the application process.
The Indian government offers three e-Visa types; each one is suitable for a different purpose of usage. You can visit this country for:
The processing time takes up to 72 hours (3 business days); however, when using our services, the average time of approval is just 51 hours!
How to apply for the India e-Visa?
Since English is widely spoken in India, you do not need to hesitate to travel there and explore what this beautiful country has to offer!
Use any working device with an internet connection to start the application process. Choose the preferred Indian e-Visa type and fill the online form with some basic travel and personal details.
Then, make an online payment to cover the 129 Euro visa fee. After that, you will receive a confirmation number delivered directly to your e-mail address.
Approved e-Visa will be sent to your e-mail box in a PDF version and needs to be printed out. Please note! The validity period of the electronic entry permit to India differs among the three types available.
Final thoughts
Even though there are so many Indian languages, millions of people speak English and consider it their second language.
Hesitate no more! Let the professionals handle your e-Visa for you while you relax and plan your journey to explore India.