Seychelles is a beautiful little island country, based in East Africa. The country is made up of more than 100 little islands. Seychelles is mostly popular among tourists. No doubt the amazing beaches, blue sea and mesmerizing culture of Seychelles are attractive. Seychelles tour package from India starts from INR 90,000 per person in the midseason.
Also, check – Island tours of the Seychelles
As Seychelles is largely influenced by western culture. You will see the food options more inclined towards European options. French and Irish food cuisine are amazingly distributed among Seychelles locals. However, in Seychelles, the 2nd majority of religion is Indian Hindu. Because of the Hindu community in Mahe, you will also be able to find ample Indian restaurants.
In most of the resorts/hotels in Seychelles, it is very unlikely to get Indian cuisine, but one can expect good Indian restaurants in the market. The food in Seychelles might be expensive and that is why it is always recommended to opt for a package that includes half board meals.
Sea Food is also very easily available because of the coastal boundaries. Tuna fish is the speciality of Seychelles. If one is non-vegetarian and in Seychelles, they should definitely try some amazing sea food options around.
There are basically 3 seasons in Seychelles –
June – October is the Dry Season in Seychelles. It is also the pleasant one. It usually is a good time to visit Seychelles and do water sports activities. Also for other nationalities, it is considered to be the lowest season. The prices of hotels and resorts will be the cheapest in the month of June and July.
November to March is the wet season in Seychelles. It is said to be wet however, is also the nicest season. December is also the peak season for tourism and is quite expensive.
Indian citizens visiting Seychelles do not require a visa to enter the country. However, as a tourist, you must still acquire a permit from the country’s immigration department after reaching the island nation. This permit remains valid for 30 days after its issuance and can be extended for up to 3 months from its date of issuance.
However, travellers need to possess at least $150 per day for the duration of their stay in Seychelles on a per-person basis to become eligible for a Seychelles travel permit.
Also, read – Seychelles covid and visa requirements for Indians
PCR testing is not required routinely to depart Seychelles. However, your airline or final destination may require it. PCR test facilities are available on the three (3) main islands namely Mahe, Praslin and La Digue to visitors prior to departure. Visitors requiring the test should contact the Public Health Authority at least a week in advance at the email address covid19test@health.gov.sc or telephone +248 4388410 to make the necessary arrangements.
The PCR test currently costs SCR2, 500.00 per test. Effective as of 24th May 2021, children below the age of 12
years and persons of 63 years and above will also be charged the same fee for the PCR tests.
The Maldives is a beautiful island in the Indian ocean which is made up of hundreds of small Islands. Usually, travellers buy Maldives tour packages to spend leisure time in an island resort at Water villa. That does not mean that it is the only option, Maldives offers. In the Maldives, there are inhabited islands also where travellers visit.
Seychelles is also made up of hundreds of Inhabitat and uninhabited islands. Unlike the Maldives, Seychelles is influenced by western culture and cuisine. Though Seychelles lands in African continent, however, the per capita income of people in Seychelles is more than in some developed nations also. Travellers from Europe come here for weddings, honeymoons and leaisrue. There are ample beautiful activities that are done in Seychelles, also it can give you a leisure stay in island resorts.
The cost of the Seychelles tour package from India is more if compared to the Maldives. The flight options to Mahe, and Seychelles are fewer compared to flights to Male, the Maldives from India.
For both, Seychelles and Maldives the visa is on arrival for Indians.
