bringing Indian rupees into India?

[par]

Hi,

I'll be flying into India from the US and online I've read that I can not bring rupees into India. Just checking if this is true...?


Thanks!

[onyx007]

Hi,

I'll be flying into India from the US and online I've read that I can not bring rupees into India. Just checking if this is true...?


Thanks!

It is true, and if they check you could get in trouble. I don't know how much trouble but I wouldn't risk it ... a second time, (as I brought with me on my last trip, but I crossed the border overland from Nepal, where they don't even have X-Rays).

[TravelFun]

It's true. There is a law but it doesn't seem to be strictly enforced. I personally take cash and exchange at the airport once landed there without any problems.

[par]

Thank you both so much........I'd rather be safe than sorry. In your experience were places to change money open 24 hrs at the airport?

[skudarav]

I'm Indian American and have traveled to India on average every 2 years over the past 10-15 years to see my family. I regularly bring rupees with me and have never been asked about whether I am carrying. Nor have I ever been searched. So, even though there might be some law (which I am not aware of personally), it definitely has not been enforced.

[whatcher]

Hello,

The currency exchange is open 24 hours at the airport.

[par]

Thank you!! ...one less thing to worry about.