3. Book flights You should generally fly in to Chennai airport, which is then a 2h taxi ride away from Vellore (where CMC is). A number of airlines fly from Singapore to Chennai, including SIA/silkair and Indigo. You are probably familiar with online flight booking and we will not elaborate further. Unless you intend to stay over in Chennai, do arrive on a daytime flight. It is less safe to arrive at night and travel from Chennai to CMC while it is dark. 4. Book accomodation The recommended accomodation is CHTC guesthouse. This is CMC’s own guesthouse, technically not meant for students, but they are happy to have us stay. It is the only available CMC accomodation with much-needed air-conditioning. Alternatives are Modale international students’ hostel: much cheaper (SGD 5), but without air-con. Outside hotels: will be more expensive, and often less convenient Cost is Rs 800 (SGD 16) per night per room (each room fits two). Payment is by cash when you check-out. To book, email Mr Samuel, sam@cmcvellore.ac.in, with your details. Please confirm your posting and trip details before booking accomodation; avoid making changes. If you are unsure, you can write in with an enquiry without making a firm booking. 5. Arrange taxi between Chennai airport and CMC (CHTC) CMC’s transport department is happy to arrange taxis from Chennai airport to CMC for us. Email transport@cmcvellore.ac.in and inform them of (a) your flight numbers, arrival date and time, departure date and time, (b) the number of people. The trip will take around 2.5-3 hours. Cost is From Chennai airport to CMC: Rs 3100 + a small tip (about Rs 200 will do) From CMC to Chennai airport: Rs 3000 + a small tip (about Rs 200 will do) 6. Apply for visa
3. Book flights You should generally fly in to Chennai airport, which is then a 2h taxi ride away from Vellore (where CMC is). A number of airlines fly from Singapore to Chennai, including SIA/silkair and Indigo. You are probably familiar with online flight booking and we will not elaborate further. Unless you intend to stay over in Chennai, do arrive on a daytime flight. It is less safe to arrive at night and travel from Chennai to CMC while it is dark. 4. Book accomodation The recommended accomodation is CHTC guesthouse. This is CMC’s own guesthouse, technically not meant for students, but they are happy to have us stay. It is the only available CMC accomodation with much-needed air-conditioning. Alternatives are Modale international students’ hostel: much cheaper (SGD 5), but without air-con. Outside hotels: will be more expensive, and often less convenient Cost is Rs 800 (SGD 16) per night per room (each room fits two). Payment is by cash when you check-out. To book, email Mr Samuel, sam@cmcvellore.ac.in, with your details. Please confirm your posting and trip details before booking accomodation; avoid making changes. If you are unsure, you can write in with an enquiry without making a firm booking. 5. Arrange taxi between Chennai airport and CMC (CHTC) CMC’s transport department is happy to arrange taxis from Chennai airport to CMC for us. Email transport@cmcvellore.ac.in and inform them of (a) your flight numbers, arrival date and time, departure date and time, (b) the number of people. The trip will take around 2.5-3 hours. Cost is From Chennai airport to CMC: Rs 3100 + a small tip (about Rs 200 will do) From CMC to Chennai airport: Rs 3000 + a small tip (about Rs 200 will do) 6. Apply for visa
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