Prague trip from India: 6 days with Kutná Hora & Český Krumlov
A 6-day Prague itinerary from India: Schengen visa via VFS, a rupee budget, the Castle and Charles Bridge, day trips to Kutná Hora and Český Krumlov.
Czechia
Prague's bridges and spires, Kutná Hora's bone church and Český Krumlov's castle town, all within a day's train.
Entry rules for Indian passports
| Entry | Schengen short-stay visa (type C), lodged at a VFS Global centre in India and decided by the Embassy of the Czech Republic in New Delhi |
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| Stay | Up to 90 days in any 180 |
| Government fee | €90 for adults and €45 for ages 6–12 (EU-wide fee since 11 June 2024), plus a VFS service charge |
| Processing | The embassy says normally up to 15 calendar days, up to 30 in individual cases; apply at least 3 weeks before departure; travel medical insurance valid for all Schengen states is required |
| Official site | mzv.gov.cz |
When to go
The best months are April, May, June, September, December. Flights from India: One stop via Doha, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Istanbul or Vienna: about 10–14 h to Prague. Currency: Czech koruna (CZK), roughly ₹3.8–4.3 per koruna; check the day's rate. Clocks: IST − 4:30 (IST − 3:30 in summer).
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