Question 1

What are the best places to visit in the USA?

Accepted Answer

For first-timers, a visit to New York to get a glimpse of the beautiful Empire State Building is a must. Also, at the Big Apple, you’d be exposed to a gorgeous feat of architecture aka the High Line arena. If you’re thinking about travelling to the southwest side, the Grand Canyon will stun you with its natural beauty and the nightlife at Las Vegas in one of its kind. Of course, no holiday in the USA is complete without a trip to Washington, D.C., which has its share of gorgeous shrines and popular museums.

Question 2

What can you expect on your USA holiday package?

Accepted Answer

The USA is a land filled with all kinds of terrain. Tropical, Desert, Tundra and the great Prairies. So, you can start your USA tour by marvelling at the Great Grand Canyon. A huge landmass in the state of Arizona, it is a natural wonder of the world. Later, visit Mount Rushmore. It consists of the faces of the four American presidents namely George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Rosevelt. Jr and Abraham Lincoln. If you love drama and theatre performances, head to the Broadway for it is the holy grail for both. Hosting several musicals and skits it is one of the greatest attractions in New York. Finally head to the Hollywood, where millions of movies and shows have been shot and still being shot to this day.

Question 3

What is the best time to visit the USA?

Accepted Answer

The USA has multiple seasons, but in general, the best time to visit the USA is through Spring and Fall, nevertheless, summer months from May to September are when the tourists visit the country. Spring usually lasts from March to May as it is a lovely season throughout the USA. Visit the heritage sites and embark on adventurous ventures with the likes of hiking, biking, and camping on varied terrains during Spring. You can celebrate the Harvest season if you're to visit the USA during the fall where you can try a bit of mountain driving, rock climbing and camping. Summer months can be a bit hot and humid, but if you love the beaches - there's no better place!  The winter season is usually an offseason to visit the USA. But, visiting the country during Christmas and New Year's Eve could be an unconventional experience

Question 4

What will be the total cost including flights for a US vacation?

Accepted Answer

A 10 day-long US itinerary comprising the cities of New York, Chicago, Washington DC and Los Angeles will cost around Rs 2.2 lakhs/person inclusive of flights, visa, activities, stay options and transfers.

Question 5

Is the US Tourist Visa application process complicated?

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Not at all! You will be done with 50% of your visa process with a valid passport and a correctly filled application form. Post submission, you'll have to appear for a Tourist Visa interview at the US embassy or consulate whichever is closer to your base location. After reviewing your application, the visa will be sent to you within 15 working days. Find it cumbersome? Sit back and relax as our visa experts guide you through the process. However, kindly note that the approval of the visa application is at the discretion of the US embassy/consulate alone and Pickyourtrail has no role in the decision-making process.

Question 6

What is the approx. daily expenditure during a vacation in the US?

Accepted Answer

Based on the stats and feedback received from our past travellers, if you are planning to travel with a moderate budget, your estimated expenditure per day will be anywhere around 50$-80$/day ( 3500Rs - 5000Rs). However, it can further reduce or increase by a few dollars depending on your self-exploration plans.