Manali --- Dirhams ???

smtwl69 · Jul 30th, 2009, 14:19

Heyy everyone.
So, after much planning we've(me n friends) decided to go to manali.
Read some posts as to where we should go, where to put up,etc. and its all great info and has helped me much.
I couldn't find this anywhere but in some thread i read u can exchange $ euros ,etc. in the small shops for a rupee or 2 less.
I can live with that.
But, since no 1 has mentioned about exchange centres, i want to know if these shops exchange UAE Dirhams (AED) as well?
As we won't be carryin rupees in a bulk, we want to exchange them as and when we require.
Thanks..
S.M.

vko · Aug 1st, 2009, 02:16

I doubt if any local shops will exchange currency (and its probably illegal and risky). It would be advisable to use the services of a bank or exchange agent instead. The following info is from the Kullu.net website:

Quote:

Foreign currency can be exchanged in State Bank of India at Manali. The bank exchanges a maximum of US$ 500 per person a day. In special cases this amount may exceed. The State Bank of India, Manali exchanges US Dollar, Pound Sterling, French Francs, Swiss Francs, Japanese Yen, Euro, Canadian Dollar, Australian Dollar, Deutsche Mark.

Some private agencies like Western Union Money Transfer at Manali are also engaged in exchange of foreign currency.

State Bank of India, Manali Ph: +91-1902-52405

Travelers Cheques
State Bank of India, Manali and State Bank of Patiala, Kullu accept travelers' cheques. The banks provide exchange upto a maximum of $500 per person a day. The widely accepted travelers' cheques are American Express, Thomas Cook, Visa, etc. Various private agencies like Western Union Money Transfer, Universal Express, etc. are also in the business.
State Bank of India, Manali: +91- 1902- 52405, 52177.
State Bank of Patiala, Kullu: +91- 1902- 22457.

Credit Cards
Certain shops & hotels in Kullu & Manali towns accept credit cards. The most widely accepted cards are Master Card & Visa. Cash is not advanced for cards anywhere in the valley but Bank of Baroda in Mandi (67km from Kullu) gives cash advance on Visa Card.

International Transfers
Western Union Money Transfer in Kullu & Manali facilitate international money transfers.

Ph: +91-1902-52182

Open Market
If short of time, unauthorized dealers or open marketers too deal in foreign exchange. Though there is a slight risk involved in open market, the exchange is faster and could fetch you extra rupees.

Encashment Certificate
If you exchange money at banks and authorized agencies it is advisable to obtain an encashment certificate from the concerned agency. This certificate helps in re- exchanging excess rupees for hard currency while leaving India. The bank charges Rs.25 for providing this certificate.

Source: http://kullu.net/traveltourism/t114.html

smtwl69 · Aug 22nd, 2009, 01:28

soo sorry for the late reply...
this is indeed some great info..
but still, nowhere DIRHAMS are mentioned..
sorry once again for the really late reply..
and thanks again for this post atleast.its helpful because my girlfriend's sister stays in texas and she too will be joining us..(so i've heard)..just found out 2 weeks back..
guess its good news for her..but dollars,etc. aren't really a problem..PLEASE SOLVE MY "DIRHAMS" ISSUE...and thanks again..
SM..

bonded · Aug 22nd, 2009, 01:59

It would be difficult to exchange Dirhams in Manali.

I guess you can do that in Delhi. Or exchange your Dirhams to Dollars or Euro in Delhi and exchange them in Manali.

Haylo · Aug 22nd, 2009, 14:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by smtwl69

PLEASE SOLVE MY "DIRHAMS" ISSUE

Why take any dirhams at all? Just use an Indian ATM as and when you need it. Suggest you take some extra out for emergencies.

smtwl69 · Aug 22nd, 2009, 17:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haylo

Why take any dirhams at all? Just use an Indian ATM as and when you need it. Suggest you take some extra out for emergencies.

So, i have to do all the bank thing before reaching there, and no dirhams can be exchanged at all over there?

wow! whata place??

thanks a lot haylo..dont't know why i didnt figure out that ATM thing before.lol..

thanks.

smtwl69 · Aug 22nd, 2009, 17:43

And ohh..thanks a lot "BONDED" , but exchanging dirhams to dollars,etc. and then buying rupees is a loss to me.
1 USD = 3.67 AED
1 USD = 48.7 Rs
1 AED = 13.5 Rs
so u c its a pretty big loss if u add it up in huge amounts..
thnks anyways...

Jul 30th, 2009, 14:19	#1
smtwl69 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: dubai Posts: 42	Manali --- Dirhams ??? Heyy everyone. So, after much planning we've(me n friends) decided to go to manali. Read some posts as to where we should go, where to put up,etc. and its all great info and has helped me much. I couldn't find this anywhere but in some thread i read u can exchange $ euros ,etc. in the small shops for a rupee or 2 less. I can live with that. But, since no 1 has mentioned about exchange centres, i want to know if these shops exchange UAE Dirhams (AED) as well? As we won't be carryin rupees in a bulk, we want to exchange them as and when we require. Thanks.. S.M.

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Aug 22nd, 2009, 01:28	#3
smtwl69 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: dubai Posts: 42	soo sorry for the late reply... this is indeed some great info.. but still, nowhere DIRHAMS are mentioned.. sorry once again for the really late reply.. and thanks again for this post atleast.its helpful because my girlfriend's sister stays in texas and she too will be joining us..(so i've heard)..just found out 2 weeks back.. guess its good news for her..but dollars,etc. aren't really a problem..PLEASE SOLVE MY "DIRHAMS" ISSUE...and thanks again.. SM..

Aug 22nd, 2009, 01:59	#4
bonded Account Closed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 492	It would be difficult to exchange Dirhams in Manali. I guess you can do that in Delhi. Or exchange your Dirhams to Dollars or Euro in Delhi and exchange them in Manali.

Aug 22nd, 2009, 17:43	#7
smtwl69 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: dubai Posts: 42	And ohh..thanks a lot "BONDED" , but exchanging dirhams to dollars,etc. and then buying rupees is a loss to me. 1 USD = 3.67 AED 1 USD = 48.7 Rs 1 AED = 13.5 Rs so u c its a pretty big loss if u add it up in huge amounts.. thnks anyways...