Mail to India?

Question

Alright, this is probably not the brightest question but I need to know before leaving the house...I have a letter/package that will probably end up being about 7-8 sheets that I need to send from Texas to Bangalore...how many stamps? Is the address supposed to say somewhere in it the word 'India'? Since it's international, does it HAVE to go to the post office or can it just be stuck in the slot next to any mailbox? About how much should it cost?...PLZ help me figure this out...even though I'm a bit ignorant, this means a LOT to me and the person I'm sending it to so I need it sent out ASAP...

Answer 1

You said mail to India....Texas to Bangalore....then wrote so many things....... mainly about your ignorance of postal rules of the laws of the land where you are located and posted your question in India > Bangalore section!

Before you get to another set of things......in an eventuality of your letter/packet lost in transit........get yourself well aware of the US postal rules, postage stamps etc. and follow them in letter and spirit.  And make sure to catch hold of your authorities if any thing  goes wrong as they are the sole responsible authorities to ensure safe delivery of your letter as per the international rules.

Even they are responsible to ensure that you have written "India" appropriately before accepting any letter for international postal delivery in India.

Proper address, proper stamps, proper posting, proper sealing of the letter and almost everything related to it for its proper delivery has to be complied at your end in US only, Indian postal authorities has extremely limited role to play in it.

Answer 2

$1.65 in stamps assuming it is less than 2 ounces.

Yes, write India after Bangalore.

Mail it from anywhere - mailbox or Post Office.

Also write AIR MAIL on top center or bottom left of envelope.