Useful links

Ethiopia: weather forecast (May open new page)
The following link gives the forecast for Addis Adaba and will give an idea of weather conditions in Meket.
Ethiopia: weather forecast (May open new page)
This link gives the forecast for Mekele (Tigrai)
India: Indian Visa by post (UK) (May open new page)
Visit this website for postal visa applications from within the UK
India: Indian Visa Information (May open new page)
Wherever you’re coming from, check to find out your exact visa requirements for India with the Indian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate in your country of residence.
Ethiopia: Ethiopian visa requirements (UK) (May open new page)
This website gives you the information you need to obtain your visa in person, by post, on line or at Bole International Airport in Addis Adaba.

India: Indian Railways (May open new page)
Official website for Indian Railways. You can book on-line with a credit card.
Air Travel: Jet Airways (May open new page)
Jet Airways, originally a successful private domestic airlne in India, now operates daily flights between London LHR and Delhi, departing London at 2040 and arriving in Delhi next day at 1100.
Air Travel: Virgin Atlantic Airways (May open new page)
Virgin Atlantic Airways operate daily flights from London to Delhi, arriving and departing Delhi at convenient times, (arriving Delhi late morning and departing Delhi lunchtime).
Air Travel: British Airways (May open new page)
Brisih Airways currently operate twice daily flights between London and Delhi. Morning and evening departures from London (1140 & 1515) and morning departures from Delhi (0315 & 0815).
Ethiopia: Air Travel: Ethiopian Air Lines (May open new page)
Ethiopian Airlines fly daily from the UK to Addis Adaba. If using Ethiopian Airlines for the international sector of your journey, your internal flights are at the preferential rate included in your Village Ways holidays. Using a different international carrier may incur an internal flight supplement.
Ethiopia: Air Travel: BMI (May open new page)
British Midland International have a regular service from Heathrow to Addis Adaba via Amman with short stop-over
Ethiopia: Foreign and Commonwealth Office (May open new page)
This link provides a range of information about visiting Ethiopia including health and travel advice.
General: Stanfords (May open new page)
Useful site for buying travel maps.