Communication

Telephone

The most efficient way to make calls home is by using direct dial international telephone booths located all over India (ISD/STD booths). There is one located just outside the Sangam gates. It is open 8 am - 11 pm and calls can be made direct. The charges are approximately Rs1.50 per second and the total is paid when the call is completed. The phone has a meter so the cost can be seen instantly.

Unless there is an emergency, please discourage family members from calling you at Sangam. In emergencies, the number is +91 (0) 20 669 3252 / 4240 or +91 98 5084 5725 (mobile).

It is possible to make telephone calls using some overseas telephone credit cards from most hotel phones and some public phones, although there are often surcharges. Reverse charge calls can be made to some countries, check with your home phone company before departure.

Calling long distance over the internet is increasingly an option at internet cafes, however at this time connections are sometimes slow.

Email

Participants may receive printouts of email messages sent to the Sangam Email Address (info@sangamworldcentre.org) for a fee of Rs 10/- per message. Please ensure your name is clearly indicated in the subject line. It is not possible for participants to send email messages or access the internet on site.

There are internet cafés in the local area, which although sometimes slow, are affordable and have multiple terminals.

Fax

Sangam has a fax machine, which is used for official Sangam business. It is not available for guest use unless it is a case of EXTREME URGENCY. Please inform your family about this policy. If faxes are received, you will be charged a small fee.