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Dry fruits are the safest Diwali food to send abroad. Almonds, cashews, pistachios and dates keep for months, rarely break and clear customs easily when you declare them by name. Dry sweets like kaju katli come next. Diwali faral such as chakli and chivda travels well too, as long as you pack it in airtight boxes with cushioning.
If you send Diwali food from India with Atlantic International Express, delivery takes around 6-8 business days to the USA, 12-15 days to Canada, 6-8 days to the UK, and 12-15 days to Australia, depending on the service you choose. Choose food that can stay fresh during transit, pack it properly, and check the destination country's customs rules before shipping.
Five things decide whether Diwali food arrives in good shape: shelf life, breakage risk, dairy content, packaging and the destination country's customs rules. Here is how each food type holds up:
| Food | Factors |
|---|---|
| Dry Fruits | Easy to pack, and it is less prone to breakage. Airtight packaging helps protect them from moisture and maintain freshness. |
| Dry Sweets | Their suitability depends on ingredients and shelf life. Choose sweets that can stay fresh throughout transit and pack them in sealed containers. |
| Diwali Faral | Snacks like chakli, shankarpali, and chivda are popular festive choices. Pack them in sturdy boxes to maintain their shape, crispness, and freshness during transit. |
Here are some popular options, including dry fruits, traditional faral, and Indian sweets:
Dry fruits are the easiest Diwali food to send abroad because they keep for months and rarely break. Check the best-before date when you buy them. Pack each variety in its own airtight or vacuum-sealed pouch to keep moisture out, then put the pouches in a corrugated box.
Some of the dry fruits you can send abroad:
On the invoice, write the exact contents and weight, for example "roasted almonds, 1 kg", not just "gift" or "food items". Customs officers need to see what's inside, and a clear description helps the parcel clear faster. Australia and New Zealand run strict biosecurity checks on nuts and seeds, so check their rules before you book.
Diwali faral is the set of sweet and savoury snacks that Maharashtrian families make at home for Diwali. You can make it yourself, buy it from brands such as Chitale Bandhu and Panshikar, or send a ready Diwali faral hamper. These are the faral items people send abroad most often.
Sweet Faral Items
Spicy Faral Items
Before you send homemade faral, check the destination country's food import rules. Some countries restrict raw seeds or dairy, so dry, non-perishable items like chakli and chivda are the safest picks. For the USA, the FDA says food made at home and sent by the person who made it as a personal gift doesn't need FDA prior notice, though it still goes through US customs.
Pack faral in airtight containers so it stays crisp, wrap the containers in bubble wrap and put them in a sturdy cardboard box so nothing gets crushed. The UK, USA and Australia have strict food import rules, so check what each allows before you pack. As with dry fruits, list every item by name on the invoice. Our guide on how to pack and send Diwali faral overseas covers each step.
Dry Sweets
Dry sweets are the best Indian sweets to send abroad. They hold little moisture, so they last longer than milk-based sweets.
Dry sweets pack into sealed containers without leaking. Most contain no fresh milk or sugar syrup, so they usually stay fresh through several days in transit. Avoid fresh milk sweets like pedha, rasgulla and gulab jamun. They spoil quickly and some countries don't allow them in.
Dry fruits come out ahead on shelf life, breakage risk and dairy content. Here is how the three compare side by side:
| Factors | Dry fruits | Sweets | Diwali faral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelf life | longer | Low | Moderate |
| Breakage risk | Low | Moderate | High |
| Dairy Content | None | High | Low |
| Packaging | Airtight pouches | Airtight containers | Airtight containers, bubble wrap |
Dry fruits are the best choice. Almonds, cashews, dates and pistachios keep for months, so a delayed parcel still arrives fresh. Diwali faral like chakli, chivda and shankarpali has a moderate shelf life and travels well if you pack it properly. Dry sweets such as kaju katli are a good middle option. Skip fresh milk sweets like pedha and rasgulla, which spoil quickly.
Diwali courier charges from India depend on the destination and the parcel's weight, and heavier parcels usually get a lower per-kg rate. Here are rates and transit times for popular destinations. For other countries, check the rate calculator.
| Destination | Charges for 11kg | Charges for 6kg | Transit Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA | ₹999/kg | ₹1199/kg | 6-8 business days |
| UK | ₹699/kg | ₹799/kg | 6-8 business days |
| Canada | ₹999/kg | ₹1099/kg | 12-15 business days |
| Germany | ₹799/kg | ₹899/kg | 12-15 business days |
| Netherlands | ₹899/kg | ₹999/kg | 12-15 business days |
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It depends on the ingredients and US food import rules. Choose dry or non-perishable items like chakli and chivda, and pack them in airtight containers. You need to follow the customs and food safety rules and regulations of the USA.
It depends on the destination country's food import rules and the shipping service. Fresh milk sweets often have a short shelf life and may need special storage conditions. Check whether the sweets are allowed before booking your shipment.
You can book your shipment to the UK 2-3 weeks before Diwali. With Atlantic International Express, it may take 6-8 business days to reach the UK. It's better to book earlier, so your Diwali parcel will reach the recipient's door on time.
To send a Diwali courier from India to the UK, the charges for a 6kg parcel will be ₹799/kg. If it's an 11kg parcel, the cost will be ₹699/kg. The cost depends on the size and weight of your parcel. You can check our online rate calculator for accurate and instant results.
Check US food import rules to confirm your sweets are allowed. Pack them securely and prepare the required shipping documents. Contact Atlantic International Express for doorstep pickup, packing support, and customs documentation assistance.
There are many dry fruits you can send for Diwali abroad, such as Almonds, Cashew Nuts, Pistachios, Walnuts, Hazelnuts, Chestnuts, dates, and many more.
Yes, below are some Diwali faral products you can send abroad during the festival season.
