Is a letter a good gift?

It works best when the point of the gift is the relationship rather than the object - a milestone birthday, an anniversary, an apology, someone far away, or a person who already owns everything. A letter is the one common gift that cannot have been given to anyone else, because it is made entirely of specifics only the sender has, and it is the kind of thing people keep for years in a drawer. It is a poor choice if the person has asked for something specific, or if you barely know them.

What does LetterByPost sell?

Real physical letters, sent as a personal gift. You write your message online and LetterByPost either prints it or has a person write it out by hand on 100gsm premium cream paper, seals it in an envelope and posts it to any address in India. Optional extras include a hand-pressed wax seal, a pressed flower, scented paper, up to ten printed photographs, and delivery scheduled for a future date.

How does LetterByPost work?

You write your letter online, choose printed or handwritten, add optional extras like wax seals or scented paper, and pay securely. We print or hand-write it, package it, and deliver it anywhere in India in 3-7 business days.

How much does it cost to send a letter?

A Printed letter is ₹499 and a Handwritten letter starts at ₹699 for up to 75 words, then ₹5 a word, inclusive of GST. Optional add-ons like a wax seal (₹100) or printed photos (₹50 per photo) cost extra, a scented envelope is ₹50, and scheduling delivery for a future date is ₹100.

Is delivery charged extra?

No. Postage anywhere in India is included in the letter price, with no distance pricing and no shipping charge added at checkout. The price you see is the price you pay.

How long does delivery take?

We post your letter within 48 hours of payment. Delivery takes 3-7 business days anywhere in India, and your tracking number arrives by email.

Can I cancel my order?

No - due to the personalized and custom nature of our physical products, all orders placed on LetterbyPost are final and cannot be cancelled or refunded once placed.

🪔 Bhai Dooj

The sibling bond, on paper

Not every brother and sister can be together for the tika and the festive thali. If distance keeps you apart this Bhai Dooj, send your sibling a letter that does what a video call never quite can.

Write this letter

Delivered across India · Private & secure · Free writing help

Make it theirs

Who is it for?

This is the name we write on the envelope. You can change it later.

Start writing

When is it?

Pick the date and we will tell you the last day to order.

We post within 48 hours, and delivery takes 3-7 working days. We never collect on a Sunday.

Why send a letter

When you can't be there

A letter stands in for the tika you couldn't give in person - and is kept far longer.

Say what siblings rarely say

The teasing aside - tell them what they actually mean to you.

Delivered across India

Wherever life has taken them, your words arrive at their door.

Add a childhood photo

Nothing says 'us' like a printed throwback of you two as kids.

Not sure what to write?

Start from a heartfelt sample

Borrow a line, or let it spark your own words. Our writing assistant can help you finish.

To a brother

No tika this year, so this letter will have to do the blessing. Bhaiya, you've been my shield and my biggest headache, often the same week. I wouldn't trade you for anyone. Happy Bhai Dooj - stay exactly as annoying and wonderful as you are.

To a sister

Didi, distance meant no thali and no fighting over the last gulab jamun this Bhai Dooj. I missed both. Thank you for a lifetime of looking out for me. This thread between us doesn't need a festival - but today I wanted to say it out loud.

A sibling's promise

Tika or no tika, near or far, the deal between us never changes: I've got your back, always. Thank you for being my first friend and my forever one. Happy Bhai Dooj.

Make it your own