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.

🎂 Birthdays

Send a Handwritten Birthday Letter, Delivered Anywhere in India

Everyone gets the same 'HBD' texts. Give them something that stands out on the shelf and stays for years - a real letter that says what they mean to you.

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

Beyond a quick text

A birthday letter is the gift they don't expect and never throw away.

A keepsake, not clutter

No dusting, no regifting - just your words, kept and re-read.

Delivered to their door

Surprise them at home, even from another city. We print, seal and deliver.

Add a photo

Tuck in a printed photo from a moment you shared - it'll mean more than any present.

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 best friend

Another year of you in the world, and I'm so grateful for every one. Thank you for the laughter, the late-night talks, and for always showing up. Happy birthday - here's to many, many more.

To someone far away

I wish I could be there to celebrate with you in person. Since I can't, I'm sending my love by post instead. Have the most wonderful birthday - you deserve every bit of it.

To family

Watching you grow into who you are has been one of the joys of my life. On your birthday, I just want you to know how proud and how lucky I am. Happy birthday, with all my love.

Make it your own

A sealed letter with its handwritten thank-you card beside it

What actually arrives

Your letter on thick cream paper, folded by hand.
A handwritten thank-you card - in every letter, no charge.
The envelope - Kraft Brown or Deep Red, your choice, no charge.
A wax seal, pressed flowers, ribbon add-ons you choose

Posted anywhere in India, tracked, with postage already in the price.

Choose how to send it

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Handwritten

Written by hand on premium paper - the most personal way to say it.

From ₹699₹999 to start, priced by length

Real ink, written by hand
A handwritten thank-you card, in every letter
Postage included - anywhere in India

Choose handwritten

Printed

Beautifully typeset on quality paper - clean, clear and elegant.

₹499₹799 one price, up to five pages

Choose the typeface
A handwritten thank-you card, in every letter
Postage included - anywhere in India

Choose printed

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Questions, answered

They will keep it for years.

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Birthday · from ₹499

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