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.

🌷 Mother's Day

The thank-you Maa will keep forever

She kept every drawing, every report card, every little note. Give her one more to treasure - a real letter that finally says everything you never quite found the words for.

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

Words she'll re-read

Flowers wilt by the weekend. Your letter will live in her almirah for years.

In your own voice

Written by hand on premium paper - as personal as the hugs you can't always give in person.

Straight to her door

Surprise her at home, even from another city or country. We handle everything.

Add a photo

Slip in a printed photo of the two of you - she'll tear up before she finishes reading.

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 your mother

Maa, I don't say it enough: thank you. For the meals kept warm, the worries you hid, the dreams you put aside for mine. Everything good in me started with you. I love you - more than this paper can hold.

From far away

Maa, the distance is the hardest part of this life I'm building. But every good habit I have is yours. I carry you with me everywhere. Sending this so you can hold my love in your hands until I'm home.

Now that I'm older

Maa, I understand you more with every passing year - the tiredness you hid, the corners you cut for yourself so I'd never go without. I hope I've become someone you're proud of. Everything tender in me is you.

Make it your own