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.

🍼 New baby

Welcome the little one with words to keep

A new baby brings a flood of messages that vanish by morning. Send something the family will press into the baby book - a letter the child themselves may read one day.

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

For the baby book

A letter becomes a keepsake the child can read when they're grown.

Comfort tired new parents

Amid the sleepless nights, your warm words land differently than another ping.

Delivered to their door

New parents aren't going anywhere - bring your wishes to them.

Add a photo

Include a printed photo if you've already met the newest family member.

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 new parents

Congratulations - you made a whole person! Wishing your little one a life full of wonder, scraped knees, big dreams and your steady love behind it all. And to you two: sleep when you can, ask for help, and trust yourselves. You're going to be wonderful at this.

To the baby (to read later)

Dear little one, by the time you read this you'll be all grown up - but on the day you arrived, the whole family held its breath and then its heart. You were wanted, you are loved, and you always will be. Welcome to the world.

From far away

We can't be there to hold the little one just yet, but our hearts are already full. Congratulations on your tiny miracle - soak up every sleepy, messy, magical minute. We can't wait to meet them.

Make it your own