Basic Tips
Get to know the basic rules and laws of India before making your visit to the country. Better don’t change your original travel plans and never discuss them with strangers. Always stay away from the strangers who try to be very friendly.
Money exchange
Get your currency from authorized moneychangers only and do keep the money exchange receipts after every transaction. You may need those receipts for re-exchange on departure.
Documents to carry
Have Photostat of important documents like passports, visa and identity proof, as in case any of those gets misplaced. All important documents and valuable items like cash, cheques, jewelery should be kept safely in the hotel locker or in a safe suitcase.
Traveling
Contact a recognized travel agency for booking the tickets. Many super-fast trains are running for all important tourist places. Avoid traveling in general class because the bogies remain crowded. Always prefer for sleeper class as these are clean and safe with many other facilities. Buses including Deluxe, Volvo etc. also ply all over India. To travel within local area hire authorized taxi or Auto-Rickshaw.
Food and drinking
‘Health is wealth’. Always avoid street food which is kept uncovered. Take food from good hotels and restaurant as they serve fresh and clean food. Buy packaged drinking water and always check the seal.
While in Trouble
Never indulge yourself in violence whenever gets stuck into arguments. Contact your Embassy and nearest police station for the help. Always speak with the senior inspector in Charge of any police station.
Visiting religious shrines
Always respect the religious shrines and places of worship in India. Take utmost care to remove your shoes and cover your head while visiting religious place. Dress up yourself in a very decent manner as India is a very traditional country.
Safety tips
For accommodation always prefer for recognized hotel. Don’t hand over your luggage to any unknown person. Always take care of your wallet, bags and brief case. Never carry huge sum of money. The amount should be as per your requirement of the day.
Essentials to carry
Carry your medicines along with you, never know when it may come handy and don’t forget to carry some insect repellent. Also carry Sun glasses and hat to avoid sun burn.
Credit cards
American Express, Master Charge, Visa and Diners Club credit cards are generally accepted by recognised establishments of India including hotels, shopping complex and airlines.
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