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Travel in India Tips
Small tips can make a big difference, making travel a lot easier and hassle free.
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There are many five star, deluxe and heritage hotels all over India waiting to serve tourists
to standards in line with international standards of hospitality |
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Home stay is becoming popular in many ‘touristy’
destinations and can sometimes give a much closer view of India. |
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There are a number of budget hotels and guesthouses
for budget travelers. |
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Tourists can also stay at the YWCA and YMCA
hostels located in different parts of India. |
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India is well connected by air, trains and road
transport. Advance booking is possible for all of
them, hence try to make a tentative plan for your stay /
travel in India. |
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Have photocopies of all the important documents
like passport visas travel insurance and driving license etc
just in case it is lost is a wise way to ensure you at least
have a copy. |
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Keep important emergency numbers with you. Print emergency numbers in Delhi. |
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Don’t forget cash. Credit cards /Debit cards /
travelers cheque are the safe mode of payment, however in
many situations cash would be required. Try to keep
some local currency in hand. |
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Hiring taxis from prepaid booths or availing of
services of registered cabs is always safer. If you do
travel by local transport, insist on going by the meter or
fix the fare in advance to avoid being fleeced. |
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If you are unsure about booking local transport yourself, ask your tour operator to
do it for you. |
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On the whole, India is a safe country. But all visitors
should exercise the usual levels of vigilance. |
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Always drink bottled water or packaged mineral water. |
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Avoid spicy food, especially if you’re not used to
it. |
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Beware of touts; be assertive and confident and don’t give
them the impression that you are unfamiliar with India. |
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Familiarizing yourself with a couple of commonly used words
or phrases in the local language will help you while
shopping or talking to the local people. |
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India is geographically varied, therefore the climate also
varies. Always be aware of the weather before you travel to
a region. Always make sure you carry the appropriate
clothing to keep yourself comfortable, so you can enjoy your
trip. |
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English is a commonly used and understood language
throughout India. However, interpreters and guides for other
languages are also easy to book. |
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Indians are fairly friendly and helpful |
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One can find all basic food / amenities confirming to
international quality and standards. |
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All banks in India function from Monday to Friday. There are
many ATMs from which one can withdraw cash 24x7. |
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All post offices in India are open from Monday to Friday |
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All the government and administrative offices in India
operate from 0930 to 1700 hours on weekdays. |
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DON'T carry your passport and important travel documents at
all times |
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DO carry attested photocopies of travel documents in person
and keep the originals safely. |
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DON'T buy air/rail or travel tickets from unauthorized
persons. |
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