Travel in India information
Before one plans to travel to India, it is necessary that the basic information regarding the places you are likely to visit is gathered. It is also advisable, in order to, make the journey comfortable follow certain Do’s and Do-Not’s.
Information:
• Information about the Places to be visited can be obtained from the Indian Embassy in your country as well as it can be looked at by surfing India Travel related sites.
• Staying in India is no problem. There are plenty of Hotels with categories ranging from Five Star Hotels to One Star Hotel, No Star Hotels, Budget Hotels, India Tourism Hotels, Resorts. In each big town there is Tourism Office, which gives information and Assistance.
• Foreigners staying in hotels are required to make the payment of their bills in Foreign Currency.
• English is the most commonly spoken language. For other languages you can seek the help of an Approved Guide knowing the Language you speak.
• People of India have a friendly nature and show their hospitality in welcoming you. Do not get disturbed if some one looks at you with some curiosity. You shall find them helping in nature and where ever necessary they shall go out of the way to guide you.
• Need not to mention, if you are using some of medicines, carry them with you, because the medicine or the brand you are using ay not be readily available. How ever the equivalent substitutes are available.
• The Religious places require that you remove your shoes and deposit them at the Shoes Counter. The Shoes are safely kept here and you are given a token in lieu if shoes. By surrendering the Token you can collect your shoes after you have finished with your visit to the temple. You are also required to cover your head with a cloth.
• The electric current supply in India is AC 220/ 250 volts and 50 cycles. If your equipment uses different current supply, obtain a converter.
Do’s :
• Always carry with you a Bottle of water. Col Mineral water is available at the Railway Stations, Bus Stands and in the Shops every where.
• Buy Railway Tickets from the Railway Station Booking Counter or authorized Travel Agent
• Keep your Pass Port, Travel Documents and Tickets safely.
• Keep your money safely.
• Hiring a Taxi or an Auto Rickshaw should be from a Pre Paid Booth present at Railway Stations, Air Ports, Bus Stands. If no such service is available from the place you are hiring Pay only by Fare Meter or settle the amount to be paid before starting the journey.
• Make your Travel Reservations well in advance especially during peak season from the month of October to month of March.
• Use Phone Call booths for making Inland and International Calls. There are plenty of them at the Public Places and in the markets with a Public Call Office Board Displayed or STD/ISD Board Displayed.
Do-Not’s:
• Do not hire a transport service from an unauthorized agency.
• Do not eat on the road. Always dine at a good restaurant.
• Do not give money to beggars they shall surround you and shall face a problem in dealing with them. More over it is illegal to give money to beggars.
• Considering the safety aspects it is advisable not to go to isolated places late hours.
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