"Namaste!
We are listing few of the important
things to be considered before or
while travelling to India, these may
come useful to you while travelling
in India , which is bounded by its
culture , tradition and religion
.These regulations in the society
may come as a cultural shock to most
of you , but this is the lifestyle
of Indians and is respected by all
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General Information |
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Dont be concerned about living
conditions in India. Our 5-star
and 4-star hotels, are of
international standards and the
comforts and cuisine they
provide compare with any in the
world. The deluxe and palace
hotels are a world apart and
many have been accorded
Leading hotels of the World
status. The 3-star hotels are
there for the medium budget
traveller, and 1-star and 2-star
hotels, Travellers lodges,
Tourist Bungalows, Holiday
Homes, Youth hostels, YMCA/
YWCAs, Homestay are for those
with small budgets.
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If
travelling by air, you should
include one or more trips by
rail or road so that you can
experience rural India. When
planning your trip, ask your
travel agent to include an
Indian fair or festival in your
itinerary. Witnessing the colour
and gaiety of these events is a
great experience.
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English is spoken at almost all
tourist centers, but you can
also request us to book /
Government-trained and approved
guides who also speak German,
French, Spanish, Japanese,
Italian or Russian. Tour guides
will help you not only in your
sightseeing, but also help you
understand India better.
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Indians are hospitable and
friendly people, if they stare
at you, do not consider it rude,
it is only a matter of
curiosity. A tourist need never
be lost in India, most people
are more than willing to go out
of their way to guide you to
your destination.
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As
with any foreign destination,
the tourist is advised to drink
bottled water, bottled drinks,
coffee or tea. Most premier
hotels have their own filtration
system.
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Avoid eating spicy food all at
one time soon after you arrive
in India. Take one Indian dish
only with each meal and ask the
waiter to cut down on the
chillies. Within a few days your
system will get used to Indian
food, one of the most delicious
of world cuisine. It is
advisable to stick to only
cooked foods and to eat fresh
fruits whose skin you can peel
off or remove.
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Bring your own medicines, since
all medications in India are
locally manufactured and you may
not find the same brand names.
There are very good druggists
and doctors everywhere, and they
can advise on substitutes. If
the necessity arises, ask your
hotel to recommend a doctor.
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Most cities have Beggar Homes to
look after indigent persons and
to teach them a trade, but
professional beggars find
begging more lucrative. If you
wish to help them, do so through
a recognized charitable
organization, not by giving them
alms.
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It
is safe to travel in India, as
you will find out for yourself.
Even if you read of some trouble
in any town or region, do not be
discouraged, since most of India
is safe at all times.
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Most museums in India are closed
on Mondays and Site Museums,
those near archaeological
monuments, on Fridays. However,
please check with us for
timings.
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India is a shoppers dream.
Shopping is recommended from
Government Emporium and
suggested shops by us. Most of
the large stores will ship your
purchases for you, though, for
convenience and to avoid postal
delays, it is advisable to carry
your shopping with you or to
book it as baggage.
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