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SOME VALUABLE TIPS FOR
TOURISTS :
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 chilies.
• 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.
• Bring your own medicines, since all meditations in
India are locally manufactured and you may not find
the
same brand names.
• There are very good druggists band doctors
everywhere, and they can advice on substitutes.
• If the necessity arises, ask your hotel to recommend
a doctor.
• Do not forget to remove your footwear when visiting
a place of worship or mausoleum. Also some temples do
not permit any leather articles at on their premises.
• Certain areas of temples are not open to Non-Hindus.
• Travel with a camera and a color film. India is a
land of sunshine and color, begging to be
photographed.
• Most type of films are available in India.
• Most cities have Beggar Homes to look after indigent
persons and to teach them a trade, but professional
beggars find begging more lucrative.
• If u wish to help them, do so through a recognized
charitable organization, not by giving them alms.
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.
• Please contact us for any assistance or information
that you may require.
• Most museums in India are closed on Mondays and Site
Museums, those near archaeological monuments, on
Friday. However, please check with us for timings.
• The electric current in India is 220/250 volts 50
cycles. It is AC practically everywhere. India is a
shoppers
dream.
• Shopping is recommended from Government Emporia 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
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