Travel Tips for India

India has always intrigued and mesmerized the restIndia is a conservative country .It is advisable to
of the world and will continue to do so!! Welcome todress modestly. Although safe travelers should guard
India- where splendor bedazzles, traditions speak andagainst theft and beware of unscrupulous agents,
variety delights It is a haven of tourism delights, atravel guides etc. There are many who will try to
nation to tour through. Tourists come to India for itsovercharge you, so arm yourself with information as
wealth of tourist attractions, cultural enthusiasm, andto standard rates before leaving the hotel. You will
variety of terrain and in search of that uniquealso come across many street beggars. It may seem
something, an added punch that only India delivers.heartless but it is much safer to ignore them. If you
While visiting this exotic abode, you must knowgive alms to one then you will be overwhelmed by all
some basic facts.the beggars in that area.
VisasWeather
The first thing is to know about visas to India.The Indian subcontinent has eight climatic zones. India
Citizens of all countries, except Nepal & Bhutan, needhas such varied temperature zones that with in a
a legitimate national passport or legitimate travelcouple of hours, one is able to see a drastic
documents and a legitimate visa granted by Missionstemperature changes from the cold crisp air of the
abroad for entering India.mountains to the burning dry heat of the Rajasthan
TransportationDesert. So, bring clothing according to the weather of
�India is well linked to international countriesthe place you are going to tour.
and it has a wide internal transport network within.In addition to the above there are some general rules
The Rail network in India is largest in theof travel that all tourists should follow --
world.� You will not face any difficulty whileCarry back all non-degradable litter such as empty
traveling in India through rail and road. All the majorbottles, tins, plastic bags etc. These must not litter
metropolises in India have an international airport andthe environment or be buried. They must be
are well connected through the rail network.disposed in proper dustbins only.
MoneyObserve the sacredness of holy sites, temples and
The Indian currency is called Indian Rupee (INR). Thelocal cultures.
Rupee comes in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100,Do not play loudly radios; tapes etc. in nature resorts,
500 and 1000.Sites like Finance India have currencysanctuaries and wildlife parks.
converters that are a great help. The site helpsValue people's privacy while clicking photographs. Ask
convert US dollar into India rupee within seconds.for prior consent before taking a photograph
Declare any amount over US$ 10,000 on arrivalKeeping these tips in mind will ensure you have a
Culturehassle free enjoyable trip.