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