SOME USEFUL TIPS & SUGGESTIONS - INDIA
Currency:
The local currency is the rupee (INR), which is divided into 100 paise.
Notes are available in denominations of INR1.00, 2.00, 5.00, 10.00, 20.00, 50.00, 100.00 500.00 and 1000.00. Coins come in 25 and 50 paise, and INR 1.00, 2.00 and 5.00 (although the latter is very rare).
Be careful not to accept torn notes from anyone as no-one else will accept them, making them quite useless. Change is often in short supply, so try not to carry large denominations.
Visitors are not allowed to bring Indian currency into India or take it out of the country. However, you may bring an unlimited amount of foreign currency or traveler's cheques with you. Note that any amount exceeding USD 10,000.00 must be declared on arrival in India . Most foreign currencies and traveler's cheques can be changed in the big cities.
During the day it is best to wear light, comfortable cottons with a pair of good ventilated walking shoes (Open-toed sandals let in dust and pebbles and cottons socks).
As the best season for traveling India is from October to March, so you need some warm clothes like jackets and pullovers as the winter season of India is quite cold.
For the sightseeing session you may find a good pair of sunglasses and sun-hat handy. At some of the monuments / temples, mosques, It is advisable to avoid sleeveless tops and shorts skirts. Your may also be asked to remove your shoes: in such cases shoe covers are useful.
Laundry:
Most hotels and resorts offer same day laundry service but rather expensive. So it is advisable to carry some washing powder sachets and a portable iron. In remote areas laundry service may not be available.
Airports and railway stations:
Tourists must also exercise caution while travelling in India . Air or Railway tickets should be purchased only from the designated counters or authorised travel agents. Touts selling tickets should be avoided. Many luxury hotels also have tie-ups with leading travel agents to provide tickets to tourists staying with them. While travelling by train in India , tourists should be extra cautious about their luggage in stations and also during the period of journey. It is better for the Tourist if they travel in A/C compartment because normally ordinary compartments are very crowded.
Hotel Booking :
The first requirement of every tourist is a comfortable nest to stay. India has very good accommodation facilities in the top end, mid-range and budget categories. Early booking is a must if tourists are planning to stay in some wildlife sanctuaries or the boat houses of Kashmir and Kerala as they have very limited accommodation. Also in peak tourism season early booking of hotels is recommended.
Customs :
While visiting places of worship, shoes and sandals should be removed before entering. Dresses should be conservative and holy objects should not be touched with legs or left hand. At some of the monuments / temples, mosques, It is advisable to avoid sleeveless tops and shorts skirts.
Duty Free Customs Allowance
Government of India offers various benefits to bonafide travellers and tourists, and their personal items can be imported duty free as part of baggage. The list of these items includes:
Personal Jewellary
One Camera, Binoculars
One Laptop/notebook computer.
One electronic diary
One portable typewriter.
One portable CTV (Color Television)
One music system including compact disc player.
One perambulator.
One tent and other camping equipment.
One portable receiving set (Transistor Radio).
Sports equipment, such as fishing outfit, tennis racket, one gulf set (14 pieces).
To avoid misuse of the above allowance, passengers are advised not to bring these items in its original package. The above information has been taken from baggage rules as notified by the Government of India- dated 28 th October 1999 .
Others:
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