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TIPS ON TRAVELING IN INDIA
The information given below is the opinion of AveMaria
Travels based on our specialization in the Tourism Industry
for last 15 years. We are not liable for any type of
responsibility for any action related with the information
given here. Exact information can be had from the Indian
Consulate in your respective countries.
General Tips -
- Make photocopies of all travel documents, credit cards
and traveler cheques you are carrying to India.
- Exchange your money always at Banks or Official moneychangers.
- Discourage beggars and as far as possible do not open
your luggage in crowded places. Never leave a suitcase
unlocked in a hotel room or unattended on airports,
trains etc.
- Although India is a relatively safer place but it
is advisable for women traveling alone to avoid going
out after dark.
- Avoid getting over-friendly with strangers specially
on a train or bus.
- Carry proper maps.
- Be alert of pickpockets. Wear a money belt.
- Be careful while using the credit cards.
Tips on arrival -
- At Airports carts are available to carry your luggage
by yourself, if you wish.
- At Railway stations & bus stops get your entire
luggage at a point and then ask any porter to carry
it. Do not allow anyone to quickly move off your luggage.
- Most taxis and surface transportation can be arranged
through counters inside the airports.
- You can exchange some money immediately at Banks located
inside the International Airports.
Lost Passport -
- Foreign tourists should file a complaint with the
local police regarding loss of passport.
- After getting the new travel documents one should
approach for grant of visa/exit permits
Lost Baggage -
- Is baggage is mishandled or lost in transit, a certificate
to that effect must be obtained from the
- airlines and have it
countersigned by the customs.
Health Tips - Before you start -
- As preventive measure vaccination against Hepatitis
B is recommended if the stay is for longer period.
- Citizen & travelers coming from the United States,
UK or Canada do not require any vaccination certificate.
- If the foreign tourists are originating or transiting
through Yellow Fever endemic countries, they should
posses Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate conforming
to IHR.
Precautionary Measures in India -
- Drink only mineral water or boiled water. Whenever
going out carry bottle of mineral water.
- A first aid kit carrying water purification tablets,
antibiotics, antiseptic creams, mosquito repellants,
thermometers, adhesive bandages is advisable.
- At eating joints stick to cooked vegetarian diets.
- Avoid pork products, fried foods from vendors and
dishes using excessive oil.
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