Real India Journeys

A Guide for the Tourists

Do's

• In case of need or desire to overstay you are advised to contact the nearest Foreigner's Regional Registration Office.

• It is advisable to avail prepaid taxis/auto rickshaws or pay by meter or ask for fare chart.

• Advisable to stop at Govt Emporia / Fixed Price shops to ensure quality and reasonable prices:
Please check power voltage before using electrical instruments. |220/240 V. are available In India)
Keep your valuables in hotel lockers/sale deposit vaults.

• You are advised to contact the nearest Govt. of India Tourist Office/Slate Government Tourist Office or Govt. approved Travel Agents/Tour Operators for local sightseeing and excursion tours.

• Fast trains / intercity express are available between several tourist Centres Consult the Railway information office Or Govt. of India Tourist Office/Stale Government Tourist Office.

• Always hire a Govt. approved tourist guide who invariably carries an Identity Card.

• Check about photography permission/video filming at any monument. Contact the nearest Government of India Tourist Office/ State Government Tourist Office.

• Change money only at Authorised Foreign Exchange outlets/Banks/Hotels and insist on receipt for money changed.

• For guide map of the city/tourist information contact the nearest Government of India Tourist Office/State Government Tourist Office.

• In case of loss of any documents contact nearest Government of India Tourist Office/ Police Station/State Government Tourist Office.

• STD/ISD/FAX facilities are available at small outlets in all parts of the country with yellow signboards.

• For medical assistance you may contact your hotel or accredited hospital/nursing homes.

• Observe local traditions/customs while visiting religious places,

• There is prohibition on liquor in few States, Check details from the nearest tourist office about the same.

• Smoking is not allowed in public places and vehicles In some states.

Dont's

• Don't encourage beggars.

• Don't accept food/drink from strangers.

• Export of Indian Currency is banned.

• Don't be coerced into shopping by touts/ guides/taxi drivers or strangers.

• Don't buy articles made from rare/ endangered species or animals, which are banned.