Do's and Don't - India
Every nation has a distinct nature of its culture and tradition. And when it comes to a vast country like India so a lot of care needs to be taken. As it is a country of diverse cultures so visiting India itself requires you to fulfill certain things and also to refrain from certain things so that you do not land yourself into trouble. By following these do's and don't your travel will become really smooth and also safe. It is always better that we be on the safer side.
Do:
* One of the most important is the greeting. In India people greet each other by saying "Namaste" while folding hands
together.
* Before entering any temple you are required to remove your footwear. Women are expected to dress modestly. Short
skirts and tight or revealing clothes are not acceptable in the Indian society.
* Before making a tour you should necessarily have a local guide who is from India. There are even English speaking guides available.
* All foreign nationals must pay hotel bills in foreign currency (cash or travellers cheques). This can be paid in rupees if the visitor has a bank receipt as proof of currency exchange.
* Exchange money only through authorised banks or moneychangers.
* Insist on a receipt when exchanging money. Retain all receipts to facilitate re-conversion of unspent money on departure from India.
* Shopping is recommended from Government Emporia and suggested shops on the list of the Department of Tourism.
Information on these can be obtained from tourist offices in India.
* Export of most wildlife and their products is either banned or strictly regulated. Export of the few permissible items -
even as passengers' personal luggage - is allowed only under an appropriate export permit. Insist on getting a
certificate for the legitimate sale of a particular animal product and permission for its export to avoid inconvenience
on departure.
* Taxis and auto-rickshaws in cities do not all have meters, but where they do, insist on the meter being flagged in your presence. If the driver refuses to cooperate, seek the assistance of a policeman. In addition, the above fares change from time to time and so will not always conform to readings on the meterfile. To avoid confusion, insist on seeing the latest fare chart and pay accordingly.
* If you wish to visit any prohibited or restricted areas, check with the nearest Government of India Tourist Office to ascertain details of the formalities required.
* Check with the nearest Government of India Tourist Office the rules regarding photography at archaeological monuments.
* Try to avoid the touts and brokers of shopkeepers.
* It is obligatory to cover your head before entering Sikh shrines. In case of any difficulty contact the nearest tourist office or police station.
* Concessionary tickets such as Indrail Pass on Railways, Youth Fare, Discover India Fare and Air Fare (Indian Airlines)
are to be purchased in foreign exchange only.
Don't:
There are a lot of things that you need to take care while touring in India.
* The first and the foremost thing are not to do any sort of obscene acts on the roads.
* Regarding the tour the visitors are strongly advised not to travel to the terrorist affected places in the Jammu and Kashmir. While importing any sort of animals, livestock and pig meat products are strictly prohibited.
* Refrain from traveling into the rural areas in the monsoon season, as there are many chances of hazards like landslides etc being caused.
* Don't get lured by shopping bargains on the street.
* Don't exchange money except with an authorised moneychanger.
* Don't purchase travel tickets through strangers or unauthorised travel agents or tour operators.
* Don't encourage beggars by giving them money or other articles.
* Don't buy silver/ivory articles or peacock feathers in bulk.
* Don't wear any footwear inside Hindu, Muslim, Sikh or Jain places of worship. Some temples do not permit leather
articles to be taken in.
Do:
* One of the most important is the greeting. In India people greet each other by saying "Namaste" while folding hands
together.
* Before entering any temple you are required to remove your footwear. Women are expected to dress modestly. Short
skirts and tight or revealing clothes are not acceptable in the Indian society.
* Before making a tour you should necessarily have a local guide who is from India. There are even English speaking guides available.
* All foreign nationals must pay hotel bills in foreign currency (cash or travellers cheques). This can be paid in rupees if the visitor has a bank receipt as proof of currency exchange.
* Exchange money only through authorised banks or moneychangers.
* Insist on a receipt when exchanging money. Retain all receipts to facilitate re-conversion of unspent money on departure from India.
* Shopping is recommended from Government Emporia and suggested shops on the list of the Department of Tourism.
Information on these can be obtained from tourist offices in India.
* Export of most wildlife and their products is either banned or strictly regulated. Export of the few permissible items -
even as passengers' personal luggage - is allowed only under an appropriate export permit. Insist on getting a
certificate for the legitimate sale of a particular animal product and permission for its export to avoid inconvenience
on departure.
* Taxis and auto-rickshaws in cities do not all have meters, but where they do, insist on the meter being flagged in your presence. If the driver refuses to cooperate, seek the assistance of a policeman. In addition, the above fares change from time to time and so will not always conform to readings on the meterfile. To avoid confusion, insist on seeing the latest fare chart and pay accordingly.
* If you wish to visit any prohibited or restricted areas, check with the nearest Government of India Tourist Office to ascertain details of the formalities required.
* Check with the nearest Government of India Tourist Office the rules regarding photography at archaeological monuments.
* Try to avoid the touts and brokers of shopkeepers.
* It is obligatory to cover your head before entering Sikh shrines. In case of any difficulty contact the nearest tourist office or police station.
* Concessionary tickets such as Indrail Pass on Railways, Youth Fare, Discover India Fare and Air Fare (Indian Airlines)
are to be purchased in foreign exchange only.
Don't:
There are a lot of things that you need to take care while touring in India.
* The first and the foremost thing are not to do any sort of obscene acts on the roads.
* Regarding the tour the visitors are strongly advised not to travel to the terrorist affected places in the Jammu and Kashmir. While importing any sort of animals, livestock and pig meat products are strictly prohibited.
* Refrain from traveling into the rural areas in the monsoon season, as there are many chances of hazards like landslides etc being caused.
* Don't get lured by shopping bargains on the street.
* Don't exchange money except with an authorised moneychanger.
* Don't purchase travel tickets through strangers or unauthorised travel agents or tour operators.
* Don't encourage beggars by giving them money or other articles.
* Don't buy silver/ivory articles or peacock feathers in bulk.
* Don't wear any footwear inside Hindu, Muslim, Sikh or Jain places of worship. Some temples do not permit leather
articles to be taken in.
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