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| USEFULL INFORMATION |
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| Visa
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| All visitors to India require a tourist visa
issued by the Indian Embassy or high Commissions in their country.
Certain border district- request restricted area permits. These may
be obtained from Indian missions abroad or government agencies in
India. |
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| Immunisation: |
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| A valid certificate of Vaccination
against yellow fever is required for visitors coming from Africa and
South America. |
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Baggage rules:
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| Article allowed in
duty free. Personal effect: personal effects like clothing and other
articles. Now or used reasonably required (excluding merchandise for
commercial purpose) article like jewelry, video camera and electronic
goods should be declared on a tourist baggage re-export from available
at the customs country on entry and copy should be produced again
at the time of departure. |
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Climate: |
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| In India on the wholes summer (march
June) are hot and dry excepting in the hills where the weather cool
and along the cost where it is humid during the monsoon (July September)
the subcontinent i9s awash with its annual quota of rain the winter
(Nov Feb.) are cool and bright. |
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Clothing: |
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| Summer light cotton
warm clothes are advisable for a trip to the mountain winter light
woolens for north India and heavy woolens for the mountain. |
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Etiquette |
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India is still a traditional
society, governed by strong family values. Though in cities and towns
you will find youngsters in western dress they remain traditional
in many ways. And though the diverse social, religious, and caste
group have their own distinct customs they share certain common value.
Respect for elders is deeply ingrained, so it is important to treat
elders with special courtesy. Indians are extremely hospitable sometimes
to an embarrassing degree. It is a good idea to respond with flowers
or a small gift for your host even though this is not an Indian custom.
If you find your self facing delays and inefficient services or grappling
with bureaucracy, it is far more effective to be firm but polite than
to lose your temper. |
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Greeting People:
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| The traditional Indian greeting is the Namaskar or Namaste. | ||
Body Language:
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| Touching the feet of
an elder is a sign of humbleness and respect. An older person may
bless some one younger by touching his head. Display of affection
in public places by a couple is frowned upon. |
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Places of worship:
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| Most places of worship
do not allow foot wear to be worn inside the place of worship and
women have to cover their heads and arms in most places. |
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Bargaining: |
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| Bargaining is way of life in India. | ||
Personal Health and Security: |
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| Each state in India
has its own Police force. Which is run from the local police station.
If you need to report a crime such as theft, to the police, try and
do so 24 hours of the incident. Although Indian Police are generally
helpful, the system itself is extremely bureaucratic and prone to
corruption. So it is always best to contact your consular or embassy
for help and advice in the first instance. |
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For a trouble free visit
a few simple precautions are necessary. |
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1. Protect your valuables
and important documents at all times. 2. Stay and eat in places that look clean and drink only bottled mineral water. 3. If you require medical attention opt for a private clinic rather than a Government run hospital. FOOTPRINTS TOURS &
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