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USEFULL INFORMATION

Visa
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.
Immunisation:
A valid certificate of Vaccination against yellow fever is required for visitors coming from Africa and South America.
 
Baggage rules: :
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.
 
Climate:
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.
 
Clothing:
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.
 
Etiquette
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.
 
Greeting People:
The traditional Indian greeting is the Namaskar or Namaste.  
Body Language:
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.
 
Places of worship: :
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.
 
Bargaining:
 
Bargaining is way of life in India.  
Personal Health and Security:
 
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.
 
For a trouble free visit a few simple precautions are necessary.
 
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.
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Vaddi, Candolim, Goa, (India)
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