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DO's

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



• It is advisable to avail pre paid taxis/ai1o rickshaws or pay by me-1-ar or ask for fare chart.



• Advisable to shop 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/safe deposit vaults.



• You are advised to contact the nearest Govt. of India Tourist Office/State 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/State 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’s contact the nearest Government of India Tourist Office/State Government Tourist Office.



• In case of loss of any doents 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.

• 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.

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Published on: 2003-08-01 (2779 reads)