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Kindly ensure that you have a valid passport and you obtain your visas well in advance. You are advised to keep your passports, tickets & foreign exchange in your possession while you are travelling and in a safe when you are in the hotel. In the event of loss of your passport, if you are a foreigner travelling in India or an Indian travelling abroad, please report the loss to the nearest police station and thereafter to the nearest consulate/embassy.
   
It is suggested that you make a few copies of the relevant pages of your passport . Carry a few copies in your suitcase and also leave one with a relative /friend at home. In the event you lose your passport you have the relevant details handy.
   
Hotels in India especially the five and four star are of international standards and the ambience, comfort, cuisine and services they provide can be compared to the best in the world. The deluxe hotels and the palace hotels are an experience which would set them apart from any other. The three star hotels are for a thrifty traveler and the two and one star are for the backpackers / small budget tourists.
   
India has one of the largest railway networks and rail journeys are most interesting. Please don't compare the Indian Railways to Amtrax or Eurail as they are not of the same standards. It is recommended to book seats or berths in the 1st or 2nd class air-conditioned compartments. It is essential to book at least two months in advance as India is a country of more than a billion people and a train is the most popular mode of transport
   
If you are travelling around India by air, we suggest a journey by road or train and give you glimpses of rural India.
   
We recommend that you carry your medicines since the same may not be available under the same name brand. Kindly also carry a prescription, its likely a local pharmacy /doctor maybe able to help you with an alternate in the event the need arises.
   
Request your local travel agent to assist you to plan your trip to coincide with a festival or fair. We recommend you try and include either a dance recital and it will add color to your itinerary .
   
It is recommended you drink bottled water or bottled drinks or tea / coffee. English is spoken in most places in India. In the event you do not speakEnglish, you can request for a guide from the tourist office for your sightseeing.
   
India is a treasure trove for shoppers . We recommend you make purchases from the government owned emporiums. Feel free to ask us for a list. You have to develop an art of bargaining if you want to shop at bazaars in India.
   
You will discover that India is a gourmets delight. Specialty restaurants serving international cuisines are available. Please go slow on spicy food on your arrival unless you are used to it. Your system will slowly tune to the delicious Indian cuisine. You can request the restaurant to mildly spice the food you order.
   
It is recommended that you carry a travel and medical insurance before you leave your country .You never know when you need it and a goodhospital like elsewhere in the world is expensive.
   
Don't use new shoes or fancy ones. Carry comfortable walking shoes which you are used to wearing.
   
Carry clothes which you feel comfortable in. Cottons are recommended insummer. Please carry a jacket or sweater as it maybe cool in the evenings or may be you require it in an air-conditioned coach or restaurant. Also carry a pair of sunglasses. It is necessary to carry some formal clothes as some restaurants require you to wear one .
   
India is a photographers paradise. Don't forget to carry your camera .
   
Plan your tour at a relaxed pace . You need time to absorb the experience and also keep a little timer for shopping or exploring on your own.
   
It is essential to remove your shoes at places of worship and be properly attired.
   
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