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Basic Facts While Travelling in India |
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There is no limit to the amount of foreign currency that visitors can bring.
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Banks are open for transaction from 10.00 to 14.00 hrs from Monday to Friday & from 10.00 to 12.00hrs on Saturday.
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High season: September/October to April - Monsoon. Rejuvenation Programmes: May to September/October
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Cotton outfits, hats, sunglasses, sunscreen lotion etc.
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Main hotels, restaurants and shopping centres honour major credit cards.
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Heavy punishments including imprisonment are imposed for possession of narcotic drugs.
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All standard restaurants offer a variety of cuisines including Continental, Chinese, Indian and typical local fare of the region. It can be useful to keep a medical kit with tabletsheadaches, flu and stomach. When traveling with kids, always snack and drink. Do not accept anything from strangers.
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1. Police control room: 100
2. Fire station: 101
3. Ambulance: 102
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It is better to drink bottled drinking water or drinking water from houses/restaurants. It is not advisable to drink water from slow moving streams, lakes or dams. Mineral water is available in sealed bottles.
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Footwear inside the temple is banned in all the temples.Other customs and codes of conduct and dress in temples vary.
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Nudity is not allowed on any beach.
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If you wish to undergo treatment, it is very important to ensure that you go to an authorised centre.
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Entry Visa into India is required. This must be organised in advance of departure. Email yourself a copy of all important Airline numbers, Credit Cards and Phone Number, Driving License number and your itinerary.
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