Do's & Don'ts

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

*It is advisable to avail pre-paid taxis/ autorickshaws or pay by meter 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 Travel Agents/ Tour/ Operators for local sight-seeing 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 carry an Identity Card.

*Check about photography permission/filming at any monument. Contact the nearest Government of India Tourist Office/Police Station/ 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 citv/tourist information contact the nearest Government of India Tourist Office/State Government Tourist Office.

*In case of loss of any documents contact the 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 sign boards. For medical assistance you may contact hotel or accredited hospital/nursing homes.

*Observe local tradition/customs while visiting religious places.

*There is prohibition on liquor in a few States. Check details from the nearest tourist office about the same.

*Smoking not allowed in public places and vehicles, in some states.

Don'ts
*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.