welcome to india..
100 US Dollar equals6395.99 Indian Rupee......... India is a great country and known for diverse cultures, natures and communities. ... ... tips for India first-timers.... .. prepare yourself..... ..Think about what interests you, what you like doing, and tailor your trip accordingly.
many Indians are vegetarian, so there's a fabulous choice of vegetarian food. If you do eat meat, make sure it's well cooked. If in doubt, eat at a place where you can
pay a good amount of money....Avoid tap water,.... Keep your money in several different places. Act like you know what you’re doing and where you’re going at all times. Don’t speak unless absolutely necessary—you’ll give yourself away as a foreigner. Watch out for slimy men on trains and buses. Dress in traditional clothing whenever you travel. ... ..... I can only imagine how daunting the idea of travel in India can be for a first-time visitor.... ..Stay Healthy
Equip yourself with preventive medicines and basic first aid equipment before you leave home. Having these supplies will save you the trouble of going in search of a doctor or drugstore if you get sick...... ..Always carry a water bottle with you. Either boil your own water, or make sure to buy bottled water from a reliable distributor (Bisleri, Yes!, etc.). Indian drinking water contains many forms of bacteria that cannot be filtered out by using a bazaar.jpg (18950 bytes)simple filter. If you have to drink soda, avoid bottled sodas since they may be watered down with the same contaminated water that you are trying to avoid.... ..Be Safe
Always keep your passport and any other important papers close to you. Don’t leave important documents in your luggage. Also, keep two photographs and your passport information in a safe, separate place in case your passport is lost or stolen...... ...Contact the state ITDC (Indian Tourism Development Corporation) or the state tourism office (usually located in the capital city) for travel information. Travel brochures and advice can be acquired at these centers. The ITDC location information can be found in a local phone book.... ....Confirm your return flight at least two days in advance in order to avoid getting bumped. Indian airport computers aren’t always reliable; confirming your flight ahead of time could save you grief at the airport...... "The real key is to trust the people and trust yourself, and your expressed confidence will serve you well, especially in India. Ask for help from [police officers, train conductors, and tour guides] who clearly are there to be helpful, be friendly, and people will return your friendship because they will be delighted to get to know you as a traveler in their country.".... ....
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Customs and traditions.
My friend went to see the Taj Mahal
I said it was too far to go for a curry
He did appreciate the currency exchange rate too
Before that he used to get all his money , go to the
Bank and exchange it for Lira (Italian)
Made it look like he was Loaded
No, lndia is a great place.
Have seen many documentaries.
I am not well travelled. Sadly.
Got used to where l grew up.
A lot to be said for that
Sean
It is great to love your country.
India is a large country too. Plenty
To see and do. Funny thing about Ireland
Is when you go away people expect you to
Know anyone they met from here !
Its small (7 million population) but not
That small ! !
Sean
For a moment I thought you were talking about my country.
Thanks! For the info.
I will use this as a guide for me...
Okay! When I get there.
Try not to act like, you don't know me...
Great! You are sending Wonderful flowers.
" Go Head On. With Your Bad Self....
You and Bob, is too funny!...
Would love to visit your country...need to save up first...like any other place I have visited...being confident and making good choices regarding health and safety make for a good experience...