India has always intrigued and mesmerized the rest of the world and will continue to do so!! Welcome to India- where splendor bedazzles, traditions speak and variety delights It is a haven of tourism delights, a nation to tour through. Tourists come to India for its wealth of tourist attractions, cultural enthusiasm, and variety of terrain and in search of that unique something, an added punch that only India delivers.
While visiting this exotic abode, you must know some basic facts.
Visas
The first thing is to know about visas to India. Citizens of all countries, except Nepal & Bhutan, need a legitimate national passport or legitimate travel documents and a legitimate visa granted by Missions abroad for entering India.
Transportation
India is well linked to international countries and it has a wide internal transport network within. The Rail network in India is largest in the world. You will not face any difficulty while traveling in India through rail and road. All the major metropolises in India have an international airport and are well connected through the rail network.
Money
The Indian currency is called Indian Rupee (INR). The Rupee comes in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500 and 1000. Sites like Finance India have currency converters that are a great help. The site helps convert US dollar into India rupee within seconds.
Culture
India is a conservative country .It is advisable to dress modestly. Although safe travelers should guard against theft and beware of unscrupulous agents, travel guides etc.There are many who will try to overcharge you, so arm yourself with information as to standard rates before leaving the hotel. You will also come across many street beggars. It may seem heartless but it is much safer to ignore them. If you give alms to one then you will be overwhelmed by all the beggars in that area.
Weather
The Indian subcontinent has eight climatic zones. India has such varied temperature zones that with in a couple of hours, one is able to see a drastic temperature changes from the cold crisp air of the mountains to the burning dry heat of the Rajasthan Desert. So, bring clothing according to the weather of the place you are going to tour.
In addition to the above there are some general rules of travel that all tourists should follow -
Carry back all non-degradable litter such as empty bottles, tins, plastic bags etc. These must not litter the environment or be buried. They must be disposed in proper dustbins only.
Observe the sacredness of holy sites, temples and local cultures.
Do not play loudly radios; tapes etc. in nature resorts, sanctuaries and wildlife parks.
Value people’s privacy while clicking photographs. Ask for prior consent before taking a photograph
Keeping these tips in mind will ensure you have a hassle free enjoyable trip.
By: Ram Gopal
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Travel Tips For India
October 15th, 2009North India Tourism – North India Travel Destination Guide
October 14th, 2009
India is most beautiful country on earth. It is not only a country but it is blessed with all types of landscapes, cultures, traditions and people. India has so much to offer for people who want to travel in India.
There are many destinations in India that are unforgettable but the north India tours are the best part that I found when traveling in India. The travel destinations in northern part of India are full of moisture and rainy weathers that makes your journey more pleasant when you roam in north India. The north India tourism has numerous hill stations spots that all are completely blessed with beauty, culture and traditional foods.
You can enjoy the camel ride in great Rajasthan with most amazing traditional Rajasthan kingdom hotels that are built with royalty and pride. The Rajasthan is one of the best north India travel destinations.
The hill stations of Himalayas in north along with the cultural and modern life of cities situated with the mountains of Himalayas will provide you the soothing weather that you always wish to find while traveling in any part of the world. Tourism in India is blessed with beautiful weather. Northern India tours provide you with the cheap shopping offers. You can do shopping with open heart because the products are very cheap in north India, especially the hand made crafts and clothes are best to buy from there.
The fairs and festivals of incredible India are very unique. During your travel in norther part of India, you can see the cultural effects of people living in Himalayas cold mountains to the people of dessert Rajasthan at one glance. This is the best part about the India tourism and northern India tours provides you with the ever lasting impressions of natural and creative beauty. The Jammu and Kashmir of north India is the pride land of nature’s beauty. The Kashmir is so beautiful that you can not see any thing else on the world except for the beautiful landscape in Kashmir. Every landscape gets different after covering a small distance and that is the most admiring thing I found about the north India travel destinations.
New Delhi, the capital of India is located in northern part of India. It is home of the democratic people and offers a wide variety of political works and city life. But between the cities are the beautiful historic monuments built by the Mughal emperors in eighteenth and nineteenth century. The north India tourism will provide you offer to see every thing from desserts to hills, from villages to cities at single location. The golden triangle tour to India is best thing to see while traveling in north India. It is always the site that all tourist wishes to see. But you have to set the time for visiting the golden triangle. Try to visit the place in cooler weather from October to March. Otherwise, the weather is hotter and you can not enjoy your trip at best while doing travel to India.
By: Alexa Keri
