Travel Tips Shikhar India Delhi Tour

Basic Facts While Travelling in India

Money
There is no limit to the amount of foreign currency that visitors can bring.

Banks
Banks are open for public dealing from 10.00 to 16.00 hrs. Also ATM available 24 hours all over the country.

Best time to Visit
High season: September/October to April - Monsoon. Rejuvenation Programmes: May to September/October.

Travel Wear
Cotton outfits, hats, sunglasses, sunscreen lotion etc.

Credit Cards
Main hotels, restaurants and shopping centres honour major credit cards.
Currency
Indian Rupee (INR)
Drugs
Heavy punishments including imprisonment are imposed for possession of narcotic drugs.

Food
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 any from strangers.

Emergency Numbers
1. Police control room: 100
2. Fire station: 101
3. Ambulance: 102


Water
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.

Temple Codes
Footwear inside the temple and entry into the is banned in all the temples.Other customs and codes of conduct and dress in temples vary.

Nudity
Nudity is not allowed on any beach.

Treatment
If you wish to undergo treatment, it is very important to ensure that you go to an authorised centre.

Visas
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.