India is a vast country here you will find alluring and gorgeous sites of nature. We are a highly diversified community and if you are a foreigner visiting our land then we will be happy to assist you by all means. If you are travelling to India for the first time, then you need to know some tips that will come really handy.
Basics of Traveling
to India
Drink sterilized
water-Drinking water is not pure at several places. It is highly
recommended that you carry your own water bottle with sterilized water. This
will be very helpful in keeping you safe from water borne diseases. If you are
buying packaged mineral water then make sure that it is properly sealed.
Tampered water bottle seal may indicate that it contains impure water.
Patience-It is
necessary for tourists to be patients not only in India but everywhere around
the world. All your scheduled plans may not go according to plans. There are
some problems like traffic which you need to bear.
I.D. – Always
keep an I.D. and its copy handy while travelling anywhere. In trains and buses
you can be asked for your identification so keep it handy.
Travelling Alone
For reservation you can contact the travel agents anytime.
There are surplus agents offering you booking services. However note that train
ticket booking in India required registered accounts with Indian Railways.
Agents will be able to help you with that as they are authorized to give you
tickets but you will have to provide a valid I.D.
There are separate lines for foreigners at all major tourist
attractions like Taj Mahal and Red Fort. If you want to travel alone then be
vigilant at spots like railway stations and bus stands.
Accommodation
You can book a reservation with guest houses and hotels
easily when travelling to India. With websites like www.makemytrip.com you can book hotels
within all price range. Credit cards are asked at some larger hotel chains.
Always book a pickup service with the hotel you are booking
accommodation with. Especially if you are travelling in evening it is must that
you book pick up services.
It is advised that you
make payments only after properly checking the rooms of the hotels for your
convenience.
Travel to India –
Shopping
If you travelling to
India then it is a must that you take out time to go for shopping. You are
going to love the shopping experience as there are vendors offering you all
sorts of services. Take your time and never shy away from bargaining as it will
help you to save some serious money.
There are many stores which will provide you the option to
ship the shopped things to your home. Make sure that you take the receipt for
your shipment.
Bathrooms
It is necessary that you should know that Indian bathrooms
are different from western bathrooms. Carry Toilet papers all time but make
sure you do not put it in toilet, it will cause blockage. Try to use Sit or Squat phone app which can help
you easily find toilets in India.
So you are all done, these are some basics you need to know
as a foreigner travelling to India.
You are for sure going to love the culture and people here.
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