2. With 29 years of experience in tourism
industry, we would like to share the most
important information about India for
travellers.
3. • India is a land of rich cultural heritage and geographical beauty.
• The culture, history and religion find their true meaning in India.
• There are many places of tourist interests in India and every year many
foreign tourists from different parts of the world come to explore the
Incredible India.
• Foreign nationals planning to visit India for holidays or business should
check the travel advisory bulletins of their respective countries.
4.
5. • Foreign Nationals from 50 countries are issued Visa on
Arrival in prime Indian cities.
• Documents required for Tourist Visa on Arrival are –
• Passport with minimum six months validity
• An assured financial standing with a return ticket and amount
available for spending in India
• 4 Passport size photos with white background
• VISA charges vary upon requirement
6. Baggage must be
declared and cleared
through customs on
arrival at entry point
Get a clearance through
Red Channel
7. On any international flight to India, filling an
Immigration form is necessary.
Upon form filling, present it to the immigration
department.
This clearance is MANDATORY
8.
9. • Make sure you know your free checked baggage allowance.
• Don’t pack any valuables in your checked baggage.
• Any items over your allowance will be charged as excess baggage.
• Label your bags correctly with your name and address and remove tags and
labels left over from previous flights.
• Make sure you know your hand baggage allowance and the latest restrictions
on carriage of certain items in your hand baggage.
• Make sure you take medication, important documents, valuable items and
cash in your hand baggage.
• Do not carry packages with unidentified contents on behalf of other people.
Neither do accept any packets from unknown persons.
10. • Do not leave baggage unattended at any time, especially within airport
area. Unattended baggage may be removed by Airport Security Staff as
an object of suspicion.
• Make sure you declare before checking-in, if carrying any arms or
explosive substances. Concealment is an offence under the Aircraft Act
and Rules.
• Battery cells in any electrical / electronic items are permissible now &
will now not be removed at the security point. Loose battery cells / dry
cells carried in the hand baggage are liable to be removed and the
airline would not be in a position to hand over the same at the
destination. Please carry the same in the checked baggage.
• Before approaching the check-in counters, you may be required to pass
all your pieces of baggage to be checked in through the X-ray machines
operated by security personnel.
11. • Credit cards like American Express, Master and Visa are accepted at major
hotels, shops, and restaurants.(For credit card transactions, there may be
additional charges, which cannot be avoided).
• Remember to keep your foreign exchange encashment receipt while making
foreign exchange payments or transferring foreign currency into Rupees.
• ATM is widely in use in all major cities.
• Major banks, hotels and exchange counters at International Airports provide
services for exchanging foreign currency.
• Exchange rates may vary.
• Indian currency notes are found in denominations of Rupees 1000, 500, 100,
50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1. Coins are found in denominations of Rupees 10, 5, 2 and 1.
12. • Mobile phone services are available in India.
• Network covers major cities and towns of India
• Airtel, Vodafone, Idea, BSNL, Uninor, Aircel are the
network providers.
• Local sim cards are available at airports outlets for foreign
tourists.
• Hotels and private communication centers also provide
long distance telephone and fax facilities.
• To call India from other countries: 00 + country code
(+91) + city code + telephone number
15. India is the destination
of extremes. This is
visible in climate as
well.
Climate varies as per
the destination – You
can’t expect it to snow
in Kerala..
Check with travel agent
the weather & climate
of the destination you
are visiting
16. • Be flexible and enjoy travelling in India
• Advise restaurants to put less spices in food or you may
share your taste inclinations with your travel agent
• Saying a ‘Namaste’, an Indian form of greeting is an easy ice-
breaker that works with every Indian.
• Follow the law of the land. Dress modestly, especially at
religious places
• Do your research. India is massive, diverse and full of
incredible features.
17. • Research on the prospective Indian states and destinations prepares
you understand India’s cultural roots and enjoy the richness and variety
of the country in the anticipated way.
• Do prepare yourself to leave early for travel or sightseeing later
traffic gets hapless
• Greet people with smile (avoid handshake.) Be confident and
assertive.
• Plan your travel and return back in the early evening time.
• Cover yourself with the travel insurance.
• Exchange money through Bank or Authorized dealer
• Immunize yourself against various diseases.
• Do bargain half price, especially with roadside hawkers.
• At worship place, remove shoes.
18. • Cover your head at religious places, especially Gurudwara, Dargahs
and Mosques.
• Carry proper maps of places you visit.
• Drink only bottled water.
• Keep copies of your passport and other documents in separate places.
Also, send a scanned copy by email to your travel agent, in case of an
emergency
• Always have mobile phone with you for safety and convenience. Start
making false call in case you feel problem.
• You can get Indian prepaid mobile number at mobile outlets / airports by
producing a copy of your passport and Indian Visa, and a passport sized
photo.
19. • Keep all important and emergency numbers with you such as
police, women helpline, etc. Do not offer to shake hand with a person
of opposite sex.
• Do not walk over books / papers since they are seen with a lot of
respect and religious reverence.
• Do not use same hand for eating and taking food from serving dish
• Do not wear shoes / slippers at worship place
• Do not exchange your foreign currency through roadside vendors
• Do not touch anyone or receive and give from left hand
• Do not drink alcohol / or smoke in public areas
• Do not hunt as it is prohibited criminal offense
20. • Do not do any public preaching
• Do not give or talk about religious salvation
• Do not buy food from road side
• Do not eat fruit that you cannot peel
• Do not explore Indian roads on your own
• Do not hire car / auto from unauthorized person. Try to hire
prepaid autos / taxis and note down the Vehicle no.
• Do not discuss religion in public or comment of ridicule or
disrespect towards society or religion
• Do not talk about political or controversial issues in public
21. • Do not purchase Air / Train Tickets through strangers or unauthorized
people. If you intend to purchase them at short notice, buy them only
from recognized counter.
• Do not encourage beggars and street urchins by giving money or
things
• Do not take pictures of deities in temples
• Do not show personal affection in public
• Do not photograph people without permission, especially ladies.
22. Top Travel & Tours Pvt. Ltd.
L-3, Samrat Bhawan, Ranjeet Nagar,
Commercial Complex, New Delhi - 110 008 (India).
Tel :+91-11- 43677777 (100 Lines).
E-mail :info@incredibleindiatour.net
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