1. Do not buy travel tickets or book transportation with unauthorized dealers and persons. The
safest way to having peace of mind and an enjoyable trip that is memorable for the right
reasons is to ask your tour operator to arrange for transportation.
2. Do remember to check your travel documents before starting the journey and update all
important telephone numbers in your diary, apart from storing emergency numbers (Police
assistance, Ambulance service, local contact person etc.) in your cell-phone, if you choose to
carry one.
3. If you are on prescription medication, please ensure you have adequate supply of both
prescription/s and pills for the entire duration of your India tour and perhaps a little extra to
cover unforeseen delay periods during travel etc. Do remember to carry a doctor's certificate
along with you to avoid possible problems with any customs checking procedures in India.
4. First-time travelers to India may well be fascinated by the exotic array of spices, cuisines and
affordability of street and hotel food, but it is inadvisable to eat spicy Indian food without
sampling a bit first or affirming the extent of spice-blends used with the chef/service
attendant
5. If unsure of your ability to communicate in regional scenarios for the entire length of the tour
or if opting for a combination of tour packages, especially to remote areas, please feel
welcome to request your travel agent for a language interpreter. Do not play Lone Ranger - as
adventurous as the prospect may seem - foreign tourists can be regarded as far from that by
unscrupulous elements and considered easy targets for mugging and far more heinous crimes.
6. Mineral water is your best companion while in India's tropical climate and is your safest bet for
keeping various contaminated-water related ailments at bay and also for brushing your teeth.
7. If you intend making any changes to Domestic Tickets in India, do consult your trusted travel
agent for the best advice.
8. All foreign nationals can use credit cards, traveler's cheques or foreign currency for the
payment of all their bills, though they may use Indian rupees in case they can furnish proof of
having exchanged money legally.RINT EXIT
9. Please remember that banks in India function from Monday to Friday from 1000 hours to 1530
hours (some also function post-lunch, but you may need to consult your tour operator for
specific bank details) while Government and administrative offices in India function from 0930
to 1700 hours on weekdays. So, please make arrangements for bank transactions and
business dealings with either group keeping these timings in mind.
10. Pack smart, travel light and determine weather, region-specific culture and etiquette, available
cuisine (especially for those with specific diet restrictions) and range of activities prior to
setting forth on the vacation of a life-time. To avoid the Holiday-from-Hell, we encourage you
to try one, or more, of our custom-designed tour packages that eliminate the hassles of
holiday planning (thanks to an in-house expert team of experienced tour managers) and are
guaranteed to pep you up with promise of happy times while in India!