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General - Travel Tips Foreign - Travel Tips

GENERAL FOREIGN NATIONALS

 While shopping, sightseeing or going to and from transportation terminals avoid  All foreign nationals have to pay their hotel bills in foreign currency only, in cash,

touts and brokers. Be aware of unscrupulous shopkeepers; if you feel that you are travelers' cheques or credit cards.

being abused do not hesitate to consult the proper authorities. Or call our customer  There is a likelihood of differential pricing for entry fees to Monuments and Parks.

help line number to support you at the earliest.  Andaman and Nicobar Islands Individual foreign tourists can visit Port Blair Municipal

 Taxi and auto-rickshaws fares keep changing, therefore, they do not always conform Area, Havelock Island, Long Island, Neil Island, Maya under, Diglipur, Rangat, where a

to readings on meters. Taxis and auto-rickshaws do not have meters in all cities, but night halt is allowed and Jolly Buoy, South Cinque, Red Skin, Mount Harriet, Madhuban

where they do, insist on the meter being flagged in your presence. where only day visits are allowed. Prior permit is necessary.

 Tipping is a culture followed in India, though the same is not compulsory.  Lakshadweep Islands. Only Bangaram, Agatti and Subeli Islands are open to foreign

 If you are individually taken a decision avail a guide Give preference to India tourists. Permits are required, obtainable from the Lakshadweep Administration,

Tourism approved Guide as they are the best available. Always better to take our Wellington Island and Harbour Road, Kochi 3.

own guides for your pleasant holidays.  Carry your travel documents (passport, visa, and hotel confirmation voucher and air

 Shopping from most of the local markets should be with a lot of bargain and please tickets) and re-confirm the same before departure. Sometimes there is also vaccination

check the stuffs, which are purchased, as there can be duplication. required.

 Beware of pick pocketers, as there are plenty in the crowded areas.  Always have duplicate copies of all the travel documents you carry.

 Do not get very friendly with strangers during your travel.  Certain parts of the country need special permits before they can be visited especially

the North - Eastern parts of India and some island like Andaman's or Lakshwadeep.