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Required Travel Documents : On arrival in India you must
produce a valid passport or other document satisfactory
establishing your identity and nationality Indian visa from the
Indian consulates in your country.
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International Certificate Of Vaccination : Yes, yellow fever
vaccination would be required if you’re infected or endemic
areas.
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Medical / Travel Insurance : It is advisable to take both to
cover theft, loss or illness.
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Foreign Travel Tax : Rs. 500 has to be paid at the airport
as foreign travel tax.
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Tax
Clearance Certificate : If you stay in India more then 120
days you would be required to furnish a tax clearance
certificate to leave the country. This is to prove that you did
not earn money while in India.
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How
much Money One can bring : One may bring as much money as
you wish. There is no restriction on the amount of travelers
cheques changed.
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The
Indian Money System : Though the rates keep fluctuating, one
dollar is roughly equitant to Rs. 45.50 Indian rupees. Indian
rupees are available in denomination of
1,2,5,10,20,50,100,500,1000. ( the exchange rates are published
everyday in national news papers).
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Working Hours Of Banks and Post Offices : Opening hours for
all banks are 10 am to 2 pm on weekdays. Till noon Saturday. All
banks are closed on Sundays & public holidays.
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Should One Tip : It is generally advisable to pay 10% to 15%
of the billed amount.
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The
Voltage / Electricity : The standard voltage throughout the
country is 220 volts. It is advised that one should carry a
three pin plug to suit the same.
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The
Road Regulations : Unlike other countries, in India we drive
on the left of the road and overtake on the right.
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What
To Wear ? : Light cottons if you’re here from august to
November. Light to heavy woolens in December and January. For
women it is advisable to be a little conservatively dressed.
Long Skirts, Shirts & Jeans or dresses are practical and
comfortable.
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Must
Carry : Sun-screen lotion, Camera, Binoculars, Hats,
Trainers (Shoes).