No need to be prepared financially so strong for you to visit India – but perhaps the one thing that best suits this extraordinary country is the long tradition of great hospitality. Different from the outside world, India has its own culture and tradition, its own timings and its own magnificence. Namaste (Greeting with two hands folded in a prayer position) is the first word with which you will greeted as soon as you arrieved and set foot on the Indian soil.
Don't eat roadside, chose a clean looking restaurant. Check that the food isn't too spicy, as the Indian use lots of chillies power in their food. Always carry a bottle of mineral water along with yourself.
When you should travel
Climate in India is extremely different, so it is very essential to take that into note while planning out the tour to India. The subcontinent has eight climatic zones, but the wet or the monsoons are the most attractive seasons. There are some places such as Rajasthan, covered by Thar desert, that are best seen during the winters. But the places like Kashmir, cradled by mountains, are at its beautiful during the summers. The best time to visit India lies between the month of November to mid February. Apart from climatic conditions, the timing of certain fair and festivals may also attarcts most of the tourists to visit India.Entering India
Foreign Nationals coming to India are required to carry valid national passport and identity proof along with themselves. Please keep in mind that there is no provision of 'Visa on arrival' in India. Tourists are advised to ensure genuine India visa before they start their journey to India.Clothing
Pack your bags according to the season of your visit. For winters, two woolen sweaters, and a light jacket is necessary, especially in north India where temperature vary widely between day and night. I south, light cotton clothes with a pair of good slippers are really necessary.Religion
People in India are extremely religious and emotionally sensitive. If it is your first visit to the country, please strict the travel packages and follow the rules and regulation. It is advisable to respect their religion and deal with them politely. They should cover themselves properly while visiting the religious places, or even the remote areas. While visiting the Sikh shrines, it is obligatory to cover your head with a cloth or handkerchief. Remember you should remove your shoes before entering the temples.Hotels
There are plenty of accommodation facilities all around the country, offering lackluster backpacker lodgings to sumptuous top end hotels. But we advise you to do your bookings all in advance, at least two months ahead, as during the peak season (October to March), most hotels get full very quickly, especially in the metropolitan cities. The accommodation prises are generally high, but there are abundant of cheap hotels, catering for back packing tourists and less well off Indians. Tariffs can shoot during the festivals or during the special event in the country. Most hotels around the country falls between the following ranges : in the budget category, single room range from Rs 200 to Rs 400, and doubles from Rs 300 to 600. For the top notch hotels you will have to pay some where between Rs 300 to 1300 and between 450 to Rs 1800 for doubles.Beggars
The government of India, is making every possible effort to curb begging in the country. So you are requested to simply avoid beggars. It would be great for to just avoid them, otherwise you'll surrounded by them just after the matter of five minuites.Indian Foods
Please be careful about eating and drinking in India. Avoid open and cut food and unclean eating corners, specially that are exposed to files. You can choose a good restaurant or hotel for your lunch or dinner..Don't eat roadside, chose a clean looking restaurant. Check that the food isn't too spicy, as the Indian use lots of chillies power in their food. Always carry a bottle of mineral water along with yourself.
