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In case of
need or desire to overstay, you are advised to contact the nearest
Foreigners' Regional Registration Office.
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It is
advisable to avail of pre-paid taxi/auto-rickshaws or pay by meter or ask
for the fare chart.
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Advisable to
shop at the Govt. Emporia/Fixed Price Shops to ensure quality and
reasonable prices.
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Check power
voltage before using electrical instruments (220/240 V are available in
India)
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Keep your
valuables in hotel lockers/safe deposit vaults
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You are
advised to contact the nearest India Tourism Office/State Govt. Tourist
Office or Govt. approved Travel Agents/Tour Operators for local sight
seeing and excursion tours.
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Fast
Trains/Intercity express are available between several tourist centers.
Consult the Railway Information Office or India Tourism Office/State Govt.
Tourist Office.
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Always hire a
Govt. approved tourist guide who invariably carries an identity card.
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Check about
photography permissions/video filming at any monument. Contact the nearest
India Tourism Office/State Govt. Tourist Office
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Change money
only at the Authorised Foreign Exchange Outlets/Banks/Hotels and insist on
receipt for money changed.
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For guide map
of the city/tourist information, contact the nearest India Tourism
Office/State Govt. Tourist Office
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STD/ISD/FAX
facilities are available at small outlets in all parts of the country with
yellow sign boards
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Observe local
tradition/customs while visiting religious places
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There is
prohibition on liquor in a few states. Check details from the nearest
Tourism Office about the same.
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Smoking not
allowed in public places and vehicles in some states.
