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Travel Tips

Do not smoke in public places.
Do not give money to beggars.
Dress moderately.
Follow the local customs. Ask if in doubt.
Drink bottled water.
Carry common medicines for ailments.
Do not carry plenty of money, use ATM cards.
Avoid wearing gold and other ornaments.
Do not wander at night. Avoid red light areas.
Use a personal lock, as your hotel room can have more than one key!.
Shopping, do a bit of market survey and bargaining.
Do not photograph woman.
Carry a good Digital camera, sufficient memory chips and charges batteries.
Carry your camera and Binoculars- The beautiful places you share with your family or partner needs to be frozen in time. Your camera is therefore a must. Binoculars are most important if you are planning to hit the wildlife sanctuaries.
Plan the travel in advance. Collect all the information about the places you want to visit. A good map will be helpful.
The bright omnipresent sun is ready to give you a perfect tan. Use the sun tan cream as you prefer.
Wear soft cotton clothing. For the hill stations carry warm clothing as the nights can get chilly.
Carry attested photocopies of your travel documents and keep the originals in a safely locked baggage.
Do fill up a Currency Declaration Form along and a Disembarkation Card besides making an oral declaration of the luggage you are carrying.