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Complete Information’s for the First-Time Visitor to India
ALTERATION TO ITINERARY:
Occasionally, tours cannot be operated exactly as per the published itinerary. This can be due to temporary airport closures, flight schedule changes, weather conditions, accommodation shortage or other operational requirements. Such changes may be advised to us at extremely short notice, and often not at all. Whenever possible you will be advised of these changes prior to your departure. In rare circumstances, you may not be advised of these changes prior to your departure. In such cases your final itinerary will be given to you after your arrival in India. It is the policy of the ground operator that no refunds will be made for alteration to or omissions in published itineraries, and generally, alternative arrangements will be substituted. This may occasionally appear harsh or unfair, but, it is a precondition of travel to India and booking with Focuztours. When you sign your booking form, you accept this condition. Please rest assured that, when itinerary changes are required, the utmost attention is paid by this company to ensure that they incur the least possible inconvenience for you.
CASH/TRAVELLERS CHEQUES/CREDIT CARDS:
There is no restriction on the amount of foreign currency or travellers cheques that may be brought into India.However, the import and export of local currency is prohibited. On arrival, visitors should declare all foreign currency above US$10,000. Exchange currency only at banks and through authorised dealers, which include most hotels. With each exchange of currency, you are issued an exchange certificate which should be retained to re-exchange unused rupees on leaving the country. It is also your proof that you exchanged currency through legal channels. You are not allowed to leave India with any local currency. Do not depend on Credit Cards bexcept in the major cities. For the current exchange rate check our website. The Indian Rupee comes in denominations of 500, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 notes; and 5 rupee, 2 rupee, 1 rupee, 50 paise, 25 paise, 20 paise and 10 paise coins.
CLIMATE:
The climate in India is as varied as that of any of the major continents. There are parts of the country which are extremely dry, others that are humid. There are the cold winters of the Himalayas contrasting with the equatorial heat of some parts of the country and the desert heat of others. The rains, known as the monsoon, sweep the country during the months of June to September, but the rains vary from region to region. (The south-eastern part of the country gets its monsoon in the months of October and November). During the hot summer months of April and May, the mountain and hill resorts are cool retreats, and in the cold winters in the mountains, the plains are cool and pleasant, Most of the country is pleasant, weather-wise, for a major part of the year.
CLOTHING:
Casual clothing can be worn at any time during your stay in India. However, keep in mind that you are travelling in a Hindu country. Please make sure you are appropriately dressed. Clothes that are too tight fitting, short or levealing such as shorts, mini skirts or low cut T-shirts should be avoided, especially in the country-side.December- January: In Northern India one needs woollens. Heavy woollens in the hills. For the rest of India, light woollens suffice. February-March: Light woollens in North India only, April-September: Cotton or tropical clothing, October-November: Tropical clothing and light woollens. Light-weight washable cotton or cotton-blend clothes are most suitable for such climates.
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS:
CUSTOMS: On entry into India you are allowed to bring 1 litre of spirits or wine, 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250 grams of tobacco. One state – Gujarat – bans the sale of alcohol, and a permit is needed. Such permits can be obtained from overseas India Tourist offices, or from tourist offices in India on arrival.
ELECTRICITY:
220 volts AC, 50 cycles throughout the country. Please be aware that in many areas there is no electricity or it is not reliable as it comes from a generator, especially in remote areas. If you are using personal electrical appliances you will require a multi facet adaptor and a surge protector.
HYGIENE/HEALTH:
Keep in mind that you are travelling in INDIA! The standard of hygiene and health in India is different to Australian standards. However health risks in India are no more than in many other Asian countries. Check with your doctor about appropriate inoculations. Carry prescription drugs if they are necessary. Also, if you wear glasses or contact lenses bring your prescriptions. Stomach upsets can occur and it is wise to avoid drinking tap water and ice in drinks; also avoid uncooked vegetables except at major hotels and restaurants and stick to thick skinned fruit that must be peeled such as bananas or oranges. One effective way to counteract digestive problems is to start each day with some natural yoghurt known as curd which is usually available at all hotels and restaurants. Take Lomotil only in extreme emergencies or on doctor’s advice as Lomotil can mask symptoms. Always carry an insect repellent. It is advisable to carry personal medicines for common ailments, bandaids, general antiseptic creams, wet ones and paracetamol.
Most towns have good doctors and hospitals with an adequate number of medical stores and pharmacies which are fairly well stocked. In major towns, at least one drug store remains open 24 hours a day. Medical insurance is essential to cover you for the entire period of your tour. No vaccination or inoculation certificates are required unless travelling to India from or through an infected area. However, inoculations against hepatitis, cholera and typhoid are recommended and malaria tablets are a sensible precaution at certain times of the year and in certain areas. Visitors are advised to consult their personal physician, or TMVC, as to what vaccinations are necessary before travelling to India. Less serious is the risk of food poisoning, common among travellers who are not used to local bacteria. Please take sensible precautions – always wash your hands before eating and after using the toilet. Do not eat in places where hygiene standards are suspect or from street stalls. Do not drink tap water at any time during your stay.Take adequate supplies of any personal medication that you might need during your visit.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION:
Depending on your chosen type of accommodation, your room will vary. India offers some beautiful International Hotels of a very high standard. In general, accommodation is clean, comfortable and acceptable for western travellers. All our hotels have private facilities. You may even be lucky enough to stay in a Palace that a Maharajah once lived in as a lot of the Palaces in India have now been converted into 5 star luxury hotels.
LAUNDRY:
Hotels will arrange laundry for you, but, unless your clothes are very hardy, you are best advised to carry clothes you may wash and dry out yourself in your room. It is always advisable to do any washing when you have a two night stay or longer to allow them to dry properly!
LANGUAGE:
There are 18 languages including English which is the official language along with Hindi. There are about 844 different dialects.
LUGGAGE:
LUGGAGE: You can expect your bags to have a rough time in India! Take sturdy luggage such as the nylon sausage type made of non-tear material. If you use bags with wheels or rucksacks with frames try to find one where they can be removed or are well recessed. This is not only because they may be broken off from your bags, but, they can also do great damage to other people’s baggage.
Read more from here : Complete Information’s for the First-Time Visitor to India
Occasionally, tours cannot be operated exactly as per the published itinerary. This can be due to temporary airport closures, flight schedule changes, weather conditions, accommodation shortage or other operational requirements. Such changes may be advised to us at extremely short notice, and often not at all. Whenever possible you will be advised of these changes prior to your departure. In rare circumstances, you may not be advised of these changes prior to your departure. In such cases your final itinerary will be given to you after your arrival in India. It is the policy of the ground operator that no refunds will be made for alteration to or omissions in published itineraries, and generally, alternative arrangements will be substituted. This may occasionally appear harsh or unfair, but, it is a precondition of travel to India and booking with Focuztours. When you sign your booking form, you accept this condition. Please rest assured that, when itinerary changes are required, the utmost attention is paid by this company to ensure that they incur the least possible inconvenience for you.
CASH/TRAVELLERS CHEQUES/CREDIT CARDS:
There is no restriction on the amount of foreign currency or travellers cheques that may be brought into India.However, the import and export of local currency is prohibited. On arrival, visitors should declare all foreign currency above US$10,000. Exchange currency only at banks and through authorised dealers, which include most hotels. With each exchange of currency, you are issued an exchange certificate which should be retained to re-exchange unused rupees on leaving the country. It is also your proof that you exchanged currency through legal channels. You are not allowed to leave India with any local currency. Do not depend on Credit Cards bexcept in the major cities. For the current exchange rate check our website. The Indian Rupee comes in denominations of 500, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 notes; and 5 rupee, 2 rupee, 1 rupee, 50 paise, 25 paise, 20 paise and 10 paise coins.
CLIMATE:
The climate in India is as varied as that of any of the major continents. There are parts of the country which are extremely dry, others that are humid. There are the cold winters of the Himalayas contrasting with the equatorial heat of some parts of the country and the desert heat of others. The rains, known as the monsoon, sweep the country during the months of June to September, but the rains vary from region to region. (The south-eastern part of the country gets its monsoon in the months of October and November). During the hot summer months of April and May, the mountain and hill resorts are cool retreats, and in the cold winters in the mountains, the plains are cool and pleasant, Most of the country is pleasant, weather-wise, for a major part of the year.
CLOTHING:
Casual clothing can be worn at any time during your stay in India. However, keep in mind that you are travelling in a Hindu country. Please make sure you are appropriately dressed. Clothes that are too tight fitting, short or levealing such as shorts, mini skirts or low cut T-shirts should be avoided, especially in the country-side.December- January: In Northern India one needs woollens. Heavy woollens in the hills. For the rest of India, light woollens suffice. February-March: Light woollens in North India only, April-September: Cotton or tropical clothing, October-November: Tropical clothing and light woollens. Light-weight washable cotton or cotton-blend clothes are most suitable for such climates.
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS:
CUSTOMS: On entry into India you are allowed to bring 1 litre of spirits or wine, 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250 grams of tobacco. One state – Gujarat – bans the sale of alcohol, and a permit is needed. Such permits can be obtained from overseas India Tourist offices, or from tourist offices in India on arrival.
ELECTRICITY:
220 volts AC, 50 cycles throughout the country. Please be aware that in many areas there is no electricity or it is not reliable as it comes from a generator, especially in remote areas. If you are using personal electrical appliances you will require a multi facet adaptor and a surge protector.
HYGIENE/HEALTH:
Keep in mind that you are travelling in INDIA! The standard of hygiene and health in India is different to Australian standards. However health risks in India are no more than in many other Asian countries. Check with your doctor about appropriate inoculations. Carry prescription drugs if they are necessary. Also, if you wear glasses or contact lenses bring your prescriptions. Stomach upsets can occur and it is wise to avoid drinking tap water and ice in drinks; also avoid uncooked vegetables except at major hotels and restaurants and stick to thick skinned fruit that must be peeled such as bananas or oranges. One effective way to counteract digestive problems is to start each day with some natural yoghurt known as curd which is usually available at all hotels and restaurants. Take Lomotil only in extreme emergencies or on doctor’s advice as Lomotil can mask symptoms. Always carry an insect repellent. It is advisable to carry personal medicines for common ailments, bandaids, general antiseptic creams, wet ones and paracetamol.
Most towns have good doctors and hospitals with an adequate number of medical stores and pharmacies which are fairly well stocked. In major towns, at least one drug store remains open 24 hours a day. Medical insurance is essential to cover you for the entire period of your tour. No vaccination or inoculation certificates are required unless travelling to India from or through an infected area. However, inoculations against hepatitis, cholera and typhoid are recommended and malaria tablets are a sensible precaution at certain times of the year and in certain areas. Visitors are advised to consult their personal physician, or TMVC, as to what vaccinations are necessary before travelling to India. Less serious is the risk of food poisoning, common among travellers who are not used to local bacteria. Please take sensible precautions – always wash your hands before eating and after using the toilet. Do not eat in places where hygiene standards are suspect or from street stalls. Do not drink tap water at any time during your stay.Take adequate supplies of any personal medication that you might need during your visit.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION:
Depending on your chosen type of accommodation, your room will vary. India offers some beautiful International Hotels of a very high standard. In general, accommodation is clean, comfortable and acceptable for western travellers. All our hotels have private facilities. You may even be lucky enough to stay in a Palace that a Maharajah once lived in as a lot of the Palaces in India have now been converted into 5 star luxury hotels.
LAUNDRY:
Hotels will arrange laundry for you, but, unless your clothes are very hardy, you are best advised to carry clothes you may wash and dry out yourself in your room. It is always advisable to do any washing when you have a two night stay or longer to allow them to dry properly!
LANGUAGE:
There are 18 languages including English which is the official language along with Hindi. There are about 844 different dialects.
LUGGAGE:
LUGGAGE: You can expect your bags to have a rough time in India! Take sturdy luggage such as the nylon sausage type made of non-tear material. If you use bags with wheels or rucksacks with frames try to find one where they can be removed or are well recessed. This is not only because they may be broken off from your bags, but, they can also do great damage to other people’s baggage.
Read more from here : Complete Information’s for the First-Time Visitor to India
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