India Travel Tips For India Travel Destinations: Travel to Rajasthan offers India Travel Tips for tourists who wish to travel to India. Most of India is a tourist friendly region where you can travel in comfort, though the dust and heat can be a bother. Be prepared for differences of climate, culture and the unexpected and you're sure to enjoy your tour to India. It helps to follow some precautions. Our list of India Travel Tips will help you have a more comfortable journey in India. Liberty India travel best tips provider for Indian Travel Destinations or India Travel Destinations.

Important Documents

• Tourists visiting India require a visa, which can be issued after they submit an application to the nearest Indian Embassy or Consulate in their country.
  
• Always make photocopies of important documents such as your passport, visa and air tickets. Always carry the originals with you, and keep the copies in a safe place. They will be required in case the originals are lost.
  
  Medication
  
  
• Before traveling to India it is advisable to get a medical checkup and consult your doctor about recommended vaccinations about 3 weeks before your trip.
  
• Carry any essential medication that you are in the habit of using. Chemist stores are abundant in India, however your specific brand of medication may not be available.
  
  Insurance
  
  
• It is advisable to get medical insurance before you travel to India.
  
  Communication
  
• Cyber cafes and phone booths are aplenty across India. Tourists can stay connected from all cities and many small towns and tourist destinations.
  
• Mobile telephony services are widespread across India. If you bring your mobile phone buying a prepaid phone card, easily available at Indian markets, is a convenient way to stay connected.
  
• English is widely spoken across the cities and towns in India and street signs are also usually in English.
  
  Food Safety
  
  
• Only drink bottled drinking water in clear plastic bottles. Check that the seals are intact and if the label bears a popular brand name. Most restaurants and hotels have water purification systems and provide safe drinking water.
  
  Places of Worship
  
  
• It is best to observe local customs when you enter a place of worship, such as removing your footwear and covering your head with a scarf. While visiting religious places it is best to dress in modest clothing and avoid loud speech or inappropriate behavior.
  
  Photography
  
  
• Photography may not be allowed at some religious sites, bridges and airports and military installations. Look for signs about restricted areas.
  
• Batteries for cameras and other electronic equipment are easily available at General stores in India, but it helps to carry some with you.
  
  Tipping
  
  
• At restaurants and hotels in India, a tip is usually 10% of the bill.
  
• Porters at hotels can be paid INR. 50/- for carrying one or 2 suitcases or INR 100 for a trolley.
  
  Shopping
  
  
• Government Emporia are the best places to shop for they offer a wide choice of Indian handicrafts and textiles at fixed prices.
  
• Buying antiques objects and animal products such as ivory and Shahtoosh shawls are banned in India.
  
  General Precautions
  
  
• Only travel with authorized guides and do not get tricked by conmen.
  
• If you encounter any problem, contact the nearest police station and your embassy immediately.
  
  Rajasthan India Travel offers India Travel Tips for tours to India. For more information or to book a tour, please enter your query in the form below.