India Travel - India Travel Guide

In order to experience your holiday to India a dream come true, please read the following India travel tips:

Do some background reading before travel to India, so that your visit becomes a great experience, something you had never dream could happen to you.

Do not be worried about living conditions in India. The 5-star and 4-star hotels are of international standards and the soothe and cooking they offer compare with any in the world. The deluxe and palace hotels are a world apart and many have been accorded ‘foremost hotels of the world’ status. The 3-star hotels are there for the medium budget traveler, and 1-star and 2-star hotels, Travelers lodges, Tourist Bungalows, Holiday Homes, Youth hostels, YMCA/YWCA’s are for those with small budgets.

Your India travel arrangements should be made well in advance, particularly if you are traveling between October- March (high tourist season) and May- June, the Indian holiday season. Travel amenities are limited in relation to demand so prior bookings are a must.

English is spoken at almost all tourist centers, but you can also ask for us to book Government-trained and approved guides who also speak German, French, Spanish, Japanese, Italian or Russian. Tour guides will help you not only in your sightseeing, but also help you understand India better.

Indians are friendly and gracious people, if they gaze at you, do not consider it rude, it is only a matter of interest. A tourist need never be lost in India; most people are more than willing to go out of their way to guide you to your destination.

As with any foreign destination, the tourist is advised to drink bottled water, bottled drinks, coffee or tea. Most premier hotels have their own filtration system.

Keep away from eating spicy food all at one time soon after you arrive in India. Take one Indian dish only with each meal and ask the waiter to cut down on the chilies. Within a few days your system will get used to Indian food, one of the most delicious of world cuisine. It is sensible to stick to only cooked foods and to eat fresh fruits whose skin you can peel off or remove.

Bring your own medicines, since all medications in India are locally manufactured and you may not find the same brand names. There are very good druggists and doctors everywhere, and they can advise on substitutes. If the requirement arises, ask your hotel to advocate a doctor.

Do not forget to remove your footwear when visiting a place of worship or mausoleum. Also some temples do not permit any leather articles at all on their premises. Certain areas of temples are not open to Non-Hindus.

It is safe to travel in India, as you will find out for yourself. Even if you read of some trouble in any town or region, do not be discouraged, since most of India is safe at all times.