Traveling is part entertainment and part education. Travelers all over the world follow certain guidelines that help you move more smoothly with lesser amount of obstacles and difficulties. India, being one of the prime tourist destinations, attracts several tourists from far and near. A proper travel guide giving you the necessary India travel tips will come handy for sure. The following list helps you travel easier and smoother. It is mandatory to obey the following rules:

• Acquirement of a Currency Declaration Form and filling up of the Disembarkation Card on your arrival in India. You also require making a verbal declaration of luggage you are traveling with.

• Tourists with a visa permit for over 180 days have to obtain a Registration certificate and a Residential Permit. Submission of four recent passport size photographs is compulsory for registration.

• Submit the Certificate of registration while leaving the country.

• While embarking on an India tour, obtain a yellow fever vaccination certificate. Also consult your doctor before visiting this country.

• Carry attested copies of your visa, passport, and other important travel documents.

• Avoid purchasing any travel ticket from strangers. Go for travel agents for arrangement for transport tickets.

• Credit cards, foreign currency or traveler�s checques are accepted from foreign nationals although Indian currency is needed to give proof of having legal foreign exchange.

• Accommodate at any of the several top hotel groups operated chain hotels in various cities of the country. You can also go for budget hotels or guesthouses.

• Foreign nationals are allowed to ask for the arrangement of language interpreters.

• Carry packaged mineral water on your tour to India.

• First time visitors should avoid spicy food.

• Traveling to regions like Sikkim and Nagaland will require special tour permits from authorized tourist offices.

• Banks in India open from 10:00 a.m to 12:30 p.m on weekdays.

• Post offices open from 10:00 a.m to 4:30 p.m on weekdays.

• Government offices open from 9:30 a.m to 5:00 p.m on weekdays.

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