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All foreign nationals must pay hotel bills
in foreign currency (cash or travellers cheques). This can
be paid in rupees if the visitor has a bank receipt as proof
of currency exchange.
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Exchange money only through authorized banks
or moneychangers.
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Insist on a receipt when exchanging money.
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Retain all receipts to facilitate
re-conversion of unspent money on departure from India.
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Shopping is recommended from Government
Emporia and suggested shops on the list of the Department of
Tourism. Information on these can be obtained from tourist
offices in India.
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Export of most wildlife and their products
is either banned or strictly regulated. Export of the few
permissible items - even as passengers' personal luggage -
is allowed only under an appropriate export permit.
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Insist on getting a certificate for the
legitimate sale of a particular animal product and
permission for its export to avoid inconvenience on
departure.
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Taxis and auto-rickshaws in cities do not
all have meters, but where they do, insist on the meter
being flagged in your presence. If the driver refuses to
cooperate, seek the assistance of a policeman.
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In addition, the above fares change from
time to time and so will not always conform to readings on
the meter
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To avoid confusion, insist on seeing the
latest fare chart and pay accordingly.
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If you wish to visit any prohibited or
restricted areas, check with the nearest Government of India
Tourist Office to ascertain details of the formalities
required.
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Check with the nearest Government of India
Tourist Office the rules regarding photography at
archaeological monuments.
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Try to avoid the touts and brokers of
shopkeepers.
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It is obligatory to cover your head before
entering Sikh shrines.
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In case of any difficulty contact the
nearest tourist office or police station.
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Concessionary tickets such as Indrail Pass
on Railways, Youth Fare, Discover India Fare and Air Fare
(Indian Airlines) are to be purchased in foreign exchange
only.
