Tour Guide, Delhi, India
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(1) CURRENCY & MONEY ACCESS. You are recommended to to obtain Indian money on arrival as exchange rates in India are generally better than other countries. Most hotels in India have bank Facilities and there are plenty of ATMs at the airport and all tourist cities you are going to visit. Bank cards: Some passengers have experienced difficulty when using their bank cards in India ,so we advise that you notify your bank before travel. A cash float equivalent to 30 $ per person per day should be so sufficient to cover you for soft drinks away from the hotel, light lunch and dinner where not included, personal shopping and of course any tipping.
(2) SHOPPING. Should you wish to purchase souvenirs away from the street vendors .Tourists usually having troubles buying from street vendors,mostly concerning staff quality and value,and sometimes about exchange rate when using foreign currency. There are a lot of things you can buy such as (Pashmina ,paintings, Indian cotton products, Indian spice, Perfume essences & other touristy stuff).gaurantee materials available at stores where quality and prices are under control and supervision of the government. Just ask your guide to organize a shopping trip one afternoon .
(3) MEDICAL MATTERS. Most problems with health in India are caused by simple things and are generally nothing to do with bad food. The following advices will help: 1- Always wear a hat when on excursions, the sun is very strong and the breeze can lull you into a false sense of security. 2- When coming in from an excursion do not consume ice cold drinks for at least 20 minutes as this will give your body time to re-adjust to the air conditioned temperatures. Take room temperature water or a soft drink with no ice. Your stomach may strenuously object to rapid changes of temperature. 3- Drink lots of bottled water. Be sure to take plenty on long excursions. 4- After being out and about, remember to wash your hands before eating. We strongly recommend the frequent use of antiseptic gels to keep hands clean.
(4) VISAS. A visa is required to enter in India.
(5) USEFUL THINGS TO BRING. 1- Comfortable walking shoes (open toes sandals not recommended) 2- A camera with plenty of spare batteries and memory. Please note that currently photography is not allowed inside some tomb or museum. Your guide will keep you informed at each site as this is rather randomly enforced. 3- A wide - brimmed hat and sunglasses. 4- A good pullover (the evening can be chilly). 5- Sun-cream, sun block and lip salve. 6- A notebook and pen to keep notes reminding you of sightseeing name, etc. when you come to look at your pictures. Tipping: Tipping is away of appreciation and thanking those serving you during the holiday. This includes the Tour Guide,the representative, the driver ,luggage handlers, restaurant staff and cleaning staff, others who work hard behind the scenes. However it is customary in India to give a personal gratuity whenever and wherever possible. All Indian who can afford to tip do so constantly! (the tour guide will give you idea of how much for each person ,and of course all the tipping is at your discretion), WISHING YOU A HAPPY HOLIDAY