Do you think that India is chaotic, bamboozling, intoxicating, crazy, exasperating, wonderful, squalid, beautiful, daunting, overwhelming or fantastic? How can you possibly prepare yourself? Start with these tips for taking the ultimate travel plunge: going to India for the first time.
Bring a scarf
If you have a scarf handy, cover your head. If you do not have one, you will be offered one. Wear it. This goes for both men and women. India is an inspiring country and for solo female travelers, it is not as scary as you might think.
Indian people are so friendly but they are shy
You absolutely can try to talk to them on trains and buses, they will even let you take photos of them. They might stare sometimes, but it is just curiosity and is not as rude in their culture. On the other hand, if you try to chat to an Indian businessman, you might be surprised to see that he spends half his time abroad and looks down on you.
Place your plate and cup on the ground
Volunteers will come around dispensing food from shiny stainless steel buckets. You should indicate whether you want a small portion. If not, you will get the full serve.
Money matters
Use travel cards, debit cards, credit cards, travelers’ cheques and money wallets for transactions. You can exchange money at the airport, banks or travel companies. Access to international banks and ATMs is quite easy in Indian cities. If you need money and for some reason cannot get it at an ATM, you can have it transferred to you via
Western Union.
How to receive your chapattis
For this flatbread treat, cup both hands, raise them to the volunteer with the basket and one will be dropped into your hands with a plop, etc. bring your hands and chapatti close to your forehead in a gesture of thanks.
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Dress modestly
In
India, you should also dress according to the place and customs. Some tourist spots, like a mosque, temple or other holy places require you to dress modestly by covering your head with a scarf and taking off your shoes before entering. In big cities you can wear whatever you want, but when visiting small towns, dress modestly. It is good to aim to blend in with the rest of the population.
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