Traveling Tips To India

Once that you have booked your Cheap Air Tickets to India the following tips would be of use to you.

1. Join a group tour for the obvious safety and companionship it provides.

2. Hire a reputable local guide (check to see whether they are qualified with a relevant authority).

3. Observe local customs and dress codes so you blend in as much as possible.

4. Carry a sarong if travelling to religious countries.

5. Wearing a wedding ring and carrying photos of husband/kids can dissuade potential suitors.

6. If someone is buying you a drink, always go with him/her to the bar.

7. Carry a mobile phone and memorise the local emergency number.

8. Always take the hotel/hostel business card so you can find your way back.

9. Scan your passport, credit cards, air tickets, insurance and send to your hotmail/yahoo account.

10. Stay in contact. Let people back home know where you are and what your plans entail.

11. It's a good idea, particularly for women, to carry toilet paper, soap, lip balm, tampons, pocketknife and eye drops in your handbag or backpack.

12. Find out from accommodation staff where to avoid walking at night and consult your guidebook for safety tips in the region you are visiting.

13. Don't be afraid to make friends with people but trust your instincts. Err on the side of caution if unsure.

14. Make sure you have travel insurance that covers you for medical expenses and emergency evacuation, as well as adequate coverage for lost luggage etc.

15. Use common sense.

Bikash Banerjee
Marketing Manager
http://www.zoomtra.com