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Do's
& Dont's in Delhi :-
Every tourist who visits Delhi should
take into account certain points that can prove to be
extremely vital.
- Stay away from so called "Tourist Information
Centres" which are near New Delhi Railway Stations,
as they are not tourist offices, but tourist agents
out to fleece unsuspecting visitors.
- Indian's take sport very seriously and especially
relish cricket victories against the likes of England.
Delhi has a surprising amount of sporting facilities
for the active traveller including cricket pitches
and a beautiful golf course at the Delhi Golf Club.
- The main type of food available in New Delhi is
Indian, with regional specialities including Tandooris
and Biryani. It is possible as in most large cities
to get food from all over the world if Indian is not
to your taste.
- Guides, waiters and taxi drivers, where service
is not included, will expect around 10% of the total
bill as a tip. Porters and bellboys will only expect
around five to ten Rupees per bag.
- Try to never say no to offers from hosts. (Real
hosts, not those wanting to make a buck off of you...)
However, stick to your convictions.
- Do not go out alone at night! If a knowledgeable
person whom you trust tells you it's okay, then go
ahead. This is good advice for an unknown neighborhood
anywhere.
- Bring a phrase book or phrase list with you. You'll
get the most mileage out of a Hindu/Urdu phrase book
in the north, but try to get one for the local language
of the place you're visiting.
- You won't likely need it to get your point across,
but it surely shows a lot of respect to give the language
a try. If you learn one phrase, go for "Your
child is beautiful." That will surely get you
a lot of smiles and warm responses... :)
- It is simply not possible to take too many photos!
Take plenty of film with you. If you run out, buy
from a store, not from someone outside the Red Fort.
At the very least, ensure the box has its original
seal and is not out of date. Do not indulge into it
, if doing so removes you from the experience and
turns you into a human recorder, you'll miss out on
a lot.
- Remember to confirm all flights. All flights originating
within India should be confirmed.
- Firm patience is your greatest strength. If you
aren't getting what you feel you need, take a moment
to think. Is your request truly reasonable in the
context you're in? If so, quietly and firmly state
your position. Expect that things will take longer
than you'd like, and be delighted if they don't.
- The key is to keep the most valuable things closest
to you. You shouldn't remove the security belt when
you're out and about, so that's where you'll keep
you money, passport, tickets (unless you're about
to use them), medical prescriptions, and the like
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