Showing posts with label tips. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tips. Show all posts

Monday, December 1, 2014

Highly recommended travel tips for India tour – follow them and enjoy!

Visa on arrival has been instituted for many countries recently by the new Government.This is applicable to more than fifty countries and will facilitate tourism in India.

Whether it is the matter of relaxation, honeymoon, simply traveling or religion; India has plenty to offer you in all the fields. This is possible because of its diversity in linguistics, culture, food and of course history and geography.. If you want to enjoy your tour to India at the fullest without facing any legal or health issue, you should know well how to prepare and what rules to follow while you are on the run! The following tips will help you to enjoy this trip to India with full pleasure and joy.
 
Health and hygiene
 
Since India is a developing country, it may pose some issues related to your health thus; you need to worry about it a little more than other western destinations that you have already traveled. Yes, before you come to India as a tourist, you should vaccinate your body against some of the common diseases which can take you in clutch. One of the common harmful diseases waiting for you is Malaria for which you will need advance vaccinations. There are preventive drugs available which you can take as prescribed.

On the other hand, if you are worried about hygiene in India, you should further take foods and pure water into account. No doubt, Indian foods are tasty and special but you should never forget that you should not get addicted to it. Thus, you can keep your first-aid kit ready with plenty of stomach and digestion related drugs for immediate effect. Moreover, you should avoid eating street foods in this sub-continent which can harm you.

Always be in touch with your family and friends

What keeps you tension-free in a distant place is maintaining proximity to the loved ones. This is not essential only in Indian tours rather this is a common tip for every destination in the world. When you will be in touch with your close friends and family members, you can inform them regularly about your well-being, relevant travel details and above all; you can call them in cases of emergency.

Climate
India is a vast land which enjoys different types of climatic conditions and weather changes all the year. In general this country comes up with unexpected humidity and moisture in most of the areas however; the climatic conditions greatly depend on the place where you are visiting. In southern India, you may face regular monsoon season for which you should come well-prepared. Just find the climate details for the place you are visiting and plan your tour accordingly.

Society and manners
Etiquette and behavior of a person reflect the actual personality and you must follow it in India. Since this country is a land of different cultures, religions and colors; your dressing and manners must be proper to communicate with people. In addition to this, you should also practice well-mannered etiquette in case of public gathering, family eating and other places where you are being noticed by others.

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Indian Railway - Traveling tips

Indian Railway is one the of the most popular mode of transportation in India. It is unavoidable mode of transportation as well. Unavoidable Yes! Thanks to its fantastic reach. You may be an elite traveler used to plane travel and luxury cars but be prepared for train travel if you are going to move extensively in India.     

To few train travel is a frightening spectacle especially if you cannot afford to travel in AC class. The dirt, squabble and chaos of second class travel is by no means palatable especially if you are traveling for a long distance. Anyway here are few this to remember:

Book you ticket in advance. Reservations start forty five day before travel date.

Booking can be done online as well through booking counters on stations. 

Tour & Travel operators also book tickets through booking counter.

Book in AC Class if not on budget travel. Ist, 2nd & 3rd.

Keep tab of your reservation if in waiting. 

Book by Tatkal reservation system if seat availability is not there.

Tatkal reservation is available three day before travel date. 

Do not eat from unregistered eateries and porters. IRCTC catering is safe. 

Carry mineral water, colas and packed fruit juices.

Do not eat food offered by suspicious elements in fact avoid totally. Carry you own food.

Buy fruits with peel.

Keep tab on your luggage.  Best use chain lock.

Keep tab on personal valuables. Keep your ticket safe.

Do not alight at the station en route if necessary do it for short time. Ask a fellow traveler that you trust to keep a tab on your luggage albeit it is no guarantee.  Do not blindly trust anyone. 

Know your rail route before hand. 

Know your train particulars name number and timings. 

Reach station before hand and make sure of the platform it is arriving at.

There is an inquiry counter on every station for information. Do not trust anyone for information. The porters can be of assistance. Check for registration number plate on shoulder.   

Indian Railway travel is safe and enjoyable as it offer you sight of vast cross section of the country. Basic precautions have to be taken like in case of any mode of travel. Since number of passengers is so high it can be a bit chaotic. Travel by AC class if you need more privacy and comfort. 

IRCTC website offers online reservation facility. You can buy I-ticket and E-ticket online. If the ticket is in waiting list then you can check online. Railway reservation status is checked using the 10 digit PNR number on your ticket. You can find reservation status using pnr number online at IRCTC website. The site provides pnr status enquiry tool to find your reservation.

Other means to check pnr status is through mobile phone sms service. IRCTC has made it possible to check reservation status using SMS pnr enquiry number assigned. This is done through mobile messaging utility. You should keep a tab of your reservation status. If your train berth or seat is confirmed than note down you coach and berth number to avoid last minute finding about.

Find the arrival platform early and then see the coach number mentioned on the plates hanging from the station roof. The platform number is also shown in this manner. Stand with your luggage in less crowded portion of the platform. As the train arrives confirm the train number as well as the coach number mentioned on the coach. Confirm your berth on chart next to the door if  posted. Or seek the TTC help who is normally available few minutes before the arrival of train near the coach.  

For more serious matters relating to any discomfort or service you can seek guidance from the top authority  - The Station Master.      

Happy Journey!