India Travel Tips: A must read before you plan your scheduled arrival to India

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India, the country of cultural diversity, customs, flamboyant and exciting places, piquant cuisine, making it a worthwhile destination for travelers. It is might not be the easiest place to visit but it offers some truly remarkable and amazing sights, that is a delight to explore. So, in order to learn how to stay healthy, safe and create unforgettable memories while wander lusting, this bewildering place, here are some tips.

Avoid fatigue, don’t rush things:
Rather than trying to do too much in too little time, go for only few spots and spend more time in there. India is fascinating vast country with most vibrant culture, customs and rich heritage, but it is better to have budget time in your trip for resting and recovering. So, for finer experience and amusing trip, have realistic expectations about how much you can see, and this way this way it won’t be tiresome and you can connect much well with local people which can help you understand things better.

Village life: the true sense of India
Experience serendipity in the era of bustling world in the villages of India! The fresh clean soothing air gives you a different insight of the Indian culture.
Although big cities can be exciting but it is rewarding to go outside the cities and unveil the true colors and multiculturalism of India.
Watch out what you eat and drink
No matter how careful you may be, it is much likely that you encounter ‘Delhi Belly’, considering the quality of water and food in India. Eat only cooked food and avoid salads, juices or anything raw. Stay on bottled mineral water as tap water in India is contaminated with pollutants and keep yourself hydrated as weather here is hot and dry. Boost your energy by drinking fresh coconut water, which are extremely good at hydrating. Also, it is good to have traveler’s diarrhea tablets.

Personal space is not what you are used to
It is wholly different culture and people may ask you intimidating personal questions. You’ll find yourself squashed while traveling though public transport or walking through the streets, or in lifts, as concept of personal space is not so common here. You may find it weird at first but you’ll get hold of it.

Adequate clothing as per accepted norms:
Being a country of reserved culture, walking around in a mini skirt or a low cut top is not acceptable here. Covering arms and legs is a norm here and if you dress in a revealing way, you will draw a lot of unwanted attention. While visiting someone’s house, and specially a sacred place, removing your shoes is a step towards respecting their customs. Also when you visit temples, keep your shoulders covered with a shawl and make sure your dress reach your knees.

Be cautious about the travel scams:
Auto-rickshaw drivers in India may try to fool you by insisting that your hotel has closed down or even can take you to the wrong location and quote very high prices than fair rates. You can avoid these kinds of scams by simple awareness like knowing the address of the hotel in advance or having a phone number so that you can confirm the location. Prefer government-run shops to avoid scams like fake train tickets that are useless for your journey. Avoid deals that seem too good to be true.

Things to happen on ‘Indian time’:
Indian time is relative; trains usually won’t run as per schedules, traffic and other interruptions can take a lot longer than expected, things might get delay but they will happen eventually.

Avoid subtle dangers in India:
After early evening doesn’t head out alone rather consider going out with a group. Be on your own guard whenever you are in a busy place as pick pocketing is very common here so carrying huge quantity of cash is not a good idea. Also keep your valuables in your front or zippered pocket. There’s no such thing as a sidewalk on many streets in India and are always bustling with traffic jam of cows, vehicles, people and stray animals, so watch out and be aware of your surroundings.

Have a different experience while eating with hands:
The joy of using hands is worth trying as your hands are the cleanest utensil. Use of cutlery is limited in India, so learn how to eat with your hands, although it might need some practice but it is fun. However, avoid using your left hand for eating or passing things as Indians considered it as unclean and unpleasant.

Observing vegetarianism is a good idea:
To avoid getting sick from food poisoning, don’t eat meat. India has low meat consumption rates and mostly Indians prefer vegetarian food. Travelers choose vegetarian food as it is healthy, fresh, and delicious and you can get a lot of varieties of vegetarian food in India.

Know how to bargain like Indians
It is natural part while shopping in India, you might find it strange but it is a friendly negotiation in India. They are very good at going for your emotions and know how to up sell, so if you want good deal, this is an essential skill. If you don’t want to bargain just look out for fixed rate shops, which generally have already set and fair price.