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Before leaving for the airport

Don't forget to bring your passport (POP), travel documents and voucher. Your passport must contain an entry visa to India. The visa indicates the time period during which you are allowed to enter the country and the number of days of residence. We ask you to check in advance for the presence of photographs of children included in the passport, for the presence of appropriate stamps on all photographs. Check-in for the flight begins: in Russia - 2 hours before departure, in India - 4 hours before departure. Considering that seats are often resold (especially on peak dates), it is best to arrive at the airport before check-in begins. In the event of a delay in your flight, in accordance with the rules of international transportation, the air carrier is responsible for the flight delay.

At the airport in India

At the Indian airport upon arrival, an immigration card is filled out. The remaining part of the card after passing through passport control must be kept until your return flight.
During check-in in India (return flight or domestic flights), it is better to keep the volume of hand luggage to a minimum, since hand luggage is searched at Indian airports very carefully and at least three times. Items checked in as baggage are checked once (often right at the entrance to the airport building). It should also be taken into account that in hand luggage it is STRICTLY PROHIBITED to carry items considered potentially dangerous, such as: any aerosols, medicines, matches, lighters, metal combs, nail files, manicure scissors, cosmetics (including perfume), alcoholic beverages , SPICES, etc. Video and photographic equipment may be subject to particularly thorough inspection

Airport taxes

When departing from Goa on a charter flight, an airport tax of US$6 is payable.

Customs regulations

Customs duties do not apply to personal items, as well as personal jewelry, 0.95 liters of alcohol, 200 pieces of cigarettes and 50 pieces of cigars.

We inform you that from May 13, 2014, Resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 398 of April 29, 2014 “On invalidating paragraph 7 of Resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation of December 31, 2005 No. 866 “On labeling alcoholic products with excise stamps” comes into force ". In this regard, the import of any alcoholic beverages into the territory of the Russian Federation from abroad is prohibited. The exception will be alcoholic beverages purchased at airports in Duty Free shops.

The document on the basis of which your accommodation is carried out is a voucher. If the voucher does not indicate the specific category of your room (sea view / garden / mountain view / main building / bungalow), the hotel administration will accommodate you in currently available rooms.
If you find any problems in the room, you must contact the administration to resolve them.
We recommend depositing documents, money and other valuables in a safe. The safe is usually located at the reception desk, in some hotels - directly in the rooms.
When checking into a hotel, inquire about the payment system for additional services. You can find out the status of your account for any day at the hotel reception by asking for a computer printout.
The meal option is indicated in your voucher - this can be breakfast BB, half board NV (breakfast and dinner), full board FB (breakfast, lunch and dinner) or all inclusive (this is usually breakfast, lunch, dinner + local drinks). In hotel restaurants, drinks for dinner are always paid separately (except for all-inclusive hotels). Please note that you are not allowed to bring your own drinks into the hotel restaurant. It is not allowed to take food taken from the buffet outside the restaurant.
Some hotels do not allow food purchased outside the hotel to be brought into the premises. If you want to bring fruits to your children's room or drinks purchased at the Duty Free store, do so discreetly.

General information

India is a republic with a legislative assembly and a government headed by a prime minister. The head of state is the president. The capital is Delhi. India is located in South Asia and covers an area of ​​more than 3 million square kilometers, washed by the waters of the Arabian Sea in the west and the Bay of Bengal in the east, and bordered by Bangladesh, Burma, Bhutan, China, Nepal and Pakistan. The country also owns a number of islands. Two great rivers flow through the country: the Indus and the Ganges.
The nature of India is exotic and diverse. The lush greenery of tropical forests combined with a colorful variety of flora and fauna, snow-white and golden beaches, the highlands of the Himalayas and river valleys make a stunning impression on travelers from Europe.
The population is one of the highest in the world - about a billion people, of which 51% are men and 49% are women.

Transport

When using local ground transport (train or bus), you need to be prepared for the fact that there will be people nearby with various skin diseases (not necessarily contagious, but who knows about that). Therefore, this should only be used if absolutely necessary. It is better to order transport from the host company, or call a taxi. Almost every hotel has a taxi rank or you can call one by phone. A taxi is inexpensive: 1 km from 2.3 - 3 rupees in flat areas to 6 rupees in the mountains.

The monetary unit is the Indian rupee (Rs). 1 rupee = 100 paise. Coins: 5, 10, 20, 25, 50 paise and 1, 2 rupees. Banknotes: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 500 rupees. Indian rupees cannot be brought in or out of the country. Rate 1$ = 47 rupees (real rate at which you can exchange currency 1$ = 44-45 rupees). It is better to change currency in banks. Banknotes must be counted immediately, making sure that they are not torn or sealed. Traveler's checks can be cashed at a more favorable rate. Keep receipts confirming the legality of the currency exchange. Credit cards are accepted in many places (Diners, Visa, Master-card/Eurocard, American Express)
!!! When departing from the country, Indian rupees are NOT ACCEPTED at Duty Free. A return exchange at the airport is possible, but at a VERY UNFAVORABLE rate.

It is 2.5 hours ahead of Moscow in winter and 1.5 hours in summer.

Due to topographic heterogeneity and the size of the territory, the climate in the country is divided into several natural zones: humid equatorial in the extreme south, continental in the central part of the country and quite cool in the Himalayas. The temperature difference ranges from +12+23% in January-December to +35+45% in June-September, when the summer monsoon dominates, bringing precipitation.

The official languages ​​are Hindi and English. There are a total of 1,652 dialects and languages ​​in the country, of which 18 are official in different states. Portuguese is also widely spoken in Goa.

In India you can meet representatives of all known religions. Main: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism and Islam. The influence of religions also varies from state to state. For example, Islam is especially strong in the northern part of the country, in Bombay there is a huge Jain community, and in Goa the population is divided into Hindus and Catholics and only 2-3% of the population worships other cults.

Tips depend on your satisfaction with the service received. It is usually customary to leave 10% of the bill - in hotels and restaurants. If the bill (usually in large hotels) indicates a 10% service surcharge, tipping is not required in this case.

Electricity

The mains voltage is 220 volts, the socket is three-pole (an adapter is required).

Features of staying in the country

CUSTOMS
Before entering temples, mosques and gudwaras (Sikh temples), you must remove your shoes. Some places will offer you special shoe covers for a small fee; they usually allow you to wear socks. Do not take any leather goods with you into temples, as this may be considered an insult. In many cases, photography is prohibited inside temples, so ask permission before using a camera. It is also necessary to ask local residents for permission to photograph them. Tourists are usually treated kindly and are sometimes allowed to attend religious rituals. When visiting sacred places, be careful about your clothing (do not wear short skirts, tops or shorts). In Siq temples, women should cover their heads and shoulders; in mosques, women should cover their heads and shoulders; they should also wear long skirts (or trousers). As is tradition, drop some money into the donation box.
Namaste - palms folded in a greeting - is a traditional form of Indian greeting, and if you use it, Indians will appreciate it. However, men, especially in cities, will not hesitate to shake your hand if you are a man. A handshake will even be appreciated as a gesture of exceptional friendliness. For most Indian women, the loose morals between men and women found in the West are unacceptable, so physical contact with women should be avoided. Don't shake a woman's hand (unless she extends it first) or put your hand on her shoulder.
In private homes, tourists are treated as honored guests, and your ignorance of Indian customs will be treated with understanding and indulgence. If you want to try eating with your hands, remember to only use the fingers of your right hand.
Try not to have the soles of your shoes pointing in any direction, which could be seen as a sign of disrespect. Do not point with your index finger; use either an outstretched arm or chin gesture. When talking, try never to shout or lose your temper, otherwise they will simply not communicate with you.
HEALTH
1. Special vaccinations are not required. In cities and resort areas, bites from dangerous insects and animals are not a threat. But when going on an excursion, it is better to take care of repellents in advance. Do not touch any objects unnecessarily. It is strictly necessary to follow all instructions from the guide. A dry twig can turn into a poisonous snake, spider, or scorpion, and a beautiful delicate flower can cause severe allergies.
2.The most important thing is to follow the rules of hygiene. Remember that this region is the source of most serious gastrointestinal infections. It is not difficult to avoid these diseases; you just need to strictly follow a number of rules:
- never buy food and drinks on the street, and, moreover, do not drink or eat on the street;
- wash your hands with disinfectant soap as soon as possible;
- wash fruits thoroughly;
- do not drink tap water, even just rinse your mouth and brush your teeth with mineral water. This is not due to the fact that tap water contains an infection (water is disinfected in hotels), but because each region has its own mineral composition of water and this can adversely affect the stomach. Therefore, Indian residents who drink tap water at home, when visiting another place, use bottled water. Even in expensive restaurants, water placed on the table in a decanter can turn out to be tap water and cause severe intestinal upset. You should only drink from bottles.
3.The sun is a serious danger in India. Severe sunburn can occur even in cloudy weather, so the use of high factor sunscreens is recommended.
MEDICAL SERVICE.
Qualified English-speaking doctors are available in all major cities. You can also get advice from a doctor at the hotel. Hospitals fully meet the necessary requirements. All tourists flying abroad on holiday have medical insurance. First of all, CAREFULLY read the insurance rules. If you go to a medical institution or call a doctor, you must immediately call one of the telephone numbers specified in the insurance policy and notify the insurance company about the use of medical services. If the disease is an insured event (see insurance policy), the costs will be compensated in accordance with the submitted paid invoices. It should also be taken into account that no insurance company covers the costs of treatment of sexually transmitted diseases and diseases caused by alcohol poisoning.
SAFETY
India is a safe country, but, nevertheless, in places with large crowds of people and especially in large cities: Delhi, Bombay, Agra, etc., where petty theft flourishes, it is necessary to be careful.
In good 4 and 5 star hotels, as a rule, there is no theft, but, nevertheless, it is recommended to keep money only in a safe. In most cases, the hotel administration will not be responsible for the loss of things from the room.
Local banknotes have a low denomination, and therefore you often have to carry thick wads of money with you, which is very inconvenient. However, it is not recommended, if possible, to take all the money with you to avoid loss; it is better to store it in a safe. If a large amount of cash is still needed, then you should not show it to others. It is better to divide the pack into several, setting aside banknotes separately for current payments: tips, toilet, etc. All of the above applies to cash; the life of plastic card holders is much simpler.
You should not serve it to the numerous beggars and beggars, who are countless near the hotel exit and in crowded places. Anyone who gives anything, even a little, becomes a potential victim of the local beggar community. Not only will it be extremely difficult to get rid of them, but in addition, the “potential victim” will be passed like a relay baton from one group of beggars to another.
When purchasing souvenirs on the street or taking photographs with exotic animals, it is better to conduct all negotiations through a guide. So, at least you can count on a reasonable price.
NUTRITION.
You can eat without fear of poisoning in hotel restaurants or in restaurants recommended by your host. Also an indicator of the quality of food is the presence of tourists in the hall. You need to be careful with spices. It’s better not to ask the locals whether this dish is spicy or not, try it yourself. Since local residents understand the question “is this food spicy or not” how spicy the food is, namely, how many types of spices are present in the dish. Therefore, even if a dish consists of hot pepper, but there are no other types of spices, then this dish (according to Indians) is not spicy or hot, but neutral.
BTW: Public toilets are usually paid and are located in the central part of the city, as well as in large hotels and restaurants, but you should take into account that not all restaurants have a public toilet, and toilet paper is also not available everywhere.

The shops

Opening hours are from 10:00 to 19:00. State stores are closed on Sundays. At resorts, shops are usually open until late in the evening and seven days a week. It is customary to bargain everywhere, except for government stores (Government Emporium) and shops with the inscription “Fixed prices”. Traditional purchases and souvenirs: carpets, products made of precious and semi-precious stones, jewelry made of gold and silver, textiles (clothing, bed linen, scarves, stoles), leather and wood products, objects made of copper, brass, bronze with chasing, inlays , enamel, etc., miniatures on paper and silk, antiques and of course the famous tea and spices. Don't rush into shopping. Consult your guide about customs regulations and take care of the necessary certificates and certificates.

Car rent

Don't forget that in India, traffic is on the LEFT. Driving a car in India is quite difficult and is not recommended for novice drivers and people with weak nerves. Most highways are dangerous zones where you need to be prepared for any surprises, because... many drivers ignore traffic rules. In addition, the streets are full of pedestrians, cyclists, stray dogs, cows, potholes, carts, cars racing at high speed, or vice versa, parked in the middle of the road. Therefore, if you decide to rent a car, we recommend renting a car with a driver. The cost of such a service is about $20 per day. The cost of rental without a driver is about 30% less and ranges from 500 rupees per day + a deposit of 1000 rupees in case of damage to the car. In all cities there are branches of large international companies (Hertz, Budget Rent-a-Car, Eurocar).

Phones

All types of telephone communication in India are paid. You can contact Russia via automatic line using the code 007 + area code + telephone number. A call from a public telephone will cost you much less (2-3 times) than from a hotel.

Information about the time of departure from the hotel to the airport is provided by a representative of the host company. If this information is not provided on time, the departure time must be clarified directly with the host company or with a representative of this company no later than 1 day before departure. This should be done even if you have prior information received when purchasing the tour. If your bus is late, don't worry. He may be delayed at the previous hotel along the route. If for some unknown reason the transfer was not provided and you risk missing the plane, go to the airport by taxi. In this case, you should take a receipt for payment from the taxi driver and make sure that it indicates the date and time of boarding the taxi. The amount spent, in accordance with the check, will be returned to the agency that sold the tour. On the eve of departure, please pay for additional services: telephone calls, use of the mini-bar, other expenses. Check-out time is usually 12:00 noon. You must vacate your rooms before the specified time. If the return flight time was late in the evening, you need to take care in advance about the possible extension of your stay in the room - you can negotiate for a small fee at Reception for a later check-out, or you can transfer your luggage to a storage room and spend the rest of the day on the beach, in a restaurant, or walking around the city.

Many people dream of going to India on their own, but not everyone knows how to make it a reality. But you are lucky, you yourself will be able to visit this multifaceted country, see how Indians live, enjoy the beautiful landscapes, understand a little of the national flavor, and you can simply relax here.

An independent trip to India can be quite inexpensive compared to offers from travel agencies, and this type of vacation will bring many times more positive emotions and interesting acquaintances. In addition, “package trips” do not offer anything new, all their ideas are worn out to nothing: lie on the beach, visit one or two attractions, go to the most expensive market. A vacation “being your own boss” gives you much more freedom of action; it is a real adventure that will be remembered for a lifetime.

The territory of India is huge, each part of it differs in climatic conditions, infrastructure development, and population density. An important fact is that some states of the country have limited access for foreigners; in order to enter them, they must obtain additional permits. But even without these places there are places to go and things to see. For example, the most popular state among travelers and tourists is best suited for a “European” type of vacation, there is a huge amount of entertainment, hotels, beaches; in Goa they have long been accustomed to foreigners (after all, it is also a former colony of Portugal) and their behavior and customs; here no one will pay special attention to short shorts and bikinis, unlike residents of other states; clothes that cover most of the body are held in high esteem there. bodies. But in order to see the “real” India, with all its richness and beauty, you just need to go to other states of the country. And now to the specifics of how to organize your own trip.

Flights

It is faster and more comfortable to get to India by plane. Of course, you can go by car or go by train, but this is for real daredevils who have a lot of free time and nerves of steel. For those who have a short vacation, this is not at all suitable. Therefore, it is better to fly rather than drive.

There are quite a lot of flights to India. Most of them depart from Moscow and St. Petersburg (for Russia), Kyiv and Lvov (for Ukraine), Minsk (for Belarus), but there are also flights from some large provincial cities to India, just not so many of them. Tickets to India cost from 300 € (flights with transfers, round trip), but, as a rule, cheap flights involve a longer flight. If you want to get to your holiday destination quickly, then take a direct flight; ticket prices start from 330 €.

The best way to buy tickets to India is on the website. This is a search engine that finds and compares tickets from different airlines and offers to purchase the most profitable one. Thanks to him, you will save a huge amount of time and money too. It will only take a few minutes to get your coveted ticket.

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Housing

Hotels in India most often do not differ in luxury, although there are exceptions. To find the hotel that suits you, you need to search for it on. Thanks to the advanced search with many criteria, you will quickly and easily select the right option. Each hotel has a description, a list of what is in the room, and most importantly, there are truthful reviews written by tourists and travelers who have already lived in this place. This service saved a lot of money and nerves, because... All the accommodations I have booked through Roomguru have been quality and as described.

If you have questions regarding the booking process itself, then read, thanks to which you can book your own accommodation in any country in the world, including India.

There is also the opportunity to rent an apartment or house, but this is not for everyone. There are both pros and cons to this method of living in a foreign country, and the cons will outweigh the pros for most travelers. But if you are still not afraid of the difficulties that often arise if you rent a house from a private owner in another country, then you can read, which says what renting a house abroad is.

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Documentation

To travel around India, you will need a visa and a passport; it is advisable (but not necessary) to apply for one; it can save you several tens of thousands of dollars in case of health problems. If you go to India without insurance, and something happens on the spot, then you will have to pay exorbitant prices for treatment, so it is better to purchase insurance yourself; besides, it is very inexpensive.

You can apply for a visa either at the Indian Visa Center (there are ones in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Vladivostok) or via the Internet. Typically, the processing time for an application is 4 days. You will have to pay $60 for a visa.

Here is the list of documents required to obtain a visa:

  • A passport valid for more than 6 months at the time of visa application
  • A completed application form
  • Hotel reservation confirmation
  • Copy of round trip air tickets
  • Copy of internal passport

You can find out the latest information on the website of the Indian Embassy.

Attractions

There are a lot of attractions in India. Let's not forget that this is a huge country with a rich history. In order to create a route for visiting attractions, you must first decide in which part of India you are going to vacation. You will always find where to go and what to see. I will list only the most popular places among travelers:

  • Taj Mahal
  • Bollywood
  • Fort Aguada
  • Mahabodhi Temple
  • Stupa in Sanchi
  • National Museum of Delhi
  • Hampi
  • Qutub Minar
  • Dudhsagar

It is convenient to get to attractions in different parts of the country by car. A trip from one part of India to another will take several days, but the impressions will be enormous. You can rent a car at.

If your travel budget allows, you can use the services of domestic air carriers. The cheapest way would be to fly somewhere on a low-cost airline, of which there are quite a few in India.

Travel cost

An independent holiday in India can cost either 700 € or 70,000 €. It all depends on you, as you wish, so it will be. This is what’s good about “being your own boss” travel; you decide what is best to spend your money on, where to fly and what to do. Let me give you an example of spending on an average holiday for two people (10 days, departure from Moscow, Goa resort):

  • Round trip flights = 900 €
  • Accommodation in a 3* hotel = 500 €
  • Food = 200 €
  • Transport = 50 €
  • Attractions = 50 €
  • Shopping = 250 €
  • Visa = 60 €
  • Insurance = 20 €

Total price: 1980 €. You can holiday in India and much cheaper. But some people prefer not to deny themselves anything and spend many times more. If you want to visit India for little money, then read the guide, which tells you how to travel around the world cheaply; these tips and recommendations also apply to India. Budget holidays are a reality.

How to save on travel

How to inexpensively relax on your own in India and not go wrong in comfort - that’s what this section is about. Knowing some of the features of a budget holiday as a savage, you can significantly reduce your costs.

You have learned how to relax in India on your own. Put your knowledge into practice, book a hotel and buy air tickets right now. Best wishes to you!

Where to start developing an independent travel route in India
Good news: an unforgettable trip awaits you, full of vivid impressions and, possibly, adventures. If you're jaded by travel and think that "all European cities are the same" or "all beaches in Southeast Asia are the same", India is the place to be. You will see a completely different country, completely different from the countries you have visited before. Different colors, different people, different food.
I noticed an amazing feature that is unique to India: this country either accepts the traveler or rejects it. In the first case, a person literally dissolves in it, in the second, everything is bad: either there is solid garbage underfoot, sometimes food is carried for a long time, sometimes there are beggars around. The only way out is to try to perceive everything that happens as signs; the universe clearly wants to say something. India is one of the main places of power on Earth.

Advice: To travel around central India, we recommend hiring a decent English-speaking driver-guide. The standard 4-5 days for the Golden Triangle (or 1-2 weeks for difficult routes) are quite inexpensive. Leave a request and, after confirmation, send your route to your driver-guide for audit. According to our statistics, more than half of the routes are being redrawn.

When is the best time to go to India?

The Indian climate is in remarkable opposition to Russia's. As soon as “gray autumn” begins in central India, it is no longer so hot, and in the seaside resorts of Goa and Kerala the season starts. And vice versa, in May the monsoons arrive, Delhi is incredibly hot, and in Russia there is a wonderful spring and May holidays. The only peculiarity: if your trip falls in January, in Agra (where the Taj Mahal) there will be a comfortable temperature during the day, 18-20 degrees, but at night the thermometer drops almost to zero, and most hotels have no heating. There are only two options: take thermal underwear with you (no matter how crazy it may sound), or stay in high-class hotels.

Travel to India: Exotic + sea

99% percent of our readers combine tours around the Golden Triangle, Rajasthan or trips to the Ganges with a seaside holiday. Starting point: Delhi. Usually they do a sightseeing trip first, then a flight to Goa or Kerala, and then back home via Delhi.

Search flights to Delhi

Domestic flights are quite short, they are made by low-cost airlines, so if you buy a ticket as early as possible, the price will be low. The main costs are tickets to Delhi. Here are the price statistics:

Before starting the trip, we spend one or two nights in Delhi, this is quite enough. There is one wisdom when choosing a hotel in Delhi. Even if you are traveling on a modest budget, do not under any circumstances skimp on a hotel in Delhi; you will understand why on the spot. After all, it's just one night.
Really good options are mentioned in ours, you can book using the links in it, or select a hotel on the map. Do you see a circle on the left and rays coming from it? Ideally, you go there, and the farther from there, the more extreme.

Delhi hotels on the map

So, tickets have been purchased, the night in Delhi has been booked. If you decide to hire a driver for your trip, once your reservation is confirmed, he will help you plan your trip wisely. Once the excursion route is ready, you can buy domestic tickets.

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So, everything is ready. We begin to prepare for the trip. India travel ideas, ready-made itineraries, travel guides, Goa beach reviews and the best hotels in Kerala - all this in articles written by SmartTrip's professional journalists and trusted experts

An airplane is the most realistic way to get to India from Russia. Most of India's state borders run along the sea, while others pass through inaccessible mountainous regions. In addition, there are political tensions on the borders with China and Bangladesh. It takes a long time to get there by sea. Besides, it's not at all safe. So, flight. This is where we will focus our choice. The largest number of international flights arrive at Delhi and Mumbai, followed by Kolkata, Chennai and Bangalore. These airports serve the north-west, west coast, north-east, south-east coast, central and southern parts of the country respectively.

The price of air tickets to India depends on the season: the most expensive is from November to March, when the country has the “high season” and the weather is most comfortable. Prices decrease moderately between April and May and August and October. The best prices for flights are in June and July. By the way, in October-November, Indians from all over the world flock to their homeland to spend these days of Diwali with their families. That's why the cost of tickets is off the charts! Business, in general.

Tourists heading to Goa or the Kerala coast are recommended to contact a travel agency, where specialists will offer a ready-made tour package, including a charter flight along with accommodation. This is the best option. But we must keep in mind that the Indian authorities have set a limit on the length of stay of tourists arriving on a charter flight - no more than 28 days. Moreover, the tourist is also obliged to fly away by charter.


Flights to India from most Russian cities are only possible with a transfer, so the average travel time is more than 10 hours. When flying directly from Moscow, for example, travel time is reduced by about 2 times, but the cost also increases proportionally!

Tourist routes along the “golden triangle” of Delhi - Jaipur - Agra in the north-west of the country begin in Delhi (New Delhi Airport). A round trip flight from Moscow with a transfer in Astana will cost approximately 24,000 rubles, and the journey will take from 10 to 12 hours. For comparison, Air India performs a direct flight in 6 hours, but the cost of a round trip ticket is about 36,000 rubles.


Port Blair Airport is located in the Andaman Islands off the east coast of India. From Moscow you can fly here by Lufthansa together with Air India. With transfers in Frankfurt and Chennai, the flight takes as much as 35 hours, the cost of round-trip air tickets is 45,000 rubles.

Etihad Airways flies to Kolkata, a metropolis in northeastern India. With an intermediate stop in Abu Dhabi, you will spend 18-19 hours in flight, the ticket will cost about 35,000 rubles.

The same Etihad Airways flies to the city of Bangalore in the south of the country. 12-15 hours and you are there. The issue price is 26,000 rubles.

You have long dreamed of going to India, the land of dreams, fairy tales and legends. You are not afraid of the scary stories of others that it is dirty, there are a lot of poor people and you can get very sick. Then this enchanting country is waiting for you! Of course, it requires special attention and preparation; it has its own laws, culture and traditions that must be observed. This region can be endowed with a variety of epithets ad infinitum, but no matter what dreams and desires lead you there, a few tips will never hurt.

1. Choose the best time to travel to India

India is beautiful at any time of the year. It is generally accepted that the most suitable time for a holiday is the period from October to March. However, if you choose the high mountainous regions of the country, then the summer months are also perfect.

2. Buy tickets in advance

If you have not yet managed to purchase the treasured pieces of paper, then this can be done without leaving your own sofa. Today, many sites specialize in finding the best deals on all airlines at once. In addition, you can independently determine convenient departure dates and find tickets with a big discount. Moreover, air carriers regularly offer various promotions and discounts. It is also worth taking care of housing in advance. in advance, and your holiday will not be overshadowed by anything.

3. Vaccinations against diseases

Don’t panic, you can get by just fine without vaccinations by following simple hygiene rules. Don't forget to wash your hands, fruits and vegetables. You should not immediately eat what you bought from street vendors if the product has not been cooked. Also, do not drink water from the tap or other sources; it is better to buy it in bottles. To get a little accustomed to local food, you can dine at first in restaurants serving European cuisine.

4. Travel India on your own

Once you get the hang of it a little, you can safely leave the crowds of tourists and go on a solo voyage. India is a country that does not tolerate templates and cliches. She is ready to reveal to everyone something of her own, personal, unknown to anyone.

5. The aroma of India is unique!

No matter how you prepare yourself for the smells, at first they will follow you everywhere. The smell of garbage dumps is closely intertwined with the aromas of spices and incense, making you constantly wrinkle your nose. No need to worry, very soon you will learn not to notice the stench and will only be able to smell the fragrance of flowers and aromatic resins.

6. An incredible number of people

There are a billion people living in India, and the constant crowding makes your eyes dazzled and your head is dizzy. In such an environment you get tired very quickly, so change your place of stay more often, go to the countryside, mountains or forest.

7. Communication and language

Don't worry about not knowing Hindi, everyone here speaks English. If you have difficulties with this language, then sign language will help you. The main thing is to smile and be polite and Indians will always help.

8. Photo for memory

There is a belief among Indians that taking a photo with a European brings good luck. Feel free to take photos with locals when they ask you to.

9. Indian bazaars

Do you want to feel the full flavor of this country and its inhabitants? Then the famous Indian bazaars are what you need. Delhi's Chandni Chowk market is ideal, but small bazaars are also equally colorful and original. Here you have to bargain, as a rule, prices are already inflated almost 10 times! Try not to leave all your money there on the first day, believe me, this is quite possible.

10. Be careful of beggars and beggars

Often, they gather together, as soon as you sacrifice one, a whole pack of beggars will immediately surround you.

11. Don't forget, there are a lot of monkeys in India

There are a lot of them here, they even build temples for them, but you shouldn’t relax if you don’t want to lose your things. There are Indians who specifically train monkeys to steal expensive equipment from tourists. Always be alert!

12. Capture beauty

India is full of mystery, beauty and amazing things. At every step you can safely press the camera button, you won’t take the wrong shot. The main thing is to be patient for subsequent analyzes of your photos.

13. Forget the guidebook

No standard route can replace your own desires and observations.

14. Don't try to see all of India in one day

In an effort to gallop across the whole of India in a few days, to see and taste everything, you will most likely take a bite of everything, but never feel the taste. The country is incredible and you won’t be able to travel around it even in a couple of months. Explore all the most interesting places, make your own route, or better yet, forget all the diagrams and just trust your feelings and desires.

 

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