On vacation in India, everyone can feel part of the world harmony and order, and experience the atmosphere of tranquility and beauty of the east. Not dissimilar to that India may at first surprise with its unusual traditions and customs, but soon get used to them, although it never ceases to surprise their depth and wisdom. Azure ocean, bathing the Indian coast, entails each room throughout the year. Once having been on the Indian coast, one realizes that compared with the rest of India can only be a fantastic journey into the past, the cradle of human civilization on the banks of the Indus and the Ganges at the foot of the roof of the world - Tibet. Fanned by the ancient mystery of India attracts mystery and uniqueness. Despite the diversity of peoples and religions, India has managed to maintain peaceful co-existence and opened itself to tourists from all over the world. Everyone will be surprised by the high level of customer service representatives and choose for themselves what it will taste and pocket, because India offers wide range of outdoor activities: excursions, wonderful nature, traveling on elephant back, the smell of sandalwood and more.

MONEY

The national currency of India - the Indian rupee, the rate of about 42-45 rupees per 1 U.S. dollar. Enough to benefit can be exchanged for money in Indian rupees at exchange offices, banks or hotels at the hotel. At the airport - the most unfavorable course. In banks or at the hotel you may be asked to present a passport to exchange currency.

ENTRY RULES

For entry into India require a visa for Ukrainian citizens. The normal term visa at the embassy - 2 business days. Required documents: passport, valid for at least 6 months from the date of the tour, the questionnaire filled out in English, 2 photo 3 x 4. Visa fee is USD 40 Upon arrival in India at the international airport to go through immigration. All passengers, including children, arriving in India, must fill out in English Special entry cards issued in the aircraft. Similar cards are filled by each passenger leaving the country. With passengers departing on an international flight, the aerodrome will be charged a fee of 500 rupees.

CUSTOMS FORMALITIES

Duty-free import: cigarettes - 200 pcs. or cigars - 50. or tobacco - 250 grams; alcoholic beverages - 0, 95 l; jewelry - in reasonable quantities; food - within the limits of personal needs; items and household items - within the limits of personal needs, cameras and video cameras - one unit each item; unexposed film - five rolls; gift - not exceeding 500 rupees

The import of: drugs, weapons, gold bullion, gold coins and the National Indian currency, antiques, counterfeit goods, materials with pornographic content.

The export of: rare animal skins of wild animals and feathers of birds (endangered species), reptiles, leather products, ancient coins, antiques older than 100 years, the national currency in any amount. For the export of gold bullion requires permission from the Central Bank of India.

Health and Safety

Officially, the vaccination is not required but is recommended to vaccinate against meningitis, typhoid, hepatitis A, and also to prevent malaria. Many of the larger cities in India have a high degree of gas contamination and pollution, so travelers with a predisposition to respiratory disease preventive measures are desirable. Strongly not recommended to drink tap water (even rinse her mouth). You should use the dining room or bottled mineral water. It is important to wash hands thoroughly with soap and carry wipes, be sure to wash vegetables and fruit mineral water. If possible, avoid salads, fresh vegetables (recommended for vegetables, heat-treated).

TRANSPORT

Several types of taxi-cars "scooters" - scooters and motorcycles with sidecars for several people, and rickshaws. The last are of various kinds (foot rickshaws, pedicabs and rickshaws). Hiking rickshaws are very rare, but it competes with conventional rickshaw taxis. Roads with good pavement, but narrow, left-hand drive. In this regard, it is not recommended to take a car.

TIP

Tips are generally accepted in India. The amount is usually about 10-15 rupees for the service, the local guides - 50-100 rupees, waiters rely 5-10% of the total bill.

BUYING GIFTS

A wide selection of pottery in art shops, amazing and unique products in the form of shells and sea coral mask the Indian epic heroes, copper, silver, sandalwood, subtle silk shawls, which you can freely pass through the ring, the famous Kashmiri carpets! Excellent product of Indian craftsmen and artisans, whose skill honed over centuries, will be a long time brings to mind the hospitality of India, and a variety of spices and, of course, Indian tea will remind you a taste fabulous trip!

RULES OF CONDUCT

The traditional greeting of Indians - palm, put together at the heart of palm (namaste), who brings to his forehead with a bow. Shake hands is not accepted, but men can do it. Public kissing and hugging, including friendships, are considered indecent. To say it is best to quiet and calm voice, raise your voice is a sign of bad manners. Women should be aware that India should not wear long hair, and appearing on the streets with bare feet, and you should not wear tight clothes. In Sikh temples can enter only with his head covered in a mosque a woman may enter only with covered head and shoulders, as well as in a long dress. You should not make any temple in the leather. You can take pictures only with permission of the minister of the church. All the buildings, especially religious buildings should bypass the left hand side. Before entering the temple, in a private home, the office should remove their shoes. Some institutions provide special slippers. Soles of shoes must not be turned toward the interlocutor, it is considered a sign of disrespect.

PHONE

In Delhi and Goa provide roaming for many Ukrainian mobile operators, however, the connection is expensive. Simply buy a local sim-card statement and fill in it by using the fast payment vouchers. Call to Ukraine is also from the points of contact (STD / ISD), where you pay the cash call. Calls from hotel rooms are about 3 times more expensive than a phone booth. To make a call to the Ukraine need to dial: 00 38 (Code of Ukraine) + city code + phone number. To make a call in Goa you have to dial: 8 + 10 + 91 (India code) + 832 (Goa code) + phone number Emergency Numbers: Police - 100 Fire Brigade - 101 Ambulance - 102.