{"id":956,"date":"2011-05-12T17:56:45","date_gmt":"2011-05-12T12:26:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/?p=956"},"modified":"2021-05-27T10:49:43","modified_gmt":"2021-05-27T05:19:43","slug":"first-time-tourist-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/first-time-tourist-in-india.html","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Tips for the First Time Tourist in India"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a class=\"highslide\" href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-957 size-medium\" title=\"Top 10 Tips for the First Timer in India\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/2-204x300.jpg\" alt=\"Top 10 Tips for the First Timer in India\" width=\"204\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/2-204x300.jpg 204w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/2.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 204px) 100vw, 204px\" \/><\/a>A dynamic and developing country, India has a lot of lure for tourists of all sorts. If you\u2019re travelling to India for the first time, it\u2019s best if you keep in mind the following quick tips to ensure that your stay in this incredible country is as safe and comfortable as possible.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/first-time-tourist-in-india.html\/#i\" >\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/first-time-tourist-in-india.html\/#WHILE_PARTAKING_IN_ADVENTURE_ACTIVITIES\" >WHILE PARTAKING IN ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/first-time-tourist-in-india.html\/#HEALTH_PRECAUTIONS\" >HEALTH PRECAUTIONS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/first-time-tourist-in-india.html\/#GENERAL_INFORMATION\" >GENERAL INFORMATION<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i\"><\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHILE_PARTAKING_IN_ADVENTURE_ACTIVITIES\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">WHILE PARTAKING IN ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">India has a lot to offer in terms of wildlife. While each reserve\/national park\/sanctuary will have its own safety measures in place its best to maintain the following two rules: Remain in your vehicle at all points of time and Maintain distance from even the \u201csafest\u201d animals.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Both the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea can be extremely inviting for the avid swimmer. However, exercise extreme caution while swimming in the open waters; especially during the monsoons when the water can get really rough. While there are lifeguards on duty during the day, there is no supervision at night.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you\u2019re in India for a trek, it would be safest if limit your adventure to already identified routes that are approved by local authorities. Be careful to ensure that any help coming your way is via a <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">registered<\/span> agent, porter, or guide only. Despite all your expertise, it is best to embark on the trek in the company of a local climber who is familiar with the area.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HEALTH_PRECAUTIONS\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">HEALTH PRECAUTIONS<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you\u2019re visiting India in the cruel summer, make sure you keep yourself properly hydrated. Every region has its own version of the quintessential summer drink that will help keep you cool.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Mosquito repellents can be your best friends in India. No matter where you go, it\u2019s likely that the crafty bloodsuckers will be waiting for you. Save yourself the itch.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GENERAL_INFORMATION\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">GENERAL INFORMATION<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Often, offers of cheap deals in hotels, cabs and tours are scams. If you\u2019re backpacking it across India, it\u2019s best if you do a bit of research before you take the plunge. Be cautious and aware.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Since its better to be safe than sorry, women should dress appropriately for their surroundings. It\u2019s best to avoid smoking and drinking publicly, and to travel with companions if visiting remote places.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Opt for bottled drinking water and ensure that the bottle is properly sealed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Like in most places, India too has its own customs and codes of conducts. The difference is that these tend to vary with regions. Keep yourself acquainted with these to avoid hurting sentiments.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Public display of affection is looked down upon in India. Anything beyond holding hands and hugs are unacceptable in public even in urban India.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A dynamic and developing country, India has a lot of lure for tourists of all sorts. 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