Important Tips 

• Travel Documents - It is safe to keep all the travel documents, consisting of your passport, tickets, confirmations of bookings, insurance policies , traveler's cheques, permits, visas etc. and of course money in your hand luggage. In cloths, essentials are loose cotton cloths as man made fibres are extremely uncomfortable and sweaty during summer months. Hotel laundries are fast and good. European Designs are cheaper in India and are sold in the hotel shopping arcades.Do not keep your Valuables unattended during your stay at the beaches. Do not keep your money, passport in the custody of undesirable persons. 

Exchange your money through authorized banks/money changers only, and insist on a receipt. Authorized money-changers, domestic airline representatives, hotel counters, and cab agencies are located in the exit lobby. Follow the signage and reenter the appropriate airport domestic departure terminal for connecting flights.  Travel Insurance - Is a good idea to make a small payment to cover against theft, loss and medical problems. Tourist Police Visitors who encounter unforeseen problems and difficulties can seek the Police  assistance. They often patrol tourist spots and will render assistance, as well as safeguard tourists' security. Tourist police are situated at strategic points. Tourists are advised to contact them for any assistance required during their visit.  Follow Police Traffic rules strictly. Keep your valid documents, driving licence, passports etc., in your possession while driving. Traffic circulation is on the left.    Medical services are available in most towns at government hospitals and private clinics. Non-prescription drugs are available at pharmacies, as well as supermarkets, hotels, and shopping centers.

When you are  traveling in India , You need not any cash / traveller cheques No debit or Credit Card or need to flash your plastic at ATMs around The one & the only one  Gift Card / Gift Certificate

• Always hire govt. approved tourist guides who invariably carry an identity card. Trained English speaking guides are available at fixed charges at all the important tourist centre. The Government of India Tourist office can be contacted by the tourist for hiring their services . 
• Don't purchase rail/air/bus tickets through strangers or unauthorized travel agents / tour operators, but from authorized agencies / counters only. 
• Shopping is recommended from Government Emporiums. While shopping, avoid touts and brokers. 
• Do not indulge in drug offences, as these are punishable under the law.
• Nudity on beaches and public places is forbidden and punishable under the law. 
• Light, cool, and casual clothing is recommended all year round. For more formal occasions, men should wear jackets, ties, or long-sleeved batik shirts whereas women should wear dresses.
• Smoking / Spitting is not allowed in public places.
• Some of the area in India is a plastic free zone. Discourage any use of plastic bags etc.  
• The sea is quite rough at times specially during rainy season, with undercurrents.

             The under water ground level may not be even.

             Do not venture into deep waters because in an emergency, rescue becomes difficult.

             Do consult the lifeguard on the beach before venturing into the water.

             Observe local traditions and customs while visiting religious places.

• Tipping is not a way of life in India , but is fast becoming one.

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