Top 10 Tips to Outlive Your First Tour of India

We all know that India stands out uniquely on Earth in terms of diversity, traditions, cultures, beliefs, and religions. So, a trip to India is no less than a trip to a myriad of surprises and incredible sights. Tourists have given many titles to India as Land of the Gods, Land of Taj, and Land of Adventure. Nobody can deny that India is the perfect getaway from the daily stressful life. But, it is also overpopulated. People say that if you are able to sustain yourself in this country, you can surely live anywhere else. Here are those top 10 tips to outlive your first tour of India.

Choosy Clothes for Females

Males should not worry about their attire issues. However, it is recommended to avoid shorts and go for strong shoes as your feet need to be safeguarded from the roads full of mud and potholes. For females, the matter is a bit serious. It would be best to cover the body from neck to ankles even in heat as the more you leave your skin open, the more mockery will come your way. Remember, Indians like to be completely dressed up. Loose shirts reaching the thighs are fine and kurtas are mostly liked by the foreigners.

Comprehend Cricket

India is a great fan of cricket and if you want to get into the company of Indian males in quite friendly manner, try to include some names of cricket world such as Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Sourav Ganguly, or Mahendra Singh Dhoni. The more good you speak about them, the more you will become friendly with the people. For a quick look, explore the Web site on India Cricket League.

Right Hand Eating Please!

The taste of India lies in its mouth-watering food that is to be eaten with hands. In fact, restaurants in the South serve meals on banana leaves to indicate that they are eco-friendly. You need to wash your hands first and then use all the fingers to eat rice mixed with the curries. Use your thumb to push food up to the middle fingers and then put in the mouth. This will need practice.

Store Maximum Toilet Paper

Public toilets such as those in trains and certain tourist sights are always not equipped with toilet paper including the Western Toilet. Therefore, it is necessary to carry toilet paper wherever you go. You can buy them from the vendors selling it handy. And yes, power cut-off is common and so keep a mini flashlight too.

Bargain and Bargain

Bargaining saves you from paying more. As a rule of thumb, if the seller asks you to pay 1,000 rupees, do not give more than 500 rupees and begin to negotiate at 300.

Ride the Buses and Trains, But with Care

If you do not get into the buses and trains, you have not seen the real India. But, whenever you see the signs stating words like ‘Ladki’, ‘Ladies’, or ‘Auratein’ as well as any other variation; do not seat there as they are reserved for ladies. These are Hindu or Urdu words. Also, be aware of pickpockets. Further, never think that two trains leaving from the same station will reach to the destination in equal time. The routes differ and so time also varies. The more the time, the more is the ticket price. Visit http://www.indianrail.gov.in/.

Go for a Pill

If you are visiting the backwaters of Kerala or a rural area, always take antimalarials. Further, even the urban regions are packed with mosquitoes. Do go to a travel medicine clinic and know what all drugs and precautions are inevitable. These clinics will suggest you to go for the antimalarial daily with food. However, avoid an orange tab at the beachfront in Chennai as it can induce vomit.

Do Experience the Ayurvedic Massage

Bumps while in rickshaws and long North American flights can take a toll of your lower lumber portion. India has a perfect solution for this in form of an Ayurvedic massage. The Ayurvedic approach is the most ancient and a comprehensive treatment for relaxing aches and reviving body, mind, and soul with herbs and oils. Yes, men are treated by men and women are treated by women.

Say Bye to the Shoes

In India, many temples rightly maintain the rule of removing the footwear prior to entering. This is sometimes tiresome only if you are wearing laced hiking boots. So, go for some light sandals that are simple to manage and are available for some hundred rupees in the Indian markets.

Never Miss the South

South India is full of beaches and temples, which no tourist would like to miss. Explore the great Indian cities like Mysore, Mahabalipuram, Kanyakumari, Cochin, and Kanchipuram where you will be amazed to see the natural beauty and hand woven fabrics.

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