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Has a traditional ambience with over 200 stalls and an exciting blend of handicrafts, food, and cultural activities and a special play area for children. |  | | |  | Janpath and Tibetan Market:
A very popular and lively Delhi market, You'll find goods from everywhere in India and Tibet here. |  | | |  | Paharganj:
For Clothes, shoes, jewelry, books, music, textiles, handicrafts, hookah pipes, incense, just head to the Paharganj market. |  | | |  | Chandni Chowk:
Get a true essence of Old Delhi, its crowded roads, street food and plenty of silverware. |  | | |  | Sunder Nagar:
An upmarket place, it is good for art objects and antiques. |  | | More places to shop>>> |
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An exhibition cum sale of lucknow chikanari.
(1st June - 10th June)
Location - Rajiv Gandhi handicraft bhawan, 2nd floor,Baba Khadak singh marg, New Delhi. | | | | | Promising Spirits
A Group art show.
(1st June - 7th June )
Location - Open Palm Court Gallery, IHC, Lodhi Road, New Delhi. | | | | | ‘Summer Theatre Festival’ 2011
(1st June - 16th June)
Location - National School of Drama & Kamani Auditorium, Mandi House, New Delhi. | | | | | Challenge 7
A Group Show of paintings.
(1st June - 21st June)
Location - Capitol Lounge, The Ashok, 50–b, Diplomat Enclave, New Delhi. | | | | | Oriental Scenery
A Photography exhibition by various artists .
(1st June - 30th June)
Location - IGNCA, CV Mess, Janpath, New Delhi. | |
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All about Customs
Customs is an authority or agency in a country responsible for collecting and safeguarding customs duties and for controlling the flow of goods including animals, personal effects and hazardous items in and out of a country.
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The baggage clearance at the major International Airports in India consist of two channels for clearance.
Green channel: not having any dutiable goods to declare.
Red channel: having dutiable goods to declare.
Remember: Non declaration & wrongful declaration of the dutiable goods may attract confiscation of goods, fine or penalty. Serious offences like attempting to smuggle Gold, without declaration may lead to arrest & prosecution. The Indian Revenue Department has specified a list of items, including the size that can now be imported duty-free as part of baggage.
 Please visit the official website of Customs department, Government Of India for detailed information
http://www.cbec.gov.in/travellers.htm
There are several countries regarded as Yellow Fever-infected. For further details and updated information, please visit
www.immigrationindia.nic.in/
The following regulations apply to citizens of the affected countries:
(A) For entry into India:-Any person, Foreigner or Indian, (excluding infants below six months) arriving by air or sea without a vaccination certificate of yellow fever will be kept in quarantine isolation for a period up to 6 days if:
1. He arrives in India within 6 days of departure/transit from a yellow fever endemic area.
2. Has come on a ship which has started from or transited at any port in a yellow fever endemic country within 30 days of its arrival in India provided such ship has not been disinfected in accordance with the procedure laid down by WHO.
(B) For leaving India:-There is no health check requirement by Indian Government on passengers leaving India.
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There are many five star, deluxe and heritage hotels all over India waiting
to serve tourists to standards in line with international standards of hospitality
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Home stay is becoming popular in many ‘touristy’ destinations and can sometimes
give a much closer view of India.
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There are a number of budget hotels and guesthouses for budget travelers.
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Tourists can also stay at the YWCA and YMCA hostels located in different
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India is well connected by air, trains and road transport. Advance booking
is possible for all of them, hence try to make a tentative plan for your stay /
travel in India.
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Have photocopies of all the important documents like passport visas
travel insurance and driving license etc just in case it is lost is a wise way to
ensure you at least have a copy.
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Keep important emergency numbers with you. Print emergency numbers in Delhi.
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Don’t forget cash. Credit cards /Debit cards / travelers cheque are the safe
mode of payment, however in many situations cash would be required. Try to keep
some local currency in hand.
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Hiring taxis from prepaid booths or availing of services of registered cabs
is always safer. If you do travel by local transport, insist on going by the meter
or fix the fare in advance to avoid being fleeced.
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If you are unsure about booking local transport yourself, ask your tour operator
to do it for you.
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On the whole, India is a safe country. But all visitors should exercise the usual
levels of vigilance.
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Always drink bottled water or packaged mineral water.
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Avoid spicy food, especially if you’re not used to it.
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Beware of touts; be assertive and confident and don’t give them the impression that
you are unfamiliar with India.
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Familiarizing yourself with a couple of commonly used words or phrases in the local
language will help you while shopping or talking to the local people.
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India is geographically varied, therefore the climate also varies. Always be aware
of the weather before you travel to a region. Always make sure you carry the appropriate
clothing to keep yourself comfortable, so you can enjoy your trip.
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English is a commonly used and understood language throughout India. However, interpreters
and guides for other languages are also easy to book.
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Indians are fairly friendly and helpful
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One can find all basic food / amenities confirming to international quality and
standards.
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All banks in India function from Monday to Friday. There are many ATMs from which
one can withdraw cash 24x7.
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All post offices in India are open from Monday to Friday
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All the government and administrative offices in India operate from 0930 to 1700
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DON'T carry your passport and important travel documents at all times
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DO carry attested photocopies of travel documents in person and keep the originals
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