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Travel Tips For Student

TRAVEL

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.
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.
Keep important emergency numbers with you. Print emergency numbers in Delhi.
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.
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.

STAY

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
There are a number of budget hotels and guesthouses for budget travelers.
Tourists can also stay at the YWCA and YMCA hostels located in different parts of India.

SAFETY

On the whole, India is a safe country. But all visitors should exercise the usual levels of vigilance
Always drink bottled water or packaged mineral water.
Avoid spicy food, especially if you’re not used to it.
Beware of touts; be assertive and confident and don’t give them the impression that
you are unfamiliar with India.
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.

PEOPLE

English is a commonly used and understood language throughout India. However, interpreters and guides for other languages are also easy to book.
Indians are fairly friendly and helpful
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.
English is a commonly used and understood language throughout India. However, interpreters and guides for other languages are also easy to book.
Indians are fairly friendly and helpful

AMENITIES

One can find all basic food / amenities confirming to international quality and standards.
All banks in India function from Monday to Friday. There are many ATMs from which one can withdraw cash 24×7
All the government and administrative offices in India operate from 0930 to 1700 hours on weekdays.

DOS & DON’TS

Always carry your college contact details and your counselor number.
In our case its LISAA SCHOOL OF DESIGN , A-11 OKHLA PHASE-2, NEW DELHI -110020
CONTACT NO -011-41010553,9717878193
DON’T carry your passport and important travel documents at all times.
DO carry attested photocopies of travel documents in person and keep the originals safely.
DON’T buy air/rail or travel tickets from unauthorized persons.

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

LOCAL POLICE -100
FIRE SERVICE -101
AMBULANCE -102