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Indian food is largely influenced by its geography and culture. This is why this country offers greatest variety of food in the world. Every part has some delicious specialties to offer. Mughalai and South Indian food is very popular and it is easily available everywhere. Mughalai food, non-vegetarian food is world famous for the aromatic spices. Those who want to stick to the familiar food items should not worry. They can find burgers pizzas, and other ready to eat food as major eating outlets such as McDonalds and pizza huts can be found in all major cities. Goa is a heaven for seafood lovers. Kashmiri food is also very popular. If you want to have a test of local cuisine try Dhabas. Indian fast foods like samosas, sweets and sharbats can be tried. They offer good food at reasonably cheap prices. Avoid half cooked food, and water other than bottled. India is full of seasonal fruits; include them in your diet. Good vegetarian food is available easily. Chinese, Italian, Continental and Thai cuisines are easily available.
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| Tipping: |
| you can give 10% as the tip in hotels and restaurants. It is not necessary to tip if the hotels include service charge in their bills. To enjoy a better service in hotels you can give an early tip to porters and room service attendants. Generally they are tipped at the end of the stay. You don’t need to tip cab drivers. At railway stations negotiate before hiring coolies.
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Indian transport system is good if you are ready to forget the crowd. Roads in all major cities are good and well connected. All major cities have airports. Country has the biggest network of rails in Asia. Bus services are also good. You can hire cabs and auto-rickshaw. Give yourself extra time as you may be held up by traffic jams. However, condition of roads is not very good in small cities and villages.
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India is known for its humidity and the sun is very strong here. The dry summer heat is a big problem. The best weather to travel in India is from November to March. English is not a problem in India. You can find guides who speak English. Otherwise you can always request for government-trained guides who speak French, Spanish, German, Russian and Italian.
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Shopping in India is sheer fun. Whether it is air-conditioned shopping malls or a street shop. True spirit of India can be seen in these markets, they are full of people from all walks of life. Markets are usually crowded and bustling with people. If you want to shop on reasonable rates try only in government handicraft shops. They offer quality products at fixed rates. But if you want small items street shops is the best option. You should have knowledge of prices; check prices at a few shops before buying anything. Shopkeepers charge foreigners extra. Always bargain in these shops, you may enjoy it. However, best option is to take some local friend along with you when you go for shopping. He will assure that you are not charged extra. Clothes, leather goods, ethnic goods carpet rugs and crafts, silver, gold, jewelry, silk, spices, tea, coffee, statues are very cheap in India and are good buy.
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Staying is not a problem in India. You can find accommodation in five star hotels to heritage hotels, rented rooms, hostels, ashrams, and public guesthouses. However it all depends on how much you are willing to spend. There are numerous other options and you’ll always have a many options to choose. If you want your personal space to enjoy the sand and sun in your style you can always try for beach resorts. They are very comfortable. Houseboats in Kashmir offer another special way to make your stay enjoyable. A room above waters and special ride in beautiful shikaras.
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India is the ultimate dream of every traveler. Wild life lovers can find their love wild life sanctuaries or in the thick forests. Beaches of Goa, Tamil Nadu are ideal for water sports lovers and beach hoppers. You can find all kind of adventure sports like parasailing, Paragliding, skiing and diving in Indian hills. India has a very rich history. Many tourists simply come to see the beautiful old monuments, Palaces and architecture of India, which show the glory of a bygone era. Another major attraction of India is the different festivals and fairs. They show the beauty and diversity of this colourful country.
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