Jan 25 2010
India Travel tips and Safety Information For Tourists – A Comprehensive List
By Swati A
India is a beautiful country and every year millions of tourists visit this country. Here are some essential travel and safety tips which should be considered by anyone travelling to India.
1. Medications: Always consult your doctor regarding immunizations that should be taken like Hepatitis A and Polio. Additional vaccinations that your doctor may recommend are Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), Tetanus, Rabies and Hepatitis B. Also carry medications for malaria, diarrhea, anti-allergy, Typhoid etc. Keep a copy of those prescriptions with you in case the local authorities like the Customs question you. Things like keeping an extra pair of glasses can be helpful. Carrying general medications for headache, nausea, sunscreen, few band-aids and mosquito repellent is also suggested. Although you get everything in India but its just better to have them beforehand.
2. Tourist Visa: Citizens of most countries including United States require a tourist visa on their passport. You should consult an Indian Embassy close to your location. Following Indian embassy sites are helpful: www.indianembassy.org, www.indiacgny.org, www.cgihouston.org, www.cgisf.org, chicago.indianconsulate.com .
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