India
India is a land of deserts and jungles, vivid impressions and unforgettable emotions. It is washed by the Bay of Bengal in the east and the Arabian Sea in the west. The official language is Hindi, and English is an auxiliary language. The official currency is the Indian rupee. It is better to take dollars with you. When exchanging for local currency, ask for small bills so that you do not have problems with the change. You can pay with a bank card in very few places.
Seasonality of rest:
The swimming season is all year round – the average water temperature is 28 degrees. The tourist season begins in late October and lasts until the May holidays. The rainy season is from May to September. The heaviest rainfall occurs in July and August. Prices for this period are the lowest.
Visa requirements:
To travel, you must apply for an electronic visa in advance, no later than 4 days before travel. The cost is 60 dollars. The period of stay is 60 days from the moment of arrival in the country (with the possibility of two entries within 120 days). You must have a printed e-visa at passport control. Documents: passport (valid for at least 6 months); color photo of the tourist; application form; hotel reservation; insurance; airline tickets.
Etiquette and peculiarities of the country:
India is a rather poor country, so we recommend you to keep an eye on your belongings and shoes. In different regions you will meet many small beggars, but it is undesirable to give them money, it is better to give them candy or sweets. In this country, it is customary to bargain always and everywhere. Do not eat, pass, or take things with your left hand. In India, this hand is considered unclean.
National cuisine:
A popular drink in India is tea. An interesting Indian alcoholic drink is “Fenni” based on cashew fruit and coconut juice. “Kulfi is a national ice cream with pistachios, saffron and cardamom. Tandoori chickens are popular with people all over the world. We advise you to try fish dishes – “Dahi Maach” and shrimps with curry and coconut.
Interesting places to visit:
The main attraction of India is the Taj Mahal. It is a marble palace with luxurious architecture, decorated with precious stones. You can see the real life of India by visiting Dharavi, a slum area. Kerala is a popular destination with a chain of picturesque lagoons and lakes. There are many houseboats here that will gladly accommodate any traveler.
What to bring:
Indian silk and cotton clothes are known all over the world. Here you can buy the highest quality cashmere in the world – pashmina. To check for naturalness, pull the pashmina through the ring. Be sure to bring tea from India. You will not find such as sold in India anywhere. For lovers of strong drinks, bring Indian rum “Old Monk”. We also recommend taking natural soap, scrubs and other Indian cosmetics.
