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• Please get information about India through the India Tourism Office in your region or the Indian Missions or Contact our website www.incredibleindia.org . You my also contact your local Travel Agent/ Tour Operator.
   

• Please ensure that required Visa formalities and all travel documents are complete.
   

• Please ensure that your travel bookings are made through approved tour operators, Travel agents and recognized websites. Please check our website www.incredibleindia.org . for more details.

• While in India, purchase, air/rail/bus tickets through authorized travel agents/tour operators only.
   

• It is advisable to hire transportation of any type from licensed operators only. The approved list of such operators is available on our website www.incredibleindia.org.
   

• In case of taxis and auto-rickshaws, it is advisable to hire them from the prepaid booths, wherever available. Otherwise, insist on going by the meter and check the readings regularly to ensure that the fare is correct. In case there are no meters or the meters are dysfunctional, settle on the fare in advance. It is advisable to note the number of the taxi/ auto rickshaw.
   

• It is safe to travel in India. It is, however advisable to take some precautions like avoiding isolated places and going out alone late night.
   

• Please avoid developing familiarity with strangers.
   

• Use public transportation / transportation hired from approved and licensed operators at all places. No not take. / accept lifts from strangers.
   

• Purchase food / drink from strangers or co-passengers.
   

• Do not open your hotel rooms without the safety latch or without first verifying the identity of the person. Avoid entry of strangers into your room.
   

• Take care of your valuables and belongings.

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