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Money
The currency in usage in India is Rupee.
It is divided in 100 paise. Coins are
available in .25, .50, 1.00, 2.00 and
5.00. Currency notes are available is Re
1 and Rs 2,5,10,20,50, 100, 500 and
1000. Rs 1000 note is good to keep your
wallet slim while travelling but it is
recommended to keep change since getting
change is always painstaking. Make sure
the notes are not torn or deface in any
manner before taking.
You are not allowed to bring in or take
out Indian rupee from the country. You
can bring as foreign currency as you
wish but for above $ 10000 or equivalent
it must be declared.
Money Exchnage
All Banks exchange foreign currency at
the prescribed rate of the day by the
Reserve Bank of India. Authorised
moneychangers are also located at
strategic market places and hotels. If
you are travelling to remoter area it is
advised that you change your money
before hand. American Express and Thomas
Cook Traveller cheques are also well
accepted. At cities like Jaipur, Jodhpur
and Udaipur ATMs are conveniently
available. ATM accepts Cirrus, Maestro,
Master Card and Visa. Though all ATMs
may not accept all the cards. All major
shopping establishments, hotel and
restaurants accept credit cards. But
budget hotels, restaurants and small
shops may not accept credit cards.
Postage
India has well established postal
service. A post card can be sent in Rs 8
or an aerogramme in Rs 8.50 to anywhere
in the world. A standard mail can cost
upto Rs 11 to Rs 20 per 20 grams.
Parcels can also be sent they are
charged as per weight and distance. It
is advisable to get the parcels stitched
by a tailor or a parcel wallah normally
available just outside the post offices.
Courier
Couriers services are available for
through out the country and
internationally. Some international
couriers have offices in Jaipur while
most others have associates.
Receiving Mails
Post can be received as poste restante
with your surname written first
addressed care off GPO or General Post
Office of any town you intend to visit.
While looking for your mail check both
for surname and first name as it could
be filed under any. Make sure the
senders write the return address so that
the mails if uncollected can be
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