India is a subcontinent full of contrasts - from snow-capped Himalayan peaks to tropical beaches. The country offers sensory overload of colors, smells and impressions.
Attractions
The Golden Triangle - Delhi, Agra (with the Taj Mahal) and Jaipur - is the classic introduction. Rajasthan enchants with Maharaja palaces and desert cities.
Kerala in the south offers backwaters, spice plantations and Ayurveda. Goa attracts with Portuguese flair and beaches. Mumbai is the Bollywood center. Rishikesh is the yoga capital of the world.
Tipping
Restaurants: 10% in upscale places. Rickshaw: 10-20 rupees rounding. Hotel staff: 50-100 rupees. Tour guides: 200-500 rupees per day. Temple priests: 10-50 rupees for blessings.
Traffic Rules
Highway: 80-100 km/h
Highways: 60-80 km/h
Urban areas: 30-50 km/h
Villages: 25 km/h
Reality check: Traffic rules are suggestions. Honking is communication. Cows have right of way. Left-hand traffic theoretically. Alcohol limit: 0.3 per thousand (some states ban alcohol completely).
Currency & Payment
India uses the Rupee (INR). Cash is important, but digital payments (UPI, Paytm) are booming. Card payment in hotels and larger shops. ATMs are widespread.
सावधान (Caution): Always have smaller bills - change is often a problem!
Important Phone Numbers
Emergency: 100 (Police), 101 (Fire), 102 (Ambulance)
Tourist Hotline: 1363
Railway Enquiry: 139
Women's Hotline: 1091
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