Travelling to India for a first time could be a treat for a first timer as it has a major cultural diversity and religions living together to promote basic harmony and at the same time a roadside filled with cars and horns bustling out to create a space is always amazing to see on a huge country like India. But following tips would look to make your journey adorable and convenient one.Avoid burnoutThe most celebrated thing you must remember is do not rush as the first time visitors do not have proper idea about exploring a place so they end up by doing nothing. Make sure you have planned your trip so that you can explore every color, every beauty within a comfort zone. Take time to discover a beauty a realistic approach would benefit you.
Get out of the cityMake sure to stay away from an overpopulated city as the small villages and hill station has a beauty of ambiance. Stay clear on your mind that city is more a pollution and small village are a true beauty. Slow down at a beauty of gods own country Kerala, discover a beauty of valley and mountains at a smaller section of India which is more urban than rural.
Watch what you eat and drinkMake sure you stick with healthy diets don’t rush for a street foods always carry a bottle of water while exploring a beauty avoid eating salads or ice rather go for boiled and fried.
Don’t be too precious about your personal spaceMake sure your are familiar with the culture of India which could be little intimidating for a first timer you might be asked some question which might lead in a series of hesitation but that’s how they built their interest regarding your journey.
DRESS CONSERVATIVELYAlways make sure to wear a dress which would cover your legs and arms as country lives in different culture make sure to open a shoe at a door before entering a house or even before entering a sacred space make sure you have removed your shoes.
Watch those feet and handsMake sure to apologize if you touch something with your feet as it is considered as unclean so it’s always better to remember these basic things. Never pass anything with your left hand it is considered as unpleasant so the right hand is a key to impress and get yourself shield within a fold of Indian culture.
Remember that Indian time is relativeRemember time here is bit relative than that of yours if your friend promised you to be there at around 5 minutes than expect that as a 15 minutes or may be more than that as traffic and other means could be a main hurdle so always be comfortable to wait for little longer.Stay safeDon’t walk at streets alone especially during evening or at night time, do not carry a bundle of cash in hand as in many cities pick pocketing could ask you to regret later, haggling at market could be irritating but that’s how things goes here.
BE PREPARED FOR NOISEPlug in headphones to avoid noise as the city built too much noise it is always better to carry an ear plugs or ear phones to avoid getting irritated by noise.
Avoid deals that seem too good to be trueRun into government shops to avoid scams and always make sure to pay in cash while dealing with government shops. Make sure to pay attention if you asking to get things by post.
