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Travel-Adventures & Holidays Welcomes You To Explore INDIA
The following information has been
gathered for you to assist you with
your trip. We hope this information will be
of help to you in making your trip both safe and
enjoyable. Always keep in
mind, though, that whenever you are abroad, if you come
into serious difficulties contact the country's
embassy or consulate for information and assistance.
 GENERAL INFORMATIONYour trip to INDIA can be a rich and rewarding experience. There are ancient cultures and artistic traditions to admire and a wealth of natural wonders to see, all co-existing with modern societies. However, the customs and local conditions can be as distant from home as the miles, and travelers should plan their trips carefully. CURRENCY & CUSTOMS REGULATIONS Most South Asian countries require that foreign currency and valuables be declared upon entry as a means of enforcing restrictions on the importation of items such as gold, electronic ,equipment, firearms, and prescription drugs. Failure to make an accurate declaration or other violations of these restrictions can lead to high fines and imprisonment. SHOPPING FOR ANTIQUES Most South Asian countries have strict regulations against the unlicensed export of antiquities. Items that are antique or even appear to be , may be confiscated by customs officials unless the traveler has proof of authorization from the appropriate government office to export the antique, or proof that the item is not an antique. INDIAIndia is the South Asian country most frequently visited. Visas must be obtained before arrival. Persons arriving without visas must leave on the next plane. If you plan to travel from India to Nepal or another country and return to India, be sure to request a multiple entry visa. Tourist visas are issued for a maximum of 90 days. Once in India, visitors who wish to extend their stay must apply to a Foreigners Regional Registration Office. Extensions , if granted, may not bring the total visit to more than six months. Customs regulations prohibiting the importation of gold or Indian currency, and regulating importation of electronics goods, foreign currency , and firearms are
strictly enforced. Offenders of these
regulations may be jailed,
fined and/or charged duty at rates
exceeding 300 percent of the item's value.
Laws against drug smuggling carry
heavy penalties, including a ten
year prison term. Political or
communal and inter - caste violence
occurs intermittently in many parts
of the country. Major civil disturbances
can pose risks to a traveler's personal safety
and can disrupt transportation systems and
city services. In response
to communal violence , Indian authorities
may occasionally impose curfews. Foreigners
have rarely been the targets of
communal or political violence in India, and are
principally at risk of becoming inadvertent victims only
if they stray into demonstrations. Whether
dangerous or not, many areas of India have been declared
off-limits to foreigners by the Indian
authorities. Permits are required for
: Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland,
Meghalaya, Assam, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim,
parts of Kulu District and Spiti
District of Himachal Pradesh, border areas
of Jammu and Kashmir, certain areas of
Uttar Pradesh, the area west of National Highway No.5
running from Ganganagar to Sanchar in Rajasthan
, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands
and the Union Territory
of the Lakshadeep Islands.
Persons of
Indian origin can usually obtain permits to visit relative in restricted areas. Other visitors may have to wait a long time for a permit or be unable to obtain one. Consult the latest Department of State Consular Information Sheet on which areas are restricted. Once in India, consult the country Embassy or the nearest country consulate for information on restricted areas and advice on obtaining permits to visit them. None of the popular tourist sites in India are in restricted areas.
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