Beginning the story about India, let us turn to the legacy of Nikolai, our Drozdov . "Pay attention, how many-sided and rich in vivid characters the world of Indian tourists . See the lazy stirring on the coast of South Goa? India in this region is teeming with wealthy beach lovers, who, staying in luxury hotels, provide themselves with an even tan, turning to the sun by one or the other side. . And if you look a little to the north, where India is washed by the Arabian Sea, you can to witness a surprising phenomenon: the mass migration of tourists from North Goa along the shore in search of rave disco in the open air . These individuals, as you can see, are much more mobile and do not tend to spend big money on hotels - India, I recall, glory and "superbase" placement . Now let's look at the internal areas of the country ... see a lot of buses? This, of course, lovers of "excursion", inspired by the "Golden Triangle" and around it . Yes, I almost forgot! India is interesting for another exotic subspecies of tourists called "seekers of sacred truths" . They buy only the air ticket and independently go deep into the country or, conversely, purchase special yoga tours . » Those who are only going to visit this country, the article "First time in India: five councils" is suitable. And those who India has repeatedly taken into their exotic embrace can safely storm the most remote cities and resorts of the country.
The capital is Delhi, the major cities are Mumbai (earlier Mumbai, earlier Bombay), Kolkata (earlier Kolkata ), Chennai (formerly Madras)
Main resorts: Kerala, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, North and South Goa
For a complete list of the most popular holiday destinations in the country, see the city page and the resorts of India.
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How to get to India
"Transahe o "carries out regular and charter flights Moscow-Goa," Aeroflot "daily flies to Delhi . Qatar Airways runs several times a week through Doha to Cochin, Trivandrum, Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi, Bangalore and Dabolim (Goa) . @ Emirates Airlines operates daily flights to Mumbai, Delhi, Cochin, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Chennai (via Dubai), and 4 flights a week to Trivandrum and Kolkata (via the same Dubai) . Etihad Airways daily flies to Delhi, Mumbai and Cochin (via Abu Dhabi) and three times a week to Trivandrum and Madras (via Abu Dhabi) . Thai Airways flies to Bangalore, H nnay, Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai via Bangkok .
"Turkmen Airlines" fly to Delhi through Ashgabat twice a week. You can fly direct flights to Goa by flights on the "International Airlines of Ukraine" flights from Kiev.
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Visa to India
Citizens of Russia need a visa to visit India. In some cases, you can extend the visa, not leaving the country
Customs
Import of foreign currency (and exportation of previously imported) is not limited, national - it is forbidden. More than 10 000 USD in cash (or equivalent in another currency), as well as personal computers and laptops need to be declared. Duty-free import of 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250 g of tobacco, alcoholic beverages - up to 0, 95 l, jewelry, food, household items and things - within personal needs is allowed.
The import of drugs and narcotic drugs, weapons and ammunition without appropriate permits. It is forbidden to export skins of tigers, wild animals and feathers of birds, hides and leather goods of rare reptiles and ivory, living plants, gold and silver bullion, jewelry worth more than 2000 INR (except those bought in duty free), antiques manufactured more than a hundred years ago
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Phone numbers
@ Embassy of India in Moscow (consular department): st. Vorontsovo Field, 4; tel .: (495) 783-75-35, fax: 916-36-32, 917-22-85; website
Russian Embassy in New Delhi: Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, 110021; tel .: (11) 268-737-99, 268-891-60; Web site
Consulate General in Mumbai: 42, Jagmohandas Marg (Nepean Sea Road); tel .: (22) 236-336-27, 236-336-28; website
Consulate in Kolkata: 22A, Raja Santosh Road, Alipore; tel .: (33) 247-970-06; website
Consulate in Chennai: 14, Santhome High Road; tel .: (44) 249-323-20, 249-823-30; website
Police: 100, fire brigade: 101, ambulance: 102
Transport India
Travel around the country more comfortably and quickly on the plane, cheaper - by train (for long distances) or by bus (for short). Since the ticket of the first class to the train is sometimes a little cheaper than an air ticket to the same point, it is wiser to travel the second class with air conditioning. Such cars are of two types: four and six in the compartment.
A special train with conditioned cars "Taj Express" runs between Delhi and Agra: it departs from the capital in the morning and returns in the evening. There are breakfasts, lunches and dinners in his car-restaurant
At the main stations of the largest cities and international airports there are separate "windows" or even halls for selling tickets to foreigners (usually for dollars, and giving in rupees). @
The bus network in India is well developed: public transportation companies and a large number of private companies are in every state. All types of public buses are quite suitable for travel: the difference is only in the level of comfort and cost.
With the taxi there will also be no problems, the only time to pay attention is that cars that have a license for tourist service have yellow numbers. With the driver you must necessarily bargain about the price, and do it before departure. When going on a long trip, it is better to know in advance its approximate cost from the hotel administration - "on the counter" in India almost never go.
Moto and pedicabsh can be hired just like a taxi. Moto rickshaws - though exotic, but quite fast and convenient way to travel around the city. At the same time it costs about two times cheaper than a taxi. But trishikeks are suitable only for small trips: the speed is small, no comfort. And if the passenger "is in the body", do not pull at all in the hill, you have to get out and go near.
Car Rental
If very briefly: it is better not necessary . The reasons are somewhat different: first, the routes are narrow (albeit in decent and the markings and road signs are sometimes absent . Secondly, the traffic is very dense almost around the clock, in the general flow are moving oxen carts, motorcycles, people, on the canvas regularly come out various representatives of the local fauna . Well, the last , but most importantly: Indian waters The passengers do not comply with even the minimum traffic rules . To top it all, driving in India is left-handed . Therefore it is better to rent a car with a driver for traveling around the country. It will not go so far that it's too expensive, but it's safe. The average rental price is 14-20 INR per kilometer, plus 300-400 INR per day - driver fee.
The most popular vehicles in India are motorcycles and scooters. Very convenient, given the density of motion. The average cost of renting a scooter is approximately 200-250 INR per day, with no one canceling the bargain, especially if the lease period is more than a week. Required documents: passport and driver's license.
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Safety of tourists
Ladies for walks outside the hotel should dress more modestly, without bare shoulders and miniskirts. But in the hotels themselves it is better to use the safe and always remember the commandment "do not tempt", leaving no value or money in sight or in easily accessible places. Locked in a suitcase or bag, no one will touch them.
Do not need any special vaccinations before going to India. As well as almost everywhere in the south, it is not recommended to drink raw water from the tap. Hands and bought vegetables-fruits should be washed thoroughly with soap. And for greater peace of mind - to exclude salads from fresh vegetables from the diet, using only vegetables that have been heat-treated inside (in general, the newly arrived European should not be eaten indiscriminately in India). Another useful tip: always have sanitary napkins with you, especially on the road.
Continuing the theme of hygiene, we note that in the Indian province this concept is completely abstract, as well as "cleanliness in the streets." If your courageous customers are not going to sit all day on the hotel grounds, be sure to prepare them for this. In addition, the "white sagibu" in Indian cities should always be ready to "attack" the extremely annoying sellers of any shabby, dudochnikov, fakirs, beggars and just curious.
In the Indian "outback", where Europeans are still large a rarity, the local population can show to tourists a lively, but absolutely unselfish interest. In many places it is still considered a good sign to touch the "white brother". So do not be surprised (and even more annoyed) that visitors from the north will be looked at, offered a handshake or clapped on the shoulder.
For more information on security, see the articles "Getting to India", "Rules of Conduct in India "," On hygiene, rules of behavior on the street and religion in India "," Safety rules to be observed in India. "
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- What is allowed and what is prohibited in India
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India's climate
Climate at the South India is closer to the equatorial, in the north - to the mountain subtropical. The change of seasons is determined by monsoons. The hot and dry season lasts from April to June, the average temperature is + 38 ... + 46 ° C, and from the middle of June to the beginning of October the rainy season lasts (+ 35 ... + 38 ° С).
"High" tourist The season in continental and southern India lasts from the beginning of October to the end of March. The sky in this period is almost cloudless, and the air temperature in the daytime is + 25 ... + 30 ° C, at night + 20 ... + 25 ° C. In Delhi and north it is cool in December-January, at this time the average temperature is about +13 ° C. In April, when it gets too hot in the south and in the center of the country, good weather is established in the Himalayan states.
See also the current weather forecast for the main cities and resorts in India
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Beaches
The coast of India, with a total length of almost 6000 kilometers, boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the world . The most "mastered" and popular beach resorts are in the states of Goa and Kerala . On the beaches of Mumbai also boils a stormy night life, but for the time being she is not particularly attracted by Russians. . These beaches are famous for their insane incendiary discos, which are attended not only by the local "golden youth", but also by wealthy European heirs of well-known families . Also, states of Karnataka (Arabian Sea) and Tamil Nadu (Bengal Bay and Indian Ocean) .
Beaches of the Andaman, Nicobar and Lakshadweep islands are excellent for diving and snorkeling. This is quite difficult to access and, as a consequence, poorly-harbored beaches of India: true lovers of loneliness come here to enjoy the beauty of the wild nature.
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Hotels
Hotels in the resorts of India are built not above the palm tree (9 meters) and not closer than 300 meters to the sea due to strong tides. Coastal establishments of the category of five "stars" make an impression: it's not just a place of rest with a large set of services, but fabulous palaces, where the staff tries to fulfill almost all the wishes of tourists. The most refined in this category include hotels of international "chains" of the Taj group, Marriott and Hyatt. But the city "five" does not always correspond to their high rank - the service in them at times leaves much to be desired.
"Four" in the resort areas offer their guests good service, a fairly large range of services, including traditional ones, characteristic only for India programs for sanitation . With the city institutions of the same level the situation is worse - it's not easy to find the quality that meets their stars . Often the four stars on the facade serve as decoration only for the building . But there's nothing to say about the city treshki, x thee every rule has a pleasant exception: it is possible to come across even the two "stars" with clean rooms and good service . Most of these hotels belong to the former military or the families of the higher castes .
The mains voltage in India is 230-240 V, the frequency is 50 Hz. Rosettes are often different from standard European, but everywhere you can buy an adapter.
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Banks and exchange points
You can exchange money at the airport (the rate will not be the most profitable), in the bank, in certified exchange offices (under the passport) or in the offices of travel companies (but not all). When exchanging it is better to take a receipt - this will allow, if necessary, to reverse the exchange of money when leaving the country (but not more than 25% of the officially exchanged amount). It is best to import dollars or EUR, the currency of other countries is not changed in all banks, but if they change, then at a less favorable rate. Banks are open on weekdays from 10:00 to 14:00 and on Saturdays from 10:00 to 12:00.
Traveler checks can be cashed only in large banks, preference is given to "Thomas Cook" and "American Express" . Credit cards have limited circulation - only in the capital and large resort areas.
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Shopping and stores
The list of "obligatory" purchases and various souvenirs is amazing. Here is just a short list of what can be brought from India: fabrics - cashmere, silk and Rajasthan cotton. They are made of magnificent saris, scarves, skirts, shawls and blouses. Another - tea, the same, but without the elephant. Further - Indian spices: pepper, turmeric, saffron, clove, cinnamon, as well as unknown to us fragrant powders, which can not be dispensed with when preparing curry. All the excellent quality and, by our standards, almost free.
At will: decorations made of copper, brass, bronze, silver and gold with inlaid, bright enamel, semiprecious and precious pebbles. To the heap: figurines and figurines of clay , copper, glass, sandalwood, bamboo, rosewood and Indian walnut.
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Kitchen and restaurants
The basis for a very diverse, eclectic and spicy-sweet-sour-sweet Indian cuisine is a variety of vegetables, fish, rice, flour products, "Puri" and various dairy products . The number of original dishes in it has not been estimated by anyone (unrealistically) . Well, the main "visiting card" of local chefs is, of course, the spices that are added to almost any dish , even in sweets, and in the most unusual combinations . Therefore, e If the stomach of the tourist does not need a particularly vivid impression, he should immediately warn the waiter about it .
Tipping in India does not have the status of "obligatory", but no one from them, of course, will not refuse. Their size depends on the type of service and the level of the institution. Usually they are 5-10 INR and more. The taxi driver will be happy with a small reward of 20-30 INR, while in restaurants and cafes the tip is equal to the traditional 10% of the invoice amount. In large hotels there is an official allowance for the service at 10-25%, so there is no need to give "tea."
Entertainment, sightseeing and sightseeing in India
To say what is in India, what to look at is not to say anything. One "Golden Triangle" is worth it! In order not to get lost in them from the very beginning, we will move to the states: at least some system. For example, the state of Rajasthan (Western India) is known for its turbulent military history and many ancient fortresses and forts. There, in the desert areas of the Tar desert, many ancient civilizations were formed and such picturesque cities as Jodhpur, Jaipur, Jaisalmer and Udaipur were built:
- The secluded city of Jaisalmer, located near the Pakistan border and separated from the rest of India by the Tar desert, causes in his guests a strong sense of time stopped. The main mode of transport there is camels, and people still live in the city fort, it's the only residential fort in India. Every February, the city attracts tourists with a three-day desert festival with parades of camels, processions of local residents in bright clothes, acrobats, fakirs and jugglers.
- "Blue City" Jodhpur is the former capital of the ancient state of Marwar, meaning "Land of Death". Such a nice name this area, apparently, due to the harsh climate of the Tar desert, on the edge of which stands Jodhpur. It consists of the Lower Town and the huge Mehrangar fortress on top of a hill surrounded by a 10-kilometer wall with seven gates through which the paths to the palaces pass.
- "White City" Udaipur, located on interconnected lakes, is called the most romantic place Rajasthan, if not all of India.
The route Jansi-Orchha-Khajuraho-Varanasi is very interesting, most of which passes through the state of Madhya Pradesh:
- Jansi is a small and frankly boring town known for its fort and proximity to Orchh e.
- In the small picturesque town of Orchha there are more sights than in any large and ancient Central European city: the tombs, temples, the Raja-Mahal palace, the five-storeyed Great Mogul Palace - Jahangir Mahal, from which a beautiful view of the tomb of the royal family in the bend of the river. And also the unique multi-storeyed Vishnu Temple, built in the form of a cross.
- Kajuraho is twenty-two restored, literally collected by pieces of archaeologists, ancient temples . Since the first of these, more than a thousand years have passed, but their architecture is still it is actual and attracts the attention . Mainly by its intricate ornamentation, after all these are the famous temples of the goddess of love Kami - so the carving is extremely rich in various erotic (and it's softly said) scenes . Inspired by ancient works m, local craftsmen make (and sell right there in the shops) such silver pendants that can drive even the producers of some German films into the paint .
- Varanasi is the most sacred and ancient city of India on the banks of the Ganges, for many centuries it serves as a place of ritual ablutions and no less ritual cremations of Hindus . Here there are many sacred places of Buddhism: the stone column and stupa of Dharmaraja, the staircase of Damek at the site of the first Buddha service, the Jainist temple of Sriansanth, the temples of Viswanath, Annapurna and Manmandir, and dyne from the best museums in India, Bhavan . In addition to various historical attractions, Madhya Pradesh has many original protected areas where you can even observe tigers in natural conditions . The most popular are the national parks Kanha and Bandhavgarh .
In the state of Kerala tourists are waiting for travel through the jungle, reserves and spice plantations, swimming on the "hauzbots" on the lagoons and backwaters, visiting the lake, mountain and beach resorts. There is also the famous Cochin, a city on a dozen islands. The ancient cities of Vrindavan and Fatehpur-Sikri are interesting in the state of Uttar Pradesh
Orissa State stretches along the west coast of the Bay of Bengal. Its main attractions are the three great temple cities - Bhubaneswar with the temple of the phallus king Lingaraja, Puri with the temple of the Lord of the Universe Jagannath-Mandir and the Sun Temple in Konarak
State of Maharashtra attracts tourists, firstly, because it is located here Mumbai , which locals persistently continue to call Bombay, and, secondly, numerous rock temples and monasteries. The most interesting of them are located near the city of Aurangabad
In the state of Tamil Nadu - a lot of places, well, just mandatory for a visit. It is also Canniqumare, the sacred place of the confluence of the Bay of Bengal, the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea, and Madurai with its Shiva temple, and Mamallapuram with numerous stone carvers' studios, interesting temples and a long deserted beach. The former French colony of Pondicherry, Tanjavur with the Brihadishvara temple and, of course, Chennai (formerly Madras), founded as an outpost of Britain on the peninsula, deserve no less attention.
Among other things, there are a remarkable number of interesting museums in the country.
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Ayurveda in India
India is 100% exotic country, therefore it has a lot of "chips" to its indecency . What is one only the world-famous method of treatment, and if her, then even culture - ayurveda . Ayurveda (literally "the science of life") is a complex of treatment, one of the few recognized by the World Health Organization as an effective system of alternative medicine . Now about 150 thousand foreigners come to India for ayurvedic treatment year . In Russia, ayurvedic tours have also become popular and fashionable lately, so now many people go to India not for the beaches of Goa or the cities of the Golden Triangle, but exclusively for treatment . Photos of India (1048 )
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