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The climate in puducherry is generally
humid as it is located in the coastal areas of South India.
The climate is mostly warm and plain cottons or cotton
/synthetic blends are the most practical and the coolest
in summer. It's best to avoid thick clothes that don't
'breathe'. |
| In the summer, a hat and sunglasses are
recommended for protection from the harsh sun. |
| When traveling during monsoons, a collapsible
umbrella comes handy. |
| Taxi and Auto drivers don't expect tips
but fare is not uniform. If they go through a great deal
of trouble to get to your destination, they may ask tips
about Rs.50-100 per day, depending on the distance travelled. |
| During the winter months, sweaters and
light jackets are required. |
| For functions, carry formal suits for men,
skirts, and tops for women. |
| Trekkers and travellers going on any outdoor
adventure should bring a daypack that will hold a sweater,
camera, a water bottle. A good pair of binoculars and
sunglasses that block out ultraviolet rays are advised.
Also carry strong sun block, sewing kit, premoistened
towelettes, and pocketknife with can opener, lock and
key for each duffel or bag, high-power impact-resistant
flashlight, spare batteries (unless they're a popular
size). Electronic Gadgets for electric-powered equipment
bring a converter and an adapter. The electrical current
in India is 220 volts, 50 cycles alternating current (AC),
wall outlets take plugs with two round prongs. |
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Tipping
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| In most of the restaurants
or large hotels, a 10% service charge is often added
to bills. In smaller places, where tipping is optional,
you need only tip a few rupees, not a percentage
of your bill. Most major hotels include a service
charge of 10%. Waiters, room service boys, housekeepers,
porters, and doormen all expect to be tipped. |
| You should pay railroad porters Rs.5
to 10 per bag, depending on the weight. Be sure
to set the rate before you let him take your bags. |
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Health
precautions and other related information |
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| Foreign tourists should carry
their Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate conforming
to International Health Regulation, if they originate
or are transiting through Yellow Fever endemic countries. |
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| Health risksCholera,
dengue fever, dysentery, hepatitis, malaria, meningitis
(trekking areas only) and typhoid. Travellers with
respiratory ailments may wish to take precautionary
measures. |
| Health CertificateCitizens
and travellers coming from the United States, Canada,
or the United Kingdom, do not require any vaccination
certificate or inoculations. Though normally an
International Health Certificate is not asked for
by immigration officials, its better to carry one.
It contains valuable information incase one needs
medical attention. |
| VaccinationsAs a precautionary
measure vaccination against Hepatitis B is recommended,
if staying for a longer duration. To avoid Malaria,
Dengue, carrying mosquito repellents, nets, clothes
covering the body and using sprays against insects
in rooms is sufficient. A first aid kit carrying
adhesive bandages, thermometer, water-purification
tablets, antibiotics, antiseptic creams and mosquito
repellents is advisable. Drinking only mineral or
boiled water curbs down the chances of stomach ailments,
thus whenever going out carrying a bottle always
comes handy. This will also keep dehydration at
bay. If in doubt, one can take a salt-sugar solution
1/2 tsp. salt and 4 tbsp. sugar in one litre of
water to rehydrate. |
| At Eating JointsThough
sticking to a vegetarian diet is recommended, eating
only thoroughly cooked meat is advisable. |
| AvoidPork ProductsFried
food from vendorsDishes using excessive oilRoad
Side Restaurants |
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Safety
precautions and emergency information |
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| Never leave an unlocked suitcase
in a hotel room. Never leave suitcases unattended on airports
or train stations. |
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| Women traveling alone should never
get into a taxi or rickshaw if there's a second
man accompanying the driver. Women should also chain
lock their door when they are in their hotel room. |
| Everyone should be alert in crowds
for pickpockets. Wear a money belt. One should be
careful while using his or her credit cards. |
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Tips
to remember while visiting religious monuments |
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| Visiting a religious monument
demands respect. With all religions, removing shoes is
necessary before entering a shrine, though sometimes cloth
overshoes are provided for a small charge. |
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| Drinking alcoholic beverages on the
premises or speaking in a raised voice is not permissible.
Some structures are off-limits to visitors who do
not practice the faith. One should not try to force
or bribe to enter such places. |
| Be sure to cover your head when you
enter a mosque. When you enter a mosque, you are
supposed to step right foot first into the courtyard. |
| To enter a holy shrine, women should
wear a long skirt, a dress, or trousers.. Travel
in a Muslim community calls for even more discretion.
Women should consider wearing a salwar kameez, or
loose pants and long blouse. |
| In some Hindu and Jain temples all
leather products inside a shrine like shoes, belts,
handbags, camera cases etc. are prohibited. |
| Many temples also expect visitors
to purify themselves by washing their hands and
feet under a tap or tank available there before
entering. No visitor in a Sikh gurudwara should
keep his feet pointing towards the Holy Book or
step over any one sitting in prayer or meditation.
Usually sitting on the floor of a Hindu or Sikh
temple with cross-legged or with feet tucked beneath
is best. |
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