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Trevelling to Himalayas
Tourist Information Centers:
Tourist information Centers are situated in all the metros and major towns of India. One can contact these information centers via phone, fax or E-mail. They provide you information regarding the inner line permits, accommodation, transport facilities, adventure sports activities, tourist guides with maps and travel brochures which you need to carry during your travel within India. Garhwal Information Centers Ladakh Information Centers Kumaon Information Centers Sikkim Information Centers Himachal Pradesh Information Centers Health and Safety Precautions Traveling in India offers many Healthy hazards but there are several measures which can assure your health and safety. Summers can be really harsh in India therefore wearing comfortable cotton clothes, drinking lot of water and applying suntan lotion and sunshades is advisable to protect yourself from sunburn and sunstroke. On the other hand winters, specially in north India can be extremely dry. If coming from Yellow fever endemic country than bring along your Yellow fever Vaccination certificate conforming International Health Regulation... More... Inner Line Permits Inner Line Permits are imaginary lines drawn on the map and run almost parallel to the International border of India. Only those visitors are permitted in these areas who have inner line permits. Even Indians need to take special permission for visiting these restricted areas. Rules regarding these permits keep on changing... More... Visas Visa is an essential document issued by a country on individuals request allowing him to enter and in stay in the country for a certain purpose. Citizens of all the countries require a valid visa and passport for visiting India. Indian visa can be obtained from the Indian consulate in your country. There are certain parts in the country where you require special permits to enter. It is advisable to acquire a double or multiple entry Tourist Visa as it enables you to visit countries like Nepal and Sri Lanka as well. Even the tourists of Indian origin holding passport of the other country need to get a visa. More... Trekking Essentials All outdoor activities including trekking, camping, skiing, bird watching, river rafting, involve a lot of adventure and some amount of risk as well. But being cautious and alert can actually help you. Its your will power which allows you to cope up with the toughest of situations . There are a number of items which are essential for survival in the wild. The list depends entirely upon the kind of activity you undertake. But carrying extra clothing, a strong pair of shoes and lots of packed food becomes a necessity when you are in Himalayas. When you are buying equipments for your trip then make sure that they are light weight but do not compromise on quality. One should be clear about the requirements for the trip as sometimes people pack extra things which are not required and just add to the weight of your baggage... More... |
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