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Remember that
you will be subjected to the rules and regulations of the country
you are visiting.
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All foreigners
are required to get themselves registered with the Foreigner's
Regional Registration Office (FRRO)
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There is a
prepaid taxi service at the airports and it is advisable that
this facility is made use of as it proves to be the most
economical.
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Large
establishments including hotels, shops, and airlines generally
accept American Express, Master Card, Visa and Diners Club credit
cards.
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Occasionally
India and Pakistan engage in skirmishes across the disputed
Kashmiri border. Indian armed forces also clash with Kashmiri
separatists in the state. It is advisable that travellers avoid
the western part of Jammu & Kashmir.
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Kashmiri
separatist groups have targeted foreign travellers in this area
and some have been kidnapped or killed.
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Civil unrest
in the Northeastern states resulted in terrorist attacks on
trains, buses and bridges, and political killings. Official
sources encourage exercising caution in visiting the states of
Assam, Nagaland, Tripura, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya
and Mizoram.
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Particular
care should also be taken when travelling to parts of Uttar
Pradesh and Bihar given the prevalence of local
banditry.
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On arrival,
registering with your country's mission will be a good
idea.
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Avoid public
demonstrations and other civil disturbances.
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Beware of
strangers who offer you bargain.
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Beware of
pickpockets and petty thieves.
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Do not accept
drinks or food from strangers.
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While you are
travelling by car try not to pick up hitchhikers.
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Try not to
stay in very cheap hotels
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Lock up your
valuables in the hotel safe.
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Keep the hotel
room locked and meet your visitors preferably in the
lobby.
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Use only
authorized guides.
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Try to use
official taxis.
