TRANSPORT:
*Take autorikshaws from pre-paid kiosk wherever available.
*If prepaid autorickshaw is not available settle the fare/charges before embarking on the journey.
SHOPPING:
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Purchase from reputed or recognized shops.
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Always insist on a bill for purchases made.
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Ensure VAT registration numbers in a corner on the bill sheet.
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Payments made by credit cards must have the amount mentioned in words and numbers too.
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Always double-check the goods in the parcel before leaving the shop or allowing it to be packed for dispatch.
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Ensure payment by credit cards is made only once for each bill.
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Wrongly made out bills must be destroyed there and then to avoid double payment to the shopkeeper.
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Money exchange: -
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Take from authorized money exchangers and take a receipt.
TAXI: - -
Utilize services of pre-paid taxis, wherever available.
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Misc.:-
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You are advised not to dress in clothes that are too revealing and too scanty.
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Eat food that you buy yourself.
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Always ensure your passport and other precious belongings are safe. Never give them to strangers or shopkeepers
TRANSPORT:
*Free rides can culminate in trouble at a hotel suggested by the driver.
*Don't leave your important documents, valuables, luggage etc with the driver.
*Make enquires (as to where and how far each monument, tourist site is located) before setting out on sight seeing with only the driver as a guide.
SHOPPING: -
*Don't let the driver coax you into doing more shopping than sight seeing.
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Avoid showrooms near tourist sites or else ensure the price and authenticity of the purchase being made.
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Don't sign on blank letter heads or bills.
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Avoid carrying out business or developing relations for furthering business with unknown persons who are glib talkers and at times impeccably turned out.
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Avoid help of guide /driver while shopping. Try to avoid shops recommended by them.
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Don't let shopkeepers pack your purchases behind a counter or in another room. It must be done in front of you and sign across the joints or ensure some method whereby no changes can be made.
Money exchange: -
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Don't exchange from unauthorized money exchangers who do not provide a receipt.
TAXI: -
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Don't leave your valuables and goods/ luggage in taxi/auto rickshaw etc.
Misc. :-
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Don't hang on to the arms of young men or give them the impression that you find them attractive.
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Don't go in for free lunch and dinner or drinks.
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Don't roam around in the late hours of the night.
DO's
DONT's
In case CHEATED: -
If you are cheated, inform nearest Police Station or Police control room immediately or TAF (Tourist Assistance Force) personnel posted near monuments.