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| General
Tips |
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Avoid drinking water from an unknown source.
When in doubt asks for "Bisleri"
mineral water. As a further precaution bring
water-purifying tablets.
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There
are some areas in India where malaria is still
prevalent. Prior to your departure, get a
prescription from your doctor for some anti
malarial tablets.
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Do remember to bring some insect repellent,
mosquito coils or even an electronic repellent.
Mosquitoes in India can be fierce.
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Cows are considered sacred in India; so when
you are driving in India do not hit one.
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Avoid foods, which have been laid out in the
open, avoid sweets and candies from local
markets.
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Wash fruits before eating them.
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Do carry sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat.
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Ask permission before taking any photographs;
if possible try to carry a Polaroid instant
camera. Indians loved to be photographed.
You can earn a lot of cooperation and friendship.
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Always respect religious shrines and places
of worship. Some places require visitors to
observe a decent dress code. Take care not
to violate any taboos in a mosque or a temple.
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Change currency only from Thomas Cook Exchange
Bureaus or official moneychangers. Remember
to retain the Currency Exchange receipts after
each transaction. You will need them for re-exchange
on departure.
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Photography
is prohibited in places of military importance,
railway stations, bridges, airports and military
installations.
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Tips For Traveling
in Punjab
Clothing
Travel as light as possible. Its better for
women to avoid tank tops or short skirts / shorts.
The best & comfortable outfit, especially
during the hot summers, apart from Salwar –Kameez’,
is a T-shirt worn with loose cotton trousers.
You can purchase them anywhere in Ludhiana,
at very reasonable rates, at any of the shops.
Social Interaction
If you give the impression of being from a different
country or State, chances are that you might
be stared at, especially in the smaller towns.
Don't be offended - they mean no harm, it is
just curiosity.
Toilets
In Punjab, public toilet facilities are few
and far between. Take every opportunity you
can to use a clean toilet in places such as
hotels and restaurants. Make this a habit wherever
you go.
Beggars
Do not let them hassle you, and do not encourage
them by giving them money.
Food And Drink
Drink only bottled water. Many popular brands
are available. In restaurants insist that they
bring a sealed bottle to your table.
Eat non-vegetarian food only in good restaurants
& popular eating Joints. The meat in cheaper
and smaller places can be of dubious
quality.
Good quality vegetarian food is easily available.
Curd or yogurt is served with most meals. It
is a natural aid to digestion and helps temper
the spicy food.
Shopping
Before purchasing, check the prices at shopping
places before making a choice. Bargaining is
standard in most places and is enjoyed by all.
You can also shop in government handicraft shops
as there the prices are fixed and the quality
is certified. Get used to the fact that you
will probably be charged more than the locals.
If possible, take a local along when you go
shopping.
Tipping
In hotels and restaurants, tips are not normally
included in the bill.
Some hotels include service charges on their
bills. In such cases tipping is not necessary.
The standard tip is 10%.
In hotels, porters and room service attendants
are normally tipped at the end of the stay,
though an early tip is likely to
get you better service.
Tipping of taxi drivers is not customary.
Sightseeing
Dress codes for religious places can include
covering your head, being barefoot etc. Ask,
so that you don't unwittingly give
offence.
Some temples do not permit any leather articles
at all on their premises.
Certain temples are not open to Non-Hindus.
Please check with the local tourist information
office.
The dry summer heat can drain you completely.
Drink lots of water and fluids.
The sun is strong. Remember to use sunscreen
on exposed parts of the body. Wear sunglasses
to screen out harmful rays.
Photography is not always permissible, and at
many places it is permitted only at a fee. There
is usually a higher fee for using
a video camera.
Smoking is not allowed at public places. All
properties of the Indian Railways including
trains and railway stations are
strictly non-smoking zones with stiff penalties
for violations.
Health
Precautions
Always drink bottled water.
Eat fruit you can peel.
Always wash fruit well before eating it.
Wash your hands before and after eating.
Always keep a tube of mosquito repellent with
you.
Always carry a kit of the basic emergency medicines
you might need for diarrhea, fever, etc. Also,
band aids and an antiseptic ointment.
If you do catch a bug,
do not panic. It will go away in a few days -
but try the following tips to keep it down:
Drink lassi - a yoghurt drink. It will help tone
down the bacteria.
Eat plain rice, or try a simple khichdi - an easily
digestible mixture of rice and lentils.
Drink plenty of coconut water. It's cooling, and
naturally sterilized!
Drink plenty of fluids and take some electrolyte
salts if the bug persists.
Time
As you know, everything in India takes time -
longer than in most places. So always give yourself
extra time for whatever you may have to do - even
it is just a visit to the Post Office or changing
money.
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Tourists
Safety Tips
Ludhiana Police Department would like to make
your visit to our exciting city as pleasant and
safe as possible. You can help us further by following
these simple tips while touring Ludhiana.
Carry your wallet in an inside jacket pocket or
side trouser pocket, never in the rear pocket.
Carry pocketbooks in the bend of your elbow, held
close to your body. If there is a long strap,
wrap it around the bag. Carry credit
cards and cash in your pockets.
Keep pocketbooks on your lap when dining out,
not dangling over the back of a chair. Avoid placing
pocketbooks on hooks on the back of
a fitting room or bathroom door, where someone
can easily reach over & removed
them.
Leave valuables and important papers, such as
jewelry and passports, secured in your hotel's
safe deposit box. Never leave these
items unattended in your room or carry large sums
of cash on your person.
Be wary of unexpected persons coming to your hotel
room. Never op en the door to unsolicited room
service or maintenance people. Contact
the front desk if you have any doubts.
If you schedule a meeting with a potential client,
research the company and the individual with whom
you are meeting. Meet in a public place, such
as a restaurant.
Make sure that luggage is only given to a member
of the hotel's bell staff and a receipt is issued
for stored luggage. Never leave luggage
or other expensive items, unattended at airports
or taxi stands.
Kindly contact on counter "May I help you"
available at airport, railway station & bus
stand for help and guidance.
Adequate numbers of PCR & other police officers
are deputed in proper uniform in the city. You
can contact nearest police officer
to intimate about undesirable elements and touts
in your observation. However, police
is taking utmost care, vigilance and surveillance
over these elements, still it is felt that
we can eliminate these elements effectively with
passengers active participation in the drive.
In addition to above, police officers in plain
clothes are also deputed to keep watch on suspicious
movements. Therefore, you should never
entertain the touts and unscrupulous persons to
avoid harassment.
Preplan your destination in Ludhiana regarding
your stay and tourism in Ludhiana. Never take
advice of Taxi Drivers regarding your
stay/tourism in Ludhiana. Please strict to believe
the information of Police Officers,
"May I help you" counter, or any other
Govt. recognized information Centres.
If you face any harassment or law and order problem
in Ludhiana, you can dial 100 number from nearest
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The
Train Traveller
Carry enough cash for your rail journey, as there
are no places to get cash on trains.
The food and water available at train cafeterias
tends to run out. In any case, fresh snacks are
rarely available and it is a good
idea to carry your own food and drinks. This will
come in handy if there are delays.
Carrying a pillow on train journeys is a good
idea, especially if you are used to sleeping with
your own pillow. You may find their
pillows lumpy or too high or too hard; yours will
be just right.
When traveling by train at night, secure your
luggage by looping a long chain through the handle
of your suitcase/bag/rucksack and
padlocking it to a convenient surface. You could
lock the chains together too, making
it difficult for someone to walk away with your
luggage while you are sleeping.
Avoid the agony of waking up on a train to find
that your shoes have been stolen. Stuff them into
the seat pockets or place them in
your bag while you sleep.
Find out in advance how long your train stops
at the station and on which side the platform
will appear. If you have several pieces
of luggage, start moving to the door well in advance
so that it is easier to disembark
without making too many trips back and forth.
Carry your own paper towels, soap and toilet paper
rather than being stranded on a long train journey.
Don't lose sight of the train you are traveling
in when it stops at a station. You wouldn't want
to be left behind at the platform
browsing through a station bookshop while your
train pulls out. |
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