A proper VISA to enter and stay in India & Nepal is a must.

Do not encourage beggars.

Don’t trust strangers with money. Trust your hotel, but not people you may bump into on the streets.

Don’t offer bribes to get any job done. Use consultants or trade and industry associations. If you expect favors, let them come free or not at all.

It is advisable to cover yourself with travel insurance for thefts, loss and medi-claim.

Carry proper maps of the places proposed to visit in India/Nepal, as signboards are often absent.

Try to reach a station during daytime if traveling on your own.

Always use tourist assistance desk for proper advice.

Women traveling alone in certain deserted places should avoid walking at odd hours.

While changing money, insist on getting encashment certificate.

Do not checkout of the hotel in hurry. While checking out it has been noticed in some hotels, the extras are unreasonably charged which the guest hurriedly pays without cross-checking.

Do not leave your cash and valuables in your hotel rooms. Keep your cash divided in different pockets.

Take care of proper disposal of your rubbish always whether you are exploring desert, or Himalayas or beaches or anywhere else.

Don’t accept offers of visiting anyone’s home unless you are confident of the person.

Use licensed guides for sightseeing.

Always use strong suitcases/baggage, as mishandling is common at airports/stations.

Don’t tip unreasonably and unnecessarily in a hotel.

In Monsoon time avoid night stay in the desert.

Most of the monuments give very good discount for students from all over the world. They must carry there valid school identity card.