We always recommend visitors to book their tickets
in advance. This way you'll be relaxed as regards your
journey.
People in Bangalore eat food with their fingers. While
most of the restaurants will serve you with spoons but
you can expect food without cutlery as well. Wash your
hands at basins available with these restaurants and
always remember to use your right hand to have your
meals.
There is no dress restriction observed in Bangalore
but always consider weather conditions before choosing
a dress.
Beware of porters at airports and stations. Don't pay
them more than Rs10/-. Watch your luggage as they may
run away with it.
Auto rickshaw drivers will make you go mad in the city.
They may ask 4-5 times the normal fare. Prefer going
by meters otherwise you can reach one end of the city
from another in not more than Rs 30/-(approximately).
Shorter distances can be traveled in not more than Rs
10/-. Night fares are slightly more than day's fare.
Always try to eat something cooked. Eating raw, packaged
or tinned food will make you fall ill.
Do not use your left hand to touch anyone. Indians
do not use toilet papers. You can now imagine what left
hand is used for! You can even make beggars run away
from you by touching them with your left hand. Just
imagine how would a normal man react to such an act.
Tipping is very important. If you want good services
to be rendered to you, always tip Rs10/- or 20/- in
advance.
Observe the sanctity of religious places anywhere in
India. Remove your shoes and if possible cover your
head before entering any religious place.
Respect people's privacy while taking photographs.
Always ask for permission before taking somebody's photograph.
Bargaining is most important while at Bangalore except
in a hotel. You can bargain 20-40% while shopping at
a local street shop. If you stop at a well-established
shop, 10-20% bargain is possible. You can bargain even
more if buying in bulk.
Some travel tips :
Always ensure that you have a valid passport to avoid
any problems with immigration department.
Moneychangers available at airports are best place
to convert your money otherwise you'll have to stand
in long cues in the city. There are private and international
banks in the city that will serve you within few minutes.
So prefer them to government banks.
You do not need to carry a lot of cash with you. Your
credit cards can help make your travel easy. Just ensure
that your bank has a branch in the city. Moreover keep
a note of your bank account number as well as your credit
card number at a safer place. If you loose your card,
you may need them in order to inform your bank about
it.
Avoid traveling in city during office hours as you
may get struck in a traffic jam.
Always buy tickets before entering any tourist attraction.
You can be finned or even prosecuted if found without
a ticket.
You can reduce burden of your luggage by carrying as
least as possible. Almost everything is available in
India. Various retail outlets as well as international
stores will provide you with everything that you may
need.
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