PAYMENT OF BILLS
All foreign nationals have to pay their hotel bills in foreign currency only, in cash, travelers’ checks or credit cards. (However, Indian rupees are accepted if supported by proof of certificate of encashment in India of foreign currency or travelers’ checks).

AIR/TRAIN TICKETS
Concessional- tickets like Indrail Pass, Youth fares, Discover India Fares and Air Fares are to be paid for in foreign exchange only. Do not purchase air/ rail/ bus tickets through strangers or unauthorized travel agents/ tour operators.

TRANSPORTATION
Do not hire any type of transportation from unlicensed or unapproved operators.Self- drive cars are available for hire from recognized International firms.

OTHERS
While shopping, sightseeing or going to and from transportation terminals avoid touts and brokers. Be aware of unscrupulous shopkeepers, if you feel that you are being abused do not hesitate to consult the proper authorities. Taxi and auto-rickshaws fares keep changing, therefore, they do not always conform to readings on meters. To avoid confusion, insist on seeing the latest fare chart available with taxi/ auto-rickshaw drivers and pay accordingly. Taxis and auto-rickshaws do not have meters in all cities, but where they do, insist on the meter being flagged in your presence. Incase the driver refuses to cooperate, seek the assistance of a policeman. Where there are no meters, ask assistance at your hotel and agree on the tax fare in advance.

TIME
EST plus 10hrs 30min’ in winter, EST plus 9hrs 30min’ in summer.

HOURS OF OPERATION
These sometimes vary from region to region, but generally-

BANKS
From 1000 to 1400 hrs Monday through Friday, 1000 to 1230 hrs Saturdays. The hotel Ashok in New Delhi and all international airports have 24hour exchange facility.

POST OFFICE
From 1000 to 1630hrs Monday through Friday, 0930 to 1230hrs on Saturdays

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
0930 to 1700hrs Monday through Friday, 0930 to 1230 hrs on Saturdays