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We love India. But we realize it can be a daunting place to visit. It’s big and it’s crowded. But, boy, is it beautiful! To make the most of your trip, follow some of these tips to experience the trip of your life…<\/p>\n
Pack light<\/strong> Check out this article I wrote on my secrets to packing light<\/a>.<\/p>\n Dress conservatively<\/strong> What to wear at temples<\/strong> Shoes for India<\/strong> Internet\/WiFi access<\/strong> Staying healthy<\/strong> Shopping in India<\/strong> How to get a visa<\/strong> Bring your patience<\/strong> See all of our India tours here<\/a>.<\/p>\n *****<\/p>\n We love India. But we realize it can be a daunting place to visit. It’s big and it’s crowded. But, boy, is it beautiful! To make the most of your trip, follow some of these tips to experience the trip of your life… Pack light It\u2019s true that if you pack light, you\u2019ll have to …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":10681,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","ngg_post_thumbnail":0},"categories":[339],"tags":[589,350,56],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wandertours.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4351"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wandertours.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wandertours.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wandertours.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wandertours.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4351"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/wandertours.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4351\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wandertours.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10681"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wandertours.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4351"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wandertours.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4351"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wandertours.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4351"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nIt\u2019s true that if you pack light, you\u2019ll have to do more laundry. But I\u2019d rather live with rinsing out some clothes every four or five nights than lugging around a big bag. Plus, when you pack light, it leaves more room for souvenirs!<\/p>\n
\nIt\u2019s best not to wear shorts or a skirt that comes above the knees. In most areas, even though it could be warm, you\u2019ll want to keep your knees and shoulders covered. For further guidance, refer to our tips on what to wear in India<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"Women](\"https:\/\/wandertours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/sari-ful.jpg\" "\\"Women")
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\nAgain, dress conservatively and plan to leave your shoes at the entrance of the temple. You might consider bringing a pair of little socks and wearing those anytime you enter a public building where you have to remove your shoes.<\/p>\n
\nNo need to bring more than two pairs. Perhaps a pair of walking shoes and a pair of sandals that you can easily slip on and off during visits to temples.<\/p>\n
\nMost hotels will have WiFi or computers where you can access the internet. Please don\u2019t rely on this, however, because it\u2019s sometimes a crap shoot; computers don\u2019t work, the WiFi goes down, and power outages do happen. Certainly you\u2019ll be able to regularly check in with family but set the expectation that it won\u2019t be like home.<\/p>\n
\nPurify your water to avoid Delhi Belly, one of the most common ailments for travelers to India. Avoid ice in your drinks and smoothies and brush your teeth with purified water. Also ensure that all food is thoroughly cooked. See our tips for staying healthy in India<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n![\"Lamb](\"https:\/\/wandertours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/lamb-biryani.jpg\" "\\"Lamb")
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\nMost souvenirs, clothes and jewelry are quite inexpensive and you might find yourself purchasing more than you planned on. Consider buying an extra bag (something like a small duffel) once you’re in India and then follow these shopping tips for India<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"Indian](\"https:\/\/wandertours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/souvenir-shop.jpg\" "\\"Indian")
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\nGetting a visa for India has become a bit complicated in recent years. Here are instructions<\/a> in doing so.<\/p>\n
\nPerhaps most import of all is to bring a bucket of patience. India IS a wonderful destination with much to offer the traveler, but there are some obstacles (traffic, haggling with shop keepers, etc.) than can wear you down. Get a good sleep each night and start the day refreshed and eager to experience all that Mother India has to offer!<\/p>\nPhoto Credits<\/strong>:
\nBangles: Beth Whitman
\nSari-ful: Nico Crisafulli via Flickr <\/a>
\nLamb Biryani: Alpha via Flickr <\/a>
\nSouvenir Shop: Soumyadeep Paul via Flickr <\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"