General tourists informations

Identification & Visa:

All foreign tourists require a valid passport (Validity min. 1 year) and a visa for journey to India.
Visa applications for German and Italian speaking Cantons can be obtained in return with an envelope with self addressed and stamped from
Embassy of India (Indische Botschaft)
Kirchenfeldstrasse 28
3000 Bern 406
Tel. 031 351 1110 or 031 351 1046
Fax 031 351 1557
E: info@indembassybern.ch, www.indembassybern.ch
Visa applications for French speaking canton can be obtained in return with an envelope with self addressed and stamped from
Consulat Général de l'Inde
9, rue du Valais
1202 Genève
Tel 022 906 86 86
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Health regulations:

A certificate of vaccination is normally not necessary for entry to India. But persons, who enter from the yellow fever area (certain countries of Africa, central and South America), a valid certificate of vaccination is demanded.
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Language:

The official Languages are Hindi and English.
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Tip:

Tips for porter service, staff, tourist guide is usual. These are not always included on the bill.
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Business hours:

The Business hours of Banks, Post and offices are different from region to region.
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Time:

Central European time + 4,5 hours in winter / +3,5 hours in summer.
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Electricity:

Mostly 220 - 230 Volt alternating current, but there are also direct current in some region.
Tourists are recommended to take a universal plug
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Currency::

1 Reep = 100 Paisa. A current rate of exchange will be given as cheet sheet before departure.
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Regulation of foreign currency:

It is to notice that Indian currency is not allowed to take in or take out of the country.
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Regulation of custom:

All personal things are free of duty.
200 cigarettes, 50 cigar and 1lt. alcoholic drink are also free of duty.
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Advices

How to overcome long flights

Before flight start

( )Inquire over necessary vaccinations and the Malaria situation at the flight destination.
( )Let explain by your physician the existing physical problems for flying.
( )A women should take care about the time difference when antibabypill are to be taken.
( )Do not begin the trip in big stress
( )If you suffer under flight anxiety, consult your physician. He can prescribe you a medication removing of frightness.
( )If you suffer from Trombosis, contact your physician beforehand. He can prescribe you a medication.

During the flight

( )Trinken Sie im Flugzeug nicht übermässig Alkohol, auch wenn er gratis ist.
( )Trinken Sie genug Wasser, denn in Flugzeugkabinen ist die Luft sehr trocken. Essen Sie nicht zu viel.
( )Schlafen Sie an Bord. Wenn Ihnen dies Mühe bereitet, nehmen Sie ein gut verträgliches Schlafmittel, das Ihnen der Arzt verschreibt.
( )Eine aufblasbare Nackenstütze, Schlafmaske, und ein Gehörschutz erleichtern Ihnen den Schlaf.
( )Tragen Sie möglichst bequeme, nicht einengende Kleider, ziehen Sie die Schuhe aus.
( )Wenn Sie Venenprobleme haben, sollten Sie besonders bequem, nicht einengende Kleidung und Stützstrümpfe tragen.

After the arrival

( )Do not drink excessive alcohol in the airplane, although it is free of charge.
( )Drink enough water, because the air in the airplane-cabin is very dry. Do not eat too much.
( )Sleep on board. If you cannot sleep, it is advisable to take a compatible sleeping tablet, prescribed by your physician.
( ) An inflatable neckspport, sleepmask and an ear protecter helps to sleep.
( )Wear comfortable as possible, not constricting dresses, remove you the shoes.
( )If you have vein problems, you should wear especially comfortably, not constricting clothing and
stockings.

After return

( )To overcome the Jetlag as quickly as possible, comply with the same principles as after the arrival at the destination.
( ) if fever or diarrhea come up at home, go to the physician, and inform him where you have been.
A Malariainfektion commences like flu. These symptoms must be handled immediately. Also long turm diarrhea must be cleared by the physician.
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Trip pharmacy

A trip pharmacy belongs to each trip. Makes no difference, whether three weeks in the tropics or a day in the mountains. Only size and contents change.
Don't forget personal medicines (for example allergy)
good compatible headache and flus medicin.
Unbreakable Termometer.
medicines against constipation and diarrhea (coated tablet, suppository) sopmething for digestion.coated tablet against travel sickness
in sensitivity on air condition: tablets against throat pain, tablets against coughing,
eyes drop against inflammations
earaches: treat before the flying with nose drops (also for children)
insects preventive. Attention these can attack Plastikmateriallien such as sunglasses
after insect stings: cooling preparation
sunburn: cooling, moisture contribution sun medicin
injuries, abrasion: plaster, scissors, wound well-being ointment, disinfectant
sprain, bruise: elastic bandage and medicin, which treat swelling
insomnia: valerian preparations
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