- Beautiful landscapes

- Exquisite cuisine

- Multi-ethnicity

- The world's largest slums, poverty and caste system

- Bollywood

India is a tropical country, there remain very dry periods and periods of heavy rainfall in the so-called. monsoon season. Given the vast area of the country's weather is dependent on the region in which we find ourselves.

North - warmest in the period from April to June. At the end of the year the temperature drops to zero area. In summer (between June and September) there are the highest in the whole of India and the huge temperature humidity (in New Delhi, the temperature goes to 40-50 degrees).

Central India - a large rainfall from July to September.

Eastern India - the biggest temperature from June to September

South-West region is one of the most pleasant for tourists. The largest rains are here in the period from April to July.

November-March

(Moisture is the smallest, the weather is sunny, the temperature as friendly to Europeans)

India is a country with a very diverse culture. Each state has its own traditions, customs and cuisine, and its inhabitants speak their regional language, which is neither in spelling nor in the speech does not resemble the official language for the whole of India (Hindi). The population is very diverse in terms of race, religion, language. Is deep-rooted caste system.

Indians are very friendly people. We live the principles of Hinduism, it is very important for them to relate with respect to other people.

In addition to Sanskrit literature and art this country is famous throughout the world of Bollywood - a very colorful movie, which is the cradle of Mumbai (Bombay). The biggest movie stars to be the eternal idol Amitabh Bachchan, his son Abhishek, Kapoor clan, as well as the current leading star of the movie Shar Rukh Khan. The roles of women in the world's best-known are the m. Others. Miss World 1997 Aishwarya Rai and Kajol, which had the opportunity to learn Polish Highlanders during the pictures to the Indian film Fanaa in Zakopane in 2006.

National sport is field hockey, is also very popular with cricket.

The dominant religion in India is Hinduism, symbolized by the most sacred syllable Om, and sometimes by the Hindu swastika denoting success (the character later became the inspiration for m. Others. to the symbolism of the Third Reich).

However, India is a multi-country, lived here for many Muslims, Chrześcian, Sikhs (famous because of the turbans worn by them), Buddhists and followers of Judaism, Baha'i, and many other religions.

Due to the fact that in many places Interestingly, during a meal you do not use cutlery, avoid eating with his left hand - this can cause disgust at the people sitting with us at the table. The left hand is used only for personal hygiene! We do not give her money, do not touch anyone, etc.

Going to the places of worship must remember their duty boots photos. For some of these places tourists are not generally admitted. Women entering the mosque must remember to set up a veil on her head and shoulders.

The large diversity of people and deep faith makes it easy to unknowingly offend their religious feelings. This is particularly present in the Hindu temples of impure, ie,. spożywającyh beef. This may make it necessary to completely wash the temple, where tipping is prepared food and a number of unpleasant situation.

Twisting her head from right to left signifies your agreement - "yes"

English alternative, but in any event apply in addition to regional languages (21 official languages, local). For instance,. language in West Bengal is Bengali, and in the state of Karnataka Kannada language spaces.

At least in theory, there are five families of languages in India - Indo-European family, Dravidian, Austro-Asiatic, tybeto-Burmese language group and are considered relics.

61% (2001)

Approximately one third of the population are illiterate (mostly women), it does not prevent the communication and trading.

When entering India need a visa. Entry without a valid Indian visa is possible in urgent and duly justified cases, 72 hours, or up to 15 days after submitting a letter of guarantee from the institutions, VIPs and representatives of diplomatic missions. The cost of issuing visas at the airport is $ 80.

Can not get a visa at land border crossings. Requires 12-month period of validity of the passport (counted from the date of obtaining a visa). Entry into India should be implemented within six months from the date of issue of the visa. For a transit visa is required to show a ticket for onward journey or return to the country. Waiting time for visa varies from two days to three weeks.

There is no obligation to prove a specific amount for each day spent. Being in India without valid visa is treated as a serious offense. Documents required when applying for a tourist visa: passport with a validity period of powiednim, 2 visa applications, 3 color photographs, a return ticket or reservation, hotel reservation.

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Formally reporting requirement within two weeks of their arrival, but it is not rigorously enforced.

Typically, sufficient to inform the planned place of residence and provide a contact telephone number (preferably Indian)

Possible check of baggage because of the high sensitivity of the safety and security against terrorist attacks. However, do not worry about specific handicaps.

With India can not be exported: antiques (items with more than 100 years), articles of ivory, skins of animals (especially reptiles), the shells of turtles.

You should carry a passport - not only in the case of control, but even to buy a phone card or use an Internet cafe because of security reasons (the threat of terrorism).

Access to medical care depends on where you. In big cities there are no problems in obtaining professional help. The cost of medical visits ranges from 10 to $ 20, day in hospital costs from 30 to 120 USD (without treatment and research). In smaller towns, the price of these services are correspondingly lower.

Always have a so-called. carnet de passage. Insurance policies are recognized in accordance with internationally accepted principles. It is advisable to take out personal insurance package, especially since accidents and medical expenses.

Students are recommended to buy a card or ISIC Euro 26 with the option of insurance. Sometimes banks issue a document stating his client's coverage of health insurance (eg. account specified in Pekao SA, including your student). However, it is thoroughly check the extent of insurance received, in case it did not meet our expectations sufficiently.

ambulance: 102

The visiting persons are not required to undergo prior to any vaccinations.

It is expected checks at airports (especially during epidemics of threats) and having to undergo quarantine.

During the monsoon increases the risk of getting malaria and dengue.

In some areas, such as. Mumbai, it is reasonable to adopt anti drugs.

Due to the specific climate, a huge amount of spices in Indian cuisine, as well as appearing in the Indian cultures of tourists often affect the stomach problems. Best to obtain the pharmacy in a large dose of eletrolitów (eletktrols). The most important safeguard against this type of "attraction" is to reduce the consumption of beverages that are not factory sealed, and even avoid drinking mineral water in restaurants.

In recent times appears to be at increased risk of terrorist attacks and crime,. Special attention should be on the pocket thefts in crowded places visited by tourists tion. The problem is a dishonest vendor, rickshaw and taxi drivers, especially at airports.

Areas vulnerable to terrorist attacks are Jammu and Kashmir, Asam and other north-eastern states. Because of the sectarian riots Caution is advisable in places clusters of religious minorities, particularly in the states of Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh.

However, be careful in the region of Kashmir, due to the ongoing dispute over the decades in these areas between India and Pakistan. Today the conflict is an unofficial, from time to time, however, there is little rebellion, shootings and terrorist attacks in the local Indian authorities, dlatrgo or not it is a region particularly recommended for hiking expeditions.

In some regions of India in recent years took place in sectarian riots, which most felt the Christian minority living in the state of Orissa. They are not incidents where victims can become tourists.

Police - 100

Traffic police - 103

Medical assistance - 102

Medical assistance in the state of Andhra Pradesh - 104

Fire brigade - 101

Universal No contact with the police, ambulance and fire services - 108

Universal No contact with the police, ambulance and fire services from mobile phones - 112

Do not travel alone by taxi from airports or railway stations, especially with lots of luggage, if we sense any concerns regarding the driver. There are cases of robbery by a taxi.

Keep the standard precautions m.in. nieliczeniem cash in a public place, or carefully guarding portfolio. Documents best to hold the bar in a special purse, do not hang around your neck for valuables.

It is often children asking for money - we should be aware that generally they operate in large groups at the behest of the local mafia.

It is essential to close the window before leaving the apartment, because the ubiquitous monkeys ambiguous may be up during our absence.

Atari - przeście border with Pakistan

Naxalbari, Sunauli / Bhairawa - border with Nepal

Haridaspur - przeście border with Bangladesh

The main international airports: Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata (Calcutta), Chennai.

In New Delhi has two airports - the international im. Indira Gandhi and the airport to domestic flights.

Samjhauta Express and Thar Express is a combination of India-Pakistan. Due to the possibility of attacks (such as that of 2007, during which killed about. 70 passengers Samjhauta Express) is not recommended for this form of travel.

Delhi-Lahore bus between India and Pakistan

Required Carnet de Passage.

For India, preferably traveling by plane because of the duration and cost of travel.

Very good air transportation, the cost of a ticket to the other end of India, for example, between Bangalore and New Delhi is around 180-200 zł when you buy 2 days before departure. Intense competition on the domestic airline market, good conditions, rather a lack of delay. The smallest comfort lines are characterized by Jet Lite (you can find a small plane in which more than others feel the turbulence during the flight).

The most popular domestic airline are m. Others. GoAir, King Fisher and Jet Airways.

The cheapest tickets to India offers a Russian Aeroflot, which is flying around. 30% cheaper than flying Finnair, Lufthansa and Swiss, but there is a need for Russian transit visa.

India has the world's most extensive rail network on a great range of standards. If we want savings for the buck you can virtually tour the whole of India (but do not expect seats or air conditioning).

Categories comfort of travel:

AC class - first class air-conditioned

AC 2-tier (AC 2) - second class with air conditioning

AC 3-tier (AC 3) - the third class with air conditioning

First class - first class without air conditioning

AC CC - air chair

Sleeper - very clean, but as far as comfortably

2nd class - the cheapest, but not recommended for tourists

Ticket prices for travel by train one of the better classes are comparable to the price of an air ticket on the same route as the train journey is often as much as 10 times longer. On the other hand ride by train is a guarantee of amazing views.

Do not choose to travel by train during the monsoon season - often to the flooding of tracks and long delays.

There is a special type of ticket, called. Taktal (of a ticket) very useful when we are away for the day, and not bought a ticket in advance.

In cases where there are no seats, you can type in the so-called. Waiting lists. This ticket does not guarantee the comfort of travel, but it is quite cheap.

Cheap means of transport, good for short stretches międzymiejskie. The fare is usually charged in the road.

Tourists motorists need to legitimize an international driving license. Drive on the left, although often it seems that the only law is the law of the jungle here. There are almost no lights, before each turn signal to be honking his journey, which will protect against a conflict (with the rest of those you should not worry too much because there are quite often).

In large cities with a mandate, rather heavily, with the possible exception of Bangalore, where there is so large congestion. The movement is very dynamic, but not fast. It requires strong nerves, especially in the city.

The most common means of transport are available almost everywhere in major cities autoriksze, a traditional elder brother motorized rickshaw. The fare must bargain before you start driving.

Are also readily available taxis.

Mainly in Internet cafes. Remember to bring your passport, because without it rather hard for access to the Internet (threat of terrorist attacks).

In larger cities, easily find post offices.

In order not to be cheated on the cost of travel by taxi from the airport is worth before leaving the hall in a special panel to make charges for the route that you want to ride. We then will be issued a special ticket, which show a taxi driver. Thus we do not assume any additional costs (excluding any tip.)

Restrictions on moving around the country:

Special permission is required (to be issued through the offices of the registration of aliens by the Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Interior) to enter the so-called. reserved and protected territories: archipelagos Andaman, Nicobar Islands, Laccadive, and Amindiwy Minikoj islands, border areas of states: Uttar Pradesh, Sikkim, Mizoram, Manipur, Arunaćal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Nagaland and Jammu and Kashmir.

Indian Rupee (INR), INR 1 = 100 país (País)

Before coming to buy the best dollars and exchange them for rupees at State Bank of India due to a very favorable exchange rate. In the case of travel by plane to New Delhi, money can be exchanged immediately after check-in branch in an airport.

Virtually every major store cards are accepted. When shopping in smaller towns should not be granted in August to hold dollars - they are still a symbol of wealth and a lot we can overpay for the offered goods.

Food prices are much lower than in Europe. The same goes for clothes and regional products. Prices of electronic equipment, however, are comparable to European.

0.5l bottle of mineral water - 10 rupees

Very good quality shirt is a renowned Indian company - ok. 1000 rupees

Dress - 100 rs

Incense - 10 rs / pack

Bracelet - 60 rs

In larger cities you will find department stores, where prices are fixed.

If you like to haggle, you can visit the numerous, colorful stalls and bazaars.

- Silk from Varanasi

- Carpets from Kashmir

- Spices

- Souvenirs from the Tibetans from Ladakh

- Incense

- Clothes

- Bracelets, necklaces and other ornaments

Can be imported duty free: personal effects, gifts worth up to $ 100 per person, 200 pcs. cigarettes and 1 liter of strong alcohol. Bringing cameras, computers, audiovisual equipment and mobile phones is recorded in the passport by the customs office.

You have to haggle for everything. Often tourists are offered for very exorbitant prices. But we should not be exaggerated in the negotiations, give the bear away and allow any merchant to be a fraud.

Modern hotels are available in all major cities and popular tourist destinations. Hotels are available from 1 - star of the basic standard to luxury 5 - star.

5-star hotels in India include m.in. Taj, Sheraton, Oberoi, Hyatt and Meridien.

Some historic buildings have been converted into hotels, these are tzw.Heritage Hotels

Department of Tourism created a number of youth hostels, scattered in many regions. In each of these are available a minimum of 40 beds in rooms of male and female.

The few campsites are scattered throughout the whole of India. Due to the low cost nocegów in hotels, camps are very popular in India.

It's too ok. $ 5 if you can find comfortable accommodation, even in major cities of India.

Prices of accommodation in a five-star Taj Mahal Hotel range from 13 000 to 38 000 rupees.

Some hotels may allow (for a small fee) for camping on their site.

Indian cuisine is considered the most diverse and delicious cuisine of the world. In any event, you can try traditional dishes served in a unique way for the region, which differ mainly because of the way of preparation and the spices used. For instance,. in Bangalore in Karnataka state will taste of fried cheese in batter (Paneer cheese) that tastes change the taste of every lover of fried chicken, and the bar will Gudżarrat get a huge tray, and on it about 12 small dishes that complement what moments using many different types of delicacies and sauces which fill the Indian pancakes.

Due to the deep faith in Hinduism, most communities are vegetarians, so we can practically forget about beef, even at McDonald's (as we find in them an excellent tikkeburgery with chicken).

India is also specialized in the production of special sweets, which are the most common Zoan Papdi (a bit like our Halva).

Indian cuisine is among the best in the world and we are personally convinced of this.

The most popular dishes include:

Chicken Biryani (fried rice with chicken and vegetables)

Chapati (the previously mentioned traditional Indian pancakes)

Samosa (fried dumplings with vegetables).

Rollsy - pancakes with meat or vegetables, cheap and delicious.

Falooda - a drink made with milk, nuts and cream

Lassi - Yoghurt Frosted

Indian beers, such as. Golden Eagle, Rosy Pelican, Cannon Extra Strong, Bullet, Black Label, Knock Out, Turbo

Do not be afraid of tasting dishes specially Indian przyulicznych offered by sellers (of course if we see that food is hygienically prepared, as far) as the food sold by them are often much better than those available in hotels and restaurants.

Choosing a place to draw attention to the prevailing level of hygiene in it.

In larger cities can easily find restaurants offering cuisine from around the world.

The restaurants typically 10% of the bill.

Remember to use the principle of eating the right hand.

The biggest attractions is the highest mountain in the world, vast tropical forests, game reserves, beautiful beaches and deserts, as well as millions of temples, each of which is unique.

Most tourism is the region of Rajasthan.

The most famous places is of course the Taj Mahal in Agra (300km from New Delhi), Red Fort in Old Delhi and the holy city Varanashi.

For followers of Hinduism is a very important place of the god Jagannath temple in Puri on the east coast of India (access only for Hindus).

In all over India, especially in big cities you will find plenty of art galleries. One of the most famous is

National Gallery of Modern Art in Mumbai, which has in its collection a number of interesting paintings and sculptures. The most popular exhibitions of works by Pablo Picasso and Egyptian art.

The most famous reserves:

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Popular Health tourism in the south of India m. Others. in the said town of Ooty

During the tour is best to focus on certain parts of India, in another case, even years of sightseeing may be inadequate.

In India we come across a lot of colorful and full of music and dance festivals and holidays as religious and national. The most important and most colorful of them are Holi - Color Festival - which takes place around March, Diwali - Festival of Lights - around October-November, as well as Independence Day, recovered in 1947, the celebration falls on 15. August each year.

Indians will be happy to see tourists to participate in religious ceremonies. However, please note that access to the temples which may not be limited.

The biggest cities are fun Goa and Mumbai.

Goa through a number of discotheques and music favoring the trans over time became known as the other Ibiza. This also prepares a lot of pictures of Bollywood music videos.

Adapter for power, a hat and sunglasses, the cream of the filter, as little as possible with warm clothes and a lot of light, airy. The most appropriate, but we can buy clothes in place at very affordable prices.

The first contact with India often involves an enormous culture shock and even disbelief in terms of lifestyle and mentality of the Indians. All this advice is so - they will adapt more quickly to the Indian way of life, the sooner we start to achieve the joy of spending time in this beautiful, full of mystery and spiritual depth of the country.