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Do's and Dont's
ACCOMODATION
DO's DONT's
Always book into approved/classified hotels or RTDC run hotels. Don't stay with or be coaxed into staying with people you meet at railway platforms, bus stands or shopping areas.
Make enquiries at the Rajasthan Tourism tourist information bureaus located at most railway stations, bus stands, airports. Don't allow any one into your room for a drink and snacks or just a chat unless the person is really well known to you.
Before staying in a paying guest accommodation, always check about its authorization by the Department of Tourism  
Always keep your hotel room locked when inside or when out for sight seeing, shopping etc.  
CULTURE
DO's DONT's
The traditional Indian greeting gesture is the hands placed together in a prayer-like gesture and held in front of the chest. Women must dress modestly:   no sleeveless blouses, no short skirts, no shorts, no low, loose collars.
  It’s offensive among Christians to disgrace a Bible in any way, e.g., touching it with your foot, putting it on the floor, striking it, etc.
TRANSPORT
DO's DONT's
Take autorikshaws from pre-paid kiosk wherever available. Free rides can culminate in trouble at a hotel suggested by the driver.
Hire taxis from approved Travel Agency, RTDC or through Rajasthan Tourism Tourist Reception Centres. Don't leave your important documents, valuables, luggage etc with the driver.
Make enquires before setting out on sight seeing with only the driver as a guide.
SHOPPING
DO's DONT's
Purchase from reputed or recognized shops.
    Avoid showrooms near tourist sites or else ensure the price and authenticity of the purchase being made.
Always insist on a bill for purchases made. 
    Don't sign on blank letter heads or bills.
Ensure VAT registration numbers in a corner on the bill sheet. Avoid carrying out business or developing relations for furthering business with unknown persons who are glib talkers and at times impeccably turned out.
Payments made by credit cards must have the amount mentioned in words and numbers too.  
Ensure payment by credit cards is made only once for each bill.  
Wrongly made out bills must be destroyed there and then to avoid double payment to the shopkeeper.  
Always double-check the goods in the parcel before leaving the shop or allowing it to be packed for dispatch.  
MONEY EXCHANGE
DO's DONT's
Take from authorized money exchangers and take a receipt. Don't exchange from unauthorized money exchangers who do not provide a receipt.
TAXI
DO's DONT's
Utilize services of pre-paid taxis, wherever available. Don't leave your valuables and goods/ luggage in taxi/auto rickshaw etc.
IMPORTANT
DO's DONT's
Always ensure your passport and other precious belongings are safe. Never give them to strangers or shopkeepers or staff in the hotel. Don't hang on to the arms of young men or give them the impression that you find them attractive.
Don't go in for free lunch and dinner or drinks.
Don't roam around in the late hours of the night.
EATING
DO's DONT's
Sometimes you need to take your banana leaf (on which you often eat the meal) and its leftover food outside and throw it on the ground for the dogs and goats to finish off. People usually don’t converse while eating. Don’t eat fresh fruit and vegetables that you cannot peel.
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Our experience with Go India Tours was Excellent. All the hotels were clean, Car was excellent and Driver was helpful & good, guides were informative and helpful. Whenever I will visit India, I will visit you. Our overall experience was faultless, no complain at all and will definitely recommend & appreciate the services of Go India Tours to family and friends.
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