Agra is situated in Uttar Pradesh in North India. Traveling
in Agra India is quite safe for tourists, however it helps to
keep certain precautions in mind. These useful travel tips will
help you to enjoy a comfortable trip in Agra India. Agra Hub
offers an Agra Travel guide to make your journey in Agra India,
smoother.
- English is understood in all hotels in Agra. English
speaking guides are readily available.
- Internet facilities and cyber cafes are readily available
in all tourist destinations in India.
- Sunscreen, loose comfortable cotton clothing, a wide-brimmed
hat and sunglasses are essential equipment while traveling
in Agra in summer. While traveling in winter, woolen clothing
or warm clothing is essential at nighttime.
- Markets in India offer a wide range of essential items
so you can travel light and buy anything you require in
India. However if you're going mountaineering or skiing,
then do bring your own equipment, so that you can indulge
in your interest at ease.
- If you require medical attention, there are excellent
hospitals in India. Chemists' stores in all major markets
offer over-the-counter medication. If you regularly use
some medication, please bring it with you, since brand names
of medication available in India may differ from the medication
you normally use.
- It is safe to drink water in hotels and restaurants.
While outdoors, branded bottled water is readily available.
Check that the seal on the bottle is secure.
- In some religious monuments such as mosques, women may
not be allowed to enter. At mosques and Hindu temples, footwear
needs to left at the entrance.
- Wear discreet clothing when traveling to religious shrines.
- Make photocopies of your passport, visa, airline tickets
and credit card and keep these in a safe place
- The International Driver's Licence is acceptable in India.
Remember that in India vehicles drive on the left hand side
of the road.
- The domestic voltage in India is 220 volts. Convertors
and adapters for appliances such as cell phones are easily
available at electronics stores.
- Photography may be prohibited in some locations. For
instance, Agra has military installations that are prohibited
zones for tourists.
- In case of any trouble contact the nearest Police Station
or Embassy.
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