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Same rules apply into card payment like any other nation in the world (well, most of them). If you are visiting Indian urban areas, I don't see much difference in using your master card with an ATM there and another in U.S.A or Australia. And for online banking, the only concern to that is...

As far as I know, most car rental companies are located near airports or in the heart of the city, not in highways or countryside, therefore is pretty likely you are going to find well paved ways instead of neglected dangerous roads. You can make reservations over the phone or internet, and ask...

It ought to be really fascinating to ride a camel across teh harsh terrain of a desert. Take into account that a camel is an extremely tall animal though and the locals generally throw a few makeshift blankets across, all tied down with a single rope strap instead of a fancy saddle. Also there...

Is fine to visit Kerala outside tourist season in Kerala too, I guess. Which season has lower temperature than a winter weather?. Around 10 º Celsius is cold, but is still quite bearable, I think, that even during colder season is still suitable for a trip. It would be interesting to know the...

The things you should pack for a trip across India are not something different than your usual stuff you pack for any other part of the world, really. If you are going to a place like Yumthang in winter, then you will need to pack up clothes suited for cold weather for example. Eventually is...

Travelling alone is a great idea when you want to perform some scout activities around a touristic place of interest before going there with family and friends. A trip focused in meeting locals in order to know first hand the popular and recommended camping spots, restaurants, inns, hotels...

You can ask locals at hill stations about recent avalanche activities and pay heed to any words of warning. While avalanches may be difficult to predict and can happen suddenly, there are some tips to improve the chances of avoiding or surviving one, like wearing a locator beacon while you are...

I guess if camping in India is nowhere near as popular as It is in NorthAmerica and Europe, you have to take your own iniciative venturing into the wilderness and don't expect much amenities, but that is a little tradeoff to endure when you can enjoy the sight of serene places that are just...

India tourism offers a dreamy array of mountaineering opportunities for any peak climbing enthusiast. If you are planning a trip to experience the best of mountains that nature can provide then look further land on the foothills of Himalaya. Beauty, wilderness and the roughness of Himalayan...